2025 Riverside Outdoor Rangefinder

The 2025 Riverside Outdoor Rangefinder will be hosted May 31st & June 1st at Riverside Gun Club in Hudson, MA. Welcome to the first outdoor World Archery format tournament at Riverside, nestled in  wooded location with a covered shooting line and set-up tables. RGC Outdoor Range Photo The range is small so there will be multiple lines to choose from based upon equipment distances. Registration is $45 and parking is free. Please make note when you select your shooting time.  This is a single day 72 arrow World Archery outdoor round. A schedule of the event and timing can be found below.  Archers will not be permitted to shoot until they have checked-in and had their equipment inspected. All competitors must have a current USA Archery membership.

Saturday, May 31, 2025 First Line: Barebow & Recurve U13 & U15 // Compound U13-U21

7:30 AM Check-in and Equipment Inspection Opens
8:20 AM Official announcements
8:30 AM Official Practice (2 Ends) and 72-arrow Scoring Round

Saturday, May 31, 2025 Second Line: Barebow & Recurve U18, U21 Senior, Masters // Compound Senior, Masters

12:00 PM Check-in and Equipment Inspection Opens
12:50 AM Official announcements
1:00 PM Official Practice (2 Ends) and 72-arrow Scoring Round

Sunday, June 1, 2025 First Line: Barebow & Recurve U18, U21 Senior, Masters // Compound Senior, Masters

7:30 AM Check-in and Equipment Inspection Opens
8:20 AM Official announcements
8:30 AM Official Practice (2 Ends) and 72-arrow Scoring Round

Sunday, June 1, 2025 Second Line: Barebow & Recurve U13 & U15 // Barebow U18, U21, Senior, Masters // Recurve U18 & Masters // Compound U18 & U21

12:00 PM Check-in and Equipment Inspection Opens
12:50 AM Official announcements
1:00 PM Official Practice (2 Ends) and 72-arrow Scoring Round

Schedule is subject to change based on the progress of the event. All changes will be communicated by the DOS during the event.

RGC Outdoor Range Photo

Event Venue

Riverside Gun Club 16 Wilkins Street Hudson, MA 01749

Seating

Unfortunately, we will not be able to provide seating for archers or spectators. Please plan to either stand for the duration of the event or provide your own seating.

Drinking Water

There are restrooms located a short distance from the field. There are no water fountains. It is strongly recommended that everyone bring sufficient water to sustain them throughout the event.

Venue Restrictions

Pets, barbecue grills, fires, smoking, and alcoholic beverages are not permitted ANYWHERE on Riverside Gun Club property. Service animals are permitted.

Parking

There is a parking lot adjacent to the field. A map is available to download below.

Food

There will not be any concessions available on site. Please feel free to bring any prepared food items that you will need for the day. Please store in appropriate containers; on site preparation is not allowed, nor is refrigeration or warming available.

Rules

As this is a USA Archery sanctioned event, participants must abide by all applicable rules for sanctioned events as specified in both the USA Archery and World Archery rule books. These rule books are accessible at the following links:
https://www.usarchery.org/events/rules
https://worldarchery.sport/rulebook

Shooting Divisions

The tournament will include three shooting divisions – Recurve, Compound, and Barebow. Definitions and requirements for each division are outlined by World Archery and/or USA Archery and can be found in the following locations: 

Recurve Division:
World Archery Rule Book 3, Chapter 11, Section 11.1
World Archery Rule Book 4, Chapter 22, Section 22.1
Compound Division:
World Archery Rule Book 3, Chapter 11, Section 11.2
World Archery Rule Book 4, Chapter 22, Section 22.2
Barebow Division:
World Archery Rule Book 3, Chapter 11, Section 11.3
World Archery Rule Book 4, Chapter 22, Section 22.3
Links to these rules are provided below for your convenience.
Book 3, Chapter 11: https://worldarchery.sport/rulebook/article/793
Book 4, Chapter 22: https://worldarchery.sport/rulebook/article/3138

Tournament Format

Individual Ranking Rounds

All divisions will have 2 official practice ends followed by 12 ends of official scoring. Ends will consist of 6 arrows/ 4 minute end, providing for 72 scoring arrows. The shooting distances and target sizes vary by division and are outlined below.

Recurve: 122cm target faces placed at a distance of 70m (U13 at 30m, U15 at 40m, U18 & 50+ at 60m)
Barebow: 122cm target faces placed at a distance of 50m (U13 & U15 at 30m)
Compound: 80cm 6-ring target faces placed at a distance of 50m (U13 at 30m, U15 at 40M)

Dress Code

As a USA Archery Sanctioned event, all participants are required to abide by all dress code guidelines for outdoor events at all times (including Official Practice), as outlined by USA Archery. These dress code guidelines can be found at https://www.usarchery.org/resource-center/events/rules-for-sanctioned-tournaments

Cancellations two weeks prior to event are eligible for refund, less transaction fees; No refunds granted after this time has expired. Please contact [email protected] for registration related questions.

Please Note: As a registered participant in a USA Archery sanctioned event, you are required to adhere to the Minor Athlete Abuse Prevention Policies for the duration of the event.