Why not say 'x hits, minimum y in the black?' For score keeping, use two columns, s in 7/10?  Scored as black/total hits of twenty shots?  Then you're not worried about making point values match possible scores with a minimum bullseye requirement, and it's very clear.  In that case, it could even be from all one range, set by the Singer, who simply has to state same. Or, a set interval such as twenty meters, which we all seem to think is decent. Or fifty. Or seventeen.

Another approach would be to have one score as above, set at, say, 5/10.
But, the backboard stays steady, as does range, while the bull shriks by 10 cm per level?

If we're all throwing around solutions to a problem someone poured their time and effort into for us as a set of universal standards and regulations to play by, then I thought I would throw my tuppence in the ring.
However, as I respect the work that was done in forming these, I gladly support Lightslinger's original plan, and think you should have volunteered to assist if you thought so strongly on the subject.
By the by, as soon as I can get at the stones here in NH, I will put myself to the test, lightslinger. I really like the way you set it up.

LightSlinger wrote on Jan 17^th, 2013 at 8:27pm:



Okay, Accuracy Requirements have been updated to reflect one projectile at a time..

Curious Aardvark wrote on Jan 20^th, 2013 at 12:54pm:


Yep I'm right there with ya.  I would love to see the art flourish again and really, I think it's just a matter of time. 

What? I thought it was Keep It Super Simple!
Anyway, I would like to say i think 15, 20 and 25 yards. I know I cannot nail ANY target at 25 yards... my slinging area barely is 25 yards wide!
it is about 50-60 yards long. If I sling from the trail, it is closer to 80.
I cannot sling length, houses and a road on the side. one mess up is all it takes!
-Squirrel
oh, and I might be able to post vids!

nah it's: keep it simple, stupid

Although I prefer: keep it sane and simple

Yep any sling, though you will find shorter slings are more accurate, any ammo, any Style.

The main difference between us and the balearics is that we aren't going to tell you how to sling, just what to sling at

Curious Aardvark wrote on Feb 11^th, 2013 at 9:31am:


Always hated the "stupid". Stupid is as stupid does. Now 'sane and simple', there's something I could get behind.  

   Actually, that type of scoring/accuracy system was considered.  There was a point where the system called for making a certain number of shots, then moving back a certain number of paces, etc.  

   With a blowgun, that's a great system for a number of reasons.  

   Once you've got your aim right, and the power right, you could create pretty tight groupings pretty easily.  The blowgun, by it's nature, does a lot of the physics work for accuracy for you.  It has an aiming reference point, a straight tube that makes your projectile fly straight and exactly where you aim it, and the projectiles fly very straight once leaving the barrel because they are darts.  So, moving back a bit after a hit makes sense.  By doing so you are changing some variables (Angle neccessary to shoot on and breath strength to use to counter the increased distance) that add to the difficulty of the task, thereby making it more of a challenge.

   Now, I dont know how long you've been slinging for, but if you've thrown for even a week or so, then you probably know what a high learning curve there is.  There is a Slinger out there who likes to say "A Sling is a dependant weapon, relying on you for basically everything but mechanical advantage"

   I've been slinging for a little under a year (and pretty regularly) and still sometimes have a hard time hitting targets at 10 meters.  If you could chart the number of hits scored following a system like you mentioned on a line graph, I think that after the first move back, you would see a pretty drastic drop in accuracy.  Even if it was only 5 meters!   This is because the Sling's is, by it's very nature, very difficult to master.

   There are so many variables in play with a Sling that the added difficulty is just not necessary.  So, for competitions, we just use two distances and that’s enough to keep you challenged for a lifetime!

   And as far as someone taking advantage of the rules for personal gain…  “Dishonest Artists only Dishonor Themselves…”   Let someone get high accuracy scores with their beach ball.  They’re the only ones looking stupid in the end!  Also, I’m the Slinger who awards the merits.  If I feel that a Slinger has violated the Spirit of the system, I simply will not grant the award…

   I hope that puts your mind at ease!  And welcome to the Community.  It's always awesome when new members get involved!