Burntwood?

[Deadeye Doc]

Originally Posted by chrisc

The Burntwood round is for Visually Impaired archers but is occaisionally shot by other disabled archers as they are unable to shoot the longer rounds. (the burntwood is shot at 30m only and uses four face sizes to depict the four distances)

At the Bronte FITA this year Harry Docherty shot the VI International round whilst two other VI archers shot the Burntwood round. Neil MB believes this to have been the first time this round has ever been shot in the UK.

The difference is slight but the VI International round requires the archer to wear a blindfold, thereby ensuring a "level playing field" of total Visual Obscurement (Not sure about this word in this context) for all the competitors. If I remember, the faces used are only three not four as in the Burntwood round.

[not dead yet]

terry otewell who i helped / coached .with some help from neil. has always worn the blindfold for the burntwood // international road.

terry and harry are good friends but compete / battle to the end

[chrisc]

I believe that the International round was also shot at the Disabled National Champs in Bedfordshire by all of the VI's who attended. next year I believe that there will also be a 720 or comparison and a head to head for the VI archers at the Natioanl Champs.

[Pink Princess]

Anyone can shoot a Burntwood, it's not just for VI's.

[rolfie]

Originally Posted by moley101

It is a round for visually impaired archers, the boss is always at the same distance and the size of the face changes, a good explaination can be found here:

St. Dunstans Archery Club - Burntwood Round

Just to let you know that the information about Burntwood rounds on St Dunstans archery site has been updated.