What is field conditions and conduct in Archery (Target)?

Verdict

The field is oriented so athletes do not shoot into the sun (Book 2, 7.1.1.2); Venue altitude is capped at 1800 m without specific authorisation (Book 2, 7.1.1.1); Smoking, vaping and electronic cigarettes are not allowed on the field of play or the practice field (13.4)

Why people argue about this

People often assume that the orientation of the field is solely about avoiding direct sunlight on their target, forgetting that it also prevents glare from hitting other competitors' targets, leading to unfair conditions for all. The confusion arises because they overlook how even minor adjustments in angle can significantly affect visibility and shooting accuracy across multiple targets.

Send this to your friend — argument over.

8. Safety Considerations

Who Enforces Safety

The director of shooting enforces any reasonable safety measure — this is stated as a duty, not a discretion (Book 2, 3.9.3)
The director controls the timing of ends and the order in which athletes occupy the line, which is what keeps live shooting and arrow collection separated (Book 2, 3.9.3)
The director ensures spectators remain behind the barriers enclosing the venue (Book 2, 3.9.3)

Rules That Exist for Safety

A bow may be drawn only when standing on the shooting line, with or without an arrow (13.4)
The bow arm may not be raised until the start signal is given (10.3, 13.4)
Only athletes whose turn it is to shoot may be on the shooting line (13.4)
An athlete who persists in a dangerous drawing technique after being told to correct it is disqualified without warning (13.5)
Coaches must stay behind the equipment line while shooting is in progress (Book 2, 7.1.1.3)

Venue and Equipment Safety

Butts are secured to the ground so they cannot be blown or pulled over (Book 2, 7.2.1.1)
Any part of a butt or support likely to damage an arrow is covered, with particular care where several faces share a butt so arrows passing through are not damaged (Book 2, 7.2.1.1)
The butt front is sized so a near-miss arrow stays in the butt rather than passing beyond it (Book 2, 7.2.1)
Judges verify distances, layout, face heights and uniform butt angles before shooting (Book 2, 3.11.1.1)
Judges may check athletes' equipment before and at any time during the tournament (Book 2, 3.11.1.3)

Field Conditions and Conduct

The field is oriented so athletes do not shoot into the sun (Book 2, 7.1.1.2)
Venue altitude is capped at 1800 m without specific authorisation (Book 2, 7.1.1.1)
Smoking, vaping and electronic cigarettes are not allowed on the field of play or the practice field (13.4)
No athlete may touch another's equipment without consent (13.4)

8. Safety Considerations

Who Enforces Safety

The director of shooting enforces any reasonable safety measure — this is stated as a duty, not a discretion (Book 2, 3.9.3)

The director controls the timing of ends and the order in which athletes occupy the line, which is what keeps live shooting and arrow collection separated (Book 2, 3.9.3)

The director ensures spectators remain behind the barriers enclosing the venue (Book 2, 3.9.3)

Rules That Exist for Safety

A bow may be drawn only when standing on the shooting line, with or without an arrow (13.4)

The bow arm may not be raised until the start signal is given (10.3, 13.4)

Only athletes whose turn it is to shoot may be on the shooting line (13.4)

An athlete who persists in a dangerous drawing technique after being told to correct it is disqualified without warning (13.5)

Coaches must stay behind the equipment line while shooting is in progress (Book 2, 7.1.1.3)

Venue and Equipment Safety

Butts are secured to the ground so they cannot be blown or pulled over (Book 2, 7.2.1.1)

Any part of a butt or support likely to damage an arrow is covered, with particular care where several faces share a butt so arrows passing through are not damaged (Book 2, 7.2.1.1)

The butt front is sized so a near-miss arrow stays in the butt rather than passing beyond it (Book 2, 7.2.1)

Judges verify distances, layout, face heights and uniform butt angles before shooting (Book 2, 3.11.1.1)

Judges may check athletes' equipment before and at any time during the tournament (Book 2, 3.11.1.3)

Field Conditions and Conduct

The field is oriented so athletes do not shoot into the sun (Book 2, 7.1.1.2)

Venue altitude is capped at 1800 m without specific authorisation (Book 2, 7.1.1.1)

Smoking, vaping and electronic cigarettes are not allowed on the field of play or the practice field (13.4)

No athlete may touch another's equipment without consent (13.4)

Field Conditions and Conduct