FAQ’s

The Gator Cup is an outdoor target archery tournament that complies with World Archery and USA Archery rules. The Gator Cup is a USAT Qualifier Series Event. This means it is part of the series of events co-hosted by USA Archery that help to determine the national team for archery, called the United States Archery Team (USAT).

Yes! All participants must be a current member of USA Archery. To purchase a membership click HERE.

Foreign nationals can purchase a temporary membership HERE.

Yes, this is an open tournament and you can register directly with the tournament.

• Recurve Men & Women, - Masters, Senior, U21, U18 and U15

• Compound Men & Women, - Masters, Senior, U21, U18 and U15

• Barebow Men & Women, - Masters, Senior, U21, U18 and U15

• Fixed Pins Men & Women - U21, U18 and U15

Participants will shoot a 72 arrow Qualification Round. The top 64 archers per category (following the Qualification Round) will compete in Elimination Round match play.

Yes, archers are categorized by age, gender and equipment type.

USAA Dress Code:

1. Must present a professional, athletic appearance (torn, ripped, or heavily soiled clothing articles are not allowed).

2. Shorts, skorts, and skirts must be professional in appearance and length.

3. Camouflage clothing is only disallowed for broadcast/live streamed medal matches at national events and after the first cut at U.S. Team Trials Events.

4. Denim is allowed, but must not be torn, ripped or have holes (see Appendix A for examples).

5. Leggings (tight fitting/yoga-type stretch pants) are allowed but must not be transparent/translucent above the knee.

6. Upper garments must cover the front and back of the body, and the midriff when at full draw. They must also have sleeves.

7. Shoes must cover the entire foot unless pre-approved by USAA due to an injury or disability. Sport/athletic shoes are recommended.

8. At no time will any article that bears wording, insignias, innuendo or images determined to be offensive or inappropriate be allowed. All hate symbols and hate speech on clothing, personal effects and your person is strictly prohibited, whether worn on the person or not. The National Events Manager and/or Event Organizer is responsible for the enforcement of this policy in conjunction with the Chair of Judges (COJ) or their designee.

The USA Archery Dress Code is subject to change. Please review the current complete dress code published on the USA Archery website HERE.

Equipment:

• World Archery Rules

• USA Archery Event Rules

No, all archers must register and pay in advance to reserve a shooting spot. Space is limited to the capacity of the venue.

The Easton Foundations Gator Cup is held at the Easton Newberry Sports Complex (ENSC). The ENSC is a multi-sport complex located in Newberry, Florida, just 16 miles west of Gainesville. The Easton Foundations Archery Center is a cornerstone of the Easton Newberry Sports Complex. For more information visit eastonarcherycenternewberry.org