This category includes all items that are utilized in the practice of archery. This includes, but is not limited to, bows, crossbows, arrows, quarrels and other projectiles, quivers, finger tabs, arm guards, thumb rings, bow cases, bow strings and targets.

DOCUMENTATION (0-4 points) Must have at least a 3X5 card. More is acceptable. Give one point for each of the following that is present:

• Identification/Description of the entry.
• Approximate date and place/nationality in history that the entry is modeled upon.
• List use(s) of the entry
• Cites at least one reference, either illustrative (pictures) or descriptive relating to either A) period use of such item OR B) period method of constructing such item OR C) both A & B.

AUTHENTICITY (0-4 points) Give one point for each element listed below that is present:

• Entry is appropriate to time/place stated in documentation.
• Materials used are period OR give period effect..
• Methods/Procedures used are period OR give period effect.
• Style, pattern, design and finished product are consistent with one another and give period effect.

COMPLEXITY (1-5 points) Rank the success of the entry, not the workmanship, on a scale of 1-5 based on the following (as applies):

• Complexity of the medium(s) being worked in (difficulties of materials used).
• Overall composition and layout.
• Intricacy of creating an object in the size/scale utilized in the entry. (Remember that all sizes are difficult because in small scale it is difficult to get details and in large scale, any minor flaw shows noticeably.)
• Number and variety of design elements.
• Difficulty and variety of techniques attempted
• Amount of time involved including research and material preparation.

WORKMANSHIP (1-5 points) Rank the success of the entry on a scale of 1-5 based on the following:

• Ability of entry to serve intended function.
• Attention to details, neatness and finishing touches
• Appropriate application of design(s)..
• Effective use of materials and designs.
• Mastery of period style and technique.

CREATIVITY (1-6 points)

• 1: Project is NOT logical to context of period.
• 2: Project fits the context of periodness, but an adequate understanding of the item being created is missing OR was created from a kit with no changes.
• 3: Project fits period, was created from a kit, but has personal variations to ornamentation.
• 4: Project fits period, its origin was a kit, but has been greatly altered both in pattern and in ornamentation.
• 5: Project is mostly original application of period or SCA Known World designs OR is an exact reproduction of a period item.
• 6: Project is an original application of period or SCA Known World designs.

Evaluate the work as a whole. NOTE: This category is subjective; however, the judge should take into account prior category scores, aesthetic appeal, presentation, and other such items not previously addressed. Keep in mind that this entry is at Novice Level, regardless of the skill of the entrant.

DOCUMENTATION (0-4 points)Must have at least 1 page, 2-3 pages preferable. More is acceptable. Give one point for each of the following that is present:

• Identification/Description of the entry plus the approximate date and place/nationality in history that the entry is modeled upon.
• Statement or listing of materials used in entry's construction and use(s) of the entry.
• Describes method(s) used to create entry (may include reasons for why a certain process or material was used).
• Cites at least two references, either illustrative (pictures) or descriptive relating to either A) period use of such item OR B) period method of constructing such item OR C) both A & B.

AUTHENTICITY (0-4 points)Give one point for each element listed below that is present:

• Entry is appropriate to time/place stated in documentation.
• Materials used are period OR give period effect
• Methods/Procedures used are period OR give period effect.
• Style, pattern, design and finished product are consistent with one another and give period effect.

COMPLEXITY (1-5 points) Rank the ambition of the entry, NOT the workmanship, on a scale of 1-5, based on the following (as applies):

• Complexity of the medium(s) being worked in (difficulties of materials used).
• Overall composition and layout.
• Intricacy of creating an object in the size/scale utilized in the entry. (Remember that all sizes are difficult because in small scale it is difficult to get details and in large scale, any minor flaw shows noticeably.)
• Number and variety of design elements
• Difficulty and variety of techniques attempted.
• Amount of time involved including research and material preparation.

WORKMANSHIP (1-5 points) Rank the success of the entry on a scale of 1-5 based on the following:

• Ability of entry to serve intended function.
• Attention to details, neatness and finishing touches.
• Appropriate application of design(s).
• Effective use of materials and designs.
• Mastery of period style and technique.

CREATIVITY (1-4 points) Give score based on the following:

• 1: Project fits period, was created from a kit, but has personal variations to ornamentation.
• 2: Project fits period, its origin was a kit, but has been greatly altered both in pattern and in ornamentation.
• 3: Project is mostly original application of period or SCA Known World designs OR is an exact reproduction of a period item.
• 4: Project is an original application of period or SCA Known World designs

NOTE: This category is subjective; however, the judge should take into account prior category scores, aesthetic appeal, presentation, and other such items not previously addressed. Keep in mind that this entry is at Intermediate Level, regardless of the skill of the entrant..

DOCUMENTATION (0-4 points) Must have at least 3 pages of discussion (NOT including visuals and bibliography). More is acceptable. Base score as follows:

• 0:No documentation or very inaccurate documentation.
• 1:Minimum information only (Identification/Description of the entry, approximate date in history of entry, place/nationality/origin of the entry).
• 2:Has all info listed for 1 point plus cites at least two references, either illustrative (pictures) or descriptive relating to either A) period use of such item OR B) period method of constructing such item OR C) both A & B.
• 3:Has all the info listed for 2 points plus a listing of materials and tools used in entry's construction.
• 4:Has all the info listed for 3 points plus discussion of method(s) used to create entry with additional discussion of period practice and rationale/explanation/discussion of any variation from period norm and/or original experiments/research.

• Entry is appropriate to time/place stated in documentation.
• Materials used are period OR give period effect.
• Methods/Procedures used are period OR give period effect.
• Style, pattern, design and finished product are consistent with one another and give period effect.

COMPLEXITY (0-6 points) Rank the ambition of the entry, NOT the workmanship, on a scale of 0-6, based on the following (as applies):

• Complexity of the medium(s) being worked in (difficulties of materials used).
• Overall composition and layout.
• Intricacy of creating an object in the size/scale utilized in the entry. (Remember that all sizes are difficult because in small scale it is difficult to get details and in large scale, any minor flaw shows noticeably.)
• Number and variety of design elements.
• Difficulty and variety of techniques attempted
• Amount of time involved including research and material preparation.

WORKMANSHIP (0-6 points)Rank the success of the entry, on a scale of 0-6, based on the following (as applies):

• Ability of entry to serve intended function
• Attention to details, neatness and finishing touches.
• Appropriate application of design(s).
• Choice of materials/design combinations.
• Durability of the item.
• Effective use of materials and designs.
• Mastery of period style and technique.

CREATIVITY (0-4 points)Give score based on the following:

• 0: Project is NOT logical to context of period OR project was created from a kit with little to no modification.
• 1: Project fits period, was created from a kit, but has personal variations to ornamentation.
• 2: Project fits period, its origin was a kit, but has been greatly altered both in pattern and in ornamentation.
• 3: Project is mostly original application of period or SCA Known World designs OR is an exact reproduction of a period item.
• 4: Project is an original application of period or SCA Known World designs

NOTE: This category is subjective; however, the judge should take into account prior category scores, aesthetic appeal, presentation, and other such items not previously addressed. Keep in mind that this entry is at Advanced Level, regardless of the skill of the entrant.