Seeking Volunteers: 2024 Canada Cup West & 2025 Youth Worlds

Get involved with Archery in Manitoba!

Join us as a volunteer for the 2024 Canada Cup West (June 7 – 9) and the prestigious 2025 World Archery Youth Championships (August 17 – 24) in Winnipeg. Be part of the action and support these exciting events!

Archery Manitoba and the 2025 World Archery Youth Championships Host Organizing Committee are seeking volunteers for the Canada Cup as a training opportunity for the Worlds the following year. Gain valuable experience by assisting with setup, field crew positions, administration, athlete services, and more.

Volunteer shifts are available from June 6 – 10, with flexible hours between approximately 8:30 AM and 5:00 PM daily. Register your interest by emailing info@archerymanitoba before April 30, 2024. Don’t miss this chance to be part of something extraordinary!

Seeking Volunteers: ASA Tour Manitoba Course Marshalls

Join the Manitoba Archery Community as a Course Marshal for the exciting new ASA Tour Manitoba!

Role Description: As a Course Marshal, you’ll play a crucial role in ensuring the smooth operation of our events. Your responsibilities include managing group times, enforcing tour rules and dress codes, and providing guidance to archers regarding processes and scoring.

Responsibilities:

  1. Interact with archers in a friendly, helpful manner.
  2. Inform players of course conditions and tour rules when requested.
  3. Keep groups moving on time and in an orderly manner.
  4. Maintain a reasonable pace of play.
  5. Communicate with the competition committee regarding safety, conduct, timing, and pace of play.
  6. Remain open and positive in communication with archers on the course.
  7. Follow the policies and procedures of the Manitoba ASA Tour.

Benefits:

  1. Daily honorarium.
  2. Per diem.
  3. Mileage reimbursement.
  4. Apparel provided.
  5. Applicable training at no cost to the volunteer

Assignments:

  1. Archery Manitoba is seeking a maximum of 8 marshals for 2024.
  2. The Manitoba ASA Tour will allocate two marshals per event, across the 4 events.

Requirements:

  1. Archery Canada Range Safety Officer Trained.
  2. ASA Rules Orientation.
  3. Archery Manitoba Volunteer Screening Disclosure.

Ready to be part of the action and support Manitoba’s archery community? Join us as a Course Marshal for the ASA Tour Manitoba! Contact info@archerymanitoba.ca to sign up or learn more before April 30th. Let’s make this tour a success together!

Manitoba Shines in the 2024 Canadian Indoor Regional Championships

Manitoba Shines in the 2024 Canadian Indoor Regional Championships 

Archery Canada’s 2024 Canadian Indoor Regional Championships were held at national sites over the weekend of March 2 and 3. The Regional Indoor Championship is a nationwide indoor archery championship hosted at local clubs that have registered a competition site with Archery Canada. The clubs will organize and host a single 18 M Indoor shoot, to be shot on the first full weekend in March, to determine the Canadian Indoor Champions across Canada.  

In 2024, almost 50 archers from around the province competed in 21 championship categories at local sites. Archery Manitoba congratulates all Manitoba members who competed and represented our province, their region, and their club. While many Manitoba archers earned top-half placements and showed positive development, the following archers earned notable podium and top 10 results in their categories. 

In the Barebow, Sarah Wach won the Female 21+ category over 15 other archers with a score of 493, Greg Rubell grabbed a silver medal finishing 2nd of almost 30 archers, Sofia Kircher placed 2nd of 12 to earn a silver medal in Female U15, Fangge Zhu made the podium in Female U18 Barebow placing 3rd of 12 archers. 

In the compound categories, U13 Female Jiayi Yuan placed second of 11 archers with a score of 539, Khushreet Sandu earned a 3rd place bronze beating out 11 other archers to reach the Female U15 podium. In a very deep and competitive Female U18 category, Bailey Mathers earned the top spot, with a 570, and fellow team members Acadia Flockton and Waasayah Munro-Soldier finished in the top 10, placing 7th and 8th respectively. In Female U21 Compound, Chyler Sanders earned a bronze with a score of 562, while teammate Taylor Klimchuk placed 3 spots back in 6th. In Male Compound Unlimited 21+, Sean Murray placed 6th of 46 in a deep and competitive senior category. In the Compound Male 21+ category, Austin Taylor placed 2nd of 67 athletes with a score of 595, followed by Joel Brugger tied for 4th place. In the Male U15 Compound Category, Team Member Sylar Anderson Johnson took gold handily with a score of 563, followed by teammate Luke Bass in the Top 10. 

Rounding out the Manitoba notable results, in the competitive Male U21 Recurve category, Team Member Ryder Wilson placed second with a 548.

To learn more about Archery Canada’s Canadian Indoor Regional Championships and for a full results listing go to: https://archerycanada.ca/national-competitions/regional-indoor-championships/

Call for Applications for 2024 Provincial Target Team Managers

Archery Manitoba is now accepting applications from interested and qualified individuals who would be available to act as Team Manager(s) for the 2024 Manitoba Target Team. All applicants will be considered, based not only on experience but on potential development of future program leadership.

The program leadership, made up of the VP of Athlete Development, Provincial Coach(es), and Executive Director will appoint up to six (6) candidates annually.  The pool will be composed of up to three (3) female and three (3) male members. 

The Provincial Target Team Manager(s) may be required to support the Provincial Coach(s), Archery Manitoba Athlete Development Committee, and Executive Director with planning duties associated with team competitions & training events. Team Managers who are appointed to team events will be responsible for assisting the provincial coaches in carrying out team travel plans and supporting the team (athletes & coaches). 

 

Qualifications

  • Proven ability and experience in athlete, youth, and volunteer management
  • Coach Certification, Archery Specific Technical knowledge, or professional management experience are considered assets.  
  • Demonstrated understanding of target archery competition formats 
  • Valid Driver’s License
  • Valid First Aid & CPR certification
  • Valid Sport Manitoba “Respect in Sport” Online Education
  • NCCP “Safe Sport Training”  Online Education
  • Valid Archery Manitoba Staff Agreement  
  • Meet the requirements of Archery Manitoba’s background screening policy and submit a current screening disclosure form.
    • Valid Vulnerable Sector Criminal Record and Child Abuse Registry Checks.

 

Role Responsibilities

  • Work with program leadership to assist in planning for assigned events. 
  • Manage team during assigned competitions & training events
    • Support team travel logistics
    • Support team accommodations
    • Competition  
    • With Coach(es), plan and execute event schedules 
    • With Coach(es), plan and execute daily team meetings, activities, and meals 
    • Ensure athletes and coaches are supported during the competition schedule

 

Travel 

Managers will be selected per event, possibly on a rotating basis, based on availability, gender balance, event budget, and development opportunity. The selection of team managers is the responsibility of program leadership, made up of the VP of Athlete Development, Provincial Coach(es), and Executive Director.  

Managers will be reimbursed for costs incurred as it relates to travel specific to assigned Team Training & Competitions. Costs incurred as it relates to travel will be reimbursed as determined by the program leadership, and will generally cover travel expenses, accommodation, and per diem expenses. 

Application

To be considered for selection to the 2024 Provincial Target Team Manager Pool, candidates must apply and submit their resumes online using the form link below no later than Friday, March 8th. 

Candidates considered for selection may be interviewed by the selection committee before selection. 

Online Application Form:  https://forms.gle/jjaoqPnaCEj3d5gC8

Provincial Judge Training Clinic

Become an Archery Manitoba Provincial Judge! 

Are you passionate about archery and want to play a pivotal role in shaping the sport in Manitoba? Look no further! Archery Manitoba invites you to join our Provincial Judge Training Clinic!

  • What: Archery Manitoba Provincial Judge Training Clinic
  • When: Saturday & Sunday March 2 & 3
  • Time: Saturday – 9:00 AM – 4:30 PM / Sunday 9 AM – 1 PM
  • Where: 145 Pacific Avenue, Conference Room B at the ‘Sport for Life Centre’

At this comprehensive clinic, you’ll gain the knowledge and skills needed to become a certified Provincial Judge, recognized by Archery Canada. Led by experienced instructors, this training will cover:

  • Archery rules and regulations
  • Officiating techniques
  • Scoring procedures
  • Code of conduct and ethics

Why become a Provincial Judge?

  • Enhance your understanding of the sport.
  • Contribute to fair play and sportsmanship.
  • Expand your opportunities within the archery community. Manitoba Games, Canada Games, National and International Events
  • Support the growth and development of archery in Manitoba.
  • No Personal Expense – Judges are provided support for travel and time, a uniform, and equipment.

Don’t miss this chance to elevate your involvement in archery and become an integral part of the sport’s success in Manitoba!

This clinic is being provided at no cost to participants and lunches will be provided on both days at no additional cost.

Registration: https://forms.gle/VUGQ8hePgTxsvp4G9

If you are interested, but cannot attend our upcoming clinic, please email info@archerymanitoba.ca

Ryder Wilson is the recipient of the 2024 WW Gunter Memorial Bursary

Article source Archery Canada: https://archerycanada.ca/ryder-wilson-is-the-recipient-of-the-2024-ww-gunter-memorial-bursary/

OTTAWA, ON – The Canadian Archery Foundation is excited to announce that this year’s recipient of the WW Gunter Memorial Bursary is Ryder Wilson of Selkirk, MB.

Ryder’s archery journey began 7 years ago when he joined his local archery club. He began shooting with a compound bow but was informed of the opportunities available to him and switched to a recurve bow early on.

Ryder indicates it was the 2018 Manitoba games experience that “cemented the love I have for the sport.” He attended his first Canadian Outdoor National event in 2022, medalling in all three of the events he shot. He was selected to join Archery Canada’s Next Gen program, under the direction of the Junior national coach, Dr. Soha Mahmoud.

In 2023, Ryder represented Manitoba at the Canada Winter Games where he won gold in the individual male recurve event and with the help of his fellow archers, took home silver in the mixed team event. He travelled to the United States competing against some of North America’s most talented archers at the Vegas Shoot, Arizona Cup and the Buckeye Classic. He was happy to secure a couple of match play victories. He was later selected to compete for Canada at the World Archery Youth Championships in Limerick Ireland. While he didn’t medal at this event, he was happy to win a match at a world event. Ryder is currently ranked the number two U18 male recurve target archer in Canada.

Ryder is planning on attending the University of Manitoba next year where he will study in the faculty of science before entering their nursing program.

The WW Gunter Memorial Scholarship is awarded annually by the Canadian Archery Foundation to a Canadian archer between the ages of 17 and 21, who has competed or will be competing for Canada at a World Championship or international archery competition and who is planning to pursue a post-secondary education. Most importantly, the archer must conduct themselves in a manner that is a credit to their sport, their country, and always maintain a sense of dignity and sportsmanship in victory and defeat.

Donations to the Canadian Archery Foundation are accepted year-round and helps support amateur archery athletes in their quest to represent Canada on the world’s stage.
Please consider giving a tax-deductible gift today!

For more information, visit https://archeryfoundation.ca/

17 Wing Archery Club Hosts 2024 Indoor 3D

Winnipeg’s 17 Wing Archery Club drew a crowd of nearly 70 archers, including a notable quarter aged 14 and under, for its Annual Indoor 3D Archery Event on Sunday, January 28, at CFB 17 Wing. Club President Ron Cooney expressed enthusiasm, stating, “It bodes well for the sport!” Cooney credited the success to the earlier first flight 3D event held in December, emphasizing its positive impact. The Club anticipates maintaining the momentum with a potential outdoor version in the upcoming spring or early summer.

2024 17 Wing Indoor 3D – CFB 17 Wing, Winnipeg, MB held on Sunday, January 28, 2024
First NameLast NameGenderDivision1st Round2nd RoundTotal
LisaHomenickFemaleBarebow (any age)9399192
PamHomenickFemaleBarebow (any age)7363136
JamesPlattMaleBarebow (any age)134155289
WardGilesMaleBarebow (any age)12095215
MarkWilcoxMaleBarebow (any age)99110209
DaveBrycemalebarebow (any age)134134
KylieWiebeFemaleCompound Cub U15149139288
TheoSalemMaleCompound Cub U15155146301
StruanMacKinnonMaleCompound Cub U15122130252
JaxonWilsonMaleCompound Cub U1511374187
NicholasFontaineMaleCompound Cub U156982151
JenniferMaczugaFemaleCompound Fixed Pins (any age)113123236
GarvinPinetteMaleCompound Fixed Pins (any age)173178351
KarlMaczugaMaleCompound Fixed Pins (any age)127116243
JIMSANDALLMaleCompound Fixed Pins (any age)112103215
KaiMaczugaMaleCompound Pre Cub U135358111
AutumnReitmeierFemaleCompound Pre Cub U13130144274
VictoriaWilcoxFemaleCompound Pre Cub U13112117229
FelixSevald-BeaulieuMaleCompound Pre Cub U13111128239
MayaGilesFemaleCompound U187278150
CarterMckayMaleCompound U18164164
CurtisBraunMaleCompound Unlimited (any age)199203402
JeffRozmusMaleCompound Unlimited (any age)201200401
RyanNicholsMaleCompound Unlimited (any age)201190391
TrevorBragnaloMaleCompound Unlimited (any age)174182356
KyleOliverMaleCompound Unlimited 50+200207407
WayneJennerMaleCompound Unlimited 50+199192391
RobertHermanMaleCompound Unlimited 50+139156295
EdgarPuentespinaMaleCompound Unlimited 50+115116231
JayBauerleinMaleCompound Unlimited 60+163184347
BradSmolukMaleCompound Unlimited 60+175171346
GarryGlennMaleCompound Unlimited 60+175151326
AnikaEvansFemaleHunter (any age)170163333
ReedFowlieMaleHunter (any age)202202404
RobertGarciaMaleHunter (any age)205198403
AaronSudermanMaleHunter (any age)198204402
HarvyLoewenMaleHunter (any age)201197398
ErikLarsonMaleHunter (any age)197188385
MikeKnelsenMaleHunter (any age)186192378
CarterSweetlandMaleHunter (any age)170196366
BradenLussierMaleHunter (any age)179184363
GaryBladMaleHunter (any age)178159337
DavidLatourMaleHunter (any age)152156308
JaredWardlemalehunter (any age)153144297
KenJacobsMaleHunter (any age)142144286
SheldonWalkoskiMaleHunter (any age)130151281
WyattGunterMaleHunter (any age)150150
SeanMurrayMaleKnown 50 (any age)208213421
AllanGunterMaleKnown 50 (any age)205209414
NeilBrownMaleKnown 50 (any age)203200403
JordanBraunMaleKnown 50 (any age)192195387
AdamPhaneufMaleKnown 50 (any age)166176342
VergilKanneMaleknown 50 (any age)150160310
KerienneLa FranceFemaleKnown 50 (any age)203196399
StellaBraunFemaleKnown 50 (any age)189194383
ColleenKelly-WaedlefemaleKnown 50 (any age)6270132
NormanBudgellMaleLongbow (any age)7797174
LieslGerullisFemalePee Wee U1096142238
ZackWalkoskiMalePee Wee U109651147

Manitoban’s named to 2024 National Team Programs

Archery Manitoba celebrates as its members secure coveted positions on the 2024 Archery Canada National Team Squads. Notably, the 2024 Archery Canada National Para Team proudly boasts three Manitobans: Carolyn Lindner, Chris Waterman, and Rob Cox. Their selection underscores Manitoba’s growing influence in the sport. Meanwhile, on the able-body side, Austin Taylor and Ryan Cherniak shine as they clinch spots on the 2024 National Compound Squad. These athletes exemplify dedication and skill, representing the province and country with pride. For further insights into the National Para Team, visit https://archerycanada.ca/our-para-program/para-archery-national-team/, and for the National Compound Squad, explore https://archerycanada.ca/national-compound-squad-named-for-the-2024-competitive-season-2/.

MYGOLD Barebow/Recurve Program

Archery Manitoba’s Indoor MYGOLD Program (Manitoba Youth Games & Olympic Long-term Development) is now open for registration. The program is geared toward recurve and compound target archers of the intermediate to advanced levels. The program will provide the tools and coaching to take archers from the advanced lessons and ‘introduction to the competition’ stages to a level necessary to meet the criteria for Manitoba Games, Canada Games, and our Provincial Team Programs. The coaches leading the program will be Dale Bakker, and Cleo Wermann-Thorn. Both coaches have extensive experience in provincial high-performance development as coaches or athletes training under provincial and national program coaches for several years.

Overview: The program is based on the material and coaching provided at Archery Canada/Archery Manitoba High Performance ‘Top Camps’ hosted in 2019 and 2020 by National Coaches Shawn Riggs and Duncan Crawford.

Goal: The goal of this program is to provide coaching to developing youth recurve archers via structured and professional programming. The objectives specific to this session are indoor competition development, advanced technical form, high-performance equipment tuning, and optimal performance in the Canadian Indoor Regional Championships and 2024 Provincial Indoor Championships.

Focus:  Ensure participants have the tools to compete in indoor and outdoor events at increasingly higher levels, with the goal of multi-sport games participation (Manitoba Games, Canada Games, Provincial Team)

REGISTER HERE

Program details:

  • Locations:
    •  Heights Archery – 2281 Portage Ave, Winnipeg, MB
  • Length:  2 Hours per session
  • Day of the week: Thursdays
  • Time:  6:30 – 8:30 PM
  • Max Class Size: 15 athletes per group
  • Cost: $350 per 10 week-session block.
  • Dates:  
    • February 8, 15, 22, 29
    • March 7, 14, 21, 28
    • April 4 and 11

REGISTER HERE

Provincial Team Archers Compete Out of Province

(Photo: Brady Klassen at the Rushmore Rumble in Yankton, SD)

In the month of January, a handful of provincial team archers travelled to notable events in Alberta and South Dakota. Brady Klassen, Austin Taylor and Chris Waterman ventured into the esteemed arena of the NFAA Rushmore Rumble to compete at some of North Americas best archers. Meanwhile,  U18 Compound Team Member Acadia Flockton in her first year with the program embarked out west to be the first Manitoban to compete at the Alberta Youth Championships. We asked our travelling archers to provide a brief summary of their performance and experience, and are pleased to share the perspectives of Brady Klassen and Acadian Flockton.

Brady Klassen on his experience at the 2024 NFAA Rushmore Rumble, January 5-7, 2024 at the NFAA Easton Yankton Archery Center. 

I am really happy with how I performed at this year’s NFAA Rushmore Rumble. This was my first major tournament after recently switching from a thumb-button release to a hinge. Although such a sudden equipment change would be scary for most archers, I went into this competition optimistic. I had a game plan. I was going to only focus on my process – getting to full draw, progressively moving my back throughout the shot sequence, and following through. Not only did I plan on focusing on very specific movements in my shot routine, but I also planned on monitoring my mindset throughout the competition. With such a sudden change, I knew was probably going to get a bit nervous. I accepted that and redirected my thoughts into more positive and uplifting language. I told myself throughout the competition that “although this may be scary, it’s possible for me to shoot my best.” My game plan paid off. I shot a score of 597 out of 600 on the first day, dropping three points in the first half and shooting perfectly in the second half. That put me into the top flight, or bracket, for the second day. I dropped a few more points by the end of the tournament, finishing in 15th out of the 112 archers competing in the Compound Open Flights category. Archers typically walk away from tournaments reflecting on the shots that didn’t feel perfect or the arrows that didn’t land quite right, but I’m leaving here feeling

 

Acadia Flockton on her experience at the 2024 Alberta Youth Championships  January 5-7, 2024 in Blackfalds, Alberta.

Friday night was open practice and equipment inspection. I was both nervous and excited, it was my first time shooting outside of Winnipeg, and I didn’t know anyone there. My nerves settled a little bit once I shot a few arrows. I got my bow sighted in and got used to shooting in a new place. 

Saturday morning was the 600 qualification round. Again, I was pretty nervous but also excited. There were a total of 13 shooters in the U18 Compound Female category including me. I shot pretty well during qualification and finished with a 518, which is a new personal best in competition for me. After the qualification round was over, I was a lot more relaxed. All the other shooters, coaches, judges, and volunteers were very friendly and made me feel welcome. I ranked 8 of 13 after the qualification round. 

Saturday afternoon was the Team Event, where I was partnered with Madelynn Holkema, who has represented Canada at the 2023 World Youth Championships. I had some nerves but was very comfortable since we had practiced this type of event during team practices and at the camp. My practice ends were okay, but not great. Everything felt better once I scored two 10s in my first round of scoring. We made it to the finals, which ended up tied after the 4 ends. In the shoot-off, my arrow was the closest to the centre, so my partner and I won first place.

In the match-play on Sunday morning, I shot well, winning my first match, but losing my next 2. 

Overall, the weekend was a success for me! It was my first time traveling to an event, my first event in the U18 category, shooting in a place that I was not familiar with, and I didn’t know anyone else. I was happy with my shooting and gained all the experience that I had in participating in the event. I met a lot of great shooters, who were all very friendly and made me feel welcome. I look forward to going back next year, and would highly recommend that others consider participating as well. 

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