NFAA Outdoor National Target Championships 2026

Registration Coming Soon!

Early Registration Deadline: August 10, 2026
Late Registration Deadline: August 21, 2026

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Adult & Senior Divisions

$140 EARLY REGISTRATION ($190 AFTER EARLY REGISTRATION DEADLINE)

Adult (18+ years)
Senior (50+ years)
Silver Senior (60+ years)
Master Senior (70+ years)

Barebow Compound
Barebow Recurve 
Bowhunter Freestyle
Modern Bowhunter Freestyle
Freestyle
Freestyle Limited
Freestyle Limited Recurve
Longbow (Adult Division Only)
Traditional

 

Junior Divisions

$115 EARLY REGISTRATION ($165 AFTER EARLY REGISTRATION DEADLINE)

Cub (11 & under)
Youth (12-14)
Young Adult (15-17)

Barebow Compound
Barebow Recurve
Bowhunter Freestyle
Modern Bowhunter Freestyle
Freestyle
Freestyle Limited Recurve

 

Professional Divisions

$280 EARLY REGISTRATION ($330 AFTER EARLY REGISTRATION DEADLINE)

Professional (15+)
Professional Senior (50+)
Professional Silver Senior (60+)

Freestyle

 

Collegiate add-on

$25 add-on to registration

Bowhunter
Freestyle
Freestyle Limited Recurve
Recurve Barebow

Collegiate archers can purchase the Collegiate Add-On to compete in their regular NFAA division and an additional Collegiate division. Collegiate scholarships to be awarded based on participation. 

IMPORTANT! To be eligible for the collegiate competition, the archer must first hold a valid NFAA Collegiate Membership or NFAA Collegiate Add-On Membership (for Professional/Life members). Learn more on the NFAA Collegiate Program page. 

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Cancellation Policy

All cancellations are subject to a $25 cancellation fee. All cancellation requests must be received in writing on or before the early registration deadline. No refunds will be considered on or after the early registration deadline. After the cancellation deadline, no refunds will be issued due to scheduling conflicts, illness, or other personal issues.

national roundup preliminary schedule

thursday, August 20

First Dakota Classic: Check-In & Late Registration (Indoor Lobby)
Indoor Paid Practice
Indoor Vendor Trade Show

friday, August 21

Paid Practice (Indoor & Outdoor - As Space Allows)
Indoor Vendor Trade Show
First Dakota Classic & Outdoor National Target: Check-In & Late Registration
(All Day) First Dakota Classic: Qualification Rounds
3 Star Shoot Off: $5,000 Professional and $2,500 Amateur (Following the Last Shooting Line)

saturday, August 22

Indoor Vendor Trade Show
Indoor Paid Practice Available
(Morning) Outdoor National Target: Check-In, Late Registration, & Practice
(Morning) Outdoor National Target: NFAA 600 Classic Round
(Afternoon) First Dakota Classic: Head-to-Head Matches
(Afternoon) First Dakota Classic: Awards (Following the Completion of Each Shooting Group)

Sunday, August 23

Indoor Vendor Trade Show
Indoor Paid Practice Available
Outdoor National Target: Check-In & Practice
(Morning) Outdoor National Target: NFAA 900 Round
(Afternoon) Outdoor National Target: Awards Ceremony to take place approximately 30 minutes after the last scorecard is turned in.

 

Concessions Available! Concessions will be available during all official shooting times.

The schedule is subject to change.

tournament Format

The NFAA Classic 600 Round will consist of 4 ends of 5 arrows shot at 3 distances, beginning with the closest distance. 4 minutes will be allowed for each end. Cub distances will be 10-20-30 yards, Youth distances will be 30-40-50 yards and Young Adult/Adult/Senior distances will be 40-50-60 yards. The target will be the 92cm NFAA multicolor target face with gold-red-blue, etc. NEW for 2026: Either the full target (1 through 10 scoring areas) or the center spot (6 through 10 scoring areas) will be assigned based on the archer's division. (Read more under General Rules for Classic 600 Round.) 

The NFAA 900 Round will consist of 5 ends of 6 arrows shot at 3 distances, beginning with the furthest distance. 5 minutes will be allowed for each end. The target will be the 122cm multicolor face with gold-red-blue, etc. (10 through 1) scoring areas. Cub distances will be 30-20-10 yards, Youth distances will be 50-40-30 yards and Young Adult/Adult/Senior distances will be 60-50-40 yards.

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general tournament rules

All participants, regardless of skill level, are required to follow NFAA competition rules. The rules presented in this document are a condensed version and do not represent the full set of NFAA regulations. Additional rules may apply to specific situations. It is each participant’s responsibility to be familiar with the complete NFAA Rules of Competition. You are also responsible for ensuring you are registered in the correct Division and Shooting Style before the competition begins.

SAFETY. A few simple safety rules need to be observed:

1. Make sure all your equipment is in safe working order. You are responsible for the damage your equipment may cause should a “malfunction” occur.
2. Never exceed the manufacturer’s recommendation matching arrow spine to bow weight.
3. When drawing your bow, the arrow should always remain in a horizontal position pointed at the target.

EQUIPMENT. It is your responsibility to ensure that your equipment complies with NFAA competition rules. If you are uncertain about the legality of your equipment, consult a tournament official. Any equipment found to be non-compliant with NFAA standards at any point during the competition may result in disqualification.

Special note: The maximum peak draw weight allowed in NFAA competition is 80 pounds. The maximum arrow speed is 300 FPS with a variance of 3%.

NFAA Equipment & Shooting Style Rules

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GENERAL rules for 900 Round

distances

There are 5 ends of 6 arrows at each distance; total of 30 arrows per distance. All divisions will start at the furthest distance and progress to the shortest distance.

Cubs: 10 yards - 20 yards - 30 yards
Youth: 30 yards - 40 yards - 50 yards
Young Adults/Adults/Seniors: 40 yards - 50 yards - 60 yards

shooting rules

1. An END consists of six arrows shot for score.
2. There will be a 5-minute time limit to shoot 6 arrows, with a 30 sec. warning before the time limit expires. The Director of Shooting (DOS) shall signal the start and finish of each end and shall use tournament control signals needed for safety.
3. NFAA shooting divisions and styles shall be used for award presentation.
4. Any kind of arrow may be used provided they do not damage the target face or target butt unreasonably.
5. Any type of spotting aid may be used provided it does not cause an obstruction or interference to other shooters.
6. Initial target assignments may be made according to any system designated by the tournament officials. There shall not be less than three nor more than five archers assigned to each target in use. Four is customary.
7. Archers shall be re-assigned targets after each round on the basis of their total score in division and style for rounds completed.
8. There shall be two practice ends or 45 minutes of open practice before the first scoring end in the competition.
9. There shall be no practice permitted after a break or delay unless such postponement exceeds forty-five (45) minutes. In such cases the amount of practice shall be one practice end at the present scoring distance.
10. A whistle system shall be used to control the archers shooting line, rotation and timing for scoring per end shot: Two (2) blasts to come to the shooting line, one (1) blast to start timing of shooting for score, three (3) blasts to go forward to score, and four (4) or more for emergency stop of all shooting.
11. Equipment failures must be recognized by an official and 45 minutes will be allowed for repair. There will be one practice end, at the distance that the equipment failure occurred.
12. A mis-shot arrow may be re-shot if the archer can touch the arrow with their bow without moving their feet at the shooting line.
13. If an arrow should hang from the target face, shooting shall be interrupted and a judge shall immediately reinsert the arrow in its proper place in the scoring face.
14. Ties shall be resolved in favor of the archer with the most hits. Then the greatest number of X’s, 10’s and 9’s etc. If still tied, the tie shall be so recorded unless it is for first place. Which will be shot off one arrow at a time. If still tied after two tie breaker arrows, the third will be closest to the center.
15. Coaching an archer on the shooting line is permitted, providing that such coaching is not distracting to other contestants. Audible coaching of archers on the shooting line is not permitted.

scoring rules

1. Arrows in the standard 122 cm target face shall be scored as follows: Inner Gold – 10, Outer Gold-9, Inner Red – 8, Outer Red-7, Inner Blue – 6, Outer Blue-5, Inner Black – 4, Outer Black-3, Inner White – 2, Outer White-1; all others shall be scored as an “M” (miss).
2. An arrow shaft need only touch the scoring line to be counted in the next higher value. Doubtful arrows must be determined for each end before the arrows or target face have been touched, otherwise the lower value must be taken.
3. An arrow that has passed through the scoring face so that it is not visible from the front shall be pushed back through for scoring. If a complete pass –through goes unnoticed until scoring at the target, it shall be re-shot. Arrows passing completely through the target, if witnessed, may be re-shot.
4. An arrow that rebounds from the target butt shall be re-shot.
5. An arrow embedded in another arrow in the scoring face shall be scored the same as the arrow in which it is embedded.
6. Hits on the wrong target face shall score as misses.
7. The archer chosen to pull the arrows from the target, normally the first in order of assignment, shall be the Target Captain and shall rule all questions on their target subject to appeal to the Line Judge.
8. The Target Captain shall call the value of each arrow so it can be recorded by two score keepers, normally the next two assigned to the target. Scorers should keep a running score and check results after each end to avoid errors. Any archer on a target may request a judge to determine final score of any arrow before any arrows or the target butt are touched.
9. Archers are individually responsible for seeing that their arrows are called correctly and are properly entered on the scorecards, and that their scorecards are signed and turned in to the proper officials.

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GENERAL RULES for Classic 600 Round

Same rules as the 900 Round with the exception of the following:

1. 20 arrows will be shot at each distance in 4 ends of 5 arrows for score.
2. Time limit shall be 4 minutes per end.
3. The round is shot starting at the closest distance and progressing to the longest distance.
4. The NFAA Archery Classic 92 cm Target Face shall be used.  The center version of the Face will be used utilizing only the 6 through 10 rings; target size to be determined by division and style. The 6-10 ring target face will be used by the divisions listed below. If NOT listed, archers will use the full 1-10 ring target face. No exceptions.
   1. 1. • All Professional divisions
         • All Cub, Youth, Young Adult, Adult, and Senior Freestyle divisions
         • All Cub, Youth, Young Adult, Adult, and Senior Bowhunter Freestyle divisions,
         • All Cub, Youth, Young Adult, Adult, and Senior Modern Bowhunter Freestyle divisions.

registration & collegiate eligibility

Eligible Collegiate archers can compete in the NFAA Outdoor Target National Championships to earn scholarships that can be used toward their higher education goals! Registration in the NFAA Outdoor Target National Championships and the Collegiate Add-On registration is required. Archers must hold a NFAA Collegiate Membership and meet all collegiate eligibility requirements. 

Review Collegiate Eligibility & Membership Requirements

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rules

Collegiate archers follow the same round format and rules as the NFAA Outdoor Target National Championships. No additional rounds are required. 

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collegiate awards

Collegiate archers are eligible for the NFAA Outdoor Target National Championships awards, special collegiate awards, AND scholarships based on participation. 

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Trade Show

Trade Show booths will be available for vendors & sponsors at the NFAA Easton Yankton Archery Center. Regular cost is $500 per 10’x10′. Each sponsor will receive one 10’x10′ at no cost. If space is available, additional booths will be billed at $500 per 10’x10′. Booth locations will be assigned closer to the event when we have a better idea of the layout.

tradeshow contact: Christie Colin - ccolin@nfaausa.com