Federation Rules

• ASA Federation General Rules Of Competition
• Classes:
• Competition Committee:
• Asa Class Yardage & Speed Limits:
• Youth Classes:
• ASA Federation Qualifier Procedures
• Asa Federation Multi-State Qualifier Procedures
• ASA Federation Championship Procedures
• State Federation Championship Awards and Paybacks
• State Federation Shooter Of The Year
• ASA Federation State Championship Paybacks

ASA FEDERATION GENERAL RULES OF COMPETITION

(ASA Pro/Am Rules of Competition apply to all levels of ASA Federation Competition unless modified below.)

1. Only ASA Certified Clubs with current liability insurance will be permitted to conduct ASA Federation Qualifiers and State Championships.
2. ASA State Qualifiers and Championships are stand-alone events except when in conjunction with S3DA (conducted by ASA Rules of Competition).  No other tournament will be held in conjunction with them by the sponsoring club.  Clubs may allow “fun class” participation, but no awards will be issued to any non-qualified guests or shooters.
3. During Federation Qualifier and State Championship tournaments all classes will follow the same format for known and unknown distance competition as they do in an ASA Pro/Am.  Known and unknown distance class competitors will be grouped separately.
4. At the host club’s discretion start times may be “walk-up” with shooting groups arranged by class and/or yardage, or “shotgun” with assigned shooting times and stakes.
5. The host club has the right and responsibility to delay or cancel a tournament in case of severe weather. In the event the weather shortens the competition the results and awards will be based on a round completed by the class or other appropriate means decided upon by the host event Competition Committee.  The method of determination will be announced prior to dismissal of competitors and any grievances will be filed in the form of a protest.
6. Clubs will set their own standards for appropriate clothing according to weather, terrain, and accepted club and area standards. ASA Pro/Am clothing guidelines are recommended, but not required.
7. Prior to the start of competition, the host club will provide shooters with any necessary information particular to the course before they proceed to their first target.

CLASSES:

ASA clubs and state directors have both authority and responsibility to assign a registered shooter to a higher competition class based on knowledge of the competitor’s prior archery experience, or their established competition level in another organization. ASA Pro/Am and Federation earnings should be considered.

1. PROFESSIONAL – These classes may compete at the Federation Tournaments as guests for a fee at the discretion of the club.  Pro competitors may not qualify for the ASA Championship Classic.
2. SEMI-PRO & AMATEUR – These classes are open to shooters who are not otherwise deemed “Professional” by their competition status in the ASA or other archery organization.
3. YOUTH/EAGLE CLASSES – In the interests of safety and the well-being of our youth, all competitors in the Youth/Eagle classes must be able to draw their bow under control and without undue difficulty. If, in the opinion of the Event Director, the competitor is having difficulty drawing the bow, the competitor shall be required to decrease the poundage to allow them to properly draw and shoot the bow regardless of arrow speed.

COMPETITION COMMITTEE:

The Competition Committee will consist of five (5) members including a non-competing host club representative, the ASA Federation State Director and/or Area Representative (if present), and additional members as necessary appointed by the host club.

1. Any grievance or protest must be filed in writing with the State Federation Competition Committee within one (1) hour of completion of a round along with a $20 protest fee.
2. In addition to ruling on grievances submitted by shooters, the committee will establish penalties and sanctions in keeping with the ASA Pro/Am Rules for conduct and for repeat rule violations.
3. The ASA office will not make decisions concerning protests or club competition committee actions during tournaments.  It is the host club’s responsibility to convene a competition committee within the time limits allowed in the ASA Pro/Am Rules and decide upon those issues in a timely manner.
4. Anyone suspended from competition by the committee will be reported to the ASA Office along with documentation of the reason. This individual will be suspended from all further ASA competition until they are reinstated as allowed in the ASA Pro/Am Rules of Competition.

ASA CLASS YARDAGE & SPEED LIMITS:

*Clubs may elect to set a 50-yard stake for 50-yard classes, but if they do not they will shoot from the white stake.

Youth Classes:

The competitors in the following classes must meet the posted arrow speed limit and proper bow control while drawing their bow.

ASA FEDERATION QUALIFIER PROCEDURES:

ASA certified clubs are guaranteed a minimum of one (1) Qualifier. Clubs requesting dates for Qualifiers must submit their request to their respective State Director who will coordinate all club date requests with their Regional Director.

1. ASA State Directors will notify clubs of approved date(s). Clubs requesting multiple Qualifier dates will be awarded additional dates after all other clubs’ first date requests have been awarded.
2. No qualifiers will be scheduled on the same date as any other club within a 100-mile radius of each other, including adjacent states.
3. Federation State Qualifiers will consist of a MINIMUM of one round of twenty (20) 3-D targets with individual competitors required to complete their round in one day. Classes will compete using the known or unknown distance format that is used for that class at ASA Pro/Am competitions.
4. The entry fee minimum is $25.00 with $5.00 paid back to ASA, $15.00 goes to the club, and $5.00 is for class paybakcs (young adult and adult classes).  Each state may elect to charge an additional $5.00 for paybakcs or year-end awards upon approval by the Federation Director.
5. The Youth and Eagle entry fee is $15.00 for all Youth and Eagle classes with $3.00 sent to ASA and $12.00 to the club.  Club will provide medallions for 1st 2nd and 3rd place Youth and a medallion for all Eagle participants.
6. Should the state elect to allocate money for paybacks the Host Club is responsible for presenting paybacks which will be mailed to the competitors who are not present.
7. At Qualifiers in states that do not have a shooter of the year program, clubs may decide to combine classes due to attendance.  This combination or elimination of classes must be announced at registration.  This must also be indicated on the paperwork returned to ASA.
8. Clubs will list shooters in each class by their order of finish and will post a phone number for the contact person of the Club. The ASA Office will refer callers to the Point of Contact if competitors call the office for information.
9. Upon receipt of the paperwork the ASA Office will post a list of archers who have qualified for their respective ASA State Championship on the ASA Web Site.  https://asaarchery.com/about-asa-federation/qualified-shooters-list.  This is updated weekly.
10. Clubs conducting an S3DA event that will be based on the results of their ASA competition will follow ASA Rules.

ASA FEDERATION MULTI-STATE QUALIFIER PROCEDURES:

1. ASA certified clubs that are located within 100 miles of a bordering state may request to conduct a Multi-State Qualifier.
   1. Clubs requesting dates and permission to conduct a Multi-State Qualifier must submit their request to their respective State Director.
   2. The ASA State Director will confirm with their Regional Director and the State Director(s) of the state(s) involved that the event will also be a qualifier for their state and that the dates are acceptable.
   3. ASA State Directors will notify clubs of the approved state(s) and the date.
2. Approved Clubs MUST NOTE on their Qualifier paperwork that the event was a Multi-State Qualifier and LIST ALL STATES that are approved for qualifying.
3. If there is only one competitor in a class:
4. Shooter of the Year points will only be considered for the primary state where the competition is held and may not be used in the participating states.

QUALIFIER PAYBACKS (when approved by the State):

1. Clubs will receive medallions from ASA to present to all Eagle and Youth shooters.
2. Clubs will make one award for every five (5) competitors up to a maximum of 3 places in all classes using the Payback Calculations shown below.
3. If there is only one competitor in a class:
   a. List the competitor in the appropriate class on the Individual Class Competition List
   b. Include the competitor on the Entry Fee Distribution Form.
   c. Refund the competitor the holdback approved by the State.

PAYBACK CALCULATIONS

If approved by the State each Qualifier will have a payback to Adult & Young Adult classes based on the payback amount determined by the State.

STATE FEDERATION SHOOTER OF THE YEAR

Each ASA state may conduct a Shooter of the Year program if they conduct a minimum of six (6) qualifiers, with a minimum of 50% of qualifiers (plus the State Championship score) to count toward SOY.

1. Competitors must include their score from the ASA State Championship to be eligible for SOY awards.
2. The program must include all amateur classes recognized by the ASA Federation. Classes must average at least 3 paying competitors per Qualifier to participate. If a Qualifier has combined individual class scores the scores must be separated and rank ordered for SOY placement calculations.
3. The ASA will provide Shooter of the Year buckles for presentation at the State Championship.
4. Points for Shooter of the Year are awarded using the following formula:
   1. 50 points for tournament participation
   2. 1 point for each competitor you beat
   3. 5 points for 1st place, 3 points for 2nd place, 1 point for 3rd place
      Examples:
      Competitor places 3rd in a 15 person class: 50 (participate) + 1 (3rd place) + 12 (shooters beaten) = 63
      Competitor places 2nd in a 5 person class: 50 (participate) + 3 (2nd place) + 3 (shooters beaten) = 56

ASA FEDERATION CHAMPIONSHIP PROCEDURES

ASA FEDERATION STATE CHAMPIONSHIP PROCEDURES

1. There will be one (1) ASA State Championship per year for each state.
2. Each State Championship will have a minimum of thirty (30) Delta McKenzie 3-D targets that have the 8, 10, and 12-rings in the correct location. It is recommended that two (2) fifteen (15) target ranges be set.
3. ASA approved host club sites will be awarded State Championships on a rotational schedule.  State Directors will be responsible for club site approval.
4. The mandatory State Championship entry fee for Adults and Young Adults will be $40.00 with $20.00 to the club, $15.00 to the competitor payback and $5.00 to ASA. Youth and Eagle Classes entry fee will be $20 with $5.00 to ASA for both youth and eagles and $15.00 to the club.
5. The tournament may be conducted over a one or two-day period, but competitors must complete their round all in one day.
6. Competition classes will compete using the known/unknown distance format that is used for that class at ASA Pro/Am competitions.

ASA FEDERATION STATE CHAMPIONSHIP QUALIFYING PROCEDURES

1. Competitors in all classes must be current members of ASA to participate and to be eligible for awards at an ASA State Championship.
2. ASA Lifetime Members and/or family members are automatically qualified to compete in their ASA State Championship and any state bordering on their own.
3. All shooters eligible to participate in ASA State Championships will have qualified by shooting in at least one State Qualifier or in a designated Multi-State Qualifier for that state. State Qualifier Byes and all Youth and Eagle classes are exempt from qualifying in their State Championship only.
4. All Youth and Eagle Class competitors will be eligible at another ASA State Championship if they qualified themselves, or if one or more of their parents qualified in that state and are participating.
5. Semi-pro and Known 50 Classes may compete in ASA State Qualifiers and State Championships and qualify for the ASA Classic through the ASA Federation. Pro Class shooters are not eligible to qualify for the Classic.
6. Shooters may only compete in a class they qualified for, or in a higher class, at the ASA State Championship.
7. Shooters that qualify and compete in an ASA Federation State Championship, and those that receive State Championship Byes, will be qualified to shoot the ASA Pro/Am Classic.

STATE FEDERATION CHAMPIONSHIP AWARDS and PAYBACKS

1. State Championships will have all ASA Federation Classes available.
2. Youth, and Eagle classes will not receive cash paybacks. ASA will provide a buckle for first place, plaques for 2nd and 3rd place in both Youth and Eagle classes and Clubs will provide medallions for all Eagle participants.
3. ASA will supply State Champion buckles to be presented to Adult and Young Adult classes where there are three (3) or more competitors in the class. ASA will also provide plaques for 2nd and 3rd place.
4. The Host Club will award a cash payback to all Adult and Young Adult classes based on a purse of $15.00 per competitor. (States may elect to pay the Host Club a minimum of $15.00 with $5.00 added to the payback.)
5. Host Club will use the ASA Payback Schedule enclosed. If there is a tie for 1st place that cannot be broken by a 1-arrow closest to the center of the 10-ring shoot off due to time, or if one or both competitors are not present, each competitor will be receive a 1st place and split the 1st and 2nd place payback.
6. The host club will list shooters in each class by their order of finish and the host club will post a phone number for the contact person of the host club. The ASA Office will refer callers to the Point of Contact if competitors call the office for information.

STATE FEDERATION SHOOTER OF THE YEAR   
Each ASA state may conduct a Shooter of the Year program if they conduct a minimum of six (6) qualifiers, with a minimum of 50% of qualifiers (plus the State Championship score) to count toward SOY. States may elect to use an alternative format and award based on receiving prior approval from ASA.

1. Competitors must include their score from the ASA State Championship to be eligible for SOY awards.
2. The program must include all amateur classes recognized by the ASA Federation. Classes must average at least 3 paying competitors per Qualifier to participate. If a Qualifier has combined individual class scores the scores must be separated and rank ordered for SOY placement calculations.
3. The ASA will provide Shooter of the Year buckles for presentation at the State Championship.
4. Points for Shooter of the Year are awarded using the following formula:
   a. 50 points for tournament participation
   b. 1 point for each competitor you beat
   c. 5 points for 1st place, 3 points for 2nd place, 1 point for 3rd place
   Example:
   Competitor places 3rd in a 15 person class: 50 (participate) + 1 (3rd place) + 12 (shooters beaten) = 63
   Competitor places 2nd in a 5 person class: 50 (participate) + 3 (2nd place) + 3 (shooters beaten) = 56

ASA FEDERATION STATE CHAMPIONSHIP PAYBACKS

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