The USBA is an affiliate of the International Fukiyado Association (IFA).
We follow the rules of the IFA. We are using a modified ranking system that includes beginner levels and adds a title and level system to the basic ranks.
There is no charge for USBA membership and members are under no obligation to do anything. Anyone of legal age (18 and above) can hold a tournament and participation by minors is encouraged. Please see our Rules page for the details.
Thousands of people in Japan enjoy this sport as well as hundreds in France and many in Germany. The sport is growing slowly in the United States. It seems that our main problem is low population density. The population of the USA is more than twice that of Japan but their population density is ten times as high as ours. That means that we have to travel on average ten times as far to attend a competition. Even if there are no members or only a few in your area, we encourage you to join the USBA so that others will know that there is interest in the sport where you are located.
Competitions
- None scheduled at this time.
Members by State
We have a new Members by State page that lists our members ordered by state. Email addresses are displayed for members who have said it is OK to share this information. This information is not indexed by search engines, so we feel it is safe to do it this way. Members who share their email addresses want to hear from other members in their area who are interested in target competition.
Requirements for Iron Rank
When we started the USBA we introduced the new Junior and Novice levels to give more people a chance to compete and advance in rank. At the same time we changed the requirements for the Iron Rank from 120 points from 10 meters to 150 points from 9 meters which is more consistent than the way it has been done in the past. We recently made the decision to honor scores earned under both the old and the new rank requirements since we have several new members who have scored over 120 points from 10 meters and the rest of the blowgun world still recognizes this as worthy of the Iron Rank. Congratulations to all members who have recently been awarded the Iron Rank and we apologise for taking so long to recognize your accomplishment.
Lawton News for May 15 from Neondog
The "Top News" from this competition was Brooke Fife's steady improvement working her way up to a score of seventy-seven points in her fourth attempt from six meters which advances her two levels to the rank of Falcon.
All other participants realized the penalties of not practicing. I managed a 184 in the first game but was apparently worn out by the time I got warmed up as it was steadily downhill from that point on. Hoping to redeem myself at the next opportunity.
News from Dave Vonch in Southern Indiana for April 17
Dave Vonch 174,172,190,184,188
Jeremiah Vonch 162,156,160,152,150
Michelle Vonch 126,114,126,96,137
Dana Vonch 96,100,72,125,102
Tristin Feutz* 102,100,96,DNF,DNF
Erik Merten 118,132,126,122,DNF
Bud Bisbip 116,96,122,116,DNF
Alex Zapp 132,120,142,DNF,DNF
DNF = Did Not Finish
* = shot at 7 meters, totaling the scores of only 20 darts
We had a great time, it was a beautiful day, so we decided to have it outside. Most of my family and friends showed up, but no other U.S.B.A. members, which was a great disappointment. I thought that if I'd planned this tournament months in advance that maybe I could get a few to come. Anyways I will keep holding tourneys, mostly every month. If anyone that lives close to Southern Indiana would ever like to shoot in one of my tourneys, please e-mail me at vonch75@hotmail.com , I'd love to shoot next to someone new.
Stranded shooter in Cache, OK February 6
No competitive shooting was done account the outdoor shooting range was cold, windy, and soggy.
From right to left, Michelle, Dave and son Tristin, Dana and Jeremiah, then Bud and Dana's son.
Neondog, Lani, Joe Fife and Brooke Fife
