What classes and divisions are offered at GAA events?
What is the “Fixed Pin” division?
GAA events follow the rules of USA Archery which include separate classes for male and female archers, as well as divisions for Barebow, Recurve, Compound & Fixed Pins.
The MAA has an age division calculator that you can use to determine your current age division for USA Archery and NFAA tournaments.
The fixed pin division is open to youth archers only. The division adheres to the Compound Division of World Archery rules with the following exceptions (as defined by USA Archery:
Sight: Any sight pin, ring, or dot that is used without the aid of magnification. A lens with zero magnification is allowable. Clarifiers and Verifiers will be permitted. No adjustments to equipment is allowed during a round*.
Stabilizers: A front stabilizer (or a system including quick releases, enhancers and/or weights) may be used, but may not exceed twelve inches (12”) in total length from the tip of the stabilizer (or system) to the point of attachment on the front of the riser provided by the manufacturer. A single rear stabilizer or a single counter balance weight system may be used, with no restriction in length as measured from the point of attachment on the riser.
Outer 10-ring scoring – indoor.
*Once the qualification round begins, there will be no further adjustments allowed. Each match during elimination rounds is its own "round" and adjustments can be made after each match.