🎯 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 × 10 points each)
Each archer shoots at their own target. After each end (set of 3 arrows), archers walk forward to retrieve arrows.
🔢 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 “X” ring, often used for tie-breaking or bonus scoring for advanced shooters.
🎯 Alternate Target: “Vegas” 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 — 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
- “Senior” in archery = adult (ages 18–49)
- “Masters” = age 50+
- Juniors shoot age-appropriate distances
- Track your personal best — many archers compete against their own previous scores!
The 300 Round is one of the most accessible and fun formats in target archery — perfect for beginners and pros alike.
