Targets, Tuxedos & Tiaras

Closing Date

Saturday 30th May 2026 (or when the shoot is full)

Timetable

Promptly for registration 4:30pm, assembly 5pm, sighters 5:15pm, shoot commences 5:30pm sharp.

Venue

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

Organisers

The Staff (tournaments@southamptonarcheryclub.org)

Entry Fee

£5 to cover medals and food (SAC only)

Online Entry

Please click here to enter online

The event will start with a 30m speed shoot (3 arrows with a reducing time knock-out). We will then stop for food and a quick quiz. This will be followed by a 30m Frostbite (3 dozen arrow, 80cm face, 10-zone scoring).

A trophy will be awarded to the overall winner of the speed shoot (not by age / gender / bow type).

For the 30m Frostbite medals will be awarded by age (senior / U16 age) and gender (Female / Open) groups to 1st, 2nd and 3rd shooting Recurve, Barebow, Compound & Longbow.

This competition is open SAC members and affiliates. Refunds will not be available after the closing date unless the shoot is cancelled and are otherwise at the discretion of the Tournament Organisers.

Guest of Honour

Everyone

Field Captains

Lord Steven Ritzema of Chaol Ghleann, CMgr MCMI L7(D), PGCE, BEng

This competition is kindly sponsored by Quicks Archery

Archery GB Rules of Shooting will apply. Rule 307 will not be enforced. Please wear "smart and fancy" or formal (black tie / tuxedo / ball gown dress or similar). 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.

A selection of food will be made available with soft drinks. All proceeds from the raffle will go to our charity. Please feel free to bring chairs / tables / candelabras etc. to decorate the event.

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

Photographs will be taken at the event. Please let the tournament organiser know if you do not with to be photographed or videoed. 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. That would be quite rude.

Please ensure carriages are maintained in the upper transport holding area, and horses should be suitably fed and watered with appropriate staff to remove any unwanted emanations. Tents are permitted for this event. 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.