AIR QUALITY MODULEAs shoots and competitions move outside, one of the important things to consider is air quality. In this learning module, coaches, sport leaders and officials will learn how to protect sport participants from poor air quality. It’s not only lightning and heat that will affect the participant experience on the range.   

To complete or learn more about the module, click HERE.

There’s still time to register for the 2023 Canadian Outdoor Championships, so don’t worry! The 3D Outdoor Championships are taking place from August 4 to 7 in Cranbrook and then the Field and Outdoor Target Championships will happen in Victoria from August 8-9 and 9-12, respectively.
Note: there are some format changes in the 3D Outdoor Championships, so be sure to read up on them when you register!
To register for the Canadian Outdoor Championships, click HERE.
To read about the format and rule changes, click HERE.

We’re Hiring – Summer Program CoordinatorArchery Canada is looking to fill the role of Summer Programs Coordinator, a seasonal position based out of Cambridge at the Archery Canada Centre of Excellence. They will support the High Performance Director and Junior National Coach in the management of the Centre and implementation fo summer programs.
To see the posting, click HERE.

Nove Mesto Para-Archery European Cup

For the first para event of the year, five athletes attend the Para-Archery European Cup in Nove Mesto, Czech Republic. The team and managers took time ahead of the competition to have a pre-event training camp, which prepared them more for the first day of competition. The team looks towards further events this year with the World Archery Para Championships coming up in July.
To see the coverage on this event, click HERE.

After lots of collaboration between Archery Canada and our Members, we were thrilled to release our 2023-2028 Strategic Plan. It is our roadmap for the future and outlines our goals and commitment to moving forward, starting now.
To read the 2023-2028 Strategic Plan, click HERE.

2024 World Field Championships Selection Addendum

The selection addendum for the 2024 World Field Championships is available on the Archery Canada website. This event will be hosted on home soil in Lac La Biche, Alberta, the site of the 2019 World Archery 3D Championships. 
To fill out the intent form, click HERE.
To see the full selection addendum, click  HERE.

GEAR YOU NEED FOR OUTDOOR ARCHERYLast month, we shared an article about shooting in the wind, but it’s important to remember that there are lots of other weather considerations – one of which is how to be prepared for the outdoor season! Archery360 published an article by Canada’s own Crispin Duenas about essential equipment for outdoor archery.

To read the article, click HERE.

Volunteer for the 2023 Field & Outdoor Target Championships!If you live on Vancouver Island and you would like to volunteer with the 2023 Field & Outdoor Target Championships, now’s the time! Archery Canada relies heavily on our volunteers to help run programs and events and the National Championships are no exception! Whether it’s help with registration, merchandise, or scoring, we appreciate all the help we receive.
Would you like to volunteer? Click HERE.

Outdoor Mailmatch Coordinator

We’re looking for a new volunteer Coordinator for our Outdoor Mailmatch competition. The person in this role will be responsible for the planning and delivery of the Outdoor Mailmatch, in collaboration with Archery Canada. Key responsibilities include creating and distributing club score sheets, publishing the final list of participants and results, and address issues within the event.  
Are you interested in volunteering? Click HERE.

Call for Expressions of Interest for Candidates for AC Board of Directors

Archery Canada’s Board of Directors has four openings for nomination this year: President, two Directors-at-Large, and the Athlete Director. If you’re interested in being part of the group whose primary objectives are to establish the strategic direction for the organization, develop/approve policies/procedures, ensure AC’s financial health, oversee operations, and more as required.
The elections will occur at the AC’s Annual General Meeting (held virtually) on August 22, 2023 at 7:30 pm ET.
Are you interested in nominating yourself? Fill out the intent form and send in your resume before June 30, 2023. For more information, click HERE.

Annual Comp-Dev Coaching Course

The Archery Canada Coaching Committee will hold annually, in October or November each year, a Competition Development VIRTUAL training course, open to coaches nationally. To participate in the course, there are some modules that candidates must complete prior to complete.
At this point, we are taking names on a waitlist, which doesn’t mean that you are registered. To put your name on a waitlist, click HERE.

2023 National Tournaments
Outdoor Mailmatch – Jun 1-Sep 30(held at local clubs)
Canada Cup West – Jun 9-11(Prince Albert, SK)
Canada Cup East – Jun 23-25(Laval, QC)
3D, Field, Target Outdoor Canadian Championships – Aug 4-13 (3D in Cranbrook, BC, Field & Target in Victoria, BC)

2023 International Tournaments
World Cup Stage 3 – Jun 13-18(Medellin, CO)
World Archery Youth Championships – Jul 1-9(Limerick, IE)
World Archery Para Championships – Jul 17-23(Pilsen, CZ)
World Archery Championships – Jul 31-Aug 6 (Berlin, DE)
World Cup Stage 4 – Aug 15-20 (Paris, FR)
Pan American Games – Nov 1-5(Santiago, CL)
Pan Am Field Championships – Nov 8-12(Iguazú, AR)
Parapan American Games – Nov 19-22(Santiago, CL)

Visit World Archery for a listing of all major international events! 
https://worldarchery.sport/events/calendar?discipline=All%20disciplines

Need some help with Interpodia?

We use Interpodia as our membership system. You can purchase your provincial and national memberships in one transaction on the system. Some organizations will also use it to manage registration for events. If you need some assistance with using the system, check out our Interpodia Resource page, click HERE to see it.

Have you registered for Perkopolis yet?

Archery Canada members have access to great rewards as part of Perkopolis, including MEDOC Travel Insurance (one annual insurance plan) that comes with: emergency medical coverage (Including coverage for eligible COVID-19 related medical emergencies), trip cancellation, interruption, delay coverage (excluding COVID-19), baggage protection, vehicle return and pet return! 

Register with Perkopolis by downloading these simple instructions and start saving today! Remember to register using ARCHERY and your member number e.g. ARCHERYON7000. Once you have registered through your PTSO portal, note your membership number will become active with Perkopolis within 14 business days. Should you have any difficulty, please contact registration@archerycanada.ca.

About Archery Canada

Archery Canada is the National Sport Organization responsible for the promotion and development of the timeless sport of archery in a safe and ethical manner. Archery Canada supports the achievement of high performance excellence in archery in all categories and the development of a national archery infrastructure to promote archery participation across Canada in cooperation with the Provincial/Territorial Archery Associations.