THIRTEENTH ANNUAL INTERKINGDOM ARCHERY COMPETITION The IKAC consist of three divisions: Open, Longbow, and Crossbow. The starting date is May 1st, and the ending date is November 1st. However, to allow for reversed seasons in the southern hemisphere, the dates have been adjusted and the competition there began on January 1st, and will end on Augest 1st. Medallions will be given in each division to the top three archers of the winning kingdom. It is hoped that other kingdoms will encourage the efforts of their archers by awarding further recognition. To help stimulate that well deserved recognition, I am sending the final complete IKAC tabulations by kingdom (not just the top archers) to each kingdom's Monarchs and Head of Archery. The suggestion accompaning that list (if it be pleasing to them) is to announce to the populace at Twelfth Night whom their kingdom's top archers were for the past year. The final results will also be published in each of the kingdom's newsletters. THE ROUNDS The IKAC consist of six rounds. Three regular target rounds of two ends of six arrows each (at 20, 30 and 40 yards) and three speed rounds (at 20, 30, and 40 yards). In order to simulate more closely combat conditions, the rounds must be shot in order of range: longest first, with the speed ends last in each round. Each speed round is to be shot in two ends of 30 seconds and as many arrows can be loosed in that time, for a total of 60 seconds and an indetermined number of arrows per round. The archers may begin drawn and aimed, to release upon command. If an arrow is in flight at the end of 30 seconds it will be counted. DIVISIONS There are 3 divisions. Open, Longbow, and Crossbow. In the open division both recurve and longbow may compete by the standard IKAC rules with no poundage limit. The Longbow division is limited to longbows of 45 pounds and over to more reflect the draw weights of period bows. While there are no restrictions on the materials from which the longbows may be built, there may be no sighting marks of any kind on the bow or string. Strig walking is not allowed. Nocking points on the string and simple arrow rest are allowed. (A simple arrow rest is: the bowhand, and the bow shelf, or any attached non-adjustable and non-moving rest.) Special rules for the crossbow division are as follows: Crossbows with non- period cocking devices allowing rapid fire are allowed only five shots in the speed round. Bolts are to be wood and feather fletched, or other period constructions, and must be metal capped at the rear to prevent splitting. There is no minimum or maximum weight for the prod. There may be no center shot or trackless styles or compound prods. No optical sights allowed, but adjustable open or peep sights are in period. Front sights are not permitted. The prod may be of wood, metal fiberglass or laminated wood and fiberglass. All prods are liable to fatigue and should be adequately wrapped with tape or leather to prevent injury in case of breakage. The crossbowman may shoot from any position, from standing to prone, including seated at rest in period style, but the crossbow may be held only by the shoulder and hands, not on sandbags, ect. Slings may give the user an unfair advantage are not allowed. The equipment should conform to the spirit of medieval archery. The rounds, scoring, and general rules are the same for all divisions. GENERAL RULES Distances are to be measured (not paced). Times are to be measured with a watch. The targets are 60cm five color faces. EQUIPMENT Recurves or longbows of any material are allowed. Compound bows are not allowed. No stablizers, no non-period string releases, no kissers, no clickers, and no bowsights (except as stated in crossbow division only) but you may mark your bowlimbs for the open competition. Feather fletch wooden arrows are required. Equipment should conform to the spirit of medieval archery. Archers may compete in all divisions. Archers may shoot either recurve or longbow in the open division and enter the longbow division separately. All competing archers are required to hold SCA membership. Membership status will be confirmed by the registry. The competition may be shot at any official kingdom or local event (regular practice sessions which are periodically announced in the approprate newsletter count as official events-- otherwise, official events are are all those announced in the appropriate kingdom or principality newsletter). Archers may shoot for official score at as many competitions as they can attend, but only once for score in each division at each event. Archers must declare in advance which score is to be officially counted if they plan on shooting more than once in a particular division. Shooting need not be continuous (it may stop between ends as conditions require), but must be completed the same day to be counted. In setting up and shooting the IKAC, all necessary precautions per your Kingdom law should be taken to insure the safety of all archers and bystanders. SCORING Gold= 5 points, red= 4 points, ect. Lines count as the higher score. Arrows passing through, falling out or bouncing off of the target count as three points. Scoring is on the honor system, you may count and record your own score. Our fighting is based on honor and so should our archery be. The winning kingdom will be determined by averaging the highest scores of the three top scoring archers for each kingdom. In the case of a tie, the kingdom with the narrowest point spread will be declared the winner. The final scores must be recieved in writing by me no later than November 10. (Only scores which are recieved in writing will be counted, but in a pinch, you can call the scores in first to meet the deadline and follow up with written scores.) The results of each competition should be sent as soon as possable after they are shot, so they may be tabulated and each month's scores sent out to the kingdom newsletters. The results sent in should include: name of event, name of person running competition, place, date, ARCHERS' NAMES, scores by end, round and total, type and weight of bow (recurve, longbow, or crossbow), and DIVISION. Information must be TYPED OR PRINTED CLEARLY. Any other information about the competition and target or combat archery in your area will be greatly appreciated. To insure a letter acknowledging receipt of scores, please include a stamped, self- addressed post card with your scores. For further information write: Sir Jon Fitz-Rauf C/O John Edgerton 7662 Wells Ave. Newark, Calif. 94560-3530 (415) 791-9070