Vegas Shoot Fundraiser Series Round

Get ready for an awesome archery experience this January as we kick off the NFAA Vegas Shoot Series in support of Team Manitoba Archers. This thrilling tournament series spans three consecutive weeks, hosted at two premier locations in Winnipeg: Heartland Archery and Heights Outdoors.

Participate in a minimum of two events, to become eligible for enticing cash prizes. Mark your calendars for the following dates and venues, or click to register

Cash prizes ranging from $1,100 to $2,600 await winners across five distinctive categories: Compound 18+, Compound U18, Recurve 18+, Recurve U18, and Bowhunter. First-place finishers are guaranteed exciting rewards, while second and third place will receive cash prizes based on the total prize pot. Prize pots per category will be scaled to the number of competitors.

With a registration fee of $50 per shoot, this tournament series promises exciting opportunities to win cash, and a chance to support Team Manitoba on their archery journey.

Rounds: Each round (January 14, 21, and 27) will consist of 10 ends; 3 arrows per end for a score of 300 per event. Winners will be determined by the archer’s best-combined score of 600 points from any two of the three events. Archers can compete in all three rounds and the top two round scores will be used, or compete in at least two rounds to be eligible for cash prizes.

For information about the NFAA VEGAS Round, check out the video below:

2023 Archery Manitoba Awards

Join us in recognizing the Archery Manitoba athletes, coaches, and volunteers who have made an impact in 2023. The event will be hosted at the Masonic Memorial Centre in Winnipeg, Manitoba, located at 420 Corydon Avenue on Saturday, January 20. Tickets are $35 per person and include lunch. 

Doors at 12:00 PM
Lunch at 1:00 PM
Ceremonies 1:30 PM

The Archery Manitoba Awards will showcase archers and volunteers for various Provincial and National events, Sport Manitoba recognition, and our annual awards of distinction. Those events and awards include:

  • Sport Manitoba Awards of Sport Excellence
  • 2023 Provincial Target Championships & Manitoba Open
  • 2023 Archery Manitoba Awards of Distinction

Purchase Tickets Here

(The ticket purchase deadline is Monday, January 15, 2024)

 

Nominate a deserving archer or volunteer today!

We ask that our members and partner clubs help us recognize deserving athletes, coaches, and volunteers by online nomination by December 31, 2023 

  • Rising Star Award (Male and Female): In recognition of the Manitoba Youth Archers (Cadet & under) with the most outstanding achievement(s) in provincial, national, or international archery in the past year. (Target or 3D).
  • Glenn Lewer Memorial Coach of the Year Award: Awarded to the Coach who has contributed the most to developing archery in the province of Manitoba during the previous year.
  • Roger Garrod Memorial Volunteer of the Year: Awarded to the volunteer who has contributed the most to developing archery within the province of Manitoba during the previous year.
  • Judge of the Year: Awarded to the Judge who has contributed the most to archery in the province of Manitoba during the previous year.
  • Target Archer of the Year Award (Male and Female): In recognition of the Manitoba Target Archers with the most outstanding achievement(s) in provincial, national, or international archery in the past year.
  • 3D Archer of the Year Award (Male and Female): In recognition of the Manitoba 3D Archers with the most outstanding achievement(s) in provincial, national, or international archery in the past year.
  • Presidential Award (doesn’t need to be awarded annually) – Presented to a member of the archery community who has made an outstanding contribution as an organizer at the international, national, or provincial level. This award is the highest honor our association bestows. It reflects our deep appreciation of the recipient’s impact on Archery in the Province of Manitoba.

Please be sure to add as much rationale and reference of performance (if applicable).

Online Nomination: 

https://forms.gle/TMSq5ByYiB4DYV2g6

2024 First Flight Series Takes Off

On Sunday, November 12, Archery Manitoba kicked off its eagerly anticipated First Flight series with a large group of eager new archers. The event, hosted at local archery shops Heartland Archery and Heights Outdoors, marked the initiation of this year’s series, promising a season of exciting first achievements and skill development.

Over 30 archers, fueled by enthusiasm, participated in their first-ever competitive event. The resonating twang of bowstrings and the thud of arrows hitting their marks filled the air as these budding archers showcased their burgeoning skills.

A worthy acknowledgment goes to Heartland Archery and Heights Outdoors for generously donating their range time, a crucial contribution that made this event possible. Their commitment to fostering archery in the community is truly commendable.

Special thanks are also extended to the dedicated volunteer organizers and mentors who selflessly guided the new archers through their inaugural competition. Their expertise and encouragement were instrumental in creating an environment where every participant felt supported on their journey into competitive archery.

As Archery Manitoba reflects on this successful launch, anticipation builds for the continued triumph of the First Flight series. The organization is eager to witness the growth of participating archers as they hone their competitive skills throughout the upcoming events, shaping a promising future for archery in Manitoba.

MYGOLD Winter 2023-2024

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 (Recurve), Cleo Wermann-Thorn (Recurve), Kelly Taylor (Compound), and guest coaches. All three lead 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 and compound 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:
    • Recurve/Barebow – Heights Archery – 2281 Portage Ave, Winnipeg, MB
    • Compound – Heartland Archery – 10 Keenleyside St Unit K, Winnipeg, MB
  • Length: 1.5 – 2 Hours per session
  • Day of the week:
    • Recurve/Barebow: Sunday Mornings
    • Compound: Monday Evenings
  • Time:
    • Recurve/Barebow: 9:30 AM – 11:30 AM
    • Compound: 6:30 PM – 8:00 PM
  • Max Class Size: 15 athletes per group
  • Cost: $350 per 10 week-session block.
  • Recurve Dates:  
    • November 5, 12, 19 and 26
    •  December 3, 10, 17
    • January 7, 14 and 21
  • Compound Dates: 
    • November 6, 13, 20 and 27
    •  December 4, 11, 18
    • January 8, 15 and 22

REGISTER HERE

2024 Membership Available Now

As 2024 dawns, Archery Manitoba invites enthusiasts to join a community dedicated to providing support and opportunity for archers of all abilities. Archery Manitoba membership offers a variety of benefits whether you are a recreational archer, club member, or competitive archer. Join or renew your membership today to be a part of the Manitoba archery community and help support local programs, clubs, and archers. Not only does your annual fee come with many great benefits to you, but it goes a long way in supporting youth, recreational, and competitive archers in Manitoba.

Purchase or Renew Here

Category Fees and Benefits:

  1. Club Membership: Priced at $10 annually, this membership is intended for archers who are members of a local club or lessons program.  This membership provides archers and clubs with the necessary liability insurance coverage to participate in regular club activities, programs, and any events that are not registered with Archery Canada (3D Events).
  2.  Competitive Adult Membership: Priced at $35 annually (or a $25 upgrade from a current Club Membership) this category grants coverage and access to all Archery Manitoba events, including Archery Canada Events such as registered target events, provincial championships, Canadian Indoor Regionals and other Archery Canada Events. This membership is age-restricted to 18 years and older.
  3. Competitive Youth Membership: Priced at $25 annually (or a $15 upgrade from a current Club Membership) this category grants coverage and access to all Archery Manitoba events, including Archery Canada Events such as registered target events, provincial championships, Canadian Indoor Regionals and other Archery Canada Events. This membership is age-restricted to 17 years and Younger.Archery Canada Membership: Included with every Archery Manitoba membership, this affiliation opens doors to national-level competitions and recognition. Members gain access to a wider archery community and the chance to represent Manitoba on the national stage.

By joining Archery Manitoba in 2024, archers embark on a journey of growth, camaraderie, and excellence. Don’t miss the chance to be part of this vibrant community. Register today at Archery Manitoba’s Membership Page and let your archery journey soar!

Notice: 2023 Annual General Meeting

  • REGISTER HERE

    General Information

    Date: Wednesday, November 29, 2023
    Time: 7:00 PM
    Location: The meeting be virtual, hosted on Zoom Web Conference
    Who: All Archery Manitoba Members (voters under the age of 18 cannot vote)
    Registration: Please indicate your attendance and receive meeting access by registering at: https://forms.gle/uA3z95XqCUC9W54F8

    Executive Committee Nominations

    Nominations for Archery Manitoba Executive Committee Positions with two-year terms beginning after the 2023 AGM are listed below. The nomination deadline is Friday, November 10. For more information on the roles or to nominate, see the links below:

    Nomination Process – Complete the linked form below, have two members in good standing nominate and submit to info@archerymanitoba.ca by Friday November 10.

    The nomination process has now closed. The following members have been nominated to the executive committee roles of:

    • Chad Sanders – President – 2 Year Term
    • Robert Tataryn – Treasurer – 2 Year Term
    • Shauna Klimchuk – Vice President Target Archery

    Meeting Documents

  • Treasurer 
  • Vice-President Target Archery 

Nomination Process – Complete the linked form below, have two members in good standing nominate and submit to info@archerymanitoba.ca by Friday November 10.

Meeting Documents

  • Draft Meeting Agenda (coming soon)
  • 2022 AGM Minutes (coming soon)
  • Club Report Form (simple online form)

    REGISTER HERE

    General Information

    Date: Wednesday, November 29, 2023
    Time: 7:00 PM
    Location: The meeting be virtual, hosted on Zoom Web Conference
    Who: All Archery Manitoba Members (voters under the age of 18 cannot vote)
    Registration: Please indicate your attendance and receive meeting access by registering at: https://forms.gle/uA3z95XqCUC9W54F8

    Executive Committee Nominations

    Nominations for Archery Manitoba Executive Committee Positions with two-year terms beginning after the 2023 AGM are listed below. The nomination deadline is Friday, November 10. For more information on the roles or to nominate, see the links below:

    Nomination Process – Complete the linked form below, have two members in good standing nominate and submit to info@archerymanitoba.ca by Friday November 10.

    The nomination process has now closed. The following members have been nominated to the executive committee roles of:

    • Chad Sanders – President – 2 Year Term
    • Robert Tataryn – Treasurer – 2 Year Term
    • Shauna Klimchuk – Vice President Target Archery

    Meeting Documents

Team Manitoba Archer To Compete at NAIG

Waasayah Munro-Soldier wants more First Nations youth to compete

One of the top-ranked under-18 archers in Manitoba has her sights on a gold medal at the North American Indigenous Games (NAIG) this month.

It is one of the first times she gets to compete with other young athletes that look like her.

Waasayah Munro-Soldier is Anishinaabe from Swan Lake First Nation, which is 156 kilometers west of Winnipeg, Manitoba.

She will compete in the 3D Archery event at the games, which take place in Halifax, Nova Scotia, from July 15 to 23.

Waasayah hopes to inspire other Indigenous youth to try the sport.

“I’m competing against 120 [Indigenous] archers, but right now, I’m the only Indigenous female in Archery Manitoba,” Waasayah said in an interview with Kids News.

She’s also an impressive one — in 2022, she was ranked five out of 30 in Canada, in the under-18 rankings of target shooting.

Read the rest of the article at: https://www.cbc.ca/kidsnews/post/top-ranked-archer-has-gold-medal-ambitions-at-indigenous-games#article-start

How to join the 2024 Archery Manitoba Provincial Teams

Joining the Manitoba Provincial 3D and Target Teams: A Journey to Excellence

If you’re an aspiring archer in Manitoba, Canada, seeking to elevate your skills and compete at the highest level, joining the Manitoba Provincial 3D and Target Teams could be the key to unlocking your potential. These teams, established by Archery Manitoba, provide a platform for talented archers to showcase their abilities and represent the province in national and international competitions.

The Manitoba Provincial 3D Team focuses on the exhilarating discipline of 3D archery, where archers shoot at realistic 3D animal-shaped targets in natural environments. This challenging sport requires precision, adaptability, and a keen eye for judging distances accurately. By joining the team, you’ll have the opportunity to train with like-minded individuals, learn from experienced mentors, and participate in 3D tournaments that push you to excel.

On the other hand, the Manitoba Provincial Target Team is dedicated to target archery, the Olympic-style discipline involving shooting at stationary bullseye targets from set distances. Target archery demands exceptional focus, consistency, and technique. As a member of the team, you’ll receive specialized training, access to state-of-the-art facilities, and the chance to compete against top archers from across the country.

Both teams have a selection process to ensure that only the most dedicated and skilled archers are chosen. Selection is based on performance previous competition results, and commitment to training and improvement.

By joining these provincial teams, you’ll be part of a close-knit community of passionate archers who share your drive for success. The teams provide an unparalleled opportunity to learn, grow, and compete at the highest level. Whether your heart lies in 3D or target archery, the Manitoba Provincial 3D and Target Teams are your gateways to excellence in the world of archery.

To learn more about the Manitoba Provincial 3D and Target Teams, their selection criteria, and the benefits of joining, visit Archery Manitoba’s official website at https://archerymanitoba.ca/teams/provincial-3d-team/ and https://archerymanitoba.ca/teams/. Embark on this exciting journey today and take your archery skills to new heights!

Team Manitoba Archers to compete at World Youth Championships

Team Manitoba and Team Canada archers are gearing up for an exciting journey as they head to Limerick, Ireland, to compete in the highly anticipated 2023 World Archery Youth Championships. The event, scheduled to take place from July 3 to 9, will see young archers from around the globe showcasing their skills and vying for prestigious titles.

Representing Team Manitoba, Bailey Mathers will be competing in the U18 Compound Female category, while Ryder Wilson will showcase his talents in the U18 Recurve Male division. Ryan Cherniak and Chyler Sanders, both from Team Canada, will compete in the U21 Compound Male and U21 Compound Female categories, respectively.

The archers have been preparing rigorously for this event, honing their skills and fine-tuning their techniques. Their hard work and dedication will be put to the test as they face formidable opponents from various countries.

For archery enthusiasts and supporters, Archery Manitoba’s social media pages will be a valuable resource to follow the progress of our Team Manitoba archers during the championships. Additionally, the official World Archery website (https://www.worldarchery.sport/competition/24223/limerick-2023-world-archery-youth-championships) will provide comprehensive updates, including live scores, results, and highlights from the competition.

Let’s rally behind these talented archers as they represent their respective teams and countries in Limerick. We wish Bailey Mathers, Ryder Wilson, Ryan Cherniak, and Chyler Sanders the best of luck as they aim for success on the world stage. May their arrows fly true and their efforts be rewarded with outstanding performances.

And, if you would like to support the athletes and team while receiving a charitable tax receipt for your donation, the Canadian Archery Foundation has established a fundraising campaign to assist athletes and families with the cost of travel, read more below:

 

 

Fundraising for Youth Compound and Recurve Teams

The Canadian Archery Foundation has launched a fundraising campaign ahead of the World Archery Youth Championships, in support of the youth recurve and compound teams ahead to Ireland.

The Adopt-a-Team campaign is a way for you to support your friends and fellow archers as they gain international experience and reach their goals in a sport they are passionate about. Supporting archers by giving to their campaign efforts of raising money for their team is aiding in the development of amateur athletes nationwide, making it possible for them to compete and represent Canada abroad.

Your gift is helping to remove barriers to participation, which in turn allows the athlete to focus on improving their skills rather than the financial burdens associated with attending a high-level competition.

You can donate to the Youth Compound team here: https://www.zeffy.com/en-CA/peer-to-peer/02e9e407-478e-46d6-bb18-5c41fc3d4168

You can donate to the Youth Recurve team here: https://www.zeffy.com/en-CA/peer-to-peer/eb067c91-6c00-4d85-bf3b-3a884d8eed7f

The Canadian Archery Foundation is the philanthropic arm of Archery Canada and is not a separate entity. Archery Canada is a Registered Amateur Athletic Association under the Charitable Registration number 119390821RR0001.

3D Volunteers Wanted: 3D Committee Positions

Archery Manitoba is seeking members to fill two volunteer positions on its Provincial 3D Committee.

If you or someone you know may be interested in serving on the 3D Committee, please see the position information and a link to a brief online application form below.

The committee comprises seven members, five voting and two non-voting (Provincial Team Leader and Executive Director).  The Archery Manitoba 3D Committee will hold a minimum six (6) face-to-face meetings or video/telephone conference calls, throughout the year as necessary, to perform its functions.

The current vacancy we are seeking to fill expires in May 2024

To apply to serve on the Archery Manitoba 3D Committee, please apply at: https://forms.gle/X755HiNZTpaFcpPh9

The application deadline is Monday, July 17, 2023

For more information on the committee structure and Team Leader position description, please see below:

#TopicText/Comments
1Type of CommitteeStanding Committee

(See Archery Manitoba Bylaws, Committees)

2Purpose and Scope of CommitteeThe Archery Manitoba 3D Archery Committee is responsible for matters relating to the disciplines of indoor and outdoor 3D target archery within Archery Manitoba.

 

The 3D Archery Committee reports to the Executive Committee on all matters surrounding the disciplines, including the organization of 3D Events and Provincial Team Programs. Members of the committee will evaluate and offer feedback regarding possible changes to the discipline, scoring and timing procedures, tournament conduct and rules, tournament equipment, and other relevant aspects. The committee offers guidance and drafts documents with the goal of assisting the organization & member clubs promote the discipline from the initiation to Provincial Team level.

3Composition

·         Number of members

·         Qualifications of members

·         How appointed/selected

·         Rotations (if any)

·         Quorum

The Archery Manitoba 3D Archery Committee consists of five (5) voting members elected to two-year terms and two (2) non-voting members. The committee will be chaired by the acting Vice President 3D Archery. The Archery Manitoba Executive Director will act as committee secretary. Nomination to the committee will be open to all Archery Manitoba Members through an application process. The selection of applications/nominees will be approved by the Archery Manitoba Executive Committee on recommendation by the acting Vice President Events.

All members Archery Manitoba 3D Committee must be current, active members of the Archery Manitoba.

Following the initiation of the committee, terms of membership shall begin on January 1st of the upcoming year, following selection by the Executive Committee.  Membership shall be staggered to assure continuity of the committee. In the initial year (2018), the committee terms will be staggered, three members will be selected to two year terms and two members will be selected to a one year term.

A quorum is defined as a majority of voting members of the Archery Manitoba 3D Committee.

4Responsibilities/DutiesDuties of the Archery Manitoba 3D Archery Committee

1.      In coordination with the Archery Manitoba Executive Committee, recommend revisions to Archery Manitoba Programs and Procedures relevant to 3D Archery.

2.      Review the Provincial 3D Program Document annually to ensure that strategies and goals are relevant to the betterment of the program.

3.      Prepare status reports and minutes of meetings or conference calls for review by the Archery Manitoba Executive Committee.

4.      Communicate with the President of Archery Manitoba prior to taking action or sending out correspondence that impacts Archery Manitoba program participants, members, or member clubs.

5.      Communicate all pertinent documents, goals, and recommendations to the Archery Manitoba Executive Committee in a timely manner.

5Authority/Decision-MakingThe Archery Manitoba 3D Archery Committee has no authority to make final decisions. The committee’s mandate is to make recommendations & produce program documents for review and final approval by the Archery Manitoba Executive Committee.
6Meetings/SchedulesThe Archery Manitoba 3D Committee holds a minimum six (6) face-to-face meetings or telephone conference calls, throughout the year as necessary, to perform its functions. Likewise, some issues are discussed and resolved via email communications. The committee chair has the authority to schedule additional meetings if necessary.

 

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