2016-Fourth Quarter: The Vegas Edition

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RODGER WILLETT 2016 $10,000 winner

WADE MCCLANAHAN 2016 $5,000 winner

on the 3 Star Tour!

10,000 Professional Shoot Off $5,000 Amateur* Shoot Off

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Tournaments Required to Qualify for the 2017 $10,000 Shoot Off:

HOW IT WORKS:

• Compete in All 3 Star Events for a Spot in the 3 StarShoot Off! • The shoot off will be held Saturday, The Vegas Shoot April 29 at the First Dakota Classic.

February 10-12, 2017 • Archers will participate in a single Las Vegas, NV arrow shoot off at increasing distances.

NFAA Indoor Nationals Anyone that does not match the March 18-19, 2017 highest score will be eliminated.

Cincinnati, OH • The maximum distance will be 60 yards. If a tie remains at 60 First Dakota Classic April 28-30, 2017 yards, the remaining archers Yankton, SD will continue to shoot at this distance, scoring inside out. *Amateur status refers to any archers that compete in the 3 Star Adult, Senior, Flight, Junior or Young • The last professional Adult Championship divisions. Archers 14 and under and amateur standing that have qualified for the shoot off are encouraged to participate but cannot qualify for a cash prize. If an archer take home $10,000 has competed in a Professional or Adult/Senior Championship and $5,000 CASH! division during the 2017 3 Star Tour, they must shoot in the Professional Shoot Off. V4 ARCHERY MAGAZINE

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of the year to qualify: Archers must shoot the following NFAA events: The Vegas Shoot NFAA Indoor Nationals First Dakota Classic NFAA National Marked 3D NFAA Outdoor Nationals

One Professional Male and One Professional Female will be named the 2017 NFAA Professional Shooter of the Year One Amateur Male and One Amateur Female will be named the 2017 NFAA Amateur Shooter of the Year

Professional Winners will receive $2,500 and will be featured in Archery magazine.

Amateur Winners will receive Shooter of the Year Plaque and will be featured in Archery magazine.

THE HIGHEST CUMULATIVE SCORES FROM ALL 5 EVENTS WILL DETERMINE THE WINNERS scores, tournament info and more at www.nfaausa.com V5

NFAA Calendar of Events ®

2016

JANUARY

DECEMBER

January 14-15 NEW ENGLAND INDOOR SHOOT Warwick, RI

December 9-11 EVERGLADES OPEN Homestead, FL

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December 9-11 MIDWEST OPEN Bloomington, IL

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FEBRUARY

JUNE

MARCH

JULY

February 10-12 THE VEGAS SHOOT Las Vegas, NV

June 9-11 BIG SKY OPEN Salt Lake City

March 18-19 NFAA INDOOR NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIPS Cincinnati, OH

July 28-30 NFAA OUTDOOR NATIONAL FIELD CHAMPIONSHIPS

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April 28-30 FIRST DAKOTA CLASSIC

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join us! celebrate

51 years of the most prestigious archery tournament in the World!

2017 Vegas Shoot will offer:

$403,000: Largest cash payout in archery history

$2,500 guarantee for Championship 900 shooters!

Largest contingency pot of the year from archery’s top manufacturers.

Over $50,000 in prizes and giveaways

All passes include access to 24 hour practice and include practice targets for the duration of the event. FastLane passes give exclusive admittance to the FastLane practice line for shorter wait times during peak hours.

Register today, FastLane passes are limited.

Deadline to purchase at the early bird rate is January 23, 2017.

DIVISION NAMES:

Division names have been simplified for 2017. Freestyle has been replaced with the bow type that is specific to each division.

All divisions, except Barebow, are now Compound or Recurve divisions.

NFAA rules still apply.

Early Bird Practice Rates:

The Vegas Shoot attracts novice to Olympic archers from around the Globe and includes 3-intense days of no error competition.

24 Hour Event Pass: $25.00

The weekend competition includes the traditional 3-spot 20-yard “Vegas Round” that made this tournament famous. Attendance in 2017 is expected to reach over 3,000 archers and thousands more spectators.

24 Hour Fast Pass: $50.00 Event Bow Storage: $15.00 VIP All Access*: $75

February 10-12, 2017

* VIP All Access includes VIP Practice + VIP Bow Storage + 24 Hour Practice + Express Check In. Available to Championship divisions only.

No additional fee for Championship Compound Open division. VIP Practice, Bow Storage and Lounge will be located in a NEW! location separate from the regular practice area.

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vegas shoot Schedule Wednesday, February 8

1:00PM-6:00PM................................Late Registration/Check-In 1:00PM-6:00PM................................Paid Practice in Practice Arena

Thursday, February 9

9:00AM-6:00PM................................Late Registration/Check-In 11:00AM-6:00PM..............................Vendor Trade Show: Arena Concourse 11:00AM-6:00PM..............................Open Practice in Competition Arenas & Shooting Halls 11:00AM-8:30PM..............................Bow Storage 6:00PM..............................................24 Hour Paid Practice Begins: Practice Arena 6:00PM..............................................Practice with the Pros (Open to archers 17 and under)

Friday, February 10

12:00AM-11:59PM............................24 Hour Paid Practice: Practice Arena 6:00AM-7:00PM................................Bow Storage 6:30AM-4:00PM................................Check-In 7:00AM-4:00PM................................Round 1: Groups to be announced 9:00AM-6:00PM................................Vendor Trade Show: Arena Concourse

Saturday, February 11

12:00AM-11:59PM............................24 Hour Paid Practice: Practice Arena 6:00AM-7:00PM................................Bow Storage 7:00AM-4:00PM................................Round 2: Groups to be announced 9:00AM-6:00PM................................Vendor Trade Show: Arena Concourse 7:00PM..............................................NFAA & Morrell Target: Archers Appreciation 7:00PM..............................................World Cup Finals* *Junior Awards Ceremony prior to the World Cup Finals

Sunday, February 12

12:00AM-4:00PM..............................24 Hour Paid Practice: Practice Arena 6:00AM.............................................Bow Storage 7:00AM-4:00PM................................Round 3: Groups to be announced 9:00AM-3:00PM................................Vendor Trade Show: Arena Concourse Each line begins with two official practice ends. There will be no additional practice ends. The Practice Arena will be located in the Priefert Pavilion and will be open 24 Hours a day, beginning Thursday at 6:00PM. All areas will be open for practice on Thursday until 6:00PM. Bow storage will be available from 6:00AM until 30 minutes after the completion of the day’s final round. It is the archer’s responsibility to retrieve their equipment before that time, as it will have extremely limited access until the following morning. If you plan to participate in 24 Hour Practice after bow storage hours, please plan accordingly.

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vegas shoot Payouts TOTAL AWARDS

$403,000 Championship Compound Open.......................................... $151,000

Championship Recurve Young Adult......................................... $5,000

Championship Compound Senior........................................... $30,000

Compound Flights..................................................................... $66,000

Championship Compound Female......................................... $28,000

Bowhunter Flights...................................................................... $18,000

Championship Recurve Male.................................................... $22,000

Recurve Flights.......................................................................... $16,000

Championship Recurve Female............................................... $13,000

Compound Limited Flights......................................................... $2,500

Championship Barebow............................................................ $14,000

Crossbow Flights............................................................................ $500

Championship Compound Young Adult................................. $10,000

Vegas Scholarships.................................................................... $27,000

CHAMPIONSHIP PAYOUTS $2,500 GUARANTEE FOR CHAMPIONSHIP 900 SCORES CHAMPIONSHIP COMPOUND OPEN *1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10

CHAMPIONSHIP RECURVE MALE

$151,000 IN TOTAL PRIZE MONEY. NFAA FREESTYLE RULES APPLY $51,000 11 $3,750 21 $1,000 31 $15,000 12 $3,500 22 $1,000 32 $10,000 13 $3,250 23 $1,000 33 $7,500 14 $3,000 24 $1,000 34 $5,500 15 $2,750 25 $1,000 35 $5,000 16 $2,500 26 $600 36 $4,750 17 $2,250 27 $600 37 $4,500 18 $2,000 28 $600 38 $4,250 19 $1,750 29 $600 39 $4,000 20 $1,500 30 $600 40

$550 $550 $550 $550 $550 $500 $500 $500 $500 $500

$22,000 IN TOTAL PRIZE MONEY. NFAA RECURVE RULES APPLY *1

$10,000

6

$600

11

$375

16

$275

2

$2,500

7

$500

12

$350

17

$275

3

$2,000

8

$450

13

$325

18

$250

4

$1,200

9

$425

14

$300

19

$250

5

$1,000

10

$400

15

$275

20

$250

*INCLUDES $2,500 BONUS IF THE WINNER IS A CURRENT NFAA PROFESSIONAL MEMBER. AWARDED FROM THE NFAA.

CHAMPIONSHIP RECURVE FEMALE $13,000 IN TOTAL PRIZE MONEY. NFAA RECURVE RULES APPLY

*INCLUDES $5,000 BONUS IF THE WINNER IS A CURRENT NFAA PROFESSIONAL MEMBER. AWARDED FROM THE NFAA.

CHAMPIONSHIP COMPOUND FEMALE $28,000 IN TOTAL PRIZE MONEY. NFAA FREESTYLE RULES APPLY *1

$10,000

6

$850

11

$550

16

$425

21

$300

2

$3,500

7

$750

12

$525

17

$400

22

$300

3

$2,500

8

$700

13

$500

18

$375

23

$300

4

$1,500

9

$600

14

$475

19

$350

24

$250

5

$1,250

10

$575

15

$450

20

$325

25

$250

*1

$6,000

5

$600

9

$350

2

$2,000

6

$500

10

$300

3

$1,500

7

$450

4

$900

8

$400

*INCLUDES $1,000 BONUS IF THE WINNER IS A CURRENT NFAA PROFESSIONAL MEMBER. AWARDED FROM THE NFAA.

CHAMPIONSHIP BAREBOW $14,000 IN TOTAL PRIZE MONEY. MEN & WOMEN COMBINED. NFAA BAREBOW RULES APPLY

*INCLUDES $2,500 BONUS IF THE WINNER IS A CURRENT NFAA PROFESSIONAL MEMBER. AWARDED FROM THE NFAA.

1

$5,000

6

$650

11

$400

2

$1,750

7

$600

12

$375

CHAMPIONSHIP COMPOUND SENIOR

3

$1,250

8

$475

13

$350

$30,000 IN TOTAL PRIZE MONEY. NFAA FREESTYLE RULES APPLY

4

$900

9

$450

14

$325

5

$750

10

$425

15

$300

*1

$10,000

6 $1,000

11

$575

16

$450

21

$375

2

$3,750

7

$900

12

$550

17

$425

22

$350

3

$2,500

8

$750

13

$525

18

$400

23

$350

4

$2,000

9

$650

14

$500

19

$400

24

$300

5

$1,500

10

$600

15

$475

20

$375

25

$300

CHAMPIONSHIP COMPOUND YOUNG ADULT $10,000 IN TOTAL PRIZE MONEY. MEN & WOMEN COMBINED. NFAA FREESTYLE RULES APPLY 1

$2,000

6

$450

11

$300

16

$250

2

$1,500

7

$400

12

$300

17

$200

3

$1,000

8

$350

13

$250

18

$200

CHAMPIONSHIP RECURVE YOUNG ADULT

4

$800

9

$300

14

$250

19

$200

$5,000 IN TOTAL PRIZE MONEY. MEN & WOMEN COMBINED. NFAA RECURVE RULES APPLY

5

$500

10

$300

15

$250

20

$200

*INCLUDES $2,500 BONUS IF THE WINNER IS A CURRENT NFAA PROFESSIONAL MEMBER. AWARDED FROM THE NFAA.

1

$1,500

6

$300

2

$1,000

7

$250

3

$600

8

$250

4

$400

9

$200

5

$300

10

$200

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FLIGHT PAYOUTS COMPOUND FLIGHTS

RECURVE FLIGHTS

$66,000 IN TOTAL PRIZE MONEY. MALE AND FEMALE COMBINED. NFAA FREESTYLE RULES APPLY.

$16,000 IN TOTAL PRIZE MONEY. MALE AND FEMALE COMBINED. NFAA RECURVE RULES APPLY. FLIGHT FLIGHT FLIGHT FLIGHT 1 2 3 4

FLIGHT 1 1

$3,000

13

$700

25

$500

2

$2,500

14

$700

26

$400

3

$2,000

15

$700

27

$400

4

$1,500

16

$600

28

$400

5

$1,400

17

$600

29

$400

6

$1,300

18

$600

30

$400

7

$1,200

19

$600

31

$300

8

$1,100

20

$600

32

$300

9

$1,000

21

$500

33

$300

10

$900

22

$500

34

$300

11

$700

23

$500

35

$300

12

$700

24

$500

FLIGHT 5

FLIGHT FLIGHT FLIGHT 6 7 8

1

$1,800

$930

$700

$480

$415

$320

$260

225

2

$975

$510

$385

$265

$230

$175

$140

125

3

$725

$375

$285

$195

$170

$130

$105

90

4

$560

$290

$220

$150

$130

$100

$80

70

5

$450

$230

$175

$120

$105

$80

$65

55

6

$390

$200

$155

$105

$90

$70

$55

50

7

$365

$190

$145

$95

$85

$65

$50

45

8

$335

$175

$135

$90

$75

$60

$45

40

$5,600

$2,900

$2,200

$1,500

$1,300

$1,000

$800

$700

BOWHUNTER FLIGHTS $18,000 IN TOTAL PRIZE MONEY. MALE AND FEMALE COMBINED. NFAA BOWHUNTER FREESTYLE RULES APPLY.

FLIGHT 2

FLIGHT 3

FLIGHT 4

FLIGHT 5

FLIGHT 6

1

$1,200.00

$1,000.00

$850.00

$800.00

$750.00

2

$600.00

$560.00

$465.00

$435.00

$420.00

3

$450.00

$400.00

$345.00

$325.00

$300.00

1

$1,985

$1,010

$735

$575

$450

$385

$335

$290

4

$350.00

$310.00

$265.00

$250.00

$230.00

2

$1,085

$550

$400

$315

$245

$210

$185

$155

5

$280.00

$250.00

$210.00

$200.00

$190.00

3

$805

$410

$300

$235

$180

$155

$135

$115

6

$250.00

$220.00

$185.00

$175.00

$160.00

4

$620

$315

$230

$180

$135

$120

$110

$90

7

$225.00

$200.00

$170.00

$160.00

$150.00

5

$500

$250

$185

$145

$115

$100

$85

$70

8

$210.00

$185.00

$160.00

$150.00

$140.00

6

$435

$220

$160

$125

$100

$85

$75

$65

7

$400

$205

$155

$115

$90

$75

$65

$60

FLIGHT FLIGHT FLIGHT FLIGHT 1 2 3 4

FLIGHT 5

FLIGHT FLIGHT FLIGHT 6 7 8

$3,565

$3,125

$2,650

$2,495

$2,340

FLIGHT 7

FLIGHT 8

FLIGHT 9

FLIGHT 10

FLIGHT 11

1

$700.00

$650.00

$600.00

$550.00

$500.00

2

$385.00

$350.00

$330.00

$300.00

$275.00

3

$285.00

$260.00

$240.00

$225.00

$200.00

4

$220.00

$200.00

$175.00

$170.00

$150.00

5

$175.00

$160.00

$150.00

$135.00

$125.00

COMPOUND LIMITED FLIGHTS

CROSSBOW FLIGHTS

6

$150.00

$140.00

$130.00

$120.00

$110.00

7

$140.00

$130.00

$120.00

$110.00

$100.00

8

$130.00

$120.00

$110.00

$100.00

$90.00

$2,500 IN TOTAL PRIZE MONEY. MALE AND FEMALE COMBINED. NFAA FREESTYLE LTD. RULES APPLY.

$500 IN TOTAL PRIZE MONEY. MALE AND FEMALE COMBINED. NFAA CROSSBOW RULES APPLY.

$2,185

$2,010

$1,855

$1,710

$1,550

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FLIGHT 12

FLIGHT 13

FLIGHT 14

FLIGHT 15

FLIGHT 16

1

$450.00

$400.00

$350.00

$300.00

$275.00

2

$245.00

$220.00

$190.00

$165.00

$150.00

3

$180.00

$160.00

$140.00

$120.00

$110.00

4

$140.00

$125.00

$110.00

$95.00

$85.00

5

$110.00

$100.00

$85.00

$75.00

$70.00

6

$100.00

$85.00

$75.00

$65.00

$60.00

7

$90.00

$80.00

$70.00

$60.00

$55.00

8

$85.00

$75.00

$65.00

$55.00

$50.00

$1,400

$1,245

$1,085

$935

$855

FLIGHT 17

FLIGHT 18

FLIGHT 19

FLIGHT 20-25

FLIGHT 26 - 30

1

$250.00

$225.00

$200.00

$150.00

$100.00

2

$135.00

$120.00

$110.00

$90.00

$80.00

3

$100.00

$90.00

$85.00

$80.00

$70.00

4

$75.00

$70.00

$70.00

$75.00

$65.00

5

$65.00

$65.00

$65.00

$65.00

$60.00

6

$60.00

$60.00

$60.00

$60.00

$55.00

7

$55.00

$55.00

$55.00

$55.00

$50.00

8

$50.00

$50.00

$50.00

$50.00

$45.00

$790

$735

$695

$3,750

$2,625

$370

$190

$135

$110

$85

$70

$60

$55

$6,200

$3,150

$2,300

$1,800

$1,400

$1,200

$1,050

$900

1

$750

1

$325

2

$550

2

$175

3

$450

4

$200

5

$175

6

$150

7

$125

8

$100

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vegas shoot rules OFFICIAL VEGAS ROUND Target: All Championship (including Championship Young Adult) Divisions and Flight Divisions will shoot on either the 40 cm, “Vegas” three-spot target face with gold – red– blue (10-9-8-7-6) scoring areas or the 40 cm single spot face with 10 through 1 scoring rings. The x-ring of the 40 cm Indoor Vegas Face will be used for tiebreaks in the Flights divisions and for 4th place or below in the Championship divisions.

All Cub, Youth, and Young Adult Recurve division entrants will shoot on the 60 cm Indoor Face and all Cub, Youth and Young Adult compound shooters will use the standard single spot 40 cm Indoor Vegas Face or the “Vegas” three-spot target face.

Distance: 20 Yards Rounds: Each round on Friday, Saturday and Sunday will consist of ten ends; 3 arrows per end. The Junior Divisions will shoot only two rounds; one each on Friday and Saturday.

OFFICIAL VEGAS ROUND RULES You may enter either a Championship division, Flight division or a Junior Division. Archers may only register in ONE division and style and will remain in the same division all three days.

The number of entries in that division will determine the number of places offered in each division. Based on last year’s registration, the number of places offered this year would be as listed. The tournament guarantees the first three places for each division will not change; however, subsequent places may change based on attendance. This may be different than the published awards.

to the top 3 place winners in each Junior Division. All Junior Division ties will be decided by the highest score in the following sequence 1) total x’s 2) 1st round score 3) 2nd round score 4) 1st end through 20th end score.

Championship Young Adults Divisions: There will be two Championship Young Adult divisions available to archers 15-17 years of age; Compound and Recurve. Championship Young Adult divisions will compete for cash prizes in a male/ female-combined division. Participants must be between the ages of 15-17 at the time of the tournament to compete in these divisions.

Championship Young Adult divisions will shoot three rounds of competition; one each on Friday, Saturday and Sunday on either the 40 cm, “Vegas” three-spot target face with gold – red– blue (10-9-8-7-6) scoring areas or the 40 cm single spot face with 10 through 1 scoring rings. The x-ring of the 40 cm Indoor Vegas Face will be used for tiebreaks for 4th place or below. Ties for first, second and third place will compete in a shoot off to determine final places.

Non-English Speaking Competitors: Every effort will be made to contact those archers who require assistance to understand the equipment divisions, scoring procedures, tournament rules, etc. Please notify a tournament staff person if language or other circumstances may cause communication problems.

Ties: Championship division ties for first, second and third place will be determined by the highest total score from all three days of competition, not counting x’s. All competitors tied with the same high score at the end of the third day will compete in a shoot off to determine final places. The shoot off will include one practice-end followed by end-by-end sudden death. Arrows will be scored where only the x ring scores 10 points. After each end, only those still tied with the highest score will continue in the shoot off. All archers’ placement in the tournament (other than first, second or third) will be determined by the order in which they drop out of the shoot off. If more than one archer drops out of the shoot off in the same end, those archers will be placed based on their total score and x count of all three days, including the score and x’s accumulated in the shoot off.

Flights: Flight placements will be determined at the discretion of the tournament management. The method or methods used for determining the flights can be any combination of all three days of competition.

All other ties (Flight and Championship) will be broken by the highest score and highest x count. Ties remaining after x count, will equally split the combined payout of the tied positions.

Junior Divisions: There will be two Junior divisions open to all archers, 17 years of age or younger; Compound and Recurve. Each division will offer three age groups in Male and Female categories; Cub (11 and under), Youth (12-14) and Young Adult (15-17). The archer must be the appropriate age at the time of competition. Any Junior archer who has a birthday during the tournament will be allowed to complete that tournament in the age group that he/she started in.

All Junior Division ties will be decided by the highest score in the following sequence 1) total x’s 2) 1st round score 3) 2nd round score 4) 1st end through 20th end score.

Recurve Division archers are allowed to use the 60 cm FITANAA Indoor Face. Compound Divisions must use the 40 cm 3-Spot Vegas target face or the standard 40 cm single spot Indoor Face. NFAA equipment rules will apply. All Junior Divisions will shoot at 20 yds.

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Scoring: Electronic scoring will be implemented for the entire 2017 Vegas Shoot. You will be given further instruction at the Tournament regarding the proper procedures. Archers will be responsible for understanding the scoring procedures and verifying their scores. Free access will be provided to an Official Vegas Shoot Scoring link where scores will be available on smart phones, kiosks and monitors throughout the venue.

Protests: Any incident requiring immediate decision must be brought to the attention of a referee. All protests must be submitted in writing to the TOURNAMENT DIRECTOR within one hour of the conclusion of the round where the incident occurred, accompanied by $50 U.S. The Tournament Rules Committee will convene approximately 1 hour after the

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last scoring end of each day to decide the outcome of each protest. All decisions of the Tournament Rules Committee will be final. The $50 protest fee will be returned if the Tournament Rules Committee rules in favor of the protest.

Equipment Failure: In the event of equipment failure, step back from the shooting line and raise your bow above your head.

A referee will come to your assistance. The archer will have 15 minutes repair time without holding up the tournament.

One practice end will be allowed. The archer shall be allowed to shoot any arrows missed during the 15 minutes. All makeup arrows will be shot at the end of the round.

NEW! Dress Code: It is suggested that all Championship divisions adhere to the following dress code.

Archers shall present themselves in clean and neat attire, acceptable to public view. Blue Jeans or Denim are not allowed. Archers shall wear pants, shorts or skirts. Shorts and skirt hems should approximately meet fingertip length.

Shirts/tops shall be of a collared design. Archers may also wear uniforms provided by sponsors or their national team.

Shirts must have a standard collar, Henley collar or mock collar. T-shirts, swimming suits, cut-offs and obscene or vulgar slogans or pictures on clothing are prohibited. Open toed shoes/flip flops/sandals are unacceptable while competing.

Dress code is not required during practice.

All Professional members of the NFAA and anyone participating in a Championship Shoot Off or Podium are required to meet current dress code standards.

NEW! Doping: All Championship Compound Open, Championship Compound Female, Championship Recurve Male & Championship Recurve Female participants may be subject to testing in accordance with WADA’s World AntiDoping Code and the World Archery Anti-Doping Rules.

Failure to comply with the Anti-Doping rules shall result in disqualification. For details, visit worldarchery.org/Clean-Sport.

“LUCKY DOG” SHOOT OFF Any archer in the Male Freestyle Championship Division that shoots a 3-day total cumulative score of 899 will be eligible to shoot off for one spot with the 900’s in the Championship shoot off. The 899 shoot off will be held Sunday, time to be determined- it will be a 1-arrow/end sudden death shoot off (1st arrow counting the X as a 10, then for each subsequent end counting the X as 10 scored inside out- no practice ends).

All qualified archers must turn their scorecards in at the podium within 10 minutes of the conclusion of the regular round. The “Lucky Dog” can be the “Vegas Champion” by winning the 900’s shoot off or will place at the top of the 899’s in the regular ranking placement.

NEW! $2,500 GUARANTEE FOR CHAMPIONSHIP 900 SCORES All Championship Division archers shooting a score of 900 will be guaranteed a minimum prize of $2,500.

Shooting Rules: 1. Each end (time period to shoot three arrows) shall be 2 minutes.

2. Archers shooting first will shoot the lower target face positions.

3. An archer shooting before or after the whistle signaling a 2-minute end will lose their highest scoring arrow or arrows equaling the number of errant arrows shot.

5. If more than 3 arrows are shot during an end, only the lowest 3 arrows will be scored. A penalty of one point will be assessed for each additional arrow shot. Misses or zeros will be counted as lowest arrows.

6. If an archer shoots less than three arrows in one end, he/she may shoot the remaining arrows if the omission is discovered before the end is officially completed; otherwise they shall be scored as misses.

7. An archer who purposely disfigures a target face to improve aiming or for any other reason, may be disqualified. Arrow holes may be repaired, provided there is no delay to the round.

8. Any archer conducting himself in an unsportsmanlike manner will be IMMEDIATELY disqualified.

9. All Professional members of the NFAA and all shoot off participants are required to meet current dress code standards.

10. Peak compound bow draw weight shall not exceed 80 lbs, with a maximum speed of 300 FPS with a 3% variance.

11. Maximum arrow shaft diameter allowed will be 0.422 inches, with a point diameter not to exceed 0.425 inches.

The shaft diameter will include any wrap placed on the arrow and will include the size of the nock and the nock insert.

12. Any equipment that impairs the hearing of the competitor will not be allowed on the shooting line.

13. Any archer that is hearing impaired must notify officials prior to shooting.

Scoring Rules: 1. A referee will make all decisions on scoring questionable arrows; their decisions are final.

2. All arrows must remain in the target, untouched, until scoring is completed.

3. Any archer deliberately touching any questionable arrow or any part of the target assembly (including other arrows, faces, pins, mat or stand) will result in the questionable arrow being scored in the lower scoring area.

4. The three-spot target face is scored on the gold (10,9), red (8,7), and blue (6) rings. The target face must be placed on the mat in an upright position.

5. Arrows must touch the line to be in the next highest scoring area.

6. Any arrow that passes beyond the shooting line a distance greater than 10 feet as measured to the closest part of the arrow, will be considered a shot arrow. See mark on the floor.

7. If an arrow is embedded in the target beyond the nock and a referee cannot determine the value of that arrow, it will be considered a pass through, and will be re-shot. NO ARROWS WILL BE PUSHED BACK. 8. Each competitor must complete and sign his own scorecard. Both scorers must also sign it. When there is a difference on the two cards, the lowest score must be taken. ANY ARCHER TURNING IN AN INCORRECT SCORE CARD WILL BE SUBJECT TO DISQUALIFICATION. Smoking is Prohibited in the Shooting Halls. Smoking Allowed in Designated Areas Only. Please Obey all No Smoking Signs.

4. One arrow is allowed per spot on a three-spot target face.

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1st Place: $1,000 • 2nd Place: $750 • 3rd Place: $500 With little surprise, the largest growing group in archery is archers under the age of 17. The 2016 Vegas Shoot brought together over 750 of the world’s top young archers.

A partnership between The Vegas Shoot, NFAA Foundation and the Easton Foundations awards these student athletes with $27,000 in archery scholarships. $2,250 in archery scholarships will be awarded to the top three place winners in each Junior division at the 2017 Vegas Shoot. Scholarships can be used at any secondary educational institution to further the education of these talented archers.

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“The goal of the scholarship program is to attract top young talent from around the World to compete at the Vegas Shoot. As The Vegas Shoot has become the proving grounds of archery, these young archers should be rewarded for the dedication and hard work it takes to win in Vegas, “ commented Bruce Cull, Vegas Shoot President.

Still in middle or high school? No worries. The NFAA Foundation will hold your scholarship money until you are ready to attend a college, university, technical school, etc. of your choice. Just notify NFAA Headquarters at 605-2609279 or info@nfaausa.com when you are ready to use your scholarship funds.

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THE VEGAS SHOOT

FEBRUARY 10-12, 2017 • SOUTH POINT HOTEL & CASINO • First Name

Last Name

Address

Phone

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DOB CHAMPIONSHIP DIVISION $500 CHAMPIONSHIP DIVISIONS $300

Championship Compound Senior (50+ years)* Championship Compound Female Championship Recurve Female Championship Barebow*

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JUNIOR DIVISIONS $100 Divisions Based on the Following: Female Male

Championship Compound Open*

Championship Recurve Male

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Archers must be in the age range of their respective division on February 10, 2017.

HOYT AD YET TO COME

Cub (11 years & under) Youth (12-14 years) Young Adult (15-17 years)

CHAMPIONSHIP YOUNG ADULT DIVISIONS $200 Archers must be between 15-17 years on February 10, 2017.

Compound Recurve

Championship Compound Young Adult* Championship Recurve Young Adult*

Check for Wheelchair Accommodations

FLIGHT DIVISIONS $175 Bowhunter Flights*

A Late Fee of $50 will be added to registrations received on or after 1/24/2017. For online payment, please visit TheVegasShoot.com.

Compound Flights* Crossbow Flights* Compound Limited Flights* Recurve Flights* *Denotes Male and Female Combined

CHAMPIONSHIP DIVISIONS ONLY

Will you be participating in the Indoor World Cup?

 Yes

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National Federation ID #

 Female

 Male

FOR REGISTRATION BY MAIL OR FAX, PLEASE SEND COMPLETED FORM TO: NFAA Foundation, 800 Archery Lane Yankton, SD 57078 Fax: (605) 260-9280 Credit Card #

Exp. Date

Security Code

Check#

All registrations are subject to a $25 cancellation fee. All cancellation requests must be received in writing on or before 1/23/2017. No refunds will be considered on or after 1/24/2017. Payments made to the NFAAF that are insufficient or invalid will incur a fee up to $50. For registration confirmation, visit the Registered Archers link at TheVegasShoot.com. scores, tournament info and more at www.nfaausa.com V15

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Las Vegas SOUTH POINT HOTEL & CASINO

THE GRANDVIEW AT LAS VEGAS

Group Code: NFA2017

Group Code: P11152

Attendees receive rates of $65 midweek and $95 weekend.

Attendees receive rates of $75 midweek and $90 weekend.

Rates are not guaranteed once block is sold out.

Reservations must be received on or before December 31, 2016. Rooms booked outside of the NFAA block will be charged drastically increased rates.

Each reservation will have a onetime resort fee of $25.00.

Payment must be given in full at time of reservation.

For reservations: www.southpointcasino.com or call (866) 791-7626.

For reservations: call (866) 752-9834 or email Grandview@dmresorts.com.

9777 Las Vegas Blvd. South Las Vegas, NV 89183

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t o o h o S T s a e g m e o V c l e e h W T Enjoy Our Amenities: 11 Restaurants 8 Lounges & Bars Showroom Over 2,600 Slot Machines 60 Table Games 22-Table Poker Room 640-Seat Bingo Room Race & Sports Books Spa & Fitness Center 16 Movie Theaters 64 Lanes of Bowling Liquor Store & Gift Shop Pool & Jacuzzi Salon & Barber Shop

Las Vegas Blvd. at Silverado Ranch • 1-866-796-7111• SouthPointCasino.com

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STAGE 1 MARRAKESH, MOROCCO 26-27 November 2016

STAGE 2 BANGKOK, THAILAND 10-11 December 2016

JOIN US AT THE 2017 INDOOR ARCHERY WORLD CUP FINALS. Following day two of the World famous Vegas Shoot, the top sixteen World Cup point earners from each category will shoot off in head-to-head competition in front of a roaring Vegas crowd. Compete in front of thousands against the World’s best!

To qualify for the Las Vegas Indoor World Cup Final, archers must participate in at least two of the four stages scheduled, one of which must be The Vegas Shoot.

The archers with the most accumulated points will compete at the South Point Hotel in Las Vegas on Saturday 30 January 2016, in the Indoor World Cup Final.

The top three participants in each category (Recurve Men, Recurve Women, Compound Men and Compound Women) will compete for the following prize money:

1ST PLACE: 3,700 USD 2ND PLACE: 1,800 USD 3RD PLACE: 1,000 USD In addition, the winner of each category, at the Final, will earn free invitations for the following year’s Indoor Archery World Cup Series. Those invitations include free registration fee to the tournaments, and accommodations for three (3) nights.

All (FITA) World Archery rules shall apply for all Indoor World Cup events.

For additional information, please visit www.worldarchery.org.

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STAGE 3 NIMES, FRANCE 20-22 January 2017

WORLD CUP FINAL LAS VEGAS, USA 10-12 February 2017

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3-star tour

Join us on the 2nd leg of the 3 Star Tour in Cincinnati, OH. The NFAA Indoor Nationals brings together the top NFAA archers from around the U.S. to shoot the iconic 5-spot, blue and white face. The tournament, now in its 37th year, was started in 1980 in Omaha, NE with just 500 attendees. It has called several cities home, including Kansas City, Tulsa and Louisville.

Thanks to record growth, 1,925 archers competed in 2016 for a chance at a National title. After spending the last 13 years in Louisville, KY; recent construction on the Kentucky International Convention Center forced the NFAA to find a new venue. After an extensive bidding process, the NFAA Council voted to move to Cincinnati.

INCREASED PROFESSIONAL PAYOUTS! Professional Male Freestyle

Professional Female Freestyle

Professional Senior Freestyle

1ST $10,000 2ND $5,000 3RD $3,000

1ST $3,000 2ND $1,500 3RD $1,000

1ST $3,000 2ND $1,500 3RD $1,000

First three places guaranteed. Subsequent places based on attendance.

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Nfaa Indoor Schedule FRIDAY, MARCH 17, 2017

11:00 am – 6:00 pm............Late Registration and Check In 11:00 am – 6:00 pm............Archery Trade Show 11:30 am – 8:00 pm............Paid Practice 11:00 am – 8:30 pm............Equipment Storage Available 4:00 pm – 6:00 pm..............Practice with the Pros **Free Event for Under 18 Archers** 6:30 pm...............................Pro-Am Team Event

SATURDAY, MARCH 18, 2017

6:00 am – 3:30 pm..............Paid Practice as Space is Available 6:00 am – 8:00 pm..............Equipment Storage Available 7:00 am/11:00 am/3:30 pm.Shooting Times: NFAA Championships 9:00 am – 6:00 pm..............Archery Trade Show

SUNDAY, MARCH 19, 2017

6:00 am – TBD....................Paid Practice as Space is Available 6:00 am – TBD....................Equipment Storage Available TBD.....................................Shooting Times: NFAA Championships 9:00 am – 3:00 pm..............Archery Trade Show *Sunday shooting times will be posted following the last line on Saturday.

Each line time begins with two practice ends on your assigned target. No additional practice ends will be shot. The awards ceremony will begin no more than 2 hours after the final line on Sunday.

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Nfaa Indoor Rules EARLY-REGISTRATION FEE Early-registrations must be received on or before February 27, 2017.

Registration received after this date will be pay the regular registration fee. Phone registrations accepted only with credit card payment. To register, visit www.nfaausa.com/ tournament/indoor-nationals/.

ON SITE REGISTRATION Late registration will be accepted at the tournament site on Friday from 11:00 am to 5:00 pm and Saturday from 6:30 am to 2:30 pm.

Late registration fee will apply.

CANCELLATION All registrations are subject to a $25 cancellation fee. Cancellations must be made in writing on or before February 27, 2017. No refunds will be issued on or after February 28, 2017. Please email all cancellation requests to info@nfaausa.com.

PROOF OF MEMBERSHIP All shooters must have proof of NFAA or USA Archery membership at the tournament site. NFAA Professional shooters should be prepared to show their 2017 NFAA Pro membership card. All memberships are subject to verification at any time during the tournament.

PRACTICE WITH THE PROS This event is free and open to all Pros and archers under the age of 18. Friday evening, all young archers are invited to meet and practice with the NFAA Professionals.

AWARDS In the following divisions, the first three places are guaranteed. Subsequent places will be based on attendance.

Professional Male Freestyle 1st $10,000 • 2nd $5,000 • 3rd $3,000 Professional Female Freestyle

1. Two whistle blasts = archers to the line. One whistle blast starts shooting and the clock.

Three blasts = retrieve arrows and score. Four or more blasts = Emergency; stop shooting.

STOP IMMEDIATELY. 2. You, the archer, are responsible for your equipment to comply with NFAA rules. It is also your responsibility to confirm you are shooting in the correct style and division. If you are registered in the wrong division or style, this must be corrected prior to shooting your second day’s score.

3. All archers will straddle the shooting line. When finished shooting, please step behind the line.

4. When using the NFAA Indoor Five Spot Target: An archer may shoot any of the 5 spots in any order and shoot as many arrows into any one spot as the archer desires, not to exceed the prescribed number of arrows per end. Scoring shall be five points for the combined 4 cm. X-ring and 8 cm. white ring and four points for the combined 12 cm. and 16 cm. blue rings.

5. Prior to each shooting line there will be 2 ends of practice on your assigned target. Scoring begins immediately after the two practice ends, no additional practice ends will be shot.

6. Arrows must be shot within the 4-minute time limit. If an arrow is shot after the whistle blows the highest scoring arrow will not count. If you shoot more than 5 arrows, only the lowest 5 arrows will be scored. Missed arrows are counted as shot arrows.

Additionally, a penalty of one point will be assessed for each arrow shot over the prescribed 5 arrows.

1st $3,000 • 2nd $1,500 •3rd $1,000 Professional Senior Freestyle 1st $3,000 • 2nd $1,500 • 3rd $1,000 Silver Bowls and Medallions will be awarded to Division Champions.

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after scoring of the last end of that round, on a target designated by the tournament officials.

9. Maximum arrow diameter allowed is 0.422 inches with point diameter not to exceed 0.425 inches.

10. In the event of equipment failure, please raise your bow to signal an official. You will have 15 minutes to repair or replace equipment.

One practice end will be allowed.

The archer will be allowed to shoot practice arrows during the 15 minutes of repair time; all arrows missed during the breakdown, will be shot after the final end.

Archers are granted only one equipment failure per day.

11. Each group of archers on a target butt will appoint a Target Captain and two score keepers.

Arrows touching the scoring line will count for the higher value.

The Target Captain shall rule on all questions on his/her target subject to appeal to a line judge.

An official will not be able to make a judgment on an arrow(s) value if the target butt, target face, arrow or any part of the arrow has been touched. Judgments made by a line judge will be final.

12. Archers must record X’s and numeric values of each arrow in each scoring box on the scorecard before touching or drawing any arrows from the target. Example:

Score X’s X X X 5 5 25 3 X X X X 5 25 4

13. Scorecards must have all totals correct and in the proper place.

Both score keepers and the archer must sign the scorecard. A scorecard submitted with incorrect total(s) may be disqualified.

14. EACH ARCHER MUST TURN IN THEIR OWN SCORECARD WITHIN 30 MINUTES OF THE END OF THEIR ASSIGNED ROUND. TURN IN BOTH SCORECARDS, THE WHITE CARD WILL BE STAMPED BY A TOURNAMENT OFFICIAL AND WILL SERVE AS YOUR RECEIPT. All scorecards must be turned in to a tournament

official within thirty minutes after your shooting line finishes.

NO EXCEPTIONS Failure to do so will result in your score not being recorded for that day’s round of competition.

15. Ties for first, second and third place in the Professional Divisions will be determined by shoot off.

Shoot offs will be one practice end, followed by one end where only the x ring scores 5. Then additional ends where only the x ring scores 5, scored inside out, until ties are broken. All ends are sudden death.

Each archer’s placement in the tournament will be determined by the order in which he/she drops out of the shoot off. If more than one archer drops out of the shoot off in the same end, those archers will be placed based on their total score and X count, including the score and X’s accumulated in the shoot off. Ties still remaining will equally split the combined payout of the tied positions.

16. Ties for first place only, in the Junior, Adult & Senior (not professional) divisions, will be determined by shoot off. Same shoot off format as above. All other ties will receive duplicate awards.

17. All protests must be in writing and turned in to the Tournament Chairman within one hour after the finish of the shooting line where the protest happened. The protest must be accompanied by $50 cash.

18. No alcoholic beverages may be carried or consumed during shooting hours at the National Tournament. Anyone caught breaking this rule will be immediately disqualified and not be allowed to complete the tournament.

19. Any equipment that impairs the hearing of the competitor will not be allowed on the shooting line. This is a safety issue and will be enforced.

20. Pro Division Dress Code applies to all NFAA Pro Sanctioned Events including the 3-Star Tour Events.

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Nfaa Indoor Lodging

Cincinnati The NFAA has worked with the area hotels to provide blocks of a high-quality standard at a discounted rate. For the best customer service and guaranteed hotel rooms, attendees and exhibitors should make their reservation through Cincinnati Housing. All rooms made on the NFAA block can be cancelled up to 24 hours prior to the reservation.

HOTEL MILLENIUM HOTEL HILTON NETHERLAND PLAZA HYATT REGENCY THE WESTIN HOTEL HAMPTON INN & SUITES HOMEWOOD SUITES RENAISSANCE DOWNTOWN

WALKING DISTANCE 1 minute 3 minutes 2 minutes 5 minutes 5 minutes 5 minutes 8 minutes

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EARLY REGISTRATION FEE (ON OR BEFORE FEB 27, 2017)

Pro Divisions

Adult & Senior Divisions

Junior Divisions

Family*

$225

$85

$70

$250

REGISTRATION FEE (ON OR AFTER FEB 28, 2017)

Pro Divisions

Adult & Senior Divisions

Junior Divisions

Family*

$275

$135

$120

$300

*Family Rate Includes 2 Non-Pro Adults and 2 Juniors

Please select Age Category and Shooting Style: Pro Adult

Adult

Pro Senior (50 and over)

Young Adult (age 15-17) Senior (50 and over)

Cub (under 12)

Youth (age 12-14)

Silver Senior (60 and over)

Adult, Senior, Silver Senior & Master Senior Divisions Barebow Bowhunter Bowhunter Freestyle Bowhunter Freestyle Limited Traditional Freestyle Freestyle Limited Freestyle Limited Recurve Longbow Crossbow (Adult Only)

Master Senior (70 and over)

Pro Adult/Pro Senior Freestyle Freestyle Limited Freestyle Limited Recurve Junior Divisions Barebow Bowhunter Freestyle Freestyle Freestyle Limited Freestyle Limited Recurve Check for Wheelchair Accommodations

Saturday Shooting Time (# in order of preference)

7:00 am

11:00 am

3:30 pm

Preferred shooting times are considered based on participation and are NOT guaranteed. Please verify official shooting assignments.

FOR REGISTRATION BY MAIL OR FAX, PLEASE SEND COMPLETED FORM TO: National Field Archery Association, 800 Archery Lane Yankton, SD 57078 Fax: (605) 260-9280 Credit Card #

Exp. Date

Security Code

Check #

All registrations are subject to a $25 cancellation fee. All cancellation requests must be received in writing on or before 2/27/2017. No refunds will be considered on or after 2/28/2017. Payments made to the NFAA that are insufficient or invalid will incur a fee up to $50. For registration confirmation, visit the Registered Archers link at www.nfaausa.com.

For Online Registration & Payment, Please Visit www.nfaausa.com

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BRAZOS BROOKS Cub Male Barebow National Indoor, Outdoor & Target

FAITH COOK, JOSH RABY & ERIN WHITE Freestyle Ltd Recurve Outdoor Nationals

ANTHONY MARINO Male Freestyle Limited Recurve Outdoor Target Nationals

AVERY BEAUVAIS Cub Female Bowhunter Freestyle Outdoor Nationals

BARBARA MCMAHAN Master Senior Feamle Bowhunter Freestyle Outdoor Nationals

BUBBA BATEMAN Adult Male Barebow Outdoor Nationals

CALLIE WRIGHT Young Adult Female Freestyle Limited Recurve Outdoor Target Nationals

CHRISTOPHER HERITAGE Cub Male Freestyle Outdoor Nationals

DAVID WEARNE Silver Senior Male Freestyle Limited Recurve Outdoor Nationals

DON MALTER Senior Male Traditional Indoor Nationals

EARNIE EASTWOOD JR Adult Male Freestyle Indoor Nationals

ALYSSA ARTZ Cub Female Freestyle Limited Recurve Indoor Nationals

EMRY GUTZ Cub Male Bowhunter Freestyle Outdoor Target Nationals

GUNNER PRIOR Youth Male Barebow Indoor Nationals

HALIE STUCKER Youth Female Bowhunter Freestyle Indoor Nationals

HUNTER BOOTS Cub Male Freestyle Outdoor Nationals

MARJORIE DONAHUE Young Adult Femaile Bowhunter Freestyle Indoor Nationals

JORDAN MEINERS Cub Female Barebow Indoor Nationals

KATE MCDONALD Cub Female Freestyle Indoor & Outdoor Nationals

BECKY & KENNY CANTERBURY Adult Female Traditional & Adult Male Longbow Outdoor Target Nationals

KILLIAN O’CONNELL Adult Male Bowhunter Outdoor Target Nationals

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NFAATROPHYDINNER! BLAZE RUFFING Youth Male Freestyle Indoor Nationals

LARRY BUTTERFIELD Silver Senior Male Freestyle Indoor Nationals

LEVI BECHTOLD Cub Male Freestyle Limited Recurve Outdoor Target Nationals

LILY PIERCE Cub Female Barebow Outdoor Nationals

LORA SMITH Silver Senior Female Freestyle Outdoor Target Nationals

DAVE HYRN Silver Senior Male Freestyle Limited Outdoor & Outdoor Target Nationals

MADISON HART Adult Female Freestyle Outdoor Target Nationals

MADISON PERRY Cub Female Freestyle Outdoor Target Nationals

MARK DREILING Senior Male Traditional Outdoor Target Nationals

MARK GOLDER Senior Male Bowhunter Freestyle Limited Outdoor Nationals

EMILY OAKS Young Adult Female Freestyle Outdoor Nationals

MARSHA QUAN Senior Female Bowhunter Freestyle Indoor Nationals

MARY MCLAIN Master Senior Female Freestyle Limited Indoor Nationals

MIKAYLA CASSADY Cub Female Bowhunter Freestyle Outdoor Target Nationals

NOAH BOWERMAN Youth Male Bowhunter Freestyle Outdoor Nationals

JADEN CHADA Cub Male Freestyle Indoor Nationals

PAUL WEBB Cub Male Freestyle Limited Indoor Nationals

RAEGAN BENDER Youth Female Bowhunter Freestyle Outdoor Target Nationals

ROGER WILSON Master Senior Male Freestyle Outdoor Target Nationals

SADIE TESCH Youth Female Freestyle Outdoor Nationals

KINZIE THOMAS Young Adult Female Freestyle Outdoor Target Nationals

SKIP MATHEWSON Master Senior Male Bowhunter Freestyle Outdoor Target Nationals

TAMMY BREDY Silver Senior Female Bowhuner Freestyle Outdoor Nationals

TONY & JEREMIAH FOSTER Senior Male Freestyle Limited & Cub Male Bowhunter Freestyle Indoor Nationals

TYLER HERITAGE Youth Male Freestyle Outdoor Nationals

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3-star tour final leg of the 3-star tour

The First Dakota Classic is an indoor distance tournament featuring the NFAA Classic round and is a money shoot, guaranteeing 70% payback in all Flight and Championship categories.

♦ April 28-30, 2017 ♦ yankton, south dakota The First Dakota Classic will feature a qualification round, followed by head-to head eliminations. The qualification round will be the NFAA Classic 600. The round will consist of 4 ends of 5 arrows shot at 3 distances, beginning with the closest distance. 4 minutes allowed for each end.

The target will be the 6-ring center spot of the 92 cm WAF target face with gold-red-blue, etc. (10 through 6) scoring areas. The x ring will be used as a tiebreaker. Cub distances will be 10-20-30 yards, Youth distances will be 30-40-50, and Young Adult/Adult/ Senior distances will be 40-50-60 yards.

Following qualification, the archers in each division will be ranked by score and placed into a head-to-head bracket. All archers will advance to an elimination round, either inside or outside depending on division.

Head-to-head competitions will be the same target face as the qualification round and will consist of 3 ends of 5 arrows, Cubs at 30 yards, Youth at 50 yards and Young Adults/Flights and Championship at 60 yards. Winners will be determined by the total score of the 3 ends, with the x counting as a tiebreaker only in the Flight and Junior divisions. If a tie still remains, the winner will be determined by a singlearrow shoot-off. Each archer will shoot one arrow and the arrow that lands closest to the middle wins the match. If no winner can be decided, the process is repeated until a winner is found. All participants will be allowed a practice end prior to scoring their first head-to-head match of the day.

Participants may enter one division and category. You will remain in the same division the entire tournament.

The number of entries in that division will determine the number participants in each Flight or Head-to-Head bracket.

Please note, a SECOND CHANCE TOURNAMENT will be held outside.

Please make sure you bring any additional equipment required for your outdoor setup. Distances and target face used in the Second Chance Tournament will be the same as the ranking round.

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things to do while in yankton

Enjoy the beauty of your surroundings as you walk across the historic Meridian Bridge or visit one of our city parks.

Taste the delightful Marilyn Monroe pizza at Charlie’s Pizza House, the oldest (and recently voted Best) pizza place in South Dakota.

Planes, trains and automobiles? No, it’s boats, canoes, kayaks and more when you hit the water at Lewis and Clark Lake.

Visit one of the many museums or historic homes, like Cramer-Kenyon Home, G.A.R. Gallery or Dakota Territorial Museum.

With over 30 miles of multiple trails you can ride your bicycle or stroll along on the beautiful AuldBrokaw Trail or the Lewis and Clark Recreational Trail.

Do you have what it takes to star in Hunger Games? Test your skills at the NFAA Easton Archery complex— home of the World Archery Youth Championships.

Yankton has a National Park Service Area. That’s right, the Missouri National Recreational River runs from Fort Randall Dam to Ponca State park including Yankton’s historic waterfront.

A sportsman’s paradise—numerous spots to go hunting and fishing.

RiverWalk—download the RiverWalk map at yanktonriverwalk.org and take a self-guided tour while learning about each individual sculpture and artist. At the end—cast your vote for your favorite.

Take a swing at one of our golf courses: Fox Run or Hillcrest Golf Course.

Join the millions of others who have camped out at Lewis & Clark Recreation Area—a top ten destination in South Dakota by USA Today. Or stop at Lewis & Clark Visitor Center to discover how Gavin’s Point Dam was built.

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Classic Schedule THURSDAY, APRIL 27

1:00 pm - 6:00 pm...............Late Registration and Check In 1:00 pm - 9:00 pm...............Paid Practice as Space is Available

FRIDAY, APRIL 28

9:00 am - 6:00 pm......................................... Late Registration and Check In 9:00 am - 12:00 pm....................................... Paid Practice as Space is Available 12:00 pm - 6:00 pm....................................... Archery Trade Show 12:00 pm....................................................... Qualification Round 3:00 pm......................................................... Qualification Round 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm......................................... Paid Practice as Space is Available

SATURDAY, APRIL 29

7:00am/10:00 am/1:00 pm/4:00 pm ............ Qualification Round 9:00 am - 6:00 pm ........................................ Archery Trade Show T.B.D. ............................................................ 3 Star Shoot Offs

SUNDAY, APRIL 30

9:00 am - 3:00 pm......................................... Archery Trade Show T.B.D. ............................................................ Eliminations T.B.D. ............................................................ Second Chance Eliminations

★ The NFAA Easton Yankton Archery Range (800 Archery Lane, Yankton, SD) will be available for

unofficial practice prior to the First Dakota Classic. Week Day Hours 9 am – 9 pm. Cost: $5 per day for NFAA members/$10 for Non NFAA Members.

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OFFICIAL REGISTRATION FORM

First Name

Last Name

Address

Phone

City

State

Zip Code

Email

DOB

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Please # in order of preference. Archers will shoot ONE qualification round April 28-29.

April 28 ___ 12:00pm

___ 3:00pm

April 29 ___ 7:00am

___ 10:00am

___ 1:00pm

___4:00pm

Based on attendance, shooting times may be added or removed on April 28.

CHAMPIONSHIP DIVISIONS $200 Championship Barebow (BB)* Championship Female Freestyle (CUF) Championship Male Freestyle (CUM) Championship Female Freestyle Limited Recurve (RLF) Championship Male Freestyle Limited Recurve (RLM) Championship Senior Freestyle (50+ years) (SCU)*

CHAMPIONSHIP YOUNG ADULT DIVISIONS $200 Archers must be between 15-17 years at time of tournament.

Championship Young Adult Freestyle (CUYA)* Championship Young Adult Freestyle Ltd Recurve (RLYA)*

FLIGHT DIVISIONS $100 Bowhunter Freestyle Flights (BUX)*

JUNIOR DIVISIONS $60 Divisions Based on the Following: Female Male Cub (Under 12 years) Youth (12-14 years) Young Adult (15-17 years) Freestyle Freestyle Limited Recurve Check for Wheelchair Accommodations

A Late Fee of $50 will be added to registrations received on or after 4/10/2017. For online payment, please visit www.nfaausa.com.

Freestyle Flights (CUX)* Crossbow Flights (CXB)* Freestyle Limited Compound Flights (FLX)* Freestyle Limited Recurve Flights (RLX)* *Denotes Male and Female Combined

FOR REGISTRATION BY MAIL OR FAX, PLEASE SEND COMPLETED FORM TO: NFAA Foundation, 800 Archery Lane Yankton, SD 57078 Fax: (605) 260-9280

Credit Card #

Exp. Date

Security Code

Check#

All registrations are subject to a $25 cancellation fee. All cancellation requests must be received in writing on or before 4/10/2017. No refunds will be considered on or after 4/11/2017. Payments made to the NFAAF that are insufficient or invalid will incur a fee up to $50. For registration confirmation, visit the Registered Archers link at www.nfaausa.com. scores, tournament info and more at www.nfaausa.com V33

Classic Lodging

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611 W 23rd Street Yankton, South Dakota 57078

Within walking distance of the Complex!

(605) 689-3400 www.econolodge.com

(605) 665-2906 www.bestwesternyankton.com

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