Archery 3D
Get your bow and arrow ready for the 3D Archery event during the 2023 Summer Games. This will be an exciting event for all competitors you won’t want to miss! Check out the page below for more on the 3D Archery event and we hope to see you there.
PRE-REGISTRATION CLOSED - ONSITE REGISTRATION AVAILABLE
DATE
June 17 - 18, 2023
LOCATION
Sparta Hunting and Fishing Club
13192 Long Lake Drive
Sparta, MI 49345 (directions)
SCHEDULE
Saturday (June 17)
8:00 am - 3:00 pm
Sunday (June 18)
8:00 am - 12:00 pm
(All dates and times are check-in and shoot)
REGISTRATION FEES
Adults (18-54) and Senior (55 and older)
$30
Young Adult (15-17), Youth (12-14) and Cubs (8-11)
$20
Age is determined at time of shooting
Price increases $5 on June 1, 2023
Onsite registration is available!
CATEGORIES
| CLASS | CATEGORIES | DISTANCE | STAKES | ||||
| OPEN | Senior, Adult | 45 yds | BLUE | ||||
| Young Adult | 40 yds | GREEN | |||||
| Youth | 35 yds | RED | |||||
| Cubs | 25 yds | WHITE | |||||
| PRO HUNTER | Senior, Adult | 40 yds | GREEN | ||||
| Young Adult | 40 yds | GREEN | |||||
| Youth | 35 yds | RED | |||||
| Cubs | 25 yds | WHITE | |||||
| HUNTER | Senior, Adult | 35 yds | RED | ||||
| Young Adult | 35 yds | RED | |||||
| Youth | 30 yds | YELLOW | |||||
| Cubs* | 25 yds | WHITE | |||||
| RECURVE AIDED/ OLYMPIC RECURVE | Senior, Adult | 30 yds | YELLOW | ||||
| Young Adult | 30 yds | YELLOW | |||||
| Youth, Cubs* | 25 yds | WHITE | |||||
| TRADITIONAL | Senior, Adult | 25 yds | WHITE | ||||
| Young Adult | 25 yds | WHITE | |||||
| Youth, Cubs* | 25 yds | WHITE |
*Cubs can walk up if needed
TOURNAMENT INFORMATION
Minimum of 3 shooters per group*
*Tournament Director will put together groups
Rules and Information available at check-in
Awards presented after final squad at approximately 2:00pm Sunday
Meijer State Games of Michigan gold, silver, and bronze medals will be given in each category/division
Awards given to all categories and divisions will have separate Male/Female divisions.
Yardage and Color Details:
Blue - stakes 45 yards or less
Green - stakes 40 yards or less
Red - stakes 35 yards or less
Yellow - stakes 30 yards or less
White - stakes 25 yards or less
TOURNAMENT RULES
No crossbows
25 target course, shoot one arrow per target
Rangefinders are allowed on the course
Binoculars are permitted
All distances will be known
No adjustments to poundage after starting
No walking of the course is allowed before shooting
After shot is made, step away from stakes
SHFC and SGOM is not responsible for any lost or stolen items
All equipment and scores are subject to random inspection upon completion
Shooters are allowed 2 minutes to take their shot
Please use course courtesy
Please allow faster shooters to shoot thru
Tie breaker will be # of center tens scored in the round
Questions and infractions will be settled by the State Games and the SHFC archery committee
All categories will have male/female divisions
Only shooters and official scorers are allowed in shooting lane
Shooters foot must be touching stake or both legs straddling it
No laser or rangefinder sights allowed
SCORING
The point system used will be: 10, 8, 5, and 0 for a miss. The 10 point center ring will be used for as a tie breaker only.
3D ARCHERY CLASSIFICATIONS
Open Class: Any type of bow (except crossbows), using any sights, any stabilizers, and/or back/side bars, any release, including fingers.
Pro Hunter: Sights can have fixed pins with no pin limit. Movable sights may be used. Magnification is permitted. Any release may be used. Stabilizers; a front stabilizer may be used, but may not exceed 12'' in length. Back/Side bar stabilizers are permitted not to exceed 12'' past a point measured from back of their riser below the grip toward the string.
Hunter: No movable sights will be allowed; fixed pins only, no limit. No target sights (disputes settled by archery committee). Magnification is permitted. Any release may be used. A front stabilizer may be used, but may not exceed 12 " in length. No back/side bar stabilizers are allowed.
Recurve Aided/Olympic Recurve (FKA Traditional Plus): Any recurve aided or Olympic recurve without wheels and cams. With sights, a 12 “ front stabilizer and a release may be used. No back or side stabilizers.
Traditional: Any recurve or longbow without wheels or cams. No sights or markings on the bow. No stabilizers, no clickers or draw checks allowed.
QUESTIONS
3D Archery questions: contact Jim and Sue Blackall at archery110@aol.com
Registration questions: contact registration@stategamesofmichigan.com
Click each title for more information.
OPENING CEREMONY
Join us as we kick off the 2023 Summer Games at the Meijer Sports Complex on Friday, June 23 with our Opening Ceremony celebration.
All athletes are welcome to attend and join the athlete parade.
HOTEL INFORMATION
Athletes who are competing in the Summer Games will receive a discounted hotel rate. Please click here for more information.
EXPERIENCE GRAND RAPIDS
Be sure to check out the abundance of activities and attractions that Grand Rapids has to offer when you are not competing! Click here for more information and ideas.
MERCHANDISE
STATE GAMES OF AMERICA
This event is a qualifying event for the 2024 State Games of America. Any athletes who place 1st, 2nd, or 3rd has the opportunity to compete in the 2024 State Games of America hosted in San Diego, CA.
Visit the State Games of America website for more information and to get registered for #SGA2024.