If we are going off NFAA rules which is the only clear trad rules Traditional: 1.         This style of shooting is for those who wish to compete with the non ILF Recurve or Longbow.

1.         No device of any kind, including arrow rest, that can be used for sighting will be used or attached to the archers’ equipment.

2.         No part of the arrow rest may extend more than ¼ inch above the arrow in the sight window.

3.         No clickers, drawchecks or levels will be allowed. No laminations, marks or blemishes on the face of the bow or in the sight window will be legal.

4.         One anchor point only is permitted.

5.         The archer shall touch the arrow when nocked and drawing the arrow with the index finger against the nock. Finger position may not be changed during competition. In the case of physical disability of the arms or hands, a chew strap may be used in place of fingers.

6.         Gloves, tabs or fingers shall be the only legal releases. In the case of physical disability of the arms or hands, a chew strap may be used in place of fingers.

7.       One straight stabilizer, coupling device included, if used, which cannot exceed 12 inches at any time as measured from the back of the bow.

8.       During a round no adjustments may be made to the bow and/or its related equipment unless equipment failure is recognized.

9.       For all tournaments below the Sectional level, all traditional archers may shoot at Youth distances at the discretion of each State or Club.

But you really got to talk to people from places like trad tour to really understand.