2015 North Region FITA Field (May 2 & 3 2015)

FITA Field Target

NORTH REGION FITA FIELD

MAY 2 & 3 2015

CHICAGO BOW HUNTERS

BOLINGBROOK, ILLINOIS

Results are here (updated 5/12)!

 

The Chicago Bow Hunters Archery Club is pleased to host the 2015 North Region FITA Field Tournament.  This year’s tournament will be a sanctioned “STAR FITA” event.  Shooting stakes will be set for all bow styles and age divisions that comply with USA Archery and FITA Field guidelines.

If you are unfamiliar with the FITA Field archery format, here is a quick FAQ on what it is.

It is a two day event. on each day there are 24 different targets. You shoot 3 arrows at each target. So, 72 arrows on day 1 followed by 72 arrows on day 2, for a total of 144 arrows. Your shooting positions will be challenging, uneven, and possibly located in a shallow river.

Distances are unmarked on the first day.  Distances are marked on the second day.  To be eligible for medals, you must shoot both days.

 

Compound (Cadet and older): 10M-60M

Recurve (Junior and older): 10M-60M

Barebow (Junior and older): 5M-50M

All younger age divisions:  5M-30M

Novices: 5M-15M

 

A unique twist we have to this tournament is that we encourage novice shooters to participate.  Novice shooters will shoot on Sunday only, with the longest shot being 15M, and are eligible for their own awards.

 

Pre-registration and Tournament Fee:  Pre-registration is required.  You can register below.  The tournament fee is $40 for the two days. ($20 for novices).

 

Schedule:  Friday evening.  CBH practice ranges will be open from 5:00-8:00 PM.

Saturday morning.  Tournament check-in will be from 9:00-10:15 AM.  Practice ranges will be open from 9:00-10:25 AM.  At 10:30 AM.  All participants will meet at the CBH clubhouse for last minute instructions.  After this meeting, participants will move onto the course to their first target assignment for a “shot-gun” start.  Scoring will begin at 11:00 AM.

Sunday morning.  Be sure to check in prior to 8:30 AM.  The CBH practice range will be open from 7:00-8:25 AM.  Announcements will be at 8:30 AM.  Scoring will begin at 9:00 AM following a shotgun start.

 

Location:  Chicago Bow Hunters is located in a residential neighborhood.  It is at 320 Charlestown Drive, Bolingbrook, Il 60440.  From Boughton Rd, Exit off of I-355, head west four stop lights.  Turn right on Pinecrest and go to one stop sign.  Turn left on Charlestown and go a few blocks.  From the street you will see a gated driveway on the right.

 

Accomodations:  The kitchen at Chicago Bow Hunters will be in full swing.  There will be some small breakfast items available for purchase.  A complimentary all-you-can-eat lunch buffet will be available for $5.

 

Area Hotels:  There are hotels in the area for seven or eight national chains.  You should have no trouble finding a room online.

 

Awards:  Medals will be awarded for the first three placements in each division.

 

Additional Information: Gabe Querol at qflite@prodigy.net