Equipment Guidelines - TBOT Classes and Rules

As of the December 2023 TBOT leadership meeting, it was voted and approved for the following.

Classes

Seniors ( Men ) — 62+ ( Effective 01/01/2014 ) – any bow, any arrows
Selfbow (a bow composed of one piece of wood from end to end allowing decorative backing of animal
skin or sinew) — wood arrows only
Composite (all wood with no fiberglass) — wood arrows only
Men's Recurve Open — carbon, aluminum arrows, i.e. synthetic arrows (no wood arrows)
Men's Recurve Wood — wood arrows only
Men's Longbow Open — carbon, aluminum arrows, i.e. synthetic arrows (no wood arrows)
Men's Longbow Wood *(Now includes Composite)* — wood arrows only
Ladies Seniors — Over 62+ , any bow, any arrows
Ladies Recurve Open — carbon, aluminum, i.e. synthetic arrows (no wood arrows)
Ladies Recurve Wood — wood arrows only
Ladies Longbow Open — carbon, aluminum, i.e. synthetic arrows (no wood arrows)
Ladies Longbow Wood *(Now includes Composite)* — wood arrows only
Boy's Recurve (15-17) — any arrows
Boy's Longbow (15-17) — any arrows
Girls Recurve (15-17) — any arrows
Girls Longbow (15-17) — any arrows
Boy's Recurve (12-14) — any arrows
Boy's Longbow (12-14) — any arrows
Girls Recurve (12-14) — any arrows
Girls Longbow (12-14) — any arrows
Cubs (9-11) — Recurve or Longbow, any arrows
Mini Cubs (8 and under) — Recurve or Longbow, any arrows
Men's Super Senior — 72+ ( Effective 01/01/2024 ) – any bow, any arrows
Ladies Super Senior — 72+ ( Effective 01/01/2024 ) — any bow, any arrows

TBOT Tournament Rules

1. Must shoot off the shelf. No Moving parts. When assembled, the working bow is to be one solid piece.
2. No sights or markings on the bow or string. Index finger must be touching the string and nock of the arrow at the same time to prohibit string walking.
3. Arrows are to be no less than 6” shorter than the draw length of the archer using the bow, e.g. to allow for Turkish, siper-type overdraws but to disallow vertical crossbows. Broadheads are not allowed.
4. Release shall be accomplished with the digits of the drawing hand.
5. Binoculars are allowed at all TBOT tournaments, but shall not be used once the shooter is at the shooting stake. No rangefinders allowed.
6. Minimum of Three (3) shooters/participants per group. If family members shoot together, there shall also be at least one shooter in the group that is NOT related to the family. No shooting alone.
7. Score keeper must be a shoot participant and be able to visually validate scores.
8. If an arrow bounces back from the target and is witnessed by the group, it shall be the decision of the group to score the arrow as agreed upon, however, this score shall not be higher than 10. Glancing blows (or ricochets) off the target score zero.
9. Some part of the body must be touching the stake. Cubs and mini cubs may shoot from where they feel comfortable.
10. One must shoot the class they signed up for unless approved at the registration desk prior to starting the round.
11. Fun rounds are welcomed but can only be shot after all scoring rounds are shot and score cards turned in.
12. Only one class may be shot per tournament round.
13. Children under 12 must be accompanied by adults on both the practice range and the tournament range
14. All dogs must be kept on a leash.
15. Driving permitted only in designated areas. No driving ATV’s on the tournament range without prior consent.
16. Watch for signage indicating Burn Bans in effect.
17. No alcohol on the tournament ranges.

TBOT Tournament Grievance Policy

1. All grievances must be filed at the shoot at which the alledged rules infraction occurs.
2. A grievance fee of $20 must be paid at time grievance is filed and is non-refundable.
3. Two TBOT Officers shall recruit two TBOT Members who are in good standing, and are participants of the event to form a committee to hear the grievance.
4. A private session will be held, vote taken and decision made.
5. Decision of grievance committee will be final.