The competition is for archers shooting a traditional longbow and it will be in two parts. A qualyfying Western round followed by the challenge for the Royal Armouries Arrow.

1. All competitors must be either members of the BLBS or GNAS.

2. The round will be shot two-ways. As one archer leaves the line another can take his/her place.

3. There will be a shoot-off for determining the winner of the Royal Armouries Arrow. Other trophies and medals will be on hits, score and golds in the Western round.

4. There will be a prize for the best gold of the tournament. Apart from the golden arrow, other perpetual trophies will be held by the winner until the next competition when they must be returned in good condition.

5. The winner of the trophies must agree to any conditions set by the Custodians on how the trophy is to be safeguarded.

6. All archers shall pay one shilling (5 pence) to the first archer who scores three golds in one end.

7. Competitors are encouraged to wear period costume of their choice and colour. Others should wear green or white.

8. These rules are subject to change. The final rules will be posted on this page at least one week before the contest.

The Chairman of the GNAS Target Committee has ruled that a longbow with recurved or reflexed limbs does not meet the definition of a traditional longbow for the purposes of rule 206(a). See Archery UK, Autumn 2005. The test of this at the St.George will be whether any part of the string touches a wooden part of the bow when it is braced. Such bows may be shot in the tournament but will not be eligible for any prizes or trophies or medals.

The shoot off for the Royal Armouries Arrow

 This will be in three parts: 

• 3 arrows to be shot at a wand. 3 points for each arrow remaining in the wand.
• up to three arrows shot at the pig. NFAS scoring ie 20 for kill, 16 for wound on first arrow; 14 for kill, 10 for wound on second arrow; 8 for kill,4 for wound on third arrow. Only one arrow scores.
• 3 arrows to be shot at the knight behind the castle wall through the arrow slit. 5 points for each hit. 10 for hitting the golden spot. There is a maximum of 59 points to be scored.

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The tournament is organised by:
David O'Carroll in charge of the competition and
Lou Radcliffe in charge of off field activities.

If you have any queries send an e-mail to

david.ocarroll
@ntlworld.com