Equipment Prep for Equipment Inspection

2. Rules of Play

Oct 25

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Equipment Inspections

Judges have another important job at every tournament. Before shooting begins, they run Equipment Inspections to make sure that all archers are using proper equipment. Archers who have backup bows should have both their primary and backup bow inspected by a judge before shooting. To get ready for inspections, you should make sure you are up-to-date on the most current regulations.

Bow Preparation

Make sure your bow has NO electronics.
Check to be sure that the serving material of your string is not visible to you at full draw.
For recurves, your sight CANNOT have a magnifying lens.
For compound bows, make sure your draw weight is UNDER the legal limit.

Arrow Preparation

Verify the legal arrow diameter for the event.
Be sure your arrows have identical shafts, fletches, and nocks.
Also, make sure you have marked your arrow shafts with your name or initials.

Shooting with Fingers

Be sure your tab or glove has NO mechanical or electronic device to assist you in holding, drawing, or releasing the string.

Shooting with Mechanical Release Aid

Make sure your release aid has NO electronic parts.

Personal Preparation

Make sure that you have NO electronics on your person or in your quiver.
Check to be sure your clothes are in compliance with the dress code.
Make sure you are wearing your athlete’s number on your quiver or thigh, if provided.