Floodlit Frostbite

Closing Date

Saturday 21st February 2026 (or when the shoot is full)

Timetable

Registration and food 16:30, Assembly 17:30, Sighters 17:45, Shoot Commences 18:00

Venue

Hardmoor Sports Ground, Stoneham Lane, Southampton, SO50 9HT (map)

Organisers

Steve Ritzema (tournaments@southamptonarcheryclub.org)

Entry Fee

£15 to shoot and eat, £10 to eat only

Online Entry

Please click here to enter online

30m Floodlit Frostbite (3 dozen arrow, 80cm face, 10-zone scoring). We usually shoot in two details of 3 archers using 3 arrows an end.

All ages and bow types. We are adopting the new Archery GB guidance on gender of Lady and Other. Trophy and medal by gender group to 1st place, medals to 2nd and 3rd, Junior by gender group shooting Recurve, Barebow, Compound & Longbow.

Please note: This competition will run on the planned date of 28 February 2026 unless there is really bad weather, when we'll move it to our backup date of 07 March 2026.

This competition is open to individuals affiliated to Archery GB, World Archery member association or Southampton Archery Club. Please bring proof of membership (eg Archery GB membership card). Refunds will not be available after the closing date unless the shoot is cancelled and are otherwise at the discretion of the Tournament Organisers.

Field Captains

Steve Ritzema, James Wilson

This competition is kindly sponsored by Quicks Archery

Archery GB Rules of Shooting will apply. Rule 307 will not be enforced, please dress warmly and bring something to sit on. The Tournament Organisers have the right to exclude any persons from the field for unreasonable behaviour. The Chairman of Judges is responsible for the safe conduct of the shoot at all times, the Judge's decision is final and must be obeyed.

Any archer may be asked to complete a drugs test and must comply. Refusal will be treated as a positive result. Parents/guardians must authorise drugs testing of junior archers by signing the entry form.

Hot buffet before the shoot, please indicate any special dietary requirements. We may not be able to accommodate all requirements, but endeavour to do so where we can. Hot and cold refreshments will be provided for during the shoot for free, although we would welcome donations to the club charity.

Various information may be collected and shared with Tournament Organisers, Judges, scoring systems and other competitors. Target lists and results will be published online. Please find further details at www.southamptonarcheryclub.org/privacy

Any person, whether archer or visitor, intending to take photographs, either still or video, are required to register their intention with the Tournament Organiser. Entrants bringing visitors to the tournament are asked to make them aware of this requirement.

There are no designated walkways at this event that need to be kept clear; however, if you are asked to move equipment for access, please comply with the request promptly. Smoking, including e-cigarettes and vaping, is ONLY permitted in the car park, not on the fields. Please do not leave cigarette ends and rubbish anywhere on the grounds.

Tents are not permitted for this event as we will be on the middle field. The range and pavilion will be accessible for if (when) it rains. All cars must be parked in the designated car park, no cars are allowed on the tournament field. Please note on the entry form if you require a disabled parking space.

M27 heading East, leave at Junction 5 then take 1st exit at the roundabout signposted to The Concorde Club & Hotel.

M27 heading West, leave at Junction 5 then take 3rd exit at the roundabout signposted to The Concorde Club & Hotel.

At the next roundabout take the 1st exit and then take the 1st left onto Stoneham Lane. After about 600 yards, turn right immediately before the motorway bridge, signposted to Southampton Archery Club. Southampton Archery Club is about 600 yards on the left. Please find a map at www.southamptonarcheryclub.org/map

Neither Southampton Archery Club nor the Landlords, its managers or its servants can accept responsibility for any loss, damage or injury, howsoever caused. Entry to this tournament is considered acceptance of all of these conditions.