The final of the “Roy de France” takes place this Sunday at ru Montier in Fontenoy, between Soissons and Vic-sur-Aisne.
The start of shooting for the wrens is scheduled for 9 a.m.
The shootings of the Kings and Queens of France take place in the afternoon. The first arrow will be shot at 2 p.m. by Roy from last year. The shooting will be done on a pole at a height that can vary from one year to another and to be adapted according to the climatic conditions.
It is traditionally the 1st arc company of Vic-sur-Aisne which hosts this shooting of the Roy de France on May 1st. This competition is open to shooters licensed in a company or club depending on the French Federation of Archery. He must have acquired the title of Roy or Queen of Company or Club.
Locally, the 1st Archery Company of Vic-sur-Aisne recently carried out its traditional bird shooting for the twenty archers who tried their luck. It was finally after 75 shots that Pierrick hit the bird and was declared Roy of the Company 2022. Victor for his part obtained the title of Wren. They participate in this national final on Sunday May 1st.
The keys to understanding the competition
– The Roy de France shooting is reserved for shooters with a recurve, classic or straight bow.
– Eliminations limited to approximately 2 hours. Each Roy shoots an arrow then gives way to the next competitor. They collect the arrows when everyone has shot 3 arrows. As soon as a bird is shot the shooter is qualified for the final phase and until the shot of 6 birds.
– The Final phase takes place between the qualified competitors, all shooting on the same pole. The order of shooting is that in which the birds were shot during the playoffs.
– The shooting time is limited to 1 hour. The shooter who shoots the bird first will be declared the winner and King of France. If within 1 hour the bird is not shot, the title goes to the 1st qualifier who knocked the bird down during the elimination phase.
