CHEATING at Archery Events

[vaguely]

My Opinion, Sad to think but, I think some cheating has been going on in archery tournaments since the first trophy was handed out. Some of it is very blatant and probably some very subtle, like just at a target or two. I believe most clubs or organizations try to implement rules or formats to keep it to a minimum. With any competition between people comes some cheating, jealousy, rivalries, etc. But on the upside I think the vast majority of people at archery events do show good sportsmanship and comradery. You can only do so much to try and stop it while still keeping a shoot fun and enjoyable. Keep up the good work Terry! 

[dnovo]

I really enjoy going to 3D shoots. I always keep score. I am competitive in spirit and keeping score lets me know how I’m shooting compared to last time. I’ve won some before but that’s not my main focus. My buddies and I shoot together and nobody would dream of fudging on a score. I know there are guys to whom the most important thing is to win at all costs, just like guys who would poach a nice buck and then brag about it. Those people have their own problems.
Any effort by a host club to eliminate cheating I am fine with.
I’m not sure I understand why all the guys who don’t keep score are inclined to post on a thread like this.

[Killdeer]

The only person I compete against is myself.

Killdeer

[Roy from Pa]

Killerdeer, where the heck have you been?

Good to see you posting.