IFAA and FCA

The FCA is affiliated with the International Field Archery Association (IFAA)

As items of interest regarding the IFAA are received relating to rules, they will be posted here.

IFAA web site http://www.ifaa-archery.org/

IFAA BASIC CODE OF CONDUCT FOR COMPETITORS click

TC Ruling April, 2008 String Dampers click
"The Ruling of the Technical Committee, No 01/2007 regarding the “String damper” has been set aside. String dampers are allowed in all styles. "

IFAA Executive Rulings - January, 2007 click for details
(re straddling the shooting line, pairing of archers, Indoor round and shooting order for same, over-and-under targets, arrows in wrong target, shooting 5-spots, equipment failures)

Ruling re Sights (04/2006):
The TC has ruled that the use of single pin vernier sights or similar, as well as the removal of the surplus pins for the purpose of shooting in an indoor event in the Bowhunter Limited or Bowhunter Unlimited style is against the intent of the style and therefore not acceptable. Persons shooting these type sights, irrespective if a single pin is used, shall be classified in either of the Freestyle Classes.

Ruling re Sights (05/2006):
The use of a vertical pin sight allows for additional sight positions and therefore is against the intent of the Bowhunter Limited or Unlimited class. Archers using these types of pin sights shall be classified in either of the Freestyle Classes.

Ruling regarding Axis Arrows (# 06/2006):
The Axis Full Metal Jacket arrow is legal for all Recurve and Compound styles as recognised by the IFAA.

Rule regarding Spigarelli rest:
The SPIGARELLI REVOLUTION REST will not be accepted on official IFAA tournament in “Bowhunter Recurve” and “Barebow Recurve” due to its shape and design. For the sake of standardisation we would highly recommend to take over this decision for your national / regional considerations. Please inform Archers concerned with this problem, that ARCOSPORT, the manufacturer of this raiser, is offering adequate replacement.