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    • Contact Us
    • Our Board
    • Shooter Education
    • Useful Links
Alabama Society of Traditional Bowmen
  • Home
  • About Us
  • Our Mission
  • Schedule and Registration
  • Range, Rules & Divisions
  • Gallery
  • Contact Us
  • Our Board
  • Shooter Education
  • Useful Links

Sample Range, Rules & Divisions

Sample Range Setup

Diagram of archery range with marked shooting distances and target area.

Targets are placed at varying distances with shooting positions for adults and youth. The youngest shooters (Cubs) are placed at the parents discretion.

General Rules





Traditional Equipment Only - Safety First


No Sights

No Mechanical Releases

No Stabilizers or Limb Weights

No Elevated Rests


At least one finger must touch the arrow nock when shooting


Longbow & Recurve Divisions - Wood, Aluminum or Carbon Arrows Allowed


Primitive Bow Division - Wood Arrows Only

Divisions (Classes)

 Men's & Women's Longbow
Men's & Women's Recurve
Men's & Women's Primitive
Men’s & Women's Senior (62+)


Juniors (13-16)
Youth (9-12)
Cubs (8 and under) 

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