
Each scorekeeper will maintain one (1) scorecard for each shooter and be responsible for recording each arrow.Scorers will judge and score each arrow and call out the results to be recorded on the respective shooter’s scorecard by each Scorekeeper.Each group will designate two (2) members of their group as “Scorers” and two (2) as “Scorekeepers.” If a group has only three (3) shooters, one (1) will act as Scorer with the two (2) Scorekeepers alternating as the second Scorer.If a shooter changes his scorecard after it has been signed by the scorekeeper, the shooter will receive a score of zero (“0”) for that tournament (and toward Shooter of the Year rankings if applicable) and will be brought before the ASA Competition Committee for further action. No changes may be made to the official score card after the scorekeeper and shooter have signed the scorecard.If the number of 12 & 14 Ring is left blank it will be scored as zero (“0”.).Information blocks left blank, incomplete, or reflecting incorrect information will result in a deduction of ten (10) points from their score. All information on the scorecard must be accurate with all information completely and properly filled in.The properly completed official colored scorecard must be turned in by the group within fifteen minutes of completion of competition, and prior to leaving the range to receive credit for that day’s competition. Shooters will pick up the official colored scorecard for that day, along with one white scorecard, at the beginning of each round. Scorecards will be available at the entrance to each range.Any arrow intentionally shot into the ground or any object other than the target shall be considered an act of un-sportsmanlike conduct and the arrow scored a zero.An arrow released or dropped accidentally will be scored a zero unless the archer is able to retrieve it while touching the stake and re-shoot it within that archer’s two minute period.If a member of the group other than the archer witnesses the bounce back and the group cannot agree, the archer may re-shoot the target before the group advances to score the target. A bounce back may be scored if the score can be agreed upon by the majority of archers in the group. An arrow that glances off the target is not considered a bounce back. A bounce back is an arrow that squarely strikes the target and bounces back toward the shooter.a particular arrow was struck, and that striking the arrow prevented the arrow from sticking in the target, or the arrow shall be scored as a miss.The majority of the group must agree that:

An arrow that hits another arrow - with the arrow being struck showing visible damage – that does not stick in the target shall be given the score of the arrow that was struck. An arrow embedded into the nock end of an arrow embedded in the target shall be scored the same as the arrow embedded into the target.If the pass through was witnessed by a member of the group other than the shooter, and the group cannot agree, the archer may re-shoot the target before the group advances to score the target. A pass-through is an arrow passing completely through the target with material 360 degrees around the arrow, leaving a separate entrance and exit hole. An arrow that passes through a target may be scored if witnessed and agreed upon by the majority of archers in the group.Arrows must stick in the target in order to receive a score other than a zero with the exception of a pass through, robin hood, or bounce back as set out in paragraphs (e) (f) and (g) below.An arrow touching the line marking the edge of a greater scoring area shall be given the higher score.If more than one scoring area is visible on a target, either scoring area can be used unless otherwise noted at the shooting stake.0 points – Miss or arrow not touching body color.

11 points – 11 ring or “X” ring centered inside the 10 ring.This additional material will NOT be counted for score. Some targets have material surrounding the actual outline of a target animal.Targets with legs of a different color than the main body will still be considered as body color for scoring. An arrow embedded in the hoof or horn of an animal, not touching body color, is considered a miss and is scored as a zero.The remainder of the animal shall be considered a “body” except as set out in Paragraph 5 below.A Vital area (8 ring) that roughly approximates the heart, lung, and liver area of the appropriate animal.A 10 ring consisting of a circle inside the vital area.

The circle size should be approximately 25% of the size of the 10 ring.
