Archery: Indoor Regional Qualifiers 2021-22

Address: ENGAGE Sports and Fitness Centre, 9 Sighthill Ct, Edinburgh EH11 4BN

Parking: Free parking is available throughout the weekend on campus

Café: Hot drinks and snacks can be purchased from the vending machines in the canteen area. Within a 5 minute walk there is a BP garage which stocks various food options. Competitors are encouraged to bring water and snacks with them to ensure they are not late for session start times.

Changing Rooms: Changing facilities are available however these will be shared with gym users. Competitors are encouraged to use the lockers to store belongings. These take a pound coin/trolley token.

Timetable

Session 1: 9:45am

Session 2: 12:30pm

Session 3: 3.15pm

Please arrive at least 30 minutes prior to your session start time, in order to be registered and set-up in good time. Archers will not be able to access the main shooting hall until 45 minutes before the start of their session or, when the previous session has finished, whichever is later. It is recommended that archers wait until they are in the hall before setting up their equipment. There will be approximately 30 minutes from archers gaining access to the shooting hall to the start of their session, where all archers are ready sooner they will be given the option to start the session sooner.

PLEASE NOTE: There is a 6 Nations game at the Murrayfield Stadium in Edinburgh on Saturday the 26th. Please take this into account when travelling and booking accommodation.

Address: Sugden Sports Centre, 114 Grosvenor St, Manchester M1 7HL

Parking: Free on street parking is available around the sports centre. Alternatively there is a NCP car park located at the Aquatics Centre (M13 9SS) approximately a 5 minute walk away.

Café: There is no on site café or shop, however there are a number of supermarkets and cafes surrounding the sports centre.

Changing Rooms: Changing rooms and showers will be available. Please use the lockers provided to keep belongings secure.

Timetable

Session 1: 9:15am

Session 2: 12:45pm

Session 3: 4:15pm

Please arrive at least 30 minutes prior to your session start time, in order to be registered and set-up in good time. The sports centre will be open from 8:30am, competitors are asked not to enter the main sports hall until directed by a member of the field party. Archers will not be able to access the main shooting hall until 45 minutes before the start of their session or, when the previous session has finished, whichever is later. It is recommended that archers wait until they are in the hall before setting up their equipment.  There will be approximately 30 minutes from archers gaining access to the shooting hall to the start of their session, where all archers are ready sooner they will be given the option to start the session sooner.

Address: Coombe Dingle Sports Complex, Coombe Ln, Bristol BS9 2BJ 

Parking: Free parking is available throughout the weekend on campus

Café: There is a small café onsite at the sports centre

Timetable

Session 1: 8:45am

Session 2: 12:15pm

Session 3: 3:45pm

Please arrive 30 minutes prior to your session start time, in order to be registered and set-up in good time. Archers will not be able to access the main shooting hall until 45 minutes before the start of their session or, when the previous session has finished, whichever is later. It is recommended that archers wait until they are in the hall before setting up their equipment.  There will be approximately 30 minutes from archers gaining access to the shooting hall to the start of their session, where all archers are ready sooner they will be given the option to start the session sooner.

The Entry List is available for download on the BUCS Archery event page. These lists confirm allocation of Northern, Central or Southern tournaments, and shooting time allocations.

If an individual fails to meet the qualification score for their category at the regional qualifiers, evidence of their qualification score will be requested (if not already available with their entry). Failure to provide evidence may result in retrospective disqualification and a fine

All entries MUST be checked, with errors you wish to be corrected being reported ASAP by Friday 4 February 2022 at the very latest, via your Athletic Union, to: [email protected]

Please note: any requests for changes to the data submitted on BUCS Play may be possible but will be subject to an admin charge of £10 per change. These requests are not guaranteed and any requests for new entrants will not be accepted.

Entry list for National Finals will be published approximately one week after Regional Qualifiers. Only those persons listed on the Entry lists can participate. If you are not attending but are on the target list, please inform [email protected] to withdraw.

If you wish to withdraw from either of the indoor events please note the following fines will apply and you will not be refunded your entry fee;

Where an archer develops a new injury/medical condition between entry and the Regional Qualifiers, or the Regional Qualifiers and the National Finals requiring them to withdraw, a medical note can be submitted to avoid incurring a fine.

Notification of a withdrawal should be sent via e-mail by the Institution Administrator to Olivia Hellas.

All competitors MUST present a photographic student ID card and Archery GB membership card or an official Archery GB Subscription Fee Receipt as proof of membership at registration on the day of the Regional Qualifier. Anyone without the relevant identification will not be permitted to compete. Registration will be completed at equipment inspection. Equipment inspection will be run in line with ArcheryGB guidance at the time of the event.

Round Information

Competitors will shoot a Portsmouth Round. Recurve archers will shoot a 60cm face, whilst Compound archers will shoot a 60cm Triple Vertical Face. Shooting shall be in timed ends of 2 minutes. There will be no countdown clocks. The round will be shot in timed ends of three arrows controlled by stopwatches and whistles. Archers at the Southern and Central events will shoot in two details, with the details alternating each end and it is likely that archers will be asked to share a target face. Archers at the Northern event will shoot in a single detail. There will be 10s lead in time before each detail where archers can approach the line. Before the round begins, there will be two ends of practice – in which archers may only shoot at their allotted target, and shoot only three arrows.

The highest individual scorers from each category over all three Regional Qualifiers will progress to the National Finals (all scores in a combined seeding). There will be no Novice events at the National Finals therefore the Novices will be included in an overall seeding and will be able to qualify for the event. Please note: Only archers that have reached the Experienced Qualification score at the BUCS Regional Events will be invited to the Indoor Finals regardless of allocated spaces.

There is no limit on the number of individuals from an institution who can qualify through to the National Finals. A list of qualifiers to the National Finals will be published after the qualifiers. A list of qualification places available will be released by the 4th March 2022.

If an individual who has qualified for the National Finals withdraws they are liable to pay a fine, this does not apply if an individual develops a new injury or medical condition between the Regional Qualifiers and the National Finals and a medical note is submitted. Details of fines and withdrawal deadlines will be detailed further in the Pre Event Information for National Finals.

Individual and Team awards for the Novice events will be awarded at all three of the Regional Qualifiers.

Please note the following team composition:

Open Novice Team Trophy – The team score shall be the highest three non-compound scores from the eligible male or female competitors from each institution, Novice only. This will be awarded at all of the Regional Qualifiers.

Medals will be awarded for Novice archers finishing in 1^st, 2^nd and 3^rd in each category. We are currently determining whether we will be holding presentation ceremonies at the regional qualifiers. This will be communicated in due course. There will be presentation ceremonies at the Indoor Finals.

BUCS Points will only be awarded at National Finals on 19 March 2022 for archers that qualify.

Competitors’ clothing must conform to Archery GB rules of shooting, rule 307. Clothing must be appropriate to archery. No denim, olive drape or camouflage pattern may be worn. Footwear must enclose the toes and front of the foot. While it is an indoor event, large halls can become quite cold.

BUCS would like to encourage clubs attending the competition to consider hosting an Indoor Championships or Outdoor Championships. These include Indoor Qualifiers (North, South and Central) and Indoor National Finals for next season. If you have an interest in hosting any of these prestigious events, please email [email protected]

Should you or members of your institution wish to attend the event from a media perspective (e.g. photography, videography and press), each individual is required to fill the following BUCS media accreditation form.  Upon completion, entrants will receive an email prior to the event to outline the accreditation procedure regarding access, registration and arrival times.

BUCS Media Accreditation Form

If you have any questions regarding the Indoor Archery Qualifiers please get in touch via your Institution Administrator:

Olivia Hellas

BUCS Event Coordinator

All information is subject to change based on current COVID guidance. We would strongly recommend all participants complete a lateral flow test no more than 24 hours prior to their event. This is for everyone's safety.

Face masks will also be recommended when individuals are not actively shooting as per the latest ArcheryGB guidance.

We cannot guarantee seating/chairs at any of the venues. If you are going to need a chair/seat between shooting please ensure you bring one with you.

What are we doing to ensure your safety? 

The safety of students, volunteers and staff remains paramount as we move into the 2021-22 season, therefore for the time being we will still be implementing a series of Covid-19 Measures at our events. Although certain safety measures surrounding Covid-19 will be dictated by a venue or specific sport requirements we will be continuing to implement the following general measures across all of our events: 

1. Event Disclaimer includes specifics around Covid-19 

2. Whist inside staff members and volunteers interacting with competitors will be wearing appropriate face coverings 

3. Covid-19 questionnaire completed prior to arrival at the event by all competitors, officials, volunteers and support staff. 

4. Access to hand-washing facilities, or hand sanitiser 

What’s expected of competitors: 

1. Event competitors should stay home if they have any Covid-19 symptoms, live in the same household with someone with Covid-19 symptoms or have been diagnosed with, or suspected to have, Covid-19 in the past 10 days 

2. Competitors should stay home if they have been instructed to quarantine due to international travel restrictions or by NHS Track and Trace 

3. Competitors must follow direction from event staff, venue staff and volunteers. 

4. Competitors must complete Covid-19 questionnaire prior to arrival at the event   

5. Competitors should ensure they are following hand hygiene practices at all times 

6. Competitors are encouraged to wear a face covering when indoors and moving about the building 

7. Competitors should follow the guidance and safety procedures outlined for the event you are attending. These can be found in the Event Guide once released. 

8. Competitors unable to attend event due to Covid-19 must contact the event lead 

Lateral Flow Tests and Vaccine Status  

1. For some events, dependent on local council recommendations or venue requirements we may require proof of negative PCR or rapid lateral flow tests within the last 48 hours or proof of being fully vaccinated for a least 2 weeks.  

2. If this is required it will be detailed in the entry information and the event guide for that event