David Harrison WRS WA720 & H2H and Double WA720 - 22 & 23 June 2024

The Bowmen of Walker

invite you to the

The David Harrison Memorial Tournament: a Tier 2 National Ranking Event

2024 will be the first year where barebow archers will earn their national rankings using the same format as the recurve and compound archers.

The event will take place on Saturday 22nd and Sunday 23rd June 2024

Rounds: World Record Status WA70m, WA60m & WA50m

Saturday will be a WA720 followed by Head to Heads

Sunday will be a Double WA720

Recurve & Longbow archers will shoot at 122cm faces at 70 metres with Masters and U18 shooting at 122cm faces at 60m

Barebow archers will shoot at 122cm faces at 50 metres

Compound archers will shoot at individual 80cm 6 zone faces at 50 metres.

All bosses will be of the layered foam type.

Programme:

Saturday 22 June Approximate Timings:

Registration: From 8.15am

Assembly: 9:00am, followed by up to 45 minutes practice and equipment inspection.

Shooting starts: 9:45am
Following practice the WA 70/60/50m rounds will be shot in a double detail with 6 arrows shot in 4 minutes. There will be a 15 minute comfort break at 3 dozen.

On completion of the ranking round there will be a break while the seedings are completed for the Head to Head competition. Official practice for the afternoon will be taken during this time.

Head to Head

All archers will go through to the Head to Head, and higher placed Archers may receive a bye in the earlier rounds.

Compound matches will be based on 5 ends of 3 arrows with the winner based on cumulative score. Recurve matches will be based on 5 sets of 3 arrows. The winner will be the first to 6 set points.

Sunday 23 June Approximate Timings:

Registration: From 8.15am

Assembly: 9:00am, followed by up to 45 minutes practice and equipment inspection.

Shooting starts: 9:45am
Following practice the WA 70/60m/50m rounds will be shot in a double detail with 6 arrows shot in 4 minutes. There will be a 15 minute comfort break at 3 dozen.

Entry

The closing date for entries is 8 June 2024.

Entry fees are £15 per day day; £25 for both days.

Archery GB or accredited World Archery Association membership cards must be available for inspection.

Dress

Archery GB dress regulations will apply. Archers should comply with the dress regulations until after the presentations. See Archery GB Rules of Shooting 307 for details.

Drug Testing

Archers competing at Record Status Tournaments may be liable for drugs testing. Competitors who are approached to give samples must comply. Non-compliance will be treated as a positive result.

Parents/guardians must sign the relevant box on the entry forms giving consent for junior archers (under 18s) to be drug tested if approached.

Lost Arrows

Lost arrows must be reported to a judge or member of the field party (please remember to inform them if you later find the arrow). It is the archer’s responsibility to account for all arrows before leaving the field.

Catering

Archers should note that the Sports Centre has three vending machines with a selection of sweets, hot, and cold beverages. Consequently, it is recommended to bring your own packed lunch and suitable drinks for a full day of shooting.

Special Notes:

Archers who are unable to get to the target should arrange for an assistant to aid in scoring and arrow collection.

Photography

In line with the Archery GB Safeguarding Policy, those who wish to take photographs or video at this event must register with the Tournament Secretary on arrival. Unauthorised photography is not permitted.

Venue Information

Benfield Centre for Sporting Excellence is a no-smoking site.

Pets are not permitted at Benfield Centre for Sporting Excellence (Guide Dogs excepted).

Car parks are available at the front and side of the site, but parking directly next to the archery field will be limited.

Poor Weather

In the event of protracted poor weather, to confirm that the ground is suitable for the event, please contact the Tournament Secretary.

Data Protection

When you enter this competition the following information may be collected and shared with tournament organisers, scoring systems and other competitors for example when target lists and results are published: First Name, Surname, Gender, Bow style, Date of Birth / Age category, Email, Address, Phone number, Club, County, Region, Round (unless defined by age), Disabled (Y/N), Disability info.

Liability

Please be aware that the organisers and the owners of the venue do not accept any liability for any loss, damage or injury incurred at this event howsoever caused.

FAQs

Are there ID requirements or an age limit to enter the event?

This is an event for senior, including Masters and U18 archers. Archery GB membership cards must be produced upon request.

Do I have to bring my printed ticket to the event?

It would help the tournament team if you brought your ticket to the event.

Where can I contact the organiser with any questions

You can contact The Bowmen of Walker via email at [email protected]

or through our facebook page.

Is my registration/ticket transferrable?

No, if you are unable to attend, please apply for a refund through Eventbrite so your place can be re-allocated to another archer. Please note that refunds will not be considered after the closing date.

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Event Venue

Benfield Centre for Sporting Excellence,, Benfield Road, Newcastle Upon Tyne, United Kingdom