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Accuracy

The boomerang is thrown from the bull's eye and allowed to land untouched. Points are awarded for accuracy to the bull's eye. 10 points inside the bull's eye, 9 points if it is on the line and accordingly on down to 1 point if it lands on the 10 meter line. 5 throws... add up the points.
Records: World: 49, USA: 48
Recommended 'Rangs: Condor Comp. or Yanaki.

Fast Catch

One boomerang. Fastest to complete 5 throws and 5 catches wins.
Records: World: 15.03 seconds, USA: 16.74 seconds
Recommended 'Rangs: Fast Catch.

Juggling

Two boomerangs. You must keep one boomerang in the air at all times. Throw and catch 'til you drop.
Records: World: 502, USA: 502
Recommended 'Rangs: 2 Typhoons or 2 Rainiers.

Australian Round

Many people consider this to be the quintessential event. Thrown from the bull's eye, points are awarded for flight distance, accuracy of the return, and catching the boomerang. 5 throws are made by each competitor. Maximum possible points with five catches, five throws over 50 meters, and five in the bull's eye catches is 100. 4 points for each catch. 6 points for 50+ meters. 10 points for accuracy. Distance points are only earned if accuracy and / or catching ponts are earned.
Records: World: 90, USA: 89
Recommended 'Rangs: Alpine, Delicate Arch, or Eagle

The "Air Traffic" Endurance

How many Fast Catch throws you can pack into 5 minutes... throw your arm off!!
Records: World: 75, USA: 69
Recommended 'Rangs: Fast Catch.

Doubling

Throwing two boomerangs. Use one boomerang with a longer flight and longer hover, and one with a shorter flight and shorter hover. Hold both boomerangs in one hand and throw... yes, both at the same time. The one with the most catches wins!!
Recommended 'Rangs: Tri-Blader with Everest or Adirondack (Tri-Blader on top).

Consecutive Catch

Just like it sounds. Go for some trick catches... don't drop!!
Recommended 'Rangs: Typhoon or Condor Comp.

Boom

Just like pig or horse from basketball. Each thrower has to duplicate the previous catch (unless it's a drop). Miss a catch, get a letter... BOOM and you're gone!! Last one throwing wins.
For additional information or USBA Rulebook send SASE and $2.52 to United States Boomerang Association, USBA, P.O. Box 182, Delaware, OH 43015.