ELIMINATION LEAGUE 2026 Hlohovec – Slovakia

ELIMINATION LEAGUE 2026

Hlohovec – Slovakia

WA Registered Competition (H1-18m + eliminations)

An important indoor archery event, registered under the banner of World Archery (WA), will take place on October 24–25, 2026.

The organizer of the competition is SPORTAcademy Hlohovec, while the main partners of the event are ELEVEN and R-Core.

Due to the need to ensure maximum comfort for competitors and the smooth running of the event, the total competition capacity is strictly limited to 216 archers.

Event Information

• Organizer: SPORTAcademy Hlohovec
• Main Partners: ELEVEN, R-Core
• Venue: SPORTAcademy Sports Hall, Zábranie 40, Hlohovec

Officials

• Competition Director: Jozef Lelovič
• Chief Referee: To be announced
• Referees: To be announced
• Technical Delegate: To be announced

Competitor Registration and Entry Fee

Registration takes place exclusively online through the official registration portal:

TURNIO

During registration, competitors may select their preferred qualification group.

Participation is conditional upon valid membership in the Slovak Archery Association (SLZ) or another national association affiliated with World Archery.

Applications will be accepted until the maximum hall capacity is reached.

The competitor draw will be conducted by the organizer in the presence of at least one member of the judging panel.

Entry Fee

• Registration until 15 September 2026: €40
• Registration from 16 September 2026: €50

Payment is made by bank transfer according to the instructions generated during registration.

Registration becomes valid only after full payment has been received.

Cancellation Policy

• Entry fees are non-refundable in case of non-participation.
• Refund requests must be submitted in writing no later than 10 October 2026.
• Refunds will be processed within 14 days after the official end of the competition.

Technical Provisions and Categories

The event is governed by:

• World Archery Rules
• Slovak Archery Association Competition Rules
• This Event Prospectus

The competition is shot on two shooting lines.

Qualification follows the WA H1-18m Round format.

The best 32 archers in each division advance to the Elimination League phase.

Divisions

Recurve

• Vegas target

Barebow

• 40 cm single spot target

Compound

• Vegas target

Qualification Categories

• U18 Men (U18M)
• U18 Women (U18W)
• U21 Men (U21M)
• U21 Women (U21W)
• Men (M)
• Women (W)
• 50+ Men (50+M)
• 50+ Women (50+W)

Competition System: Elimination League

The best 32 archers from qualification in each division advance to the Elimination League.

In the elimination phase there are no age or gender categories. Competitors from U18 through 50+ compete together within their division.

Phase 1 – Group Stage

Qualified athletes are divided into:

• 4 groups
• 8 athletes per group

Each archer shoots against every other athlete in the group.

• Total matches per athlete: 7

Match Format

Recurve and Barebow

• Set system
• First to 6 points
• Draws allowed

Compound

• 5-end cumulative scoring system

Group Points

• Win = 2 points
• Draw = 1 point
• Loss = 0 points

Phase 2 – Elimination Bracket

The best 5 athletes from each group advance.

Advancement Rules

• Group winner advances directly to the Quarterfinals.
• Athletes ranked 2nd–5th advance to preliminary elimination matches.

Ranking Criteria

• Total group points
• Number of sets won

Tie-Break Rules

Tie for 1st Place

• One-arrow shoot-off
• 90-second practice before shoot-off

Tie for Positions 2–5

• Position determined by draw

Tie at Advancement Cut-Off

• One-arrow shoot-off
• 90-second practice before shoot-off

All elimination matches use standard knockout rules.

Any tied elimination match is decided by an immediate shoot-off.

The final session will be streamed live on YouTube.

Event Timetable

Saturday – Qualification and Group Matches

• 07:30 – Competitor registration and equipment inspection
• 08:30–09:00 – Official practice for Group 1
• 09:00 – Qualification starts for Group 1
• 11:45 – Official opening ceremony
• 12:00–12:30 – Official practice for Group 2
• 12:30 – Qualification starts for Group 2
• 16:30 – Official practice before group matches
• 16:50 – Group matches begin (first four rounds)
• 19:30 – Second Chance competition

Sunday – Finals Day

• 08:30 – Official morning practice
• 09:00 – Group matches continue (remaining three rounds)
• 11:15 – Practice block (2 ends)
• 11:30 – Round of 32
• 12:00 – Round of 16
• 12:30 – Practice block for group winners
• 13:00 – Quarterfinals
• 13:30 – Semifinals
• 14:30 – Barebow Bronze Medal Match
• 15:00 – Barebow Gold Medal Match
• 15:30 – Compound Bronze Medal Match
• 16:00 – Compound Gold Medal Match
• 16:30 – Recurve Bronze Medal Match
• 17:00 – Recurve Gold Medal Match

Awards and Prizes

Recurve

• 1st Place – €150 ELEVEN voucher + €80 R-Core voucher
• 2nd Place – €100 ELEVEN voucher + €70 R-Core voucher
• 3rd Place – €50 ELEVEN voucher + €55 R-Core voucher

Barebow

• 1st Place – €150 ELEVEN voucher + €60 R-Core voucher
• 2nd Place – €100 ELEVEN voucher + €60 R-Core voucher
• 3rd Place – €50 ELEVEN voucher + €60 R-Core voucher

Compound

• 1st Place – €150 ELEVEN voucher
• 2nd Place – €100 ELEVEN voucher
• 3rd Place – €50 ELEVEN voucher

Additional Awards

• Athletes placing 4th–8th receive prizes from event partners.
• Best female athlete in each division receives a special award.
• Top three athletes in the Second Chance competition receive prizes.

Food and Accommodation

The organizer does not provide catering.

Food delivery services such as Bolt Food are available in the area.

Order and Safety Provisions

All registered archers participate at their own risk.

Competitors, coaches, team officials and spectators must respect all venue regulations.

Indoor Shoes Required

Only clean indoor sports shoes are permitted on the competition floor.

Failure to comply may result in disqualification.

Access to the competition floor is limited to:

• Competitors
• Event staff
• Accredited coaches
• Necessary assistants of disabled athletes

Contact Information

Competition Director: Jozef Lelovič

• Email: lukostrelba@sporta.sk
• Phone: +421 911 130 981