IFAF Rating System

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The Rating System enables members to assess their archery skills and give an incentive for them to improve. It is similar to the IFAA Classification system but tailored to our domestic circumstances.
It can be run at any shoot designated as an IFAF Standard Big Game round (SBG)

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Rules (If these rules are modified, it will not affect any Gains already won)


There are 3 levels of Rating Award - Bronze Arrow, Silver Arrow and Gold Arrow, each represented by a modest pin badge, as illustrated. At a SBG shoot, you will be going for a Rating Gain. You need 2 Gains for any of the Arrows, i.e. you need to pass the qualifying score twice to win an arrow
Rating gains are decided by your score of the day. The score you need to get a Bronze, Silver or Gold gain depends on which bowstyle you shoot.
You can change styles from one event to another but a Rating Arrow is obtained from the 2 needed Gains in the same style. At any SBG you can shoot for a gain in any recognised style.
Where you enter the Ratings is dependent on your current skills. Some competitors may start with a Silver or even Gold Gains. Most archers should be able to attain a Bronze.
You can only ever get one Bronze or Silver Arrow for any shooting style. You can win a maximum of three Gold Arrows. On qualifying for a fourth Gold Arrow you will be designated as an "IFAF HOTSHOT", entitled to wear the Hotshot patch.

Time Limit. Arrows are given for shoots within any calendar year, i.e. all "unused" Gains (except Gold) are cancelled at the end of the year.

IMPORTANT This scheme is NOT designed to bring archers up to any recognised international standard. IFAF will be willing to assist in this matter if and when the occasion arises.

For Shoot Organisers
The course layout must comply with the parameters for a SBG, and may be inspected for accuracy of distance and target groups.

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