300 Round

🎯 What Is a 300 Round?

The 300 Round is a short-distance, fast-paced archery competition. It’s ideal for newer shooters or anyone looking for a focused, one-hour challenge.

🏹 Format Overview

  • Total Arrows: 30
  • Ends: 10 ends of 3 arrows each
  • Distance: 18 meters (or 20 yards)
  • Target Face:
    • Over Age 13: 40 cm 5-color FITA target
    • Under Age 13: 60 cm 5-color FITA target
  • Time Limit: 2 minutes per end
  • Maximum Score: 300 points (30 arrows Γ— 10 points each)

Each archer shoots at their own target. After each end (set of 3 arrows), archers walk forward to retrieve arrows.

πŸ”’ Scoring

Each ring is worth more points the closer it is to the center:

  • White: 1–2 points
  • Black: 3–4 points
  • Blue: 5–6 points
  • Red: 7–8 points
  • Gold: 9–10 points
    • The innermost gold ring is called the β€œX” ring, often used for tie-breaking or bonus scoring for advanced shooters.

🎯 Alternate Target: β€œVegas” 3-Spot Face

Advanced archers can use a 3-spot Vegas target (horizontal or vertical layout). You shoot one arrow per spot, which reduces arrow damage and improves scoring accuracy.

  • Same scoring rings (5–10 points)
  • BUT: Any shot outside the blue (6-point) ring = 0 points

This option is great for high-level accuracy β€” but riskier!

⏱️ Rules & Commands

  • 2-minute time limit per end
  • Standard archery whistle commands are used

🧠 Additional Notes

  • The round is shot from flat, unobstructed ground
  • β€œSenior” in archery = adult (ages 18–49)
  • β€œMasters” = age 50+
  • Juniors shoot age-appropriate distances
  • Track your personal best β€” many archers compete against their own previous scores!

The 300 Round is one of the most accessible and fun formats in target archery β€” perfect for beginners and pros alike.

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