Shooting Distance and Target Format

Standard Shooting Distance

The shooting distance in archery depends greatly on the bow division and age group of the participant. The following are general standards that are often used in competitions in Indonesia:

• Recurve Open (Senior): 70 Meters
• Compound Open (Senior): 50 Meters
• Standard Bow (General National): 40 or 50 Meters
• Barebow: 20 or 50 Meters (Depending on event regulations)
• Early Age Group (U-9/U-12): Starting from 5, 10, 15, to 20 Meters

Target Face Size

There are several target face sizes that are used based on the shooting distance:

• Diameter 122 cm: Used for long distances (70m & 60m Recurve, as well as National Standard Bow).
• Diameter 80 cm: Used for a distance of 50m (Compound and Barebow).
• Diameter 60/40 cm: Used for close range or indoor matches.
• 6-Ring Target: Especially for Compound elimination rounds, targets are often used that only display a 10 to 5 score zone.

Scoring Zones

The standard target face consists of 5 colors with 2 scoring rings each:

The highest score is 10 (center). If the arrow hits the line (line cutter), then the highest value it touches is taken.

Indoor vs Outdoor Format

Outdoor: The match is played in an open field. The main challenges for archers are the wind and sunlight factors. The distance used tends to be longer.

Indoor: The match is played indoors with a standard distance of 18 meters. Because there is no wind interference, the archer's accuracy is tested on the consistency of shots on smaller target faces (usually vertical 3-spots).