3D Archery Association of Australia

Author: Andrea McFarlane

  • Sanctioned & Special Event Application Form

    Sanctioned & Special Event Application Form (GRAVITY FORM UPDATED)

    • This field is for validation purposes and should be left unchanged.
    • Note: The club name MUST be the same as that on your Incorporation Certificate.

      I.e.; if the club has “Inc” or “Incorporated” in its name then it must be included here.
      NOTE: If your club is hosting more than one event you are required to complete the form for each event.
    • DD slash MM slash YYYY

    • Event contact details

      This will include the person responsible for returning the scores and event article

    • Event Details

    • camping, cabins, motels etc and distance from the event
    • for the Association website
    • including which meals will be catered for
    • available at camping site, flush, porta-loo etc
    • Medals, Standard trophy shop trophies, home made etc. In the past the quality of some trophies has been below what the Association deems as appropriate for a Sanctioned Event. This has lead to complaints to the Committee and may result in lower than normal attendance in the future. If in doubt, clubs should contact the Tournament Director and discuss their proposal before returning the application.
    • Top10, Matchplay, etc
    • Please provide Full Name of range setter – membership number – level accredited.
      Will these Ranges be GPS Recorded prior to the event

    • Guidelines

      This event must comply with the requirements as defined in the current Competition Policy
        Additionally:
      • Venues must have adequate facilities to cater for shooters (sufficient toilets, showers and canteen).
      • Where the even is used to raise funds for a charity, the Association reserves the right to donate its fees to the charity as long as the donation is recorded in the Association’s name.
      • All the safety requirements of the Association will be strictly adhered to.
      • 3DAAA targets are available for hire to clubs to assist in the hosting of the event. Refere to the Association’s Target Hire Policy. Hire costs are available on request.
      The Association would like to encourage originality of tournament venues; it can be anywhere; eg. Resorts, recreational camps, and beach areas – basically anywhere that offers space to set up ranges, provided always that the Association’s safety requirements are met.

    • An Application fee of $100 is required to be paid once your event application has been approved and confirmed on the calendar by the Tournament Director. PLEASE DO NOT PAY NOW. An invoice will be sent to your club once notification has been provided that your application is successful. Please provide the contact email to where your invoice is to be sent. The fee is credited back to the club when the remittance form is completed at the end of the event.
    • An invoice will be sent to this email once your application is approved.
    • In making this application, the Club agrees to be bound by the Association’s current Constitution, Policies, Rules and Procedures. If, in the opinion of the Association, the club violates any of these requirements, it recognises the right of the Association to terminate, suspend or downgrade such Affiliation, for any period it determines.

      Furthermore I agree to the Association displaying any information contained herein on their website
  • 2025 3DAAA National Championships

    2025 3DAAA National Championships

    This is a pre-nomination & pre-pay event only. 

    The 2025 3DAAA National Championships are being held 8th & 9th November 2025 at Grafton NSW.  

    Please click here for Peer Groups with start times. Available from 27th October  

    • Grafton Bowhunters will have 3D practice ranges available from Wednesday 6th November.

    • Wednesday 6th to Friday 7thNov from10.30am till 4.00pm.

    • 20 targets / day x 1 arrow as per usual

    • $15.00 for Adults and Juniors. 

    • $10.00 for cubs.

    Competition Ranges

    Competition ranges this year will be located corner of Braunstone Road & Armidale Road, Coutts Crossing. 
     JUST FOLLOW THE SIGNS …….it is approximately 17kms South Side of Grafton.  (there is no camping at this location). There will be signage up to show you the way.  
    3D practice range (Bags onlly) will be open at 10.00am on Friday 7th November, this will be located at the competition ranges (Soldiers Settlers Rd) 
    There is NO CAMPING on the property.
    There is NO SMOKING on the property. 
    NO DOGS permitted.  Please contact 3DAAA if you will be attending with a service dog.
    Rubbish bins/bags will be located around the ranges.  Please put all rubbish inside the bins/bags provided.

    Friday Night Meet & Greet

    Friday night meet & greet will be held at the Grafton Showgrounds
    Start time:
    4.30pm – Merchandise Shop Open
    5.00pm – Sign on avaiable
    6.00pm – Presentation of State Series Awards

    Sunday Night Presentations

    Sunday Night Presentations will be held at the Grafton Disctrict Service Club       
    Dinner this year will not be part of the presentations.  
    START TIME: 7.30pm
    • Dress: Tidy casual/ formal. No thongs permitted
     
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  • 2024 3DAAA Indoor National Championships 3rd to 5th May PRE NOMS HAVE CLOSED

    2024 3DAAA Indoor National Championships 3rd to 5th May PRE NOMS HAVE CLOSED

    NB: NSW Mountain View Archers will be running on Thursday night 2nd May.

    2024 Indoor Nominations are now closed

     

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    EVENT INFORMATION BELOW

    Events will be held across the country similar to previous years. Please see the information for your local area and get in quick as spots will fill up fast.

    TEAMS EVENT INFORMATION

    3DAAA is running again a Teams event in addition to the Standard and Pro Rounds which will be awarded trophies. This will be shot in the LAST Time slot off the day in each Venue. NB: you MUST compete in your individual rounds before you compete in a Teams Event.  

    You will need to pre nominate as a pair, 2 Archers on the same nomination form. This will be additional to your individual nominations, and your division will be TEAMS EVENT.  There are no individual bow divisions for this event. This can include Juniors in the senior program. eg One Adult and One Jr can be a team, 2 Jrs can also be a team.

    There is no Team Event for the Cubs Distance.

    Reminder this shoot is classed as one event, even though it can be shot over 3 days at multiple times. In accordance with the rules of shoot, Only 1 round in 1 division will be awarded. This will be the first round you enter, subsequent rounds can be shot but, will be shot as NCC and not count towards the National title. The Teams event is the only exception and is to be shot after you have shot your Standard and Pro rounds. 

    NOMINATION DOES NOT GUARANTEE YOU WILL GET THE REQUESTED TIME SLOT.  If your request is not available, you will be contacted to offer you an alternative time.

    Pre Nomination ONLY via the online form below.  Payment is made on the day at the venue.

    COST:
    Adult: $30.00
    Youth: $25.00 and Pensioners Concession Card Holders
    Cub: Free
    3 Spot Target  for Standard Round additional $3.00

    Teams Event (2 archers per team)
    $25.00 per team

    NSW Events

    Host Club: Dubbo 3D Archers

    Date: Saturday 4th May 2024 ONE DAY ONLY Saturday

    Venue: Sports World,
    163 Sheraton Rod, Dubbo, NSW

    Contact: Scott Cafee – 0427 414 305

    For more details or check out the Dubbo 3D Archers Facebook page.

    Times Available:
    Saturday ONLY  – 9.00am, 12.00am, 3.00pm TEAMS EVENT @ 6.00pm  (extra times may be available only if numbers require it).  

    13 Lanes x 2 (26 shooters per session)

    Host Club: Mountain View Archers

    Date:  Thursday 2nd May 2024 & Saturday 4th May (NB:  extra times may be available at the clubs discretion if numbers require it) 

    Venue:  Wingham Showgrounds 
    1174 Gloucester Road, Wingham.
    Contact: Wayne Allport – 0418 271 042 / Nick Cooper – 0405 262 327

    Times available:
    Thursday 2nd May – 6.00pm
    Saturday 4th May – 8.00am & 11.00am FULL

    10 Lanes x 2 (20 Shooters per session)

    Host Club: 3DAAA in Partnership with Sherwood Archery

    Date: Saturday 4th May 2024 ONE DAY ONLY Saturday

    Venue: Sherwood Archery,

    1 Lawson Cresent, Coffs Harbour

    Times Available:
    Saturday ONLY  – 1.00pm (extra times may be available only if numbers require it).  

    12 Lanes x 2 (24 shooters per session)

    QLD Events

    Host Club: 3DAAA in Partnership with Broken Arrow Archery 

    Date: Friday 3rd, Saturday 4th & Sunday 5th May
    Venue: Broken Arrow Archery
    55 Currie Street, Nambour, QLD 4560
    Contact Broken Arrow Archery on (07) 5441 2889

    Times available:
    Friday – 12:00 pm, 2:30pm, 5:00pm, Teams Event @ 7:30pm 
    Saturday – 12:00 pm, 2:30pm 5:00pm, Teams Event @ 7:30pm
    Sunday – 12:00pm, Teams Event @ 2.30pm (only if required)

    5 Lanes x 2 (10 shooters per session)

    Host Club: Hinterland Field Archers

    Date: Saturday 4th & Sunday 5th May
    Venue: Hinterland Field Archers
    Lot 466 Hymix Rd, Gaven QLD 4211

    Times available:
    Friday – 5.30pm
    Saturday – 12:00 pm, 2:30pm 5:00pm
    Sunday – 9.30am, 12:00pm, Teams Event @ 2.30pm (if required)

    6 Lanes x 2 (12 shooters per session)

    VIC Events

    Host Club: Twin City Archery Club
    Date: Friday Night 3rd , Saturday 4th & Sunday 5th May
    Venue: LaTrobe City Archery Park, Toners Lane, Morwell

    For More information contact Brett Carn on 0412 512 665

    Shoot dates and times
    Friday – 6.00pm Teams Event @ 8.00pm
    Saturday – 10.00am, 12.00pm, 2.00pm, Teams Event @ 4.00pm
    Sunday – 10am, 12pm (only if numbers require it)

    14 Lanes x 2 (18 shooters per session)

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    Host Club: 3DAAA in Partnership with Urban Archery 
    Date: Saturday 4th May
    Venue: 51A Freight Drive SOMERTON VIC 3062

    Shoot dates and times
    Saturday – 1.00pm (extra sessions may be available if numbers require it)
    9 shooters 

     

  • 2024 CESSNOCK ARCHERS – Milbrodale Mountain Classic PRE NOM

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  • 2023 Dubbo 3D Archers Prenom Form – Sept 9th & 10th

    2023 Dubbo 3D Archers Prenom Form – Sept 9th & 10th

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  • 3DAAA Indoor Championship Remittance Form

  • Members Newsletter #2 March 2023

    Members Newsletter #2 March 2023

    Second edition of the members newsletter. 

    Inside this edition:

    • March & April Sanctioned Shoots
    • 2023 IBO World Championship – who to contact if you are interested in going
    • Vice President – Welcomes the 2023 season
    • 3DAAA membership reminder
    • 2023 Nationals Update
    • Updates to the 2023 Score Card
    • 2023 PEG guidelines
    • 2023 Major Sponsors

    Please CLICK HERE for a copy of the Members Newsletter.