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The Field Division is supervising outdoor and indoor Field Crossbow competitions in the following disciplines:

• IR 900 Classic (outdoor)
• IAU Match Play (outdoor and indoor)
• IR 600 (indoor)

There are also specific regulations for finals competition.

In the classic IR 900 discipline, the competitors shoot 10 series(ends) of 3 arrows(bolts) each on 3 different distances: 65m, 50m and 35m. On the first two distances, a circular coloured 60cm target face is used; on the 35m distance, a reduced 3-spot target face is used. That means, the competition has 90 shots for score, with 900 points of maximum possible result. All shooting is done in a standing position without any support.

Shooting at each distance is preceded by 2 ends of 3 bolts of sighting shots. This makes a total of 108 shots per competition; the distance walked by the athtlete between the target and the firing line makes a total of 3600m. Add the 90 pounds of draw (the crossbow must be cocked by hand, without the aid of any mechanical device or finger protection whatsoever), lifting and holding the weapon (maximum allowed weight is 10kg) 108 times, and we end up with a full body and mind experience.

The indoor IR 600 consists of 60 shots (20 ends à 3 bolts) with a maximum possible score of 600 points. The shooting distance is 18m.

IAU Match Play is a elimination-type competition over maximum 5 ends à 3 bolts, featuring the 16 best shooters from the previous day's qualification (either IR 900 or IR 600) taking their placement into account. The Match Play is shot in pairs, eliminating the less successfull shooter from each pairing, until, in the lat two ends, the medals are determined.

Competitions of the Field Division recognize titles in the categories of cadets, juniors, men, women, m/f seniors and assisted shooters.

The Match Division is supervising outdoor and indoor competitions in the following disciplines:

• Match Crossbow 10m (indoor)
• Match Crossbow 30m (outdoor)

The Match Crossbow 10m was introduced into the IAU programme during 1977 and, since then, has attracted many new nations to the sport. Usually run in conjunction with a 30 meter event, the IAU’s 10 meter discipline is a technical event that is appreciated by top-flight air rifle athletes and match-crossbow specialists alike. Shooting takes place on indoor ranges that have been equipped with electrically driven target transport systems. Existing 10 meter airgun ranges can often be adapted, but in the absence of permanent facilities, a temporary shooting range can be set-up in a large sports hall using portable equipment. Competitors shoot in the standing position without any support.

It is a discipline using special weapons that, differently to field crossbows, are cocked by means of a lever and also may use electronic accessories like trigger, spirit level light or safety mechanisms to assist the shooting. The target, distance and allowed equipment is the same as for the ISSF Olympic discipline Air Rifle; what is different, is that a single bolt is used repeatedly for each shot. The target is affixed on a plate with a soft metal center, allowing the bolt sticking in the target for the time it is brought back to the firing line by means of a target carrier. The competition consists of 40 scoring shots (thus allowing for a possible maximum of 400 points) in a total time of 90 minutes. This time includes also time for sighting shots which shall be shot before the first scoring shot.

The 30m Match Crossbow is shot from a shielded firing line into an open range; therefore, wind indicator flags are an important part of the shooter's equipment. The competition consists of 2 positions - 30 shots standing and 30 shots kneeling. Shooting time for each posistion is 90 minutes. Standing position is without any support, in the kneeling position, the use of a shooting sling and kneeling roll is allowed. Medals are awarded in each position, but for the title and ranking, the total of both is taken. 

There are also Finals and Mixed events with a separate ruling.

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