WA 18m round: the indoor 600 explained
The WA 18m round is a World Archery indoor round of 60 arrows, usually arranged as 20 ends of three, with a maximum score of 600. The distance is about 19.7 yards [18 meters]. You shoot a 40cm single face or triple spot, and the scoring 10 depends on your bow division.
What you shoot in an indoor 600
| Part of the round | Requirement |
|---|---|
| Measured distance | About 19.7 yards [18 meters] |
| Face size | 40cm nominal face |
| Arrow count | 60 scoring arrows |
| End structure | 20 ends of 3 |
| Possible end score | 30 |
| Possible round score | 600 |
World Archery distances are metric, so set the line at the specified 18 meters rather than rounding it to 20 yards. The 20-yard line is about 11.3 inches [0.288 meters] farther from the target. Use the range's marked line and confirm which target row belongs to you.
An indoor 600 often divides into two halves of 30 arrows, each worth 300. Keep warm-up arrows outside those totals. If an event continues into elimination matches, those matches have their own format; the qualification score does not keep growing beyond 600.
Choose the correct single face or triple spot
A full single face includes all 10 scoring zones. A World Archery triple face retains the inner scoring areas on three separate centers, in a vertical or triangular arrangement. Shooting one arrow into each center reduces the chance of hitting another shaft. Your organizer determines which face options apply to your class and stage of competition.
The triangular illustration shows the familiar three-center layout also used by a Vegas three-spot face. A similar layout does not make the rounds interchangeable. Check the printed face designation and your division's 10 before you score. The Vegas 300 uses a different distance and arrow count.
A six-ring face includes zones 5 through 10. It is a separate face type, shown here for comparison, and should not be substituted for the required indoor triple face. On the usual WA indoor triple spot, the lowest scoring zone is 6. An arrow beyond that spot's scoring area earns zero.
Recurve and compound use different 10s
In World Archery indoor competition, compound archers must reach the smaller inner 10. Recurve archers use the larger recurve 10 zone. The distinction can be hard to see from the shooting line. An arrow that earns 10 under one convention may earn 9 under the other.
Before scoring your first end, point out the applicable boundary on an unused face. This is particularly useful when you switch from outdoor compound shooting or a Vegas league. Record the bow division on your practice sheet so an old score does not become an unreliable benchmark.
For a simple arithmetic check, 10, 9, 8 totals 27, and two such ends total 54. Use the archery score calculator to check a total or percentage. The calculator cannot decide which indoor 10 boundary your arrow reached; settle that call at the target first.
Keep the two halves comparable
A strong opening half can hide a weaker second half in the final total. Write the first 30-arrow subtotal before you continue, then calculate the second half independently. If you finish on 540, the split might be 270 and 270 or 285 and 255. The second pattern deserves a closer look at what changed during the session.
Prepare enough usable arrows and check them for damage before shooting. Allow time to score, collect and recover between ends. If your event uses a break, include that break in a rehearsal. Returning to the line after cooling down is part of the task, especially if you usually practice in one uninterrupted session.
On a triple spot, rehearse a repeatable center sequence without rushing the last arrow. If the wrong spot receives an extra arrow during competition, ask an official about the scoring procedure. Do not move arrow values between spots on the scorecard to make the end look correct.
Judge progress within the same setup
Recent form
95% +11%
90%
avg form
15%
X-ring
59%
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A 480 is an eight-point arrow average; 540 is nine per arrow. Those calculations describe the score, not an official skill level. Barebow, recurve and compound results need their own context, including the applicable target and 10 zone. The good score guide helps you choose a relevant comparison.
Compare several complete rounds shot under the same conditions. A rising total alongside fewer very low ends is useful evidence that your routine is becoming more repeatable. One personal best after a long warm-up says less about what you can expect from the first scoring end at an event.
Record any change of face, bow division or distance next to the result. When you move outdoors to a WA 720 round, begin a separate comparison. The extra arrows, larger faces and much longer distance change what your percentage represents.
Questions
Is 18 meters the same as 20 yards?
No. Eighteen meters is about 19.7 yards, while 20 yards is 18.288 meters. A World Archery 18m round uses the measured metric distance. Use the marked 18-meter line for a comparable practice round instead of treating the two common indoor distances as identical.
Does every indoor round with 60 arrows score out of 600?
No. The maximum also depends on the scoring system. A WA 18m round uses 10-point scoring for 600, while an NFAA indoor round has 60 arrows with five points available per arrow for 300. Record the round name and face type along with the number of arrows.
Can recurve and compound scores be compared directly indoors?
They share a 600-point maximum, but World Archery compound uses a smaller indoor 10 than recurve. Bow equipment and division rules also differ. Compare your result with scores from the same division and face setup. A raw total alone does not describe the size of the scoring zone used.
Is a six-ring face the normal WA indoor triple spot?
No. A six-ring face has scoring zones 5 through 10. The usual WA indoor triple spot retains zones 6 through 10 on each center. Check the approved face for your event, including the correct recurve or compound 10, before using a practice target for a formal round.