The NFAS / National Field Archery Society exists to foster and promote Field Archery as a sport. All courses are unmarked (i.e. unknown distances), usually situated in woodland, and targets are predominantly 3D or paper animal faces. There are eleven shooting styles within the society:
Each of these styles are then split into one of six age groups, otherwise known as 'Classes':
On a standard round an archer will shoot until they score, up to a maximum of three arrows. Arrows are shot from the following pegs:
Shoots are held throughout the year all over the country, and the NFAS host two championship events: 3D Champs & National Champs. More information can be found on the NFAS website.
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