Since its inception in 1939 field archery has evolved into a World class sport yet on the clubman level it can offer individuals or whole families a fascinating leisure pastime for young and old alike.
It is a woodland sport, with targets set out over challenging terrain and shot from a variety of distances 10-80 yards which vary from uphill to downhill. Field archery has been called "golf in a forest" an apt description for it is shot by groups, shooting either 28 targets or twice round a 14 unit and trying to achieve the maximum of 560 points per 28 targets.
Adults shoot 80 yards max, 13 to 16 years up to 50 yards and 9 to 13s up to 30 yards.
Crossbows are banned under the SFAA /IFAA rules and regulations. Hunting with any type of Bow and Arrows is ILLEGAL in Britain.
More information on the history of field archery can be found here.
Interested in finding out more about field archery? See our Clubs page.Results from the Forest Spirit field shoot, 22nd April.
Drum Hunter Shoot
Results from the Drum hunter shoot, 8th April.
SIAC2012 Results
Results and medals for SIAC 2012 can be found here.
Photographs from the event will be displayed at www.occasionsphotography.org with a limited number already upload. More will follow.
In addition member taken photographs have also been posted on the Association's Facebook page. www.facebook.com/ScottishFieldArcheryAssociation
SFAA Bye Laws
At the April meeting of the Board of Directors of the SFAA it was agreed to delete all existing By Laws and replace them with a new and revised set of By Laws with immediate effect. Members can access the new By Laws document here.
SFAA Newsletter
The latest version of the SFAA Newsletter is now available for members to download. You can access the newsletter here.
SFAA 2012 Shoot Calendar
The SFAA 2012 shoot calendar is now available here.
Amendments to SFAA Book of Rules
Following a recent decision of the Board of Directors to recognise and adopt all the divisions of competition, as detailed in the IFAA Book Of Rules Section F, subsection 3 the SFAA Book of Rules is amended as follows;
Section 6 Divisions of Competition is deleted in full and replaced with "The SFAA recognises all Divisions of Competition as detailed in the IFAA Book of Rules 2011 - 2012 Section F subsection 3"
Section 7 Restrictions is deleted in full and replaced with a new Section 7 Restrictions worded as follows
- a) Juniors may not shoot Historic Bow style
- b) Cubs may not shoot Bowhunter Compound, Bowhunter Recurve, Bowhunter Unlimited, Longbow or Historic Bow styles
An addendum containging details of the changes to the SFAA Book of Rules will be sent to all members with their 2012 Membership Affiliation forms for them to affix to their personal copy.
WFAC 2012
The World Field Archery Championship 2012 is now confirmed as going ahead in Mirimar, Argentina.
Detail can be found on the WFAC2012 website
EIAC 2012
EIAC 2012 will be held in Parnu, Estonia in March next year, more details can be found here.Wolfstars' first outdoor shoot of the season will be held at Pencraig Wood on Sunday the 20th of May 2012.
- Round: Field Classification
- Time: 9:30am for 10:00am start
- Catering: Please bring your own as no catering is available.
- Entry: Entries will be accepted on the day but pre-booking is encouraged by Friday 18th May 5pm. Entries after 5pm will be accepted but cannot guarantee shooting in your style group.
- Shoot Fee: £6
Please contact Kirsty Jackson (Secretary) to book in. Email to wolfstararchers@gmail.com, phone or text to 07729 634935
Archery equipment for sale by members can be found here.
To have something added contact info@scottishfieldarchery.co.uk
Sizes
- Extra Small
- Small
- Medium
- Large
- X Large
- XXL
Cost £25
Please contact Bob Tweedie, info@scottishfieldarchery.co.uk
