Peer groups have been part of the IBO shooting format since its inception some 36 odd years ago.
In accordance with Rule IV E 1-3, the IBO/3-Di and or Province may require an archer to shoot in a Peer Group at a particular event.
These designated groups will consist of the top 6 – 12 archers in a respective class.
The guiding principle being, that the top archers compete on the same day – exposed to the very same conditions !
Archers that will be invited to shoot in a peer group will consist of, but not be limited to :
- Winners of the Triple Crowns
- Winners of the various Provincial events
- Seeded Archers with an exceptional Weighted Average ….. but also archers who have been identified as potential medal winners.
The following conditions will apply to archers invited to shoot in such a group.
- All archers designated to a Peer group must have their equipment checked prior to the 1st arrows on Day 1.
- Random bow checks will be done on Day 2.
- If an archer is assigned to a Peer group, and he does not shoot in that group, his score will not be eligible for awards of any kind.
- After Day 1, Peer groups will be reassigned to ensure that the Top 5 – 6 archers are in the same group.
- Archers not attending the 3Di Nationals will be substituted with the next ranked archer,