Traditional Bowhunters of Arkansas presents
Arkansas State Longbow Championship
and All Traditional Blanket Shoot
September 2-3, 2017
Championship EquipmentLongbows and self-bows with wooden arrows only.,
Field Points only, no Sights, Stabilizers, Release Aids, Or String Walking
Acceptable longbows must meet the guidelines of The Arkansas Longbow Association
Championship Awards
Buckles and Pins; 1st, 2nd, 3rd Mens, Ladies, Seniors, Youth and Selfbow
Seniors = 65 & older, Juniors = 14 & under
ENTRY FEES
$10 individual, $ 20 family
START TIME
9:00AM (Registration closes at 8:30am) Shotgun Start
The Championship competition and all blanket shoot rounds will consist of 28 targets
The Arkansas Longbow Association is an organization designed to preserve
the tradition and heritage of the American Longbow
Acceptable Longbow Guidelines
String cannot touch the limbs after leaving the nock, No massive handles or weighted risers ( 3“ above the shelf = no more than 1 1/8” back to belly, 6” below the shelf, - no more than 1 1/2” from back to belly)
Self-Bow Guidelines
Self-Bows shall be of a solid wood core. Any backing to be no more than 1/4 of limb thickness.
An evaluation committee shall make final decisions regarding acceptable equipment
BLANKET SHOOT FOLLOWING CHAMPIONSHIP COMPETITION
The range will be open for Blanket shoots and Fun rounds Saturday afternoon and Sunday, entry $10. Our recurve friends are invited. All Traditional equipment will be included.
We plan on having a good time come join us!
Mayflower Archery Range
Take Exit 135 (Mayflower) off of Interstate 40 onto Arkansas Highway 89. Go East on 89 for approximate-ly 4 miles, turn left onto Clinton road go approximately 2 miles to shoot location. Game and fish signs along 89 indicate distance to Public Archery range.
Contact Chris Davis or one of the TBA board members for additional information
(501)354-5464
chrisrivervalleygunworks@gmail.com