President

Vice-President Field

Vice-President Hunting

Cecil Thomas

Mike Clary

Don Perry

10618 North Walnut St.

10139 N. State Road 13

1629 E. 200 S.

Muncie, IN  47303

Elwood, In. 46036-8860

Hartford City, IN  47348

765-286-4205 

765-552-7451

765-348-4146

crthomas030@aol.com

elwoodgambler@comcast.net

dgperry@gmail.com

NFAA Director

Secretary

Treasurer

Rocky Kline

Ed Landgrave

Ken Kays

1108 N. Korby

217 Wickersham Dr West

3347 E. St. Rd. 54

Kokomo, IN 46901

Kokomo, IN 46901

Sullivan, IN 47882

765-457-7086

765-457-1214 

812-268-4287

rlkline1@comcast.net

edlandgrave@comcast.net

nsek@joink.com

ifaa@comcast.net

District I

District II

District III

Sue Hanson

Michael Arison

Ben Rance

408 West School St.

2301 E. 16^th St.

1421 N.  CR 550 E

Wolcott, IN  47995

Muncie, IN  47302

Logansport, In. 46947

219-279-2332

765-748-5477

574-735-2710

nanasue32@yahoo.com

psearison72@yahoo.com

ben@booming-entertainment.com

Mark Koch

Anna Arison

Ron Edwards

3778 S. Mitchell Dr.

2301 E. 16^th St.

5511 East 400 South

LaPorte, IN  46350

Muncie, IN  47302

Kokomo, In 46902

219-851-0725

765-748-5477

574-371-6074

koch.mark@comcast.net

annajanine2000@yahoo.com

ronedwards7@hotmail.com  

District IV

District V

District VI

Leslie White

Daniel Keller

John Browning

10610 N. Walnut St.

609 N. State Road 45

7054 Holland Rd.

Muncie, In. 47303

Bloomfield, In. 47424

Brookville, IN  47012

765-716-4888

812-381-0133

765-647-2744

leslieewte@aol.com

dkeller_81@yahoo.com

513-623-2917

john.browning@rumpke.com

Vince Rines

Dawn Keller

Keith Bradley

107 S. Portland St.

609 N. State Road 45

117 Keubel Street

Ridgeville, In. 47380

Bloomfield, In. 47424

Sunman, In 47041

765-509-4011

812-381-0196

812-212-6164

v.rines@comcast.net

sundancegirl85@yahoo.com

Keith.bradley@yahoo.com

District VII

District VIII

Denver Wischmeier

6671 Rosebud Lane

Mooresville, IN  46158

317-694-2762

ohunterace@aol.com

Dani Wischmeier

rapidxlr8shun@aol.com

Article I – Name

The name of this organization shall be :

Indiana Field Archery Association Incorporation (IFAA)

Article II – Purpose

Item

Description

A

To promote and foster the practice of organized archery in the state of Indiana

B

The activity of the IFAA shall be to

·   Adopt, interpret and enforce the rules for the practice of archery within the state

·   Determine the State Championships

·   Hold tournaments as directed by the Board of Directors

C

To encourage the use of bow and arrow in hunting of all legal game, birds and animals and to protect, improve and increase the privilege of archery hunting.

D

To foster and perpetuate a spirit of good fellowship among all archers

E

To cooperate with Federal and State governments, sportsmen and conservation organizations in the propagation and conservation of game and its habitat, forest and fields.

F

To cooperate with target archery associations: National, State and Local; in fostering and perpetuating the use of bow and arrow in accordance with its ancient and honorable traditions.

G

To regularly inform each member in good standing as to:

·   The major problems and issues affecting the sport of archery and hunting with bow and arrow

·   The action proposed and taken in order that the membership may make its will known to their duly elected representatives

Article III – Membership

Item

Description

A

There shall be three (3) classes of membership

·   Adult

·   Junior

·   Life

B

Adult membership shall be granted to anyone 18 years of age and above, upon application and payment of regular dues.

C

Junior membership shall be granted to anyone under the age of 18, upon application and payment of regular dues. The age for Junior membership will be in accordance with the NFAA age requirement.

D

Life membership shall be granted to any member upon payment of dues, provided that the member has previously obtained a NFAA life membership.

E

The Board of Directors may suspend or expel any member for just cause; a member may be reinstated only by 2/3 vote of the Board of Directors, upon appeal by the member.

F

The State Association will carry any NFAA/IFAA member on the membership roster for a period of one (1) enlistment in the Armed Forces, free of membership dues, when reported to the Club Secretary.

G

Any and all IFAA mailing/emailing lists are the property of the IFAA and its members and will not be sold or given out to any individuals, organizations, or businesses.

Article IV – Fees and Dues

Item

Description

A

The IFAA membership dues shall be set by the Board of Directors.

B

The club affiliation fees shall be set by the Board of Directors

C

Fees for State sponsored tournaments shall be set by the Board of Directors

D

There will be a $10.00 fee charged for returned checks

1.      Upon receiving a returned check, not acted upon within thirty (30) days, membership will be revoked immediately and the NFAA will be notified.

2.      Checks will no longer be accepted from that party.

3.      Membership will not be reinstated until returned check is made good.

Article V – Officers and their Duties

Item

Description

A

President – Duties shall be:

1.      Preside over all meetings of the Board and any other constituted body.

2.      Conduct meetings in strict accordance with parliamentary procedure.

3.      Appoint standing committees and special committees.

4.      Initiate and develop activities of the Board and any other duly constituted body.

5.      Call emergency board meetings.

6.      Make all emergency decisions and interpretations.  Disagreement with the Presidential decisions and/or interpretations by any quorum of the membership will be ruled on at a called meeting of the Board on a date not less than fifteen days or more than thirty days from the date of the disagreement.

7.      Decide any ties on the Life Time Achievement  Award.

B

Vice President of Field – Duties shall be:

1.      Perform the duties of the President if he/she is unable to act.

2.      Fill the Presidency, if vacated for any reason.

3.      Act as Chairman of the Life Time Achievement  Award. 

a.       Responsible for the nomination and voting process

b.      Responsible for the presentation of the award, along with past winners.

4.      To be the alternate to attend the NFAA annual meeting.

5.      Responsible for holding the election of officers, unless he/she is running for office. 

a.       Provide ballots

b.      Make posters to display positions up for election and the persons running for them

6.      Perform all the duties of the NFAA Director if he/she is unable to perform their duties.

7.      Responsible for securing IFAA properties (i.e. target buttresses)

8.      Tournament Chairman of all Target shoots.

Article V – Officers and their Duties – Officers and their Duties (continued)

Item

Description

C

Vice President of Hunting – Duties shall be:

1.      Perform the duties of the President in the event that both the President and Vice President of Field are unable to perform such duties, until such time that the Board can appoint or elect a new President and Vice President of Field. 

2.      Encourage the use of bow and arrow in the taking of all legal game, work with conservation departments to protect, improve and increase the privileges of the bowhunter.

3.      Act as the Tournament Chairman for the 3-D Open Tournament and work with the host club to promote the tournament.

4.      Responsible for ordering District awards, State Championship awards and Open tournament awards.

D

Secretary – Duties shall be:

1.      Keep an accurate account of all meetings of the IFAA

2.      Responsible for all records and correspondence with members, clubs and the NFAA.

3.      Responsible for the compilation of information for the IFAA newsletter to be mailed to Head of Households approximately every six (6) months.

a.       The purpose of the newsletter is to keep the membership informed of rule changes, tournament information and tournament results.

b.      Deadlines for mailing the newsletters are May 15 and October 31.

4.      Responsible for keeping an accurate permanent record of all state sponsored tournaments, including names and scores of participants.

5.      Coordination of the IFAA website. (web address www.ifaaarchery.org)

6.      Keep an accurate record of memberships.

Article V – Officers and their Duties – Officers and their Duties (continued)

Item

Description

E

Treasurer – Duties shall be:

1.      Issue all club affiliations and keep an accurate record of the clubs in good standing.

2.      Maintain a bank account in the name of the IFAA. 

a.       Handle all money of the IFAA and keep an accurate record of each transaction.

b.      Checks drawn on the account must be signed by the Treasurer and co-signed by the President.

3.      Present a detailed financial report to the Board at the Spring meeting and the Fall meeting.

4.      File all necessary reports with the State of Indiana and the Internal Revenue Service pertaining to the finances of the IFAA.

5.      Obtain a blanket security bond for the organization and keep it current.

6.      Submit a compliance affidavit, on or prior to November 1^st of each year, along with necessary fee to keep insurance coverage in force for the IFAA.

F

NFAA Director – Duties shall be:

1.      Represent IFAA at all NFAA meetings.

a.       Travel and lodging expenses will be paid, provided there are enough funds; determined by the Executive Board.

b.      A second member of the Executive Board may attend the NFAA meetings provided it is necessary and funds are available.

2.      Submit to the IFAA Board an annual report detailing the activities and position of the NFAA, at the spring meeting.

G

NOTE:  Members of the same family will not be permitted to serve on the Executive Board at the same time.  The Executive Board shall consist of:

·   President

·   Vice President of Field

·   Vice President of Hunting

·   Secretary

·   Treasurer

·   NFAA Director

Article VI – Board of Directors

Item

Description

A

The Board of Directors shall consist of the following:

·   President

·   Vice President of Field

·   Vice President of Hunting

·   Secretary

·   Treasurer

·   NFAA Director

·   Senior Directors from each district

·   Junior Directors from each district

B

The directors shall control and manage the activities, policies, property, dues and fees of the IFAA.  They will be limited to transacting business assigned to them in the by-laws or referred to them by the affiliated clubs and membership.

C

The Board shall meet in person whenever possible and deemed necessary, at the call of the President.

D

At all meetings a quorum shall be calculated as 2/3 of the seated positions.

E

Actions of the Board may be decided by mail or email ballot.  Votes to be counted fourteen (14) days after ballot is submitted.  Only ballots returned within the timeframe will be counted.

F

Any IFAA officer or director missing three (3) consecutive meetings or state activities may be replaced and said officer or director cannot run for any state office for a period of two (2) years.

1.      Replacement may be suggested by any officer or director

2.      Appointment of the replacement shall be by the IFAA President.

G

The Senior Director of each district shall act as Chairman and Secretary for district tournaments.  He/She shall also be able to issue temporary state cards at district tournaments when a member has not received their NFAA card.

H

The Junior Director of each district shall be responsible for sending all records and IFAA fees to the Treasurer and Secretary following all district tournaments.  He/She shall also be able to issue temporary state cards at district tournaments when a member has not received their NFAA card.

Article VI – Board of Directors - Board of Directors (continued)

Item

Description

I

·   District score cards are to be kept by the Senior Director for  1 year following the tournament,

·   Compiled results in order by style and score are to be sent the Secretary within 3 days of the tournament,

·   Fees are to be sent to the Treasurer within 3 days of the tournament

J

All Directors and Officers are REQUIRED to work at the State Championships.  If a Director or Officer does not work as scheduled they will be required to pay the normal shooting fee.

K

The immediate past President will act as an advisor for 2 year to the new President.  The past President will be a non-voting member of the Board for this 2 year.

Article VII – Fiscal Year

Item

Description

A

The IFAA fiscal year shall begin October 1^st.

Article VIII – Election and Term of Office

Item

Description

A

President, Vice President of Field, Vice President of Hunting, Secretary, Treasurer and NFAA Director shall be elected by the membership at the Indoor State Championship.

1.      Votes to be cast the first day of the tournament.  Results to be announced on the second day.

2.      New officers shall assume office immediately after the spring meeting, which is approximately two (2) weeks after the Indoor State Championship.

3.      Nominations for the above offices shall close at the end of the 4^th indoor district.

4.      Officers will be elected in alternate years and will hold office for two (2) years with overlapping terms.

5.      Must be 18 years of age or older to hold an office.

Article VIII – Election and Term of Office - Election and Term of Office (continued)

Item

Description

B

Election of directors will be held at the 4^th indoor district, within each district.

1.      Votes to be cast before the 1^st scoring arrow of the last round of the day are shot.

2.      Tie vote to be decided by drawing from ballots cast; the first person whose name is drawn three (3) times is the winner.  The loser becomes the alternate.  NOTE:  The alternate has voting power only if the Senior or Junior director are unable to attend the meeting.

3.      District directors assume office immediately following election.

4.      Directors will be elected in alternate years and will hold office for two (2) years with overlapping terms.

5.      Must be 18 years of age or older to hold an office.

C

All nominees for officers and directors must be current NFAA members in good standing.

D

Votes cast for officers and directors will be by current paid NFAA members of Indiana only.  Proof of membership may be required if member’s name is not on the listed provided by the NFAA.

·   Members must be 18 years of age or older to be eligible to vote

·   Members must be a member in current standing by the 4^th district to be eligible to vote at the Indoor State tournament.

Article IX – Alterations and Amendments

Item

Description

A

This constitution may be altered or amended by 2/3 vote by the membership either by mail ballot, email ballot or by specially called meetings for this purpose, or by the Board.  Mail/Email ballots will be sent by the Secretary by first class mail or by email.  Ballots must be postmarked or dated (if email) for return within fifteen (15) days of the date on which they were sent out by the Secretary.  A question so submitted shall be binding upon the association.  A minimum of fifteen (15) days advance notice will be given by the IFAA Secretary for specially called meetings.  At specially called meetings a vote of 2/3 of the seated Officers and Directors shall serve to amend or alter.

Article X – Business Meetings and Membership Vote

Item

Description

A

The annual business meeting shall be the Board Meeting.

B

The annual business meeting shall be held approximately two (2) weeks following the Indoor State Championship on Sunday at 9:00am.

·   The meeting is not to be held on a holiday

·   Meeting site will be designated by IFAA President, at a centrally located site, when possible.

C

Any vote required by the membership that cannot be done at the Indoor State Championship, will be by mail/email ballot, except the annual election of officers.

D

No proxy votes will be allowed

E

A meeting is to be held in each district at the last indoor district tournament.

1.       District meetings will be presided over by the senior director and shall consist of two (2) voting delegates from each affiliated club or commercial lanes within the district.

2.      The clubs/lanes shall submit proposals to the director, which he/she will submit at the annual IFAA business meeting.

3.   District tournament sites for the following year shall be open for bid at this time.

Article XI – Liability

Item

Description

A

Each archer is responsible for any and all of his actions at any tournament.  This responsibility applies especially to the result of accidents caused by the archer’s equipment.  This liability is in excess of club liability insurance.

B

Clubs hosting NFAA/IFAA sponsored tournaments must have approved liability insurance.

C

NFAA endorsed insurance is for clubs and pro shops that are affiliated with NFAA.  The club would be covered for liability in case a club activity caused damage to someone's property.  There is also a secondary medical coverage that would pay if a person was injured during a club activity.  It is secondary, so the individual’s regular medical coverage would be used first.

State organizations are covered the same way as the clubs.

The NFAA also offers a $5,000 liability coverage for NFAA members while they may be bowhunting on property they do not own.  This does not cover the bowhunter, it covers the landowner's property for damage that may be caused by the bowhunter.  This coverage is included in the regular NFAA/State membership dues, no additional charge.

Article XII – Legal Committee

Item

Description

A

The legal committee of IFAA shall consist of the:

·   President

·   Vice President of Field

·   Vice President of Hunting

·   Secretary

·   Treasurer

·   Immediate past President as advisor

·   NFAA Director

B

The duties of the legal committee shall be to study and consider the constitutionality of any proposed change to the IFAA constitution.

C

Further duties of the committee shall be to keep abreast of the NFAA Constitution and By-laws, and never knowingly permit any change or alteration of the IFAA Constitution to directly conflict with the NFAA.  If so informed that IFAA has an article that does conflict, the committee shall have the authority to make necessary changes and inform the membership of said changes.

D

The legal committee will update and review the Constitution annually.

Article XIII – State Districts and Divisions

Item

Description

A

The state will be split into eight (8) districts with boundaries as follows:

1.      Northwest – Starting at the Illinois state line, following US 24 (old & business US 24) east through Monticello & Logansport to junction US 3 North on US 31 around the west side of South Bend to the Michigan state line.

2.      Northeast – Start at junction US 31 and Michigan state line go south on US 31 to junction of US 24 on the west side of Peru.  East on old US 24 to the center of Peru to junction of SR 19, south on SR 19 to SR 124.  Follow SR 124 east to Ohio state line.

3.      West Central – Bounded on the north by US 24 from Illinois state line to junction US 31, south on US 31 to I-465.  Following east on I-465 around Indianapolis to the junction of US 36 on the west side o Indianapolis.  West on US 36 to Illinois state line.

4.      East Central – Bounded on the north by SR 124 from Ohio state line, west to junction US 31 by way of Peru.  SR 124 to SR 19 north to center of Peru.  East on US 24 to US 31.  South on US 31 to I-465.  East on I-465 and south to junction US 40 on east to the Ohio state line.

5.      Lower Southwest Central – Bounded on the north by a line from Illinois state line east to SR 135.  US 70 East to junction of SR 46.  South east on SR 46 to junction of SR 67 North – Northeast on SR 67 to SR 39 South on SR 39 to junction of SR 37.  Northeast on SR 37 to SR 252.  Southeast on SR 252 to SR 135 South on SR 135 to junction US 50.  West-Southwest on US 50 to junction of US 50-US 150.  Follow to junction of US 50 to Illinois state line.

6.      East Southern – Bounded on the North by US 40 west to I-465 and southwest to junction SR135 and south to the junction of US 50, then east to US 31, then south on US 31 to Ohio River West to the Illinois state line.

Article XIII – State Districts and Divisions (continued)

Item

Description

A (continued)

7.      West Southern – Bounded on the North by a line from Illinois state line on US 50 east to junction of US 50 – US 150.  East on US 50-US 150 to the junction of US 150-US50.  East northeast on US 50 to the junction of US 31.  South on US 31 to Ohio River.  Following the Ohio River west to the Illinois state line.

8.      Upper Southwest Central – Bounded on the north by US 36 from Illinois state line to the junction of I-465.  Follow I465 south and southwest to the junction of SR 135.  Follow SR 135 south to the junction of SR 252.  Follow SR 135-SR 252 southwest to junction of SR 135.  West on SR 252 to the junction of SR 37.  Southwest on SR 37 to junction US 231-SR 67 to the junction of SR 46.  Follow SR 46 west to junction of US 70. US 70 west to Illinois state line.

NOTE:  Clubs may request change of district by contacting the President’s office and directors of both districts on borderline areas.

Article I – Meetings

Item

Description

A

All business meetings and special meetings will be called to order by the IFAA President.

B

The order of business at all meetings shall be:

1.      Roll Call

2.      Selection of sites and dates for championship tournaments and Open tournaments.

3.      Minutes of previous meeting, and Secretary’s report and comments.

4.      Treasurer’s report and comments.

5.      NFAA Director’s report.

6.      Committee reports.

7.      Unfinished business.

8.      New business which does NOT affect or alter the Constitution and/or By-Laws.

9.      New business – proposals for changes in the Constitution and/or By-Laws.

10.  Adjournment.

C

The order of business at special meetings shall be:

1.      Roll Call

2.      Minutes of previous meeting.

3.      Treasurer’s report.

4.      Reason for special meeting and discussion.

5.      Any other business deemed necessary to be brought up at this meeting.

6.      Adjournment.

Article II – Committees

Item

Description

A

Any member of NFAA/IFAA in good standing may serve on one or more committees

B

The President may appoint committees for any purpose he/she deems necessary provided the purpose does not fall under the duties of any officer or director.

Article III – Fees

Item

Description

A

Club or Commercial Lane Affiliation

 NOTE:  Club or Commercial Lane must have five (5) head of household current NFAA members.

B

Membership dues

1. Membership dues cover both NFAA and IFAA

2.  Dues run in conjunction with NFAA dues.

3.  Dues are subject to change as the NFAA changes their fees.

4.  Membership may be sent to the NFAA by the individual.

Article III – Fees (continued)

Item

Description

C

District fees

D

All archers must have a district shot prior to State Championships, if an archer doesn’t have a district he/she must pay the appropriate fees.

E

Indoor State Championship fees

 NOTE:  Family is any combination of Adult or Children under 18.  Over 18 years of age is considered Adult.

F

Outdoor State Championship fees

G

American Round State Championship fees

Article III – Fees (continued)

Item

Description

H

3-D Open fees

I

International Round Open fees

J

Pre-registration dates are set for specific tournaments.  See details on each tournament to get specific details.

K

Late Registration Penalty (will be strictly enforced for Indoor Only)

ALL LATE FEE FOR OUTDOORS  ARE WAIVED,

L

Refunds will be given upon request if a member pre-registered for a tournament and was unable to attend.  IFAA will keep a 10% handling fee.

Article III – Fees (continued)

Item

Description

M

Host Club or Commercial Lane compensation

Article IV – Salaries and Compensations

Item

Description

A

The IFAA President and Vice Presidents will receive compensation in the amount of 0.15 cents per mile to all meetings and motel reservations for all championship tournaments.

B

The IFAA Secretary will receive a salary of $600.00 per year and motel reservations for all championship tournaments. Internet will be paid up to $ 50 a month, reviewed at the spring meeting.

C

The IFAA Treasurer will receive a salary of $600.00 per year and motel reservations for all championship tournaments. Internet will be paid up to $ 50 a month, reviewed at the spring meeting.

D

The directors shall received 0.15 cents per mile, to be paid by individual clubs for inspection and course approvals.

E

All officers of the IFAA are to be reimbursed, upon submission of a bill, for expenses incurred by official phone calls, postage, rooms and 0.15 cents per mile for official business.

·   Individual officers are responsible for making their own accommodations.  Upon submitting a written bill within 7-days, Treasurer will reimburse.  IFAA pays a maximum of $40.00 per night for all State Championship Tournaments.

Article IV – Salaries and Compensations (continued)

Item

Description

F

All directors of the IFAA are to be reimbursed, upon submission of a bill, for expenses incurred by official phone calls, postage, rooms and 0.15 cents per mile for official business within his/her district.

·   State Directors are responsible for making their own accommodations.  Upon submitting a written bill within 7-days, Treasurer will reimburse.  IFAA pays a maximum of $40.00 per night, for all State Championship Tournaments.

G

The NFAA Director from Indiana shall receive compensation in the amount of 0.15 cents per mile to all IFAA meetings and motel reservations for all championship tournaments.

1.       The IFAA will reimburse the NFAA Director the difference between what the NFAA pays and what the NFAA Director’s expenses actually are.

2.      The NFAA Director from Indiana shall receive $200.00 compensation for attending the annual NFAA meeting.

H

The IFAA Treasurer has the privilege to question expenses submitted

I

Directors and Officers shall pay all NFAA/IFAA family and/or individual membership dues.  If duties are not performed satisfactorily at all Districts, Indoor and Outdoor State Championships they will be assessed shooting fees if they are shooting.  This will be at the discretion of the Executive Board.  Officers and Directors will not be assessed shooting fees for Fund Raisers unless they are shooting in the Money Division.

J

If Officers/Directors/NFAA Director’s expenses exceed Treasury assets, they will forfeit all benefits excluding Treasurer and Secretary salaries.

Article V – Tournaments, Sites and Dates

Item

Description

A

The IFAA sponsored tournaments shall consist of the following:

·   Indoor Districts

·   Outdoor Districts

·   Indoor State Championship

·   Indoor Team Championship

·   Outdoor State Championship

·   Outdoor Team Championship

·   3-D Open

·   American Round State Championship

·   International Round

B

Indoor Districts

1.      Indoor District tournaments shall be let by bid at the annual district meeting.  All bids to be in the hands of the IFAA director prior to the meeting and a representative of the bidding club/commercial lane must be present to answer questions and give a resume of the facility.

a.       Indoor district tournaments in districts having 2 or more clubs/commercial lanes shall use a rotating schedule and no one shall have back to back districts.  Clubs/commercial lanes must contact there district sr. director before the last district to verify that they want to stay in the rotation for the following year.

b.      In bidding on district tournaments, it must be a club officer (President, Vice President, Secretary, or Treasurer) or commercial lane owner or manager that bids.  Two delegates from the bidding club or commercial lane must be present.

2.      The Indoor Districts shall be held as follows:

a.       First weekend in November or 5 days prior to

b.      Second weekend in December or 5 days prior to

c.       Third weekend in January or 5 days prior to

d.      Second weekend in February or at the discretion of the IFAA Board of Directors or 5 days prior to

3.      Must be a NFAA/IFAA member to compete for an award.

Article V – Tournaments, Sites and Dates (continued)

Item

Description

C

Outdoor Districts

1.      Outdoor District tournaments shall be let by bid at the annual district meeting.  All bids to be in the hands of the IFAA director prior to the meeting and a representative of the bidding club/commercial lane must be present to answer questions and give a resume of the facility.

3.      No club is to have back to back districts if more than one club/commercial lane bids.

4.      In bidding on district tournaments, it must be a club officer (President, Vice President, Secretary, or Treasurer) or commercial lane owner or manager that bids.  Two delegates from the bidding club or commercial lane must be present.

5.      And district having five (5) or more clubs/commercial lanes shall use a rotation schedule in deciding district locations.

2.      Outdoor Districts shall be held as follows:

a.       Fourth Sunday in June (Field District)

b.      First Sunday in August (Hunter District)

3.       Must be a NFAA/IFAA member to compete for an award.

D

Indoor State Championship

1.      Indoor State Championship shall be held in April, or at the discretion of the IFAA Officers.

a.       The Indoor State Championship will be hosted by the IFAA.

b.      The location and dates shall be announced at the annual spring business meeting. 

c.       Sites for the Indoor State Championships will be selected by ballot at the IFAA business meetings.

2.      Must be a NFAA/IFAA member to compete for an award.

Article V – Tournaments, Sites and Dates (continued)

Item

Description

E

Outdoor State Championship

1.      Outdoor State Championship shall be held on the weekend prior to Labor Day weekend, or at the discretion of the IFAA Officers.

2.      The Outdoor State Championship will be bid on at the outdoor annual meeting (even years).  All bids are to be in the hands of the IFAA Secretary and President prior to the meeting.  A representative of the bidding club/commercial lane must be present to answer questions and give a resume of the facility.

a.       All bids are presented one (1) year in advance.

b.      The club/commercial lane hosting the Outdoor State Championship shall be awarded the option of hosting the tournament for two (2) consecutive years.

3.      Must be a NFAA/IFAA member to compete for an award.

F

Indoor Team Championship and Outdoor Team Championship

1.      Indoor Team Championship and Outdoor Team Championships shall run in conjunction with the Indoor State Championship and Outdoor State Championship respectively.

2.      Must be a NFAA/IFAA member to compete for an award.

Article V – Tournaments, Sites and Dates (continued)

Item

Description

G

3-D Open Tournament

1.      The 3-D Open tournament shall be held on the second Sunday in September.

2.      The Outdoor 3-D Open will be bid on at the outdoor annual meeting (even years).  All bids are to be in the hands of the IFAA Secretary and President prior to the meeting.  A representative of the bidding club/commercial lane must be present to answer questions and give a resume of the facility.

a.       All bids are presented one (1) year in advance.

b.      The