IBO BULLSEYE
Six Targets. Thirty Arrows. Precision at Every Distance.
IBO Bullseye challenges archers on six 80cm bullseye targets positioned at varying distances. Archers rotate through all six targets, shooting five scored arrows at each target for a total of 30 scored arrows.
THE BULLSEYE COURSE
Six 80cm bullseye targets are positioned at increasing distances, progressing from the closest target to the farthest target.
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HOW SCORING WORKS
Each arrow is scored based on the ring it touches on the 80cm bullseye target.
Maximum Score: 300 Points
If an arrow shaft touches the line between two scoring rings, the higher point value is awarded.
SHOOTING PROCEDURE
5 Arrows Per Target
Archers shoot five arrows at each of the six 80cm bullseye targets.
2-Minute Shooting Time
Archers have two minutes to shoot each five-arrow end.
30 Scored Arrows
After completing all six targets, the archer will have shot 30 scored arrows for a maximum possible score of 300 points.
WHO CAN COMPETE?
Open to eligible youth and adult archers.
Original Genesis Bow
An unmodified original Genesis bow is required.
Easton 1820 Arrows
Original Easton aluminum 1820 arrows are required.
No sights, mechanical release aids, peep sights or rangefinders.
DIVISIONS & CLASSES
Youth divisions are determined by the archer’s school grade.
THREE LEVELS OF COMPETITION
Compete at State. Qualify for National. Everyone has a path to the IBO World Championship.
Compete at an approved IBO State event.
State events are held December 1, 2026 through April 4, 2027.
National competitors must qualify through an approved IBO State event.
Individuals qualify by State placement, while teams qualify by State team score.
The IBO World Championship is open to all eligible archers. State or National qualification is not required to compete at World.
NATIONAL QUALIFICATION
All National qualification is earned through an approved IBO State event.
INDIVIDUALS
Top 50 Male & Female
in each division
from an approved IBO State event.
(Excluding archers on a qualifying team)
TEAMS
1st–3rd Place Teams
in each division from State
OR
Meet the qualifying team score
TEAM SCORES
Elementary: 1,200+
Middle: 1,300+
High: 1,400+
No qualification is required to compete at the IBO World Championship.
TEAM SCORING: Team scores use the top 6 individual scores, with at least 2 scores from the opposite gender. Single-gender schools may use all 6 scores from that gender.
WHAT TO EXPECT
A simple shooting format from your first practice arrows to your final score.
START
Report to your assigned starting target.
PRACTICE
Shoot one practice end of 5 arrows.
(Starting Target Only)
COMPETE
Shoot 5 scored arrows in 2 minutes.
SCORE & ROTATE
Score and pull arrows, then move to the next target.
FINISH
Complete all 6 targets for 30 scored arrows.
Archers rotate left to right through all six targets and remain on the range until their flight is complete.
PRINTABLE SCORECARD
One Scorecard. Two Ways to Compete.
The official IBO Challenge scorecard may be used for either the IBO 3D Challenge or IBO Bullseye. Each printable sheet contains two scorecards.
PDF • Two scorecards per page
READY TO COMPETE?
Take your next step in the IBO Bullseye Tournament Series.
Questions about IBO Bullseye? Contact joshb@ibo.net for additional information.