Rules for Atlatl
The Scorekeeper last approved scores for this shoot on: 5/18/26
The following is a supplement for the use of an atlatl in the Kingdom of Meridies. The atlatl falls under the rules for target archery.
Atlatl
1. Darts used must be designed for use in the atlatl.
2. Darts must be between 4- and 7-feet in overall length.
3. Dart shafts will have a max diameter of ¾ of an inch.
4. The shaft must be sound and without cracks.
5. The tip of the dart may use steel field tips. Other materials, such as stone, bone or horn may be used as well. Breakaway heads are not permitted at any time.
6. Atlatls may have a weight attached.
7. The dart holder and any other attached components must be firmly attached to the atlatl.
8. Atlatls may not be used in spear throwing competitions.
Throwing Range Set Up – Atlatl
Range construction:
● There are three distances for the targets: 10, 15, and 20 yards. Youth throw from the 10- and 15-yard lines, and adults from the 15- and 20-yard lines.
● You may set up the range in two different ways depending on the resources available:
o Set up the range with a single throwing line and one target at each of the above distances.
o Use a single target and have participants throw from three different lines based on the specified distance to the face of the target.
● Throwing lines shall be clearly marked and must not present a tripping hazard.
Safety zones:
● If not all of the throwing positions are in a single line, the farthest back position must be used when calculating the safety zone.
● Behind the throwing line: A safety zone, measuring 10 feet back from the throwing line and running parallel the entire length of that line, should remain clear of participants and spectators at all times if they are not on the line to throw. Participants should enter and exit the throwing area through a designated portal, located in the farthest corners of the safety zone, in such a way that they enter the safety zone parallel to the back line of that zone.
● In front of the throwing line: The safety zone starts 10 feet from the outer edge of the throwing line and then runs down range at a 30- to 45-degree angle until it intersects with the line created by the farthest target position. From that point you extend the safety zone straight back until it is at least 60 feet past the farthest target.
● Physical barriers such as a hill, permanent solid backstop, or a wall/net can be used to reduce the size of the safety zone. The barrier must completely cover the safety zone. A small barrier that can be thrown over is insufficient.
Targets:
● Atlatl targets may be made with a Saunders mat, cardboard, insulation foam board, or equivalent materials.
● Scoring is done using standard 122 cm, 5 color archery targets.
o Gold 5 points
o Red 4 points
o Blue 3 points
o Black 2 points
o White 1 point
● A dart that is touching the line between two colors (or the outer line of a color) counts as the higher valued color, provided no color is showing between the dart and line.
Scoring:
The scores from 18 dart throws will be totaled for a daily score: adults throw 9 times at the 15-yard range, and 9 times at the 20-yard range. Youth throw at 10 and 15 yards.
Average Score
Rank/Tassel color Adult Youth (17 and under)
Grand Master/Gold 80 and above 80 and above
Master/Red 60 - 79 60 - 79
Expert/Blue 40 - 59 40 - 59
Intermediate/Black 20 -39 20 -39
Thrower / White 1 - 19 1 - 19
Novelty Shoots:
Marshals may organize novelty shoots using the atlatl. Distances and target construction may vary from the above. All novelty shoots should be designed with safety in mind first and foremost. Novelty shoots should also be designed to be fun. Novelty shoots do not count toward official scores or advancement in rank/tassel color.
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