Tournament prospectus
The "Not So Long" Metrics 2026, to be held on 16th May 2026.
Rounds
UKRS Long Metric II (60m/50m)
UKRS Long Metric III (50m/40m)
UKRS Long Metric IV (40m/30m)
UKRS Long Metric V (30m/20m)
Long Metric VI (20m/10m, unofficial)
Event Format
UKRS Long Metrics, shot to WA rules. Arrows will be shot in ends of 6 arrows in 4 minutes. There will be four archers per target, shooting in two details.
This competition is designed for developing archers, with most archers expected to compete over their "Bowman 3rd class" distance. Records are only available for those shooting their full distance, so that will typically mean competing in an older age group.
Judges
David Leach (COJ), Siobhan Tyson, TBC
Awards
Awards will be given for the following distances:
Adults & U21 - Long Metric II (60m/50m)
50+ & U18 - Long Metric III (50m/40m)
U16 & U15 - Long Metric IV (40m/30m)
U14 - Long Metric V (30m/20m)
U12 - Long Metric VI (20m/10m)
Archers competing at a longer distance will be included in an appropriate age group competition. Archers competing at a shorter distance are welcome but will not be awarded.
Tournament Organiser
Dress
Dress code is according to the AGB Rules of Shooting
Drug testing
Archers competing at record status tournaments may be liable to drug testing. Competitors who are approached to give samples must comply. Non-compliance will be treated as a positive result. Parents/Guardians must check the relevant box on the entry form giving consent for junior archers (under 18s) to be drug tested if approached.
Important information
Timing
Registration opens 12:30pm. Assembly at 1pm followed by 3 ends of practice and the round.
Venue
The tournament will take place at our outdoor venue at Wallingford Sports Park, Wallingford OX10 9RB. The shooting field is the northern field, please follow the track past the buildings to the car park, and follow directions from parking attendants.
Refreshments
Refreshments will be available from the Sports Park Bar.
Enter now
Entry is open to all Archery GB members and members of other World Archery Affiliated bodies, excluding those from Russia and Belarus in line with World Archery sanctions. Athletes with verified individual neutral athletes status may compete.
If you are having problems entering, please contact the Tournament Organiser.
Entry fee is £18. Entries must be received by 10th May 2026 at 23:59.