The growing popularity of the field roving course can be directly attributed to the similarity between the field course and conditions encountered in the hunting field. The recent influx of bowmen into the hunting field has created a demand for this type of course. Field roving is a game and, like golf, there have been established certain standards which must be followed in the construction of a course to insure comparative scores and uniform classification of archers in accordance with their abilities. The National Field Archery Association has formulated certain basic requirements which must be met when a field course is constructed in order that the completed course will be officially sanctioned by the National Field Archery Association. This approval is given by the Secre tary of the N.F.A.A. or his duly accredited representative. The officials of the local club must submit affidavits to the secretary that all measurements are correct, and where approval of the secretary of the N.F.A.A. is desired, such data as maps and photographs of the completed course must be submitted to the secretary. In practice it is highly desirable that the members of a new club seek the advice of an experienced field roving archer in laying out the course. If possible, the state representa tive of the National Archery Association should be contacted and his advice or services obtained in laying out the course. Proper planning in the selecting of the site and the layout of the course, prior to the actual construction, will do much to insure the future success of the club.

The basic principles which should be followed in planning and constructing a field roving course are readily understood. With a working knowledge of these basic rules a course can be built which will be a pleasure to shoot and a challenge to your ability as an archer.

A standard field roving course consists of two units of 14 targets each. Twenty-eight targets permit shooting the official round without repeating on any target. If space or other limita tions prevent the construction of both units, a single unit of 14 targets can be used and shooting twice around the unit constitutes a round. Archery Equipment - Read More.