WCAF Outdoor League
This league aims to bring archers of various skill levels together, fostering a fun learning environment while preparing club-level archers for provincial tournaments.
Core Principles & Participation
- Affiliation: All members of clubs affiliated with the Western Cape Archery Federation are encouraged to participate.
- Format: The events follow the WA 720 target round format.
- Bow Divisions: Participation is open to Barebow, Compound, Recurve, and Standard Bow divisions.
- Scheduling: Tournaments are scheduled for the Sunday indicated on the WCAF calendar, though clubs may choose to host their event on the Saturday of that same weekend.
- Clubs may choose to host league on both the Saturday and Sunday.
- Clubs may not host it on an alternative weekend.
- Results: Scores will be published on the WCAF website.
Classes and Distances
Archers may choose to participate at any level appropriate to their experience, with the exception of the Junior category (maximum age is 17). However, please note that to be eligible for the awards at the League finals (hosted in December), an archer is encouraged to adhere to the new mandatory progression rules.
| Class | Distance 1 | Distance 2 |
|---|---|---|
| Junior | 36 arrows @ 15m (80cm target) | 36 arrows @ 15m (80cm target) |
| Beginner / Chinese Bow | 36 arrows @ 20m (80cm target) | 36 arrows @ 20m (80cm target) |
| Novice | 36 arrows @ 30m (80cm target) | 36 arrows @ 20m (80cm target) |
| Intermediate | 36 arrows @ 50m (122cm target) | 36 arrows @ 30m (80cm target) |
| Advanced | 36 arrows @ 70m (122cm target) | 36 arrows @ 50m (80cm 6-ring target) |
Progression Rules
To ensure fair competition and growth, the following progression rules now apply:
- Mandatory Progression:
- If an archer shoots the progression score at their first league tournament for the year, they are encouraged to progress to the next level at their next league.
- If an archer shoots the progression score three times within the year, they are encouraged progress to the next level.
- Archers who had three or more scores above the progression benchmark during the year, are encouraged to progress to the next level in the new year.
- Progression Benchmarks: Requirements are based on a percentage of the total 720 score:
- Compound: 92% (663/720)
- Recurve: 86% (612/720)
- Barebow: 80% (576/720)
Year-End Finals & Awards
The league concludes with a final event hosted at a single club (refer to the WCAF calendar).
- Finals Invitation: Only archers who have submitted four or more scores in the same category during the year will be invited to the finals.
- Award Eligibility: To be eligible for year-end awards, archers must participate in five or more league events in the same category. The final event score may count toward these five.
- Rankings: Category leaders are determined by the total of their top five scores in that category. Awards will be presented to the top three archers in each category.
Administrative Requirements
- Communication: Clubs must ensure all members are informed of upcoming league events.
- Score Submissions: Scores must be sent to by the Wednesday immediately following the tournament. Late scores will not be recorded.
- Inquiries: Please direct any questions to the WCAF Secretary at .
A fun shoot could follow the WCAF Outdoor League shoot, this will be at the discretion of each club.
Entry fee is R50.00 per person and scoring arrows start at 09h00 (this could vary from club to club).