How to Score Quiz | Erina Archery Club Inc.

How to Score

FITA Targets are divided into 10 different scoring zones. Which of the coloured rings has a value of 6?

The Outer White Ring
Both Black Rings
The Inner Blue Ring and the Outer Red Ring
The Inner Blue Ring
No Rings Score 6

What does double sheet scoring mean?

The scorer fills out 2 x sheets at the same time.
Two different archers do the scoring individually

Where is the X ring and what is its value?

The X ring is actually the 10 zone and scores 10 points.
The X ring is the inner zone of the 10 ring and has a value of 10 on the scorecard

Why does the archer have to sign the scorecard at the completion of the round?

So that the Recorder knows who was shooting that day.
It helps the Recorder find out who was on a certain target.
The archer signs to confirm that they agree with the values of the arrows.
The signature is checked against the attendance record.

What action does the scorer take if a mistake is made in an arrow value during a tournament?

Nothing. Once the score is written down, that is it!
Call for a Judge who will check the scorecard
The archer and the scorer make the change and sign next to it

If an archer shoots an arrow after the specified time or out of sequence, what is the penalty?

Nothing, it is considered as normal scoring for that event.
The archer will lose the highest scoring arrow of that end.
Ten points are deducted from the archers scorecard.

When can you remove your arrows from the target butt?

As soon as your arrows have been scored.
As soon as you have a clear space to reach your arrows.
When all arrows for archers on the target are scored

The recommended method for removing arrows from a target butt is ?

Grasp the end just forward of the fletches and give a slow and steady pull
Grab the arrow shaft just near the centre line and give a jerk and pull.
Wriggle the arrow left to right to loosen it then withdraw it slowly.
Grasp the arrow with one hand close to the entry point into the target and withdraw with a slight twisting motion.

How can you prevent injuries to yourself when preparing to score?

Let somebody else do it.
When approaching the target, walk in from the side to avoid any arrows protruding.
Stand well back directly in front of the target so you can see where the arrows have hit.

An archer in your group has managed to miss the target butt and put two arrows over the fence and into the bush. He can see where they have landed. He only has four arrows remaining for the rest of the competition. What action does he take?

He organises a lookout and quickly goes behind the safety barrier to retrieve his arrows.
He informs the DoS who will stop the shoot by raising the red flag. As soon as he recovers his arrows he reports to the DoS.