Canadian ASA Indoor Championships

Archery Canada is excited to announce that the Canadian ASA Indoor Championships will be held in Brandon, Manitoba, from March 21 to 23, 2025. This is the first National ASA event and is part of an effort to grow the ASA rule set in Canada. The organization is looking forward to hosting archers from across the country. This event will replace the Indoor 3D Championships for 2025 and will feature all Known Categories from ages six and up (the Open class will not be offered for championships indoors).

Exciting new features and bonuses await participants at the upcoming ASA Indoor Championships! The competition will consist of a qualification over three rounds of 20 on Delta McKenzie 3D targets, with a Shootdown in specific categories to determine the winner. Fun bonuses include pay-to-play novelty shots, up to $9,000 in cash prizes, and vendor booths showcasing cutting-edge archery gear.

Archery Canada proudly serves as the official representative of ASA in Canada. This ruleset, which originates in the USA, is a competition format for 3D Archery. The sport challenges archers to shoot at 3D foam animal targets set at different distances and angles, requiring competitors to estimate distances themselves. As a pioneer in incorporating known-distance 3D shooting, ASA provides an accessible entry point for newcomers while offering seasoned competitors a test of skill and precision.

Registration is open now and closes on March 12, 2025 – do not miss your opportunity to be a part of this historic event in Canada, where a new archery discipline will emerge.

Archery Canada is excited to announce that we will host the first-ever 2025 Canadian Indoor ASA Championships! The event in Brandon, MB, from March 21 to 23, 2025, will replace the Indoor 3D Championships.

It will feature lots of exciting archery and additional bonuses:

Three rounds of competition with Delta McKenzie 3D targets

Pay-to-play novelty shots
Up to $9,000 in cash prizes
Vendor booths with high-quality and high-tech archery gear
Competition classes for all ages and skill levels

For ages six and up, using Archery Canada ASA Rules

https://archerycanada.ca/asa-3-d-archery-tournaments/

How to Register

Registration for the 2025 Canadian ASA Indoor Championships is available through the national registration system at:

https://2mev.com/#!/events/8899-canadian-indoor-asa-championships

Note: You must be an Archery Canada member through your local Provincial organization to register for this event.

Rule Modifications for Indoor ASA

Classes and Distances

Super Senior and Young Adult will shoot up to 50 yards instead of 40 yards for indoors
Young Adult Barebow/Traditional (15-17) 30 yards (error in the published rules).
Open class will not be offered for championships indoors

Mandatory Speed Check Before Shoot-Offs:

All archers advancing to a shoot-off will undergo a mandatory speed check.
A range official will select an arrow at random from the archer’s quiver for testing. Archers must have all arrows with them at the time of inspection.
If an archer’s equipment is found to exceed the speed cap, they will be disqualified from the shoot-off, and the next eligible shooter will advance in their place.
Archers will not be allowed to “tune down” their bows at this stage to meet speed requirements.

Additional Speed Checks During Competition:

Speed may also be tested after any qualification round if a range official suspects a violation or if a formal complaint has been made, as per the rules.

This rule ensures fair competition for all participants, so please check your equipment in advance to meet all regulations. Compliance with speed limits is essential for participation.

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Team Manitoba returned from the Rocky Mountain Classic in Blackfalds, Alberta, with a remarkable medal haul: four golds and one silver. Five archers represented the province in the competition, which consisted of a 600-round qualification followed by a double-elimination matchplay round. Their success showcases the effectiveness of their training and the high level of competition at the event.

Individual Performances:

Tiauna Bustard (U15 Recurve): Bustard demonstrated incredible resilience in the U15 recurve female A-side final, overcoming a daunting 4-0 deficit to win 6-4. She then faced and defeated the same opponent, Taressa Pardo, in the gold medal final with a decisive 6-0 victory.
Anna Parkhomenko (U25 Recurve): Competing across U21 and U18 recurve categories, Parkhomenko secured gold without dropping a single set point in matchplay, highlighting her exceptional skill and composure.
Ryder Wilson (U21 Recurve): Wilson’s dominance began with a top qualification score of 564/600. He maintained this momentum throughout matchplay, ultimately claiming gold.
Sylar Anderson Johnson (U15 Compound): Johnson also led after qualifications with a score of 557/600, remaining undefeated in matchplay to win gold. His gold medal final score of 144 is potentially a new Canadian record (pending confirmation).
Acadia Flockton (U18 Compound): Flockton, despite finishing qualifications in third place (554/600), showcased impressive matchplay skills, reaching the gold medal final before narrowly losing to Sydni Keichinger. Her silver medal is still a significant achievement.

(Photo: Ryder Wilson shooting while teammate Sylar Anderson Johnson watches)

Team Events:

Team Manitoba also competed in team matchplay rounds, achieving further success:

U15 Barebow/Recurve: Tiauna Bustard and Rylan Kaliel secured first place with a combined score of 757.
U15 Compound: Sylar Anderson Johnson and Kinzie Peatman achieved the highest score (1,058) but ultimately took second place.
U18 Compound: Acadia Flockton and Kody McGee earned a second-place finish.
U18/21/25 Recurve: Ryder Wilson and Piper Smith also finished second.

(Center):Tiauna Bustard U15 Recurve Gold

Coach’s Perspective:

Team Manitoba coach Kelly Taylor praised the Rocky Mountain Classic, describing it as a “must-shoot” event for aspiring Western Canadian youth archers. Taylor highlighted the event’s value in preparing archers for the pressure of high-stakes matchplay, a crucial element of major tournaments. He expressed immense pride in the team’s performance and resilience under pressure. The focus on matchplay aligns perfectly with the demands of elite competition, where qualification scores often play a secondary role in head-to-head elimination matches.

The event’s success is a testament to the dedication of the archers, their coaches, and the well-organized structure of the Rocky Mountain Classic, sponsored by Jim-Bows Archery.

(Far Right): Acadia Flockton U18 Compound Silver

(Center): Sylar Anderson Johnson U15 Compound Gold

(Center): Ryder Wilson U21 Recurve Gold

(Center): Anna Parkhomenko U25/U21 Recurve Gold

Month: January 2025