Sep 2026 - Dead Center in Arkansas

Information:

The Sep 2026 Dead Center in Arkansas will be hosted September 26th at Crossed Arrows Archery Club in North Little Rock, Arkansas. This is a single day, 36 arrow, outdoor qualifying round followed by individual elimination matches.  Registration is $40 and parking is free. A schedule of the event and timing can be found below.  Archers will not be permitted to shoot until they have checked-in and had their equipment inspected. All competitors must have a current USA Archery membership. 

Cash Prizes:

For each Division and Age group

1st Place = 20% of division and age group entry fees

2nd Place = 15% of division and age group entry fees

3rd Place = 10% of division and age group entry fees

Friday, September 25^th – Practice

5:30 PM Registered Archers can practice for free, subject to lane availability up to 8PM.

Saturday, September 26^th  – Qualifying Rounds & Eliminations
8:00 AM Check-in and Equipment Inspection Opens
8:50 AM Official announcements
9:00 AM Official Practice (2 Ends) and 36-arrow Scoring Round (6 rounds of 6 arrows, no break between ends)

11:30 AM Lunch break

12:15 PM Individual elimination matches for top 8 archers in each division

3:30 PM Awards

Event schedule is subject to change based on the progress of the event. All changes will be communicated by the DOS during the event. If you are new to tournaments, please review the USA Archery Club Handbook and the Event Resource Guide

Event Venue:

Crossed Arrows Archery Club 6400 Baucum Pike, North Little Rock, AR 72117

I-440 Exit 7, turn left, approximately 1.3 miles, club will be on the left.

Seating:

Unfortunately, we will have limited seating for archers and/or spectators. Please plan to either stand for the duration of the event or provide your own seating.

Drinking Water:

We will provide water coolers with ice water and portable toilets on the field. It is strongly recommended that everyone bring sufficient water to sustain them throughout the event.

Venue Restrictions:

Based upon our lease agreement for the field, spectator areas and parking lot: pets, barbecue grills, fires, smoking, and alcoholic beverages are not permitted ANYWHERE on the property. Service animals are permitted.

Parking:

There is a gravel lot with free parking at the range.

Food:

There will not be any concessions available on site. Please feel free to bring any prepared food items that you will need for the day. Please store in appropriate containers; on site preparation is not allowed, nor is refrigeration or warming available.  There are several restaurants nearby.

Rules:

As this is a USA Archery sanctioned event, participants must abide by all applicable rules for sanctioned events as specified in both the USA Archery and World Archery rule-books. These rule-books are accessible at the following links:
https://www.usarchery.org/events/rules
https://worldarchery.sport/rulebook

Shooting Divisions:

The tournament will include three shooting divisions – Recurve, Compound, and Barebow. Definitions and requirements for each division are outlined by World Archery and/or USA Archery and can be found in the following locations: 

Recurve Division:
World Archery Rule Book 3, Chapter 11, Section 11.1
World Archery Rule Book 4, Chapter 22, Section 22.1
Compound Division:
World Archery Rule Book 3, Chapter 11, Section 11.2
World Archery Rule Book 4, Chapter 22, Section 22.2
Barebow Division:
World Archery Rule Book 3, Chapter 11, Section 11.3
World Archery Rule Book 4, Chapter 22, Section 22.3
Links to these rules are provided below for your convenience.
Book 3, Chapter 11: https://worldarchery.sport/rulebook/article/793
Book 4, Chapter 22: https://worldarchery.sport/rulebook/article/3138

Tournament Format:

Individual Ranking Rounds

All divisions will have 2 official practice ends followed by 6 ends of official scoring. Ends will consist of 6 arrows/ 4 minute end, providing for 36 scoring arrows. The shooting distances and target sizes vary by division and are outlined below.

Recurve: 122cm target faces placed at a distance of 70m (U13 at 30m, U15 at 40m, U18 & 50+ at 60m)
Barebow: 122cm target faces placed at a distance of 50m (U13 & U15 at 30m)
Compound: 80cm 6-ring target faces placed at a distance of 50m (U13 at 30m, U15 at 40M)

Individual Elimination Rounds:

Individual elimination rounds will be shot at the same size target faces and distances as listed above for each division. All archers will shoot 3 arrows per end. Recurve and Barebow archers will utilize "Set System" scoring while Compound archers will utilize cumulative scoring. These scoring systems are described below as outlined in the USA Archery Club handbook. Archers continue shooting matches until they are eliminated or declared the winner.

Set System Scoring:
"Members will compete in head-to-head match play during this event. The member with the highest score per set earns two points. If there is a tie set score, each member gets one point. The first member to six set points wins the match. If members are tied after five sets, a single arrow shoot-off will take place. If both members in the shoot-off shoot an X, the match is still tied and another arrow will be shot. The member with the arrow closest to the center wins the match. If still tied, additional shoot-offs will take place until the match is resolved." 

Cumulative Scoring:
"Members will compete in head-to-head match play during this event. The member with the highest cumulative score after five ends wins the match. If members are tied, a single arrow shoot-off will take place. If both members in the shoot-off shoot an X, the match is still tied and another arrow will be shot. The member with the arrow closest to the center wins the match. If still tied, additional shoot-offs will take place until the match is resolved."

Dress Code:

As a USA Archery Sanctioned event, all participants are required to abide by all dress code guidelines for outdoor events at all times (including Official Practice), as outlined by USA Archery. These dress code guidelines can be found at https://www.usarchery.org/resource-center/events/rules-for-sanctioned-tournaments

Cancellations two weeks prior to event are eligible for refund, less transaction fees; No refunds granted after this time has expired. Please contact [email protected] for registration related questions.

Please Note: As a registered participant in a USA Archery sanctioned event, you are required to adhere to the Minor Athlete Abuse Prevention Policies for the duration of the event.