Styles:

Freestyle Unlimited Compound (FU): - Is defined as archers shooting a compound bow as commonly accepted by the archery fraternity.  Moveable sights, release aids, stabilizers of any length (including front, rear, side and twins), any current dampening products, bowsling, arrow rests, clickers, plunger buttons, kissers, peep sights, scopes and any aluminium/carbon arrows are acceptable. 

Freestyle Limited Compound (FSC): - Is defined as archers shooting a compound bow as commonly accepted by the archery fraternity.  Moveable sights, finger release, stabilizers of any length (including front, rear, side and twins), any current dampening products, bowsling, arrow rests, clickers, plunger buttons, kissers, peep sights, scopes and any aluminium/carbon arrows are acceptable.

Crossbow (X-Bow): - Is defined as archers shooting a crossbow as commonly accepted by the archery fraternity.  The maximum (or peak) draw weight of the prod is to be no more than 105lbs.  The prod can be made from any materials except aluminium alloy. The maximum distance from the front of the prod to the string latch is to be no more than 16" (sixteen inches). Minimum bolt length is to be no less than 12" (twelve inches). All crossbows shall be fitted with a bolt retaining clip. No cocking aid other than a foot stirrup is permitted. Telescopic or magnifying sights are not permitted. Crossbow archers shall shoot off the hand, no rests of any description are permitted. Crossbow archers will only draw their bow at the shooting position and must keep them pointed in the direction of the target at all times whether loaded or not.  It is an offence for a person under 17 years of age to have in their possession

1. A crossbow which is capable of discharging a missile, Or
2. Parts of a crossbow which together (and without any other parts) can be assembled to form a crossbow capable of discharging a missile

UNLESS the person is under supervision of someone who is who is 21 years of age or older.

Bowhunter Compound Unlimited (BU): - Is defined as archers shooting a compound bow as commonly accepted by the archery fraternity.  To be shot off a release aid, a 12” or shorter front stabilizer only - as measured from the outside end of the stabilizer bushing when attached to the bow.  Dampening products that attach to the string, riser or limbs are acceptable as long as they can not be used as a sighting aid.   An arrow rest, bowsling and any aluminium/carbon arrows.  Pin Sights of a maximum of 5pins and a Peep Sight are acceptable. No clickers, side or rear stabilizers,  may be used.  All marks on the inside (belly) of the bow must be covered and/or indistinguishable.

Bowhunter Compound Limited (BHL): - A compound bow, to be shot off the fingers, using one consistent hand position.  A 12” or shorter front stabilizer only - as measured from the outside end of the stabilizer bushing when attached to the bow.  Dampening products that attach to the string, riser or limbs are acceptable as long as they can not be used as a sighting aid.   An arrow rest, bowsling and any aluminium/carbon arrows.  Pin Sights of a maximum of 5pins and a Peep Sight are acceptable. No clickers, side or rear stabilizers, may be used.  All marks on the inside (belly) of the bow must be covered and/or indistinguishable.

Freestyle Recurve (FSR): - Is defined as an archer shooting a recurve bow.  To be shot off the fingers in any configuration (Mediterranean, three fingers under the arrow, two fingers under the arrow, string walking, etc) is acceptable.  Moveable sights, stabilizers of any length (including front, rear, side and twins), any current dampening products, bowsling, arrow rests, clickers, plunger buttons, kissers and any aluminium/carbon arrows are acceptable.  No electrical devices, release aids, peep sights and or scopes may be used.

Barebow Compound (BBC): - A compound bow, to be shot off the fingers, string walking and face walking are acceptable.  Stabilizers are permitted. Dampening products that attach to the string, riser or limbs are acceptable as long as they can not be used as a sighting aid.   An arrow rest, bowsling and any aluminium/carbon arrows are acceptable.  No sights, may be used.  All marks on the inside (belly) of the bow must be covered and/or indistinguishable.

Bowhunter Compound (BHC) - A compound bow, to be shot off the fingers, using one consistent hand position.  A 12” or shorter front stabilizer only - as measured from the outside end of the stabilizer bushing when attached to the bow.  Dampening products that attach to the string, riser or limbs are acceptable as long as they can not be used as a sighting aid.   An arrow rest, bowsling and any aluminium/carbon arrows are acceptable.  No electrical devices, sights, clickers, side or rear stabilizers, kissers, peep sights or sighting aids may be used.  All marks on the inside (belly) of the bow must be covered and/or indistinguishable..

Recurve Barebow (BBR): - A recurve bow, to be shot off the fingers, string walking and face walking are acceptable.  Stabilizers are permitted. Dampening products that attach to the string, riser or limbs are acceptable as long as they can not be used as a sighting aid.   An arrow rest, bowsling and any aluminium/carbon arrows are acceptable.  No sights may be used.  All marks on the inside (belly) of the bow must be covered and/or indistinguishable.

Recurve Bowhunter (BHR): - A recurve bow, to be shot off the fingers using one consistent hand position.  Dampening products that attach to, but without screwing into, the string, riser or limbs are acceptable as long as they can not be used as a sighting aid. The bow must be shot off the arrow shelf using aluminium/carbon or wood arrows.  However there is a minimum arrow weight of 7grains per pound of draw weight.  No electrical devices, sights, stabilizers, clickers, side or rear stabilizers, kissers, peep sights or sighting aids may be used.  All marks on the inside (belly) of the bow must be covered and/or indistinguishable.

Recurve Bowhunter Off the Shelf (BHRS): - A predominantly wooden recurve bow (no alloy risers), be shot off the fingers using one consistent hand position.  Dampening products that attach to, but without screwing into, the string, riser or limbs are acceptable as long as they can not be used as a sighting aid. The bow must be shot off the arrow shelf using aluminium/carbon or wood arrows.  However there is a minimum arrow weight of 7grains per pound of draw weight.  No electrical devices, arrow rest, sights, stabilizers, clickers, side or rear stabilizers, kissers, peep sights or sighting aids may be used.  All marks on the inside (belly) of the bow must be covered and/or indistinguishable

Hunting Style Recurve (HSR): - A predominantly wooden recurve bow (no alloy risers), a Mongolian, Turkish, Hungarian bow, to be shot off the fingers using one consistent hand position and a "Mediterranean loose”.  Dampening products that attach to, but without screwing into, the string, riser or limbs are acceptable as long as they can not be used as a sighting aid. The bow must be shot off the arrow shelf, arrow rest or hand using wood arrows.  No electrical devices, sights, stabilizers, clickers, side or rear stabilizers, kissers, peep sights or sighting aids may be used.  All marks on the inside (belly) of the bow must be covered and/or indistinguishable

American Flatbow (AFB): - The limb cross-section may vary from oval to rectangular. The braced limbs are to curve in one direction only from the handle-riser to the string-nock. The bow must be free of stabilizers. The handle may incorporate a cut-away of less than centre-cut to provide an arrow-shelf and the shelf may have a protective cover. Arrows must be of wood fletched with natural feather. No form of arrow-rest may be attached to the side of the bow. Bows must be free from any sight, mark or blemish which could be used for aiming. The belly or face of the upper bow limb shall be free from any protuberance, mark (inc. trade mark), dent, blemish, bulge, chipping or wood grain or ends of laminated pieces of distinctive appearance. Where means are used to cover up such an aid, the covering must obliterate completely and not be put on in such a way as to create an aid in itself. Nor shall there by any such aid visible at either side of the belly face. The bowstring may be of different colours as long as they run continuously and evenly throughout the string's length, but the serving shall be of one colour. One nocking point is permitted. Brush buttons and string silencers are permitted but no other knots or attachments in addition to the serving which could be of use for sighting or location purposes. One anchor point must be maintained throughout the shot using a "Mediterranean loose”.

Longbow (LB): - The bow must be of wood only, straight-limbed and of "D" section with nocks of self nature or made of horn, wood or plastic and must be free of stabilisers, sights, arrow-rests or cut-aways for the arrow to rest on. Arrows must be of wood fletched with natural feather but plastic nocks and metal piles may be used. No form of arrow-rest may be attached to the side of the bow. Bows must be free from any sight, mark or blemish which could be used for aiming. The belly or face of the upper bow limb shall be free from any protuberance, mark (inc. trade mark), dent, blemish, bulge, chipping or wood grain or ends of laminated pieces of distinctive appearance. Where means are used to cover up such an aid, the covering must obliterate completely and not be put on in such a way as to create an aid in itself. Nor shall there by any such aid visible at either side of the belly face. The bowstring may be of different colours as long as they run continuously and evenly throughout the string's length, but the serving shall be of one colour. One nocking point is permitted. Brush buttons and string silencers are permitted but no other knots or attachments in addition to the serving which could be of use for sighting or location purposes. One anchor point must be maintained throughout the shoot. No draw-checks of any kind are permitted. One anchor point must be maintained throughout the shot using a "Mediterranean loose”.middle and ring fingers below the arrow-nock).  Bows of Historical and Primitive design will be placed in the Longbow Style.