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Rulebook

EffectiveTitleApproved ByRelated Articles
15 Nov 2024

Use of thumb to hold string

Technical committee

22.1.1.22.2.4.22.3.1.11.1.1.11.2.4.11.4.1.

Use of thumb to hold string

Effective: 15 Nov 2024
Approved By: Technical committee
Linked rules: 22.1.1.22.2.4.22.3.1.11.1.1.11.2.4.11.4.1.
15 Feb 2024

Stool with metallic plate

Para Archery Committee

3.

Stool with metallic plate

Effective: 15 Feb 2024
Approved By: Para Archery Committee
Linked rules: 3.
15 Dec 2023

Definition of camouflage colour

Constitution & Rules Committee

20.1.1.31.1.11.3.3.

Definition of camouflage colour

Effective: 15 Dec 2023
Approved By: Constitution & Rules Committee
Linked rules: 20.1.1.31.1.11.3.3.
15 Dec 2023

Forfeited Match

Target Committee Field Committee

13.8.24.1.24.10.24.11.24.13.

Forfeited Match

Effective: 15 Dec 2023
Approved By: Target Committee Field Committee
Linked rules: 13.8.24.1.24.10.24.11.24.13.
15 Dec 2023

How to interpret wheelchair back support

Para Archery Committee

1.1.3.

How to interpret wheelchair back support

Effective: 15 Dec 2023
Approved By: Para Archery Committee
Linked rules: 1.1.3.
15 Dec 2023

Touching Bow

Technical Committee

22.2.1.3.11.2.1.3.

Touching Bow

Effective: 15 Dec 2023
Approved By: Technical Committee
Linked rules: 22.2.1.3.11.2.1.3.
15 Dec 2023

Use of coach without coach

Target Committee

3.20.1.2.

Use of coach without coach

Effective: 15 Dec 2023
Approved By: Target Committee
Linked rules: 3.20.1.2.
15 Dec 2023

Use of visual and audible clicker

Technical Committee

22.1.4.11.1.4.

Use of visual and audible clicker

Effective: 15 Dec 2023
Approved By: Technical Committee
Linked rules: 22.1.4.11.1.4.
15 Nov 2023

Sport leggings

Target Committee, Field and 3D

20.1.1.31.1.

Sport leggings

Effective: 15 Nov 2023
Approved By: Target Committee, Field and 3D
Linked rules: 20.1.1.31.1.
15 Sep 2023

Kinesio tape and compression shirts

Technical Committee

11.1.10.

Kinesio tape and compression shirts

Effective: 15 Sep 2023
Approved By: Technical Committee
Linked rules: 11.1.10.
15 Apr 2023

Tablet use as a scope

Technical Committee, Para Archery Committee

11.3.1.11.3.2.

Tablet use as a scope

Effective: 15 Apr 2023
Approved By: Technical Committee, Para Archery Committee
Linked rules: 11.3.1.11.3.2.
15 Jan 2023

Failure to shoot arrows

C&R Committee

12.1.15.1.7.15.1.7.1.

Failure to shoot arrows

Effective: 15 Jan 2023
Approved By: C&R Committee
Linked rules: 12.1.15.1.7.15.1.7.1.
15 Aug 2022

Use of binoculars

Field and 3D Committee

Use of binoculars

Effective: 15 Aug 2022
Approved By: Field and 3D Committee
Linked rules:
9 Aug 2022

Traditional division riser

Technical Committee

22.4.1.

Traditional division riser

Effective: 9 Aug 2022
Approved By: Technical Committee
Linked rules: 22.4.1.
30 May 2022

Wood laminates on traditional division riser

Technical Committee

22.4.1.

Wood laminates on traditional division riser

Effective: 30 May 2022
Approved By: Technical Committee
Linked rules: 22.4.1.
21 Jan 2022

Clarification Traditional Division

Technical Committee

22.4.1.22.4.7.1.

Clarification Traditional Division

Effective: 21 Jan 2022
Approved By: Technical Committee
Linked rules: 22.4.1.22.4.7.1.
30 Nov 2021

Adjustable peep sight

Technical Committee

22.2.1.4.11.2.1.4.

Adjustable peep sight

Effective: 30 Nov 2021
Approved By: Technical Committee
Linked rules: 22.2.1.4.11.2.1.4.
15 Nov 2021

Drawhand elbow device

Technical Committee

11.1.10.11.3.11.4.10.

Drawhand elbow device

Effective: 15 Nov 2021
Approved By: Technical Committee
Linked rules: 11.1.10.11.3.11.4.10.
15 Nov 2021

Mantis device

Technical Committee

11.3.1.

Mantis device

Effective: 15 Nov 2021
Approved By: Technical Committee
Linked rules: 11.3.1.
15 Nov 2021

Sear tab

Technical Committee

22.3.4.22.3.8.22.3.8.1.11.4.4.11.4.8.11.4.8.1.

Sear tab

Effective: 15 Nov 2021
Approved By: Technical Committee
Linked rules: 22.3.4.22.3.8.22.3.8.1.11.4.4.11.4.8.11.4.8.1.
15 Nov 2021

Thumb ring

Technical Committee

22.1.8.22.3.8.22.4.7.22.5.7.11.1.8.11.4.8.

Thumb ring

Effective: 15 Nov 2021
Approved By: Technical Committee
Linked rules: 22.1.8.22.3.8.22.4.7.22.5.7.11.1.8.11.4.8.
15 Feb 2021

Postponement of 2020 Olympics

C&R

1.6.7.1.1.6.7.2.1.7.7.7.1.1.1.1.1.7.3.

Postponement of 2020 Olympics

Effective: 15 Feb 2021
Approved By: C&R
Linked rules: 1.6.7.1.1.6.7.2.1.7.7.7.1.1.1.1.1.7.3.
11 Dec 2020

Instinctive bow limb pocket

Technical Committee

22.4.1.

Instinctive bow limb pocket

Effective: 11 Dec 2020
Approved By: Technical Committee
Linked rules: 22.4.1.
11 Aug 2020

Barebow tab 1

Technical Committee

22.3.8.1.11.4.8.1.

Barebow tab 1

Effective: 11 Aug 2020
Approved By: Technical Committee
Linked rules: 22.3.8.1.11.4.8.1.
11 Aug 2020

Barebow tab 2

Technical Committee

22.3.8.1.11.4.8.1.

Barebow tab 2

Effective: 11 Aug 2020
Approved By: Technical Committee
Linked rules: 22.3.8.1.11.4.8.1.
11 Aug 2020

Barebow tab 3

Technical Committee

22.3.8.1.11.4.8.1.

Barebow tab 3

Effective: 11 Aug 2020
Approved By: Technical Committee
Linked rules: 22.3.8.1.11.4.8.1.
30 Jul 2020

Judges and yellow card

C&R Committee

15.2.2.15.3.2.

Judges and yellow card

Effective: 30 Jul 2020
Approved By: C&R Committee
Linked rules: 15.2.2.15.3.2.
30 Jul 2020

Placement of rest

C&R Committee

11.4.3.

Placement of rest

Effective: 30 Jul 2020
Approved By: C&R Committee
Linked rules: 11.4.3.
30 Jul 2020

Subconscious trigger device - Barebow

C&R Committee

22.3.11.4.

Subconscious trigger device - Barebow

Effective: 30 Jul 2020
Approved By: C&R Committee
Linked rules: 22.3.11.4.
30 Jul 2020

Team rounds and different classes

C&R Committee

Team rounds and different classes

Effective: 30 Jul 2020
Approved By: C&R Committee
Linked rules:
27 Aug 2019

Instinctive Bow and ILF system

Technical Committee

22.4.1.

Instinctive Bow and ILF system

Effective: 27 Aug 2019
Approved By: Technical Committee
Linked rules: 22.4.1.
21 Aug 2019

Bow window

Technical Committee

22.4.1.

Bow window

Effective: 21 Aug 2019
Approved By: Technical Committee
Linked rules: 22.4.1.
20 Aug 2019

Bamboo arrows on longbow

Technical Committee

22.5.6.1.

Bamboo arrows on longbow

Effective: 20 Aug 2019
Approved By: Technical Committee
Linked rules: 22.5.6.1.
20 Aug 2019

Barebow weights

Technical Committee

11.1.1.

Barebow weights

Effective: 20 Aug 2019
Approved By: Technical Committee
Linked rules: 11.1.1.
20 Aug 2019

Bow Grip

Technical Committee

11.1.1.

Bow Grip

Effective: 20 Aug 2019
Approved By: Technical Committee
Linked rules: 11.1.1.
20 Aug 2019

Compound sight

Technical Committee

11.2.3.

Compound sight

Effective: 20 Aug 2019
Approved By: Technical Committee
Linked rules: 11.2.3.
11 Jun 2019

Appeal on judges committee decisions

Constitution and Rules Committee

11.1.

Appeal on judges committee decisions

Effective: 11 Jun 2019
Approved By: Constitution and Rules Committee
Linked rules: 11.1.
21 Mar 2019

Loop hearing aid

Technical Committee

12.6.11.3.2.11.5.

Loop hearing aid

Effective: 21 Mar 2019
Approved By: Technical Committee
Linked rules: 12.6.11.3.2.11.5.
19 Mar 2019

Kneeling

Constitution and Rules Committee

23.1.

Kneeling

Effective: 19 Mar 2019
Approved By: Constitution and Rules Committee
Linked rules: 23.1.
22 Feb 2019

Shooting Glasses

Technical Committee

11.1.9.3.

Shooting Glasses

Effective: 22 Feb 2019
Approved By: Technical Committee
Linked rules: 11.1.9.3.
8 Dec 2018

Nocking Point

Techical Committee

22.1.2.1.11.1.2.1.

Nocking Point

Effective: 8 Dec 2018
Approved By: Techical Committee
Linked rules: 22.1.2.1.11.1.2.1.
4 Jul 2018

Pin Nock for Longbow (no longer valid)

Technical Committee

22.5.6.

Pin Nock for Longbow (no longer valid)

Effective: 4 Jul 2018
Approved By: Technical Committee
Linked rules: 22.5.6.
20 May 2018

Judge rights to require equipment disassembly

Judges Committee

3.12.1.3.

Judge rights to require equipment disassembly

Effective: 20 May 2018
Approved By: Judges Committee
Linked rules: 3.12.1.3.
20 May 2018

Weights on barebow

Weights on barebow

Effective: 20 May 2018
Approved By:
Linked rules:
15 Jan 2018

Para-Athletes at able-bodied events

Para Archery Committee

13.9.15.4.3.21.5.2.21.11.3.21.11.4.

Para-Athletes at able-bodied events

Effective: 15 Jan 2018
Approved By: Para Archery Committee
Linked rules: 13.9.15.4.3.21.5.2.21.11.3.21.11.4.
13 Nov 2016

Arrow Rest

Technical Committee

11.1.3.

Arrow Rest

Effective: 13 Nov 2016
Approved By: Technical Committee
Linked rules: 11.1.3.
13 Nov 2016

Arrow Rest

Technical Committee

22.3.3.11.1.3.

Arrow Rest

Effective: 13 Nov 2016
Approved By: Technical Committee
Linked rules: 22.3.3.11.1.3.
27 Jun 2015

Anti-torque hand piece

Technical Committee

11.2.

Anti-torque hand piece

Effective: 27 Jun 2015
Approved By: Technical Committee
Linked rules: 11.2.

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