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EXAM – RSO ASA

RSO ASA Exam

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1. What is the proper position for the archer to stand at there appropriate stake while shooting? *

A. Within 1 meter of the stake in any direction.
B. Behind the stake in a spot that gives them the best view of the target
C. Must straddle, touch or be within a 1 yard box behind the stake

2. A shooter is allowed to glass his arrow after they have shot it while still standing at the stake. *

True
False

3. If you find an archer doing something that they should not be, what are the steps that must be done to correct the issue? *

Give them a warning, chat with them about what’s going on.
Let the tour Director knows what is going on and note if the archer continues to do it going forward on the following targets.
Do nothing if know body else doesn’t notice.

4. When it comes to the max arrow speed that Archery Alberta ASA tour test for, what is the max the archer can be over their category speed? *

10 fps
3%
290 FPS
3 FPS

5. Shooters are required to be on their assigned target fifteen (15) minutes before the shotgun start to provide range officials sufficient time to ensure that all participants are in groups of no less than three (3) shooters. *

True
False

6. What are the key difference between the “OPEN” and “HUNTER” class? (select all that are correct) *

Hunter isn’t allowed magnification in their sight
Open and Hunter can only have a max 12” front stabilizer system
Both can use any rear stabilizer configuration that they desire aslong as it cant be used as a prop at full draw.
Hunter can only use a fixed pin sight
Hunter can use a movable sight with any amount of pins

7. Do archers is the Known class have to disclose the distance that they measured for a target if a fellow archer in there group asks? *

True
False

8. Use of cell phone while out on the courses are as follows: *

You can use your phone as you wish
The phone must be put into airplane mode, only used for taking pictures. In which they cant be posted until the competition day ends.
Can be used for your sight tape/settings
All of the above.

9. Unsportsmanlike conduct on the ranges or tournament grounds will not be tolerated. Which of the following is correct? *

Any incident of unsportsmanlike conduct will be reported to a tournament official who will file a report with the Competition Committee immediately following the completion of the day’s competition. The first offense upheld by the Committee will result in disqualification of the shooter from the event. A second offense will result in a suspension for the remainder of the season with no refund of entry fees paid and will be required to request reinstatement in writing to the Archery Alberta ASA Tour Director prior to returning to competition.
Verbal abuse directed at tournament officials, other shooters or spectators by competitors or by spectators will result in immediate disqualification of the shooter from the tournament or removal of the spectator as determined by the Competition Director.
The use of profanity is prohibited and violators are subject to disqualification.
Any competitor rightfully suspended from Archery Alberta ASA Tour competition at any level will be suspended from Archery Alberta ASA Tour competition at all levels.
All of the above

10. What is the Dress Code for archers at the ASA tour events? (check all that apply) *

Shorts and skirts must be longer than finger-tip length while standing normally
Any shirt is allowed
Flip flop, sandals or open toes shoes are allowed while on the course
Men and women are required to wear upper garments fully covering the front and back of the body, including the midriff, when at full draw. Men's shirts must have short or long sleeves. Tee shirts and tank tops are not allowed

11. Can you change your classes within the tournament season? *

Yes but only once and no points from the previous class will be brought forward for shooter of the year title.
No you can not change once you have started the season.
Yes you can change as many times as you like.

12. If a shooter feels that someone in his class has the improper equipment, what must they do? *

Let an official know before they leave that range
Call out that archer in front of all there peers.
Ignore it and do nothing.

13. Once an archer has set their sight and drawn the bow what must they not do? (select all that apply) *

Let down and readjust there sight
Change there choice of either going for upper or lower 12
Shooter may only let-down two (2) times on a target.

14. How much time is the archer allowed on the stake to shoot their arrow? *

Each archer is allowed 2 minutes
First archer in unknown is allowed 2 minutes and every archer in the group following is allowed 1 minute
Each archer in the known categories is allowed 1 minute.
As much time as they want
option 2 and 3

15. Are you allowed to call and equipment failure while out on the range? *

Yes you are allowed 1 per event in which you will be allowed 45 minutes to get it fixed and return to your group.
Yes but you will not be able to make up any arrows you miss.
No.

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16. If the archer hands in a score card that has not been completely filled out what are the consequences? *

Lose 10 points for each items that’s missing
If the 12’s aren’t added they will get 0 bonus rings awarded
They will just get a warning.
They will be disqualified.

17. How long after shooting a course has been completed do you have to submit score cards? *

1 Hour
15 minutes
30 minutes
End of day

18.Which of the following is true regarding ASA scoring? *

Upper 12 ring is only in play when called by the archer.
Both 12 are in play all the time
Lower 12 is in play unless the upper 12 has been called
Center 11 ring is used and 12 rings are not.
14 ring is only for shootouts

19. What must you do before pulling arrows from the target? *

Do not touch arrows till all arrows are scored
You may use light/ binos to help score arrows.
Pull any arrows that might be affecting another arrows score
Score all arrows and they agreed upon by the group

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