The Festival of Field Archery is an event incorporating The ANSW State Field Championships (16th-17th) Armidale Archers IFAA Field Course (19th) Tamworth UnMarked Field Course (21st) The Australian Open Field Championships (22nd - 25th)
*You don't have to participate in every event*
ANSW State Field Championships 16th - 17th April 2022
The Archery NSW State Field Championships consist of shooting the Armidale Archers field course twice over two days. Archers outside of NSW are welcome to participate in this event, however, will be competing as visitors and are unable to claim state champion. It will be good practise for the Australian Open the following weekend. There will be a social function on Saturday evening. Medal Presentations will follow shortly after the conclusion of shooting on Day 2.
Armidale Archers IFAA Course 19th April 2022
Armidale Archers are hosting a day of IFAA on the Armidale Archery range. This event is NOT registered as an official event through Archery Australia or World Archery. Essentially, it is going to be a relaxed day of shooting for the enjoyment and experience of IFAA. You can choose to shoot 1 target, 14 targets, 28 targets or whatever you please. Your group can stop for some lunch or rest at any safe time. As long as all groups are off the course by 4pm.
Tamworth UnMarked Field Course 21st April 2022
Michael Burgess of Armidale Archers has an extremely challenging unmarked field course located just in his backyard! Partaking in this event is highly recommended for those shooting in the World Field Championships, as this is just a taste of what it will be like. *This course has very challenging terrain and archers who wish to take part need to be physically capable and have sturdy footwear.*There is very limited practice facility. We may be hiring a bus to all travel together for those who wish.
Australian Open Field Championships 22nd - 25th April 2022
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The Australian Open Field Championships includes 4 days of shooting: Day 1: Official Practise and Registration. Opening Ceremony at 1pm.
Day 2: 24T Unmarked Field, followed by a teams event (a team is made up of 1 barebow, 1 compound and 1 recurve archer - including at least one team member of each gender). Ranking will be determined by the unmarked scores. There will be a social function on Saturday evening - all participants and family members welcome.
Day 3: 24T Marked Field and the Quarterfinals.
Day 4: Semi-finals and Medal Ceremony.
PRIZES
As always first, second and third place will receive an Australian Championships medal, with respective prize money for their placing and division.
In addition - the winner of the each division will win the new prestigious Australian Open Field Championships Buckle! However, there does need to be a minimum of 5 participants in the division for it to be awarded.
In partnership with Matthews, Abbey Archery have organised for the winner of the female and male compound to receive a Matthews bow of their choice at the 2022 Australian Open Field Championships.