The International Crossbow Shooting Union comprises two divisions: “Field” and “Match”, both spectacular and exciting. Some countries participate in both divisions’ competitions, while others are just “Field” or “Match” division members. The IAU sanctions and promotes competitions on different levels:
| Level | Sanctioned by | |
| World Championships | WCH | IAU |
| Continental Championships | CCH | IAU |
| World Cup | WC | IAU |
| World Cup Final | WCF | IAU |
| Continental Cup | RC | Region and IAU |
| International Competitions | IC | Federation and IAU |
| Cup Events | CE | Federation and IAU |
| National Championships | NT | Federation |
| Tournaments | T | Clubs and Federations |
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