Golden Field
Golden Field 2025
updated 19/3/25
There was a great turnout for the inaugural Golden Field Competition. 18 shooters vied for the medals over our special 30m max field course, giving everyone an introduction to the wonders of field shooting!
Thanks to all our club members that helped out on the day, and very special thanks to Fiona for making the day happen!!
2025 Inaugural Golden Field
Hosted by Illawarra Archers
Sunday 16th March 2025
updated 3/3/2025
The Golden Field is for novice archers of all age divisions and makes the perfect introduction to field archery competitions in a relaxed environment.
In order to register and complete payment, you must have an account in Assemble (Archery Australia's payment portal).
Assemble general info here
The tournament is conducted under normal field tournament rules and conditions. Each competitor will be assigned to a group of 3 or 4 people, and an experienced archer will be in each group to assist for the shoot.
Please direct any inquiries to recorder@illawarraarchers.org and we will get back to you within a day.
The Course:
the tournament will be held on our renowned field course, with 24 targets set out in our bushland course
Targets:
special white pegs will be in use, setting varying distances to each target to between 5m and 30m
24 targets
3 arrows at each target for each shooter
72 arrows total per shooter
target faces are determined by the shooting distance, and will be one of the 20cm, 40cm, 60cm, or 80cm with the 6-ring field faces.
Scoring:
field faces have 2 gold rings in the centre, scoring 6 or 5 points, with the black outer rings scoring 4, 3, 2, or 1 point.
scoring will be arrow by arrow on paper and in iScored. Please bring your (fully charged) smart phone or tablet if you have one.
Timetable:
8:30am - arrive, register, equipment setup, practice (on the range targets)
9:00am - equipment inspection (event judge will check bows, arrows, and equipment are within event specifications)
9:30am - muster - all shooters gather for event and course instructions
10:00am - shooters arrive at their assigned first target and commence shooting
Entry / Registration:
Early entry is recommended as space is limited.
Entry Fee - $30
Online entry and fee payment only.
Please contact recorder@illawarraarchers.org if you require assistance.
Location:
Illawarra Archers Range, 330 Mt. Keira Road, Mt. Keira (Wollongong).
Food and Drink:
Limited Canteen facilities are available throughout the day for purchase of snacks and drinks.
Illawarra Archers will provide a free BBQ sausage sizzle lunch for competitors at the completion of shooting for the day. Drinks can be purchased at the canteen. Lunch will be available for purchase by non-competitors for a small charge.
Eligibility:
Event is open to Archery Australia current registered members and current financial members of an Archery Alliance Association (ABA, 3DAAA or TAA). Click here for information about this requirement.
Spectators and competitors must comply with Archery Australia conditions of entry.
Archery Australia and World Archery rules will apply.
Note: No dogs are permitted on the Illawarra Archers grounds unless on a lead and under the control of a responsible adult at all times.