Alliance of Missouri Archers
Missouri
Field Championship
Hunter · Field · Animal
What Is Field Archery
More than a target.
It's a test of instinct.
NFAA field archery takes you off the flat range and into the terrain. Archers move through wooded courses, shooting from uneven ground at targets set at known distances across three distinct round formats — Hunter, Field, and Animal — each designed to challenge a different set of skills.
The 2026 Missouri Field Championship is your state-level proving ground. Compete in your age and equipment division for medals, or enter the open Money Division for cash prizes.
NFAA Round Formats
Three Rounds. One Championship.
This tournament follows official NFAA rules. All three rounds — Field, Hunter, and Animal — are shot at known distances across 12 targets each, for 36 total targets and 84 arrows. Download the full NFAA rules PDF for complete scoring details.
The Hunter Round simulates realistic field conditions. All 12 targets are shot at known distances, but the terrain, angles, and target placement create the same decision-making pressure you face in the field. Three arrows per target.
- 12 targets at known distances
- Ranges from 10 yards to 60 yards
- 3 arrows per target
- Scored on accuracy across multiple rings
- Terrain-integrated target placement
The classic NFAA format. Shot at known, marked distances across 12 targets using the traditional black-and-white concentric ring face with yellow center. Three arrows per target rewards consistent, precise execution.
- 12 targets at known, marked distances
- Ranges from 10 yards to 60 yards
- Standard black-and-white NFAA face
- 3 arrows per target
- Includes flat, uphill, and downhill angles
The most dramatic format in field archery. Life-size animal targets at known distances reward accuracy on the first arrow. You get up to two additional arrows if you miss, but your score drops with each one.
- 12 life-size animal targets at known distances
- 1 arrow per target — up to 2 additional arrows if you miss
- Bonus dot hit on first arrow = 21 pts
- First arrow vitals = 20 pts · Second arrow = 16 pts · Third = 12 pts
- High-scoring vitals zone and lower-scoring body zone
- Targets range from small game to large game animals
Tournament Day Schedule
What to Expect
on Competition Day
Safety Meeting & Mandatory Check-In
All competitors must attend the safety briefing. Range rules, course etiquette, and group assignments will be communicated. Arrive early to check in and get your scorecard.
Trickle Start Begins
Groups begin releasing onto the course in a staggered trickle start from 9:15–9:45 AM. This keeps the course flowing smoothly and prevents bottlenecks at early targets.
Final Groups on Course
All shooters will be on course by 9:45 AM. Day-of registrants should plan to arrive no later than 8:30 AM to allow time for registration and the safety meeting.
Score Submission & Tabulation
Scorecards are submitted at range HQ as groups finish. Scores are verified by a second archer in your group before submission.
Awards Ceremony
Medal presentations for each age and equipment division. Money Division payouts announced and distributed. Division champions recognized by the Alliance of Missouri Archers.
Who Can Compete
Choose Your Division
Every archer competes in the division that fits their age and equipment. The Money Division is open to anyone regardless of class.
- Cub — 11 and under · $25
- Youth — 12 to 14 · $25
- Young Adult — 15 to 17 · $35
- Adult — 18 to 49 · $35
- Senior — 50 to 59 · $35
- Silver Senior — 60 to 69 · $35
- Master Senior — 70 and up · $35
- Medals awarded per division and equipment class
- Missouri NFAA membership required
- Open regardless of age, gender, or equipment
- Cash prize payouts based on field size
- No age division restrictions
- Equipment class does not affect eligibility
- Missouri NFAA membership required
Day-of registration is available with a $10 convenience fee. Pre-register online to lock in your spot and skip the line.
Equipment Classes
Shoot the Gear
You Know Best
NFAA equipment classes ensure fair competition for every style of archer — from full-tech freestyle to pure traditional.
Full-tech open division. Movable sights, release aids, long stabilizers, and magnifying lenses all permitted.
Same as Freestyle but no release aids — fingers only with tab or glove. Sights and stabilizers allowed.
Recurve bows only, fingers required. Sights, stabilizers, and clickers allowed. The Olympic-style NFAA class.
No sights, no markings to aid aiming. Fingers only. String walking and gap-style instinctive shooting.
The most popular class. Fixed-pin sights, 12" max stabilizer, release aid allowed, no magnifying lenses.
Bowhunter Freestyle rules but fingers only — no release aids. Fixed pins, 12" stabilizer max.
Movable sights allowed. Up to 18" stabilizer. Release aids permitted. No magnifying lenses. No clickers.
Classic recurve, no sights, no stabilizers, no string walking. One anchor point. Pure instinctive form.
Bring the Whole Family
Archery is a sport for every generation. Register three or more immediate family members in the Medal Division and you qualify for a significant discount. Discounts confirmed before the event.
Missouri NFAA Membership Required. All competitors must hold an active Missouri NFAA membership at the time of the tournament. If your membership is not current, you will need to renew before competing. Membership can be managed through the NFAA or the Alliance of Missouri Archers website.
2026 Missouri Field Championship · May 31
Your arrow has
been waiting for this.
The Springfield Archery Complex. 36 targets across three rounds. Every age group and equipment class. One state championship title on the line. Register before spots fill and join Missouri's finest archers on the course.
Register NowSpringfield Archery Complex · May 31, 2026 · Safety Meeting 9:00 AM
Venue & Resources
Springfield Archery Complex
Home of the Ozarks Target Archers and one of the finest archery facilities in Missouri. Questions about the course or competition format can be directed to the complex directly.