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Marked Course

On a Marked course, the guesswork is removed. Every single shooting position features a clear signpost telling you the exact distance to the target in yards. Without the distraction of calculating distance, it is just you, your bow, and the target.

Here is everything you need to know about how the Marked Course works, how to shoot it, and how to keep score.

The Basics: What is the Course?

Our marked course consists of 28 targets laid out across our bush trails. Depending on the specific round being held, you will be shooting at either official IFAA field targets or hunter targets.

Field Targets

The Field Round Consists Of:

  • 20cm                 20-35 feet   
  • 35cm                 15-30 yards
  • 50cm                 35-50 yards
  • 65cm                 55-80 yards

These can be purchased from our supplier, Attitude Archery.

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Hunter Targets

The Hunter Round Consists Of:

  • Bugs Eyes / Bunny
    20cm                   11 yards
  • 35cm                   15-32 yards
  • 50cm                   36-53 yards
  • 65cm                   45-70 yards

These can be purchased from our supplier, Attitude Archery.

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Understanding the Signs and Distance Formats

At each station, you will find stakes in the ground marking where you must stand. Because the distances are fully marked, you can check the station signpost to know exactly how far away the target is.

Depending on the specific target layout, you will encounter two main styles of shooting positions:
  • Stationary Shots: All four of your arrows are shot from a single peg at a fixed distance.
  • Walk-up or Fan Shots: You will shoot your arrows from different pegs at the station, either moving closer to the target with each shot (walk-up) or spreading out across different angles (fan).

How to Play: The Four-Arrow System

Unlike the three-arrow elimination system used on our unmarked trails, the Marked IFAA round requires you to shoot exactly four arrows at every single target.

  1. The Round: You stand at the designated peg for your division and shoot all four of your arrows. You do not stop if you hit the center; you shoot all four regardless of where they land.

  2. Scoring Potential: Because every arrow scores, consistency is key. A single bad shot won't eliminate you, but keeping all four arrows in the high-scoring zones is how you build a winning score.

Scoring: Consistency is Key

Every arrow you shoot has the potential to score points. The target faces feature distinct scoring rings, dividing the target into an inner bullseye and outer scoring zones.

Points are awarded uniformly for every arrow that lands in a scoring region:

Target Zone
Points Per Arrow
Inner Circle (Spot/Bullseye)
5 points
Outer Scoring Rings
3 or 4 points (depending on the specific ring/round format)

With four arrows per target, a perfect score on any individual target is 20 points.

Important Rules for Members & Visitors

  • Line Cutting: Just like on our unmarked course, during our regular weekly club musters, an arrow shaft only needs to touch the line of a higher scoring zone to count for the higher value. In formal competitions, the arrow must completely cut through the line into the higher zone.

  • Equipment Setup: Because you know the exact yardages beforehand, this course is the perfect place to use your sight marks or dial in your gaps before hitting the unmarked trails.

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