Mounted Archery Association of the Americas Track Marshal Exam

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Please answer the following questions as if YOU are the Track Marshal for an approved competition. This test can be taken as an open book test using IHAA Rules, MA3 rules, and US National Ranking Rules. Just like at a real competition, we expect you will have the rules printed and accessible to refer to throughout the event. This exam has been updated as of 1/4/2024 to maintain compliance with the most current rule sets.

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Name *

Chapter/Club Association

It is okay to have underage volunteers and competitors at your event without their parent, guardian or an adult designated as being responsible for them.

2 points

True

False

Clear selection

Is it ok to have your line judge also score Target 1? *

2 points

Yes

If a competitor has a complaint about a rule violation, to whom should they be directed? *

2 points

The competition Organizer

The highest graded horse archer at the event

The Head Judge

The Volunteer Coordinator

Who is directly responsible for monitoring and correcting the target judges? *

2 points

The Score Keeper

The Track Marshal/Chief Referee

The Volunteer Coordinator

The Competition Organizer

You do not have to have any scorers who are current MA3 members at an approved MA3 competition. *

2 points

True

False

Can narrow, grey fiberglass poles without a protective covering on top be used to delineate the track? *

2 points

Yes

A competitor can choose to use more than one horse in a competition and all of their scores will count towards National Ranking. *

2 points

True

False

How wide should the track be unless otherwise specified by the rules for a specific event? (See IHAA Rules) *

2 points

1-2 meters

2-4 meters

1.5-3 meters

3-5 meters

At an MA3 event, it is required, that IF rope is used, it should have breaking points to allow a horse to go through it. The recommended method is to attach a small piece of wire to the ends of the ropes and hook them together. *

2 points

True

False

As a safety check, all tracks including Straight Tracks, Hunt, Cross Country, or otherwise, will be ridden at suggested course speed prior to warm-up day by competition organizers or members of host chapter. If track must be changed for safety reasons, it must be re-run at suggested course speed by at least two riders/horses before continuing competition. *

2 points

True

False

The track does not have to be inspected each day as long as it was checked for safety on practice day. *

2 points

True

False

According to the IHAA, what is the suggested run in/out before the start and after the finish lines for Straight Track events? *

2 points

15 meters

20 meters

25 meters

30 meters

It is suggested by IHAA, bur required by MA3 that spectators have to be kept at least __ meters away from the track. *

2 points

It is nice, but not necessary to post emergency numbers for vet, farrier and hospitals in the area as everyone knows who they are anyway. *

2 points

True

False

The chief referee (Judge) may, at any time and at their discretion, rule that a horse is not safe to continue, either through injury, fitness or for any other reason. *

2 points

True

False

The competition organizer may make it mandatory that all horse have proof of vaccinations and a health certificate. *

2 points

True

False

Is it okay for the competition organizer to refuse stallions to compete? *

2 points

Yes

During try outs, two competitors on borrowed horses want to swap. Who has the final say if this is allowed? *

2 points

The Competition Organizer

The Horse Owner

The Score Keeper

No horse will exceed ___ runs per day at any National Ranking Competition. (See National Ranking Rules) *

2 points

It is okay if a competitor forgoes their warm up rides on a borrowed horse. *

2 points

True

False

A competitor has loaned out one of their other horses to a competitor that is currently scoring higher than them. The owner can pull their horse from the competition and it will be necessary to try to find another horse for that competitor. *

2 points

True

False

A substitute horse needed to be found for a competitor. Is it okay for the Cheif Referee (Judge) to decide not to give them a warm up on the new horse in order to save time? *

2 points

Yes

The Chief Referee (Judge) may, at their discretion, allow the competitor to complete any runs that they have missed whilst changing horses. When deciding whether to allow this, the referee shall consider the extent to which the change was required as a result of the rider’s fault. *

2 points

True

False

One of the following head devices MUST be used on each horse during an MA3 competition. (choose 3) *

2 points

Bosal

Nylon Web Halter

Sidepull

Bitless Bridle

Neck Rope Only

Required

A rider is allowed to tie their reins to the pommel of their saddle in a way that creates contact in order for their horse to maintain a more controlled canter. *

2 points

True

False

A horse’s shoe comes off during the horse’s runs. The competitor asks the Track Marshall/Chief Referee (Judge) if they can finish their runs when the shoe is put back on or boot is applied. They are granted permission. It has been 2 hours since the horse did its last run. The Track Marshal/Chief Referee (Judge) gives the competitor 2 warm up runs without shooting for them to acclimate to the new boot before they conclude their competition runs. Was this an appropriate arrangement? *

2 points

Yes

During a competition, a horse stumbles due to the track developing a divot from the traffic. What should you do? *

2 points

Temporarily halt competition runs until your track maintenance crew can repair it.

Keep sending riders until you can fix it yourself.

Leave it as is, the horses should be watching where they are going.

Where should a competitor go if they would like to see the rules for themselves. *

2 points

Tell them to look online.

They should already know the rules before they attend a competition.

Hand them the copy of the rules that you are required to have on hand.

It is okay to have one scorekeeper for a competition with 25 competitors, and the scores do not need to be double checked by another non-competitor. *

2 points

True

False

While at a competition, you witness a chapter leader openly slandering MA3 and other competitors. What should you do? Select all that apply. (3) *

2 points

Ignore them

Ask them to stop

Alert the event organizer

Inform the MA3 BOD

Required

A volunteer comes to you to tell you that they witnessed a competitor taking drinks from a whiskey bottle right before they took their runs. If confirmed to be true, you shall pull competitor aside and DQ them for rest of the day, then inform the event coordinator and score keeper. *

2 points

True

False

You are at an event that can be used for grading but not ranking. It rained on practice day so no one could practice. The event coordinator informed the competitors that they could practice at 7AM till 9AM and that the competition would start immediately after WITHOUT a break. Is this in compliance with the rules? (IHAA Grading Instructions) *

2 points

Yes

It has been explained during the mandatory competitor meeting before the event that no one is to bother or talk to the scorekeepers while they are scoring. A competitor keeps going to the score booth to complain to the scorekeepers even though you have warned them already that they are not to be disturbed. It is within your right to DQ the competitor for the rest of the day. *

2 points

True

False

The appeals committee does not have to be created until there is an appeal submitted by a competitor. *

2 points

True

False

Whenever possible, the appeals committee must be made of 3 people. The Cheif Referee( Judge), and no more than one person from any given chapter. *

2 points

True

False

At least how many meters from the track must the competition photographer be? *

2 points

7 meters

1 meter

5 meters

10 meters

A competitor is taking their practice runs, and complains that their horse is a bit too looky at the photographer who is 5m from the track. What do you do? *

2 points

Tell the competitor their horse will get used to it.

Ask the photographer to move further away.

Tell the photographer to sit down when the competitor goes by.

Are spectators allowed to bring dogs down to the track? *

2 points

Yes

A competitor has a hot horse and after their run, they canter their horse back to the start gate. Should this be allowed? *

2 points

Yes

Spectators are allowed to carry guns and ammunition near the track as long as they have a permit. *

2 points

True

False

MA3 rules at MA3 events SUPERCEDE IHAA Rules in areas that MA3 rules are more detailed/restrictive. Where MA3 rules are undefined or do not exist, IHAA rules take precedence and must be adhered to. *

2 points

True

False

It is completely safe for the scorer on Target 1 to begin approaching the track to score their target before the competitor crosses the finish timer as long as they are passing Target 3. *

2 points

True

False

Unacceptable behavior on the part of competitors, spectators or supporting staff may result in penalties against the competitor to whom the offenders relate. *

2 points

True

False

Competitors can target practice in a non designated area for ground practice if they are far away from everyone. *

2 points

True

False

For National Ranking Competitions, the Competition Organizer shall ensure that the Track Marshall and Chief Referee (Judge) have passed the final exam with at least an ____ by the first Competition Day. *

2 points

70%

75%

80%

85%

If the same course at a National Ranking event is run two days in a row, the competitor can count both scores toward their National Ranking. *

2 points

True

False

If a malfunction of timing equipment means that a competitor's run is not timed, the time keeper can just guess their time and record it. *

2 points

True

False

Once a competitor has been given the signal to go, they must enter the track within ____. *

2 points

30 seconds

60 seconds

2 minutes

There is no time limit

Any competitor who, without prior permission, does not attend the competitor's meeting may be prevented from competing in the competition. *

2 points

True

False

There should be a physical barrier between horses and spectators. *

2 points

True

False

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