The 2025 Canadian ASA Indoor Championships marked a significant milestone as the first national ASA Championships hosted in Canada, bringing together 170 archers from nine provinces and territories to compete at the Keystone Centre in Brandon, Manitoba, from March 21-23. The event featured remarkable performances, with over 60 Manitoba archers participating in 15 categories and many finishing on the podium.
Notable Manitoba podium finishers include:
- Autumn Brown – Eagle Open – 3rd Place
- Hunter Pinette – Junior Eagle Open – 3rd Place
- Sylar Anderson Johnson – Youth Open Male – 3rd Place
- Lisa Homenick – Senior Barebow – 1st Place
- Senior Traditional – Brian Erickson – 2nd Place
Categories decided by shoot-offs:
- Brad Hackewich – Traditional – 1st Place
- Kyle Berry – Traditional – 2nd Place
- Anika Evans – Hunter Female – 2nd Place
- Curtis Braun – Hunter Male – 3rd Place
The event’s success resulted from the collaboration between Archery Canada, Archery Manitoba, the Keystone Centre, our sponsors and partners. A special thank you goes to our sponsors: Real Wild by Bigshot Archery, Delta McKenzie, The Government of Manitoba, Sport Manitoba, Jo Brook Outdoors, Autograph Bowstrings, Bulldog Targets, Heights Outdoors, and Spring Hill Pallet. Our appreciation extends to the ASA Range Marshalls—Rene Schaub, Angela Anderson Johnson, and Michael Oneschuk—alongside the exceptional support from Brandon and its facilities.
Archery Canada’s staff and volunteers played crucial roles, including Karl Balisch, Jamie Brehaut, and Aaron Bull, in the planning and success of the event. The event’s execution was also well managed by Archery Manitoba Volunteers and Staff, led by VP of 3D Archery Sean Murray, supported by Bob Tataryn, Chad Sanders, Matt Strate, Allan & Wyatt Gunter, Kai & Jen Maczuga, Kazwel Levandoski, Brad Mathers and Ryan Van Berkel.
Sean Murray remarked, “We are pleased with how our out-of-province guest shooters and Manitoba archery community received the event. Our goal was to support a national event that would bring opportunity and resources to Manitoba for our archers and highlight our community’s ability to host a great event. We hope the event’s legacy will lead to more awareness and growth in ASA for our provincial events and clubs. It was a pleasure working with the entire team to make this event a success, and we look forward to hosting again in the future.”
The championships brought new equipment and experience and highlighted the growth potential for ASA events within Manitoba, setting a promising precedent for future competitions.
If you missed the opportunity to compete or spectate at the ASA Indoor Nationals, consider joining us for the upcoming Manitoba Indoor 3D Provincial Championships in Portage La Prairie, Manitoba, on April 12 & 13 at the Portage Curling Club. For more information, visit: https://archerymanitoba.ca/event/2025-manitoba-indoor-3d-archery-championships/
