Have you ever thought about coaching archery? We are looking for intermediate to advanced archers interested in coach training to help facilitate development at the club level. If you would like to get involved with coaching new archers in your community/club, we are hosting the perfect course for you!

Certified coach training ensures that instruction in our sport is delivered correctly and professionally. In addition to learning archery specific techniques, the  National Coaching Certification Program (NCCP) Course includes athlete and program management skills that can be an asset in your personal and professional life.

Archery Manitoba Coaching Coordinator, Ron Cooney will be hosting a National Coaching Certification Program (NCCP) Instructor of Beginner Archer Course (Level 1) Course on the Weekends of:

Neepawa – January 18 & 19, 2020

Winnipeg – February 22 & 23, 2020

The courses will run from 8:30 AM – 4:30 PM both days at a cost of $100 per participant.

“Instructor of Beginner Archers: By presenting several mini-lessons and demonstrations, as well as observing interventions during shooting throughout the course of this workshop, coaches/instructors will be prepared to introduce archery to athletes in a variety of settings, including: clubs, camps, schools, and other organized activities.

Please note, there is a $50 rebate for candidates that complete their evaluation. This course is available for youth and adults interested in becoming a coach.

To Register for the course, please visit:

Neepawa: https://forms.gle/fFtB939UeL9nKoF79

Winnipeg: https://forms.gle/fFtB939UeL9nKoF79

For any inquires about the course, please contact Ryan Van Berkel at info@archerymanitoba.ca or call 204 925 5697

For more information on the Archery Canada NCCP Coaching Pathway, please visit the links below.

Coaching Archery in Canada – CLICK HERE 

Instructor of Beginner: Pathway to Certification – CLICK HERE 

Instructor & Coach: Training & Certification – CLICK HERE

General Information

Date: Wednesday November 27

Location: Manitoba Sports Hall of Fame Museum – Main Floor of the Sport for Life Center – 145 Pacific Avenue Winnipeg, MB

Who: All Archery Manitoba Members (voters under the age of 18 cannot vote)

Please indicate you attendance by email to info@archerymanitoba.ca by Tuesday November 26.

Meeting Documents

Meeting Agenda

2018 AGM Minutes with Reports

Club Report Form 

Executive Committee Nomination Form 

Position Descriptions (proposed and current) 

IMPORTANT NOTE: The start of the Annual General Meeting will be proceeded by a brief Special General Meeting to review and approve three (3) amendments to the by-laws. The proposed amendments are to change and update three of the executive committee position descriptions. The positions to be updated/changed are as follows:

• Vice President Events to be changed to Vice President 3D Archery (currently in year 1 of a 2 year term being served by Aaron Bull)
• Vice President Bowhunting to be  changed to Vice President Target Archery  (expiring 2 year term being served by Mike Fox)
• Vice President Athlete Development to be updated to move 3D athlete development responsibilities to the proposed VP 3D Archery position (year 1 of a 2 year term being served by Kelly Taylor)

(shown above: Michael Oneschuk on the right working with Provincial Judge Candidate Chad Sanders)

Archery Manitoba would like to congratulate Winnipeg’s Micheal Oneschuk on his recent certification of World Archery Continental Judge. Mike’s hard work and dedication to Archery Manitoba and Archery Canada officiating over the past 5 years has been remarkable. Mike, Archery Manitoba’s Vice President Coaches & Officials has worked numerous national and provincial events, while training future Manitoba Provincial Judges during his time officiating. Since Mike began volunteering for our organization, he has acted as the 2018 Manitoba Winter Games Technical Delegate, judged at Archery Canada’s Canada Cup, Target and 3D National Championships and the 2019 Canada Winter Games in Red Deer, Alberta last winter.

Archery Manitoba would like thank Mike for his ongoing dedication to the sport and we wish him success as he enters the next stage of archery officiating. Our organization would also like to thank Archery Canada, Sport Manitoba and the Interlake Archers for their direct support in Mike attending the course in Orlando, Florida earlier this month.

World Archery Americas posted the following announcement on their web page:

America has eight new continental judges

Nov 18/2019

World Archery Americas developed its third training course for continental judges, from November 8 to 10, in Orlando, Florida, with 16 participants from the United States and Canada.

Taught in English by experienced international judges Sergio Font and Robert Pian, the three-day course included theoretical sessions in a classroom and practice at a local archery club.

Only judges with previous national experience could take the accreditation exam.

At the end of the course, Tracey Francis, Kristy Wapniarski, Sandra Reynolds, Jennifer Laux and Wendy Whalen of the United States, and Michael Oneschuk, Eric Fok and Mark Cote of Canada were accredited as continental judges.

The seminar in Orlando was the last of three organized by World Archery Americas in 2019 after Santiago de Chile in March and Medellin in May.

For reference to the above article from World Archery Americas, please follow the link below:

The indoor target season will begin on Friday October 25, followed up with three additional events until December 6th. Come join us at Heights Archery & Hunting Supply in Winnipeg for any of the events, ranging from Archery Canada registered Indoor 18 Meter Rounds, NFAA 300 and Vegas Rounds. For more information or to register, check out the links below:

October 25 at 6:00 PM – Indoor 18 Meter

November 8 at 6:00 PM – NFAA 300 Round

November 20 at 7:00 PM – Indoor 18 Meter

December 6 at 6:00 PM – NFAA Vegas Round

(Shown above: Team Manitoba Archer Cornelia Squirra – named to Team Canada in Women’s Longbow Category)

OTTAWA (Archery Canada) – The 2019 Canadian Outdoor 3D Archery Championships concluded on Monday in Prince Albert, Sask., with the crowning of 32 titlists and the announcement of the national team for the upcoming World Championships in Lac La Biche, Alta. (Sept. 2-8).

Archery Canada Website: www.archerycanada.ca/en
Canadian Championship Website: Prince Albert 2019
Complete Results: Results

“The event was well organized from start to finish,” said Aaron Bull, Vice President 3D Programs at Archery Canada. “The Timberland Bowbenders did a superior job of setting up 80 targets that truly tested even the most experienced archers over the championships. Thank you to the Bowbenders and all of the volunteers.”

The squad that will represent Canada at 3D Worlds early next month was selected based on combined results from the 2018 and 2019 Nationals.

The red and white contingent heading to Lac La Biche includes:

Women’s Compound: Monica Higgins (Lethbridge, Alta.), Jessica Beaumont (Neuville, Que.), Catherine Faulkner (Calgary); alternate Ashley Casperson (Washago, Ont.).

Men’s Compound: Cory Smandych (Calgary), Chase Martin (Grande Prairie, Alta.), Cameron Herbert (Lacombe, Alta.).

Women’s Instinctive Bow: Trudy Dryden (The Glades, N.B.), Caroline Laue (Edmonton), Katie Britton (Pinantan Lake, B.C.).

Men’s Instinctive Bow: Fred Streleoff (Williams Lake, B.C.), Marc Britton (Pinantan Lake, B.C.), Dan Mobbs (150 Mile House, B.C.); alternate Ray Neumeyer (Nobleford, Alta.).

Women’s Longbow: Miranda Sparkes (Logan Lake, B.C.), Jessica Mobbs (150 Mile House, B.C.), Cornelia Squirra (Roblin, Man.).

Men’s Longbow: Monty Van Der Westhuizen (Medicine Hat, Alta.), Brock Paton (Oosoyoos, B.C.), Kevin Baldwin (Grassland, Alta.).

Women’s Barebow: Heather Leduc (Moose Jaw, Sask.), Lana Perry (Sault Ste. Marie, Ont.), Susan Gehlert (Lac La Biche, Alta.).

Men’s Barebow: Alan Hindle (Perth-Andover, N.B.), Tyler Moore (Moose Jaw, Sask.), Duane Filipuzzi (Lethbridge, Alta.).

“The Canadian national team we selected should be very competitive with the worlds’ best and to medal at these championships here on home soil is our goal,” said Bull. “We will see on this team some athletes who bring previous experience at the world championship level as well as some new talent who will have their first experience at Worlds this year.”

Of the group, Faulkner, Dryden, Sparkes, Herbert and Marc Britton captured gold in their respective categories over the long weekend in Prince Albert.

Dryden was one of six archers who successfully defended their Canadian outdoor 3D titles from 2018, along with fellow female competitors Sandie Plashka (Compound Master 60), Angela Hay (Compound Fixed Pins) and Robin Squirra (Traditional Pre-Cub), as well as Clay Laronde (Compound Junior) and Ty Thurow (Compound Cadet) in men’s action.

Joelle Thurow also reached the top of the podium for the second straight year, prevailing in Women’s Compound Cub after winning the Pre-Cub tournament last summer in Truro, N.S.

For their part, seven athletes claimed their second 3D national title of 2019 this weekend, adding to their triumphs at the Canadian Indoor Championships held in late April in Brandon, Man. The list includesLacey Moore on the women’s side (outdoor: Hunter / indoor: Compound Fixed Pins) and male counterparts Cohen Quick (Compound Pre-Cub), Dan David (Compound Master 60), Kristofer Skelly (Compound Fixed Pins), Steve Keys (outdoor: Known 50 / indoor: Compound Master), James Frigon (Hunter) and Bevan Bailey (Traditional Master).

Below is a complete list of 2019 outdoor 3D national champions.

WOMEN

Compound Unlimited: Catherine Faulkner – Calgary Archers Club (786 points)
Compound Unlimited Junior: Lindsay Cannon – Lethbridge Bowbenders Archery Club (693)
Compound Unlimited Cadet: Dawson Lewis – Salmon Arm Archery Club (680)
Compound Unlimited Master: Nicole Arseneault – Fédération de tir à l’arc du Québec (673)
Compound Unlimited Cub: Joelle Thurow – Cariboo Archers (728)
Compound Unlimited Pee Wee: Aubree Smith – Timberland Bowbenders Archery Club (665)
Compound Unlimited Pre-Cub: Madelynn Holkema – Capital Region Archery (658)
Compound Unlimited Master 60: Sandie Plashka – Brazeau Bowbenders Archery Club (734)
Barebow: Lora-Lee Murray – Quesnel River Archers (552)
Compound Fixed Pins: Angela Hay – Burnaby Archers (693)
Known 50: Emma Chylinski – North Shore Archers (792)
Hunter: Lacey Moore – Langenburg Archery Club (620)
Longbow: Miranda Sparkes – Highland Valley Archers (564)
Instinctive: Trudy Dryden – Glades Traditional Archery Club (592)
Traditional Cub: Kaydynce Taypotat – ANAC (418)
Traditional Pre-Cub: Robin Squirra – Asessippi Archery Club (244)

MEN

Compound Unlimited: Cameron Herbert – Brazeau Bowbenders Archery Club (823 points)
Compound Unlimited Junior: Clay Laronde – Alberta Target Archers Association (735)
Compound Unlimited Cadet: Ty Thurow – Cariboo Archers (820)
Compound Unlimited Master: Rick Martin – Alberta Target Archers Association (788)
Compound Unlimited Cub: Ty Waterhouse – Cariboo Archers (791)
Compound Unlimited Pee Wee: Gavin Holkema – Capital Region Archery Club (567)
Compound Unlimited Pre-Cub: Cohen Quick – Timberland Bowbenders Archery Club (676)
Compound Unlimited Master 60: Dan David – Medicine Hat SAAMIS Archers (808)
Barebow: William Melnik – Ontario Association of Archers (723)
Compound Fixed Pins: Kristofer Skelly – Brazeau Bowbenders Archery Club (761)
Known 50: Steve Keys – Frontier Bowmen (838)
Hunter: James Frigon – Saskatchewan Archery Association (766)
Longbow: Greg Dettling – Southern Okanagan Sportsmen’s Association (598)
Instinctive: Marc Britton – British Columbia Archery Association (688)
Traditional Junior: Kaleb Maxie – Redvers Wildlife Archery Club (357)
Traditional Master: Bevan Bailey – Saskatchewan Archery Association (472)

ANNUAL MPAA TOURNAMENT

The tournament weekend happens each year in September. In 2019, the MPAA meeting will be held on September 6, while the tournament shoots will be on September 7 & 8. Below are the details but you can always download the PDF.

Spectators – please bring creature comforts – lawn chair, hat, sunscreen, bug spray. Food will be available for purchase on-site Saturday and Sunday but you could certainly bring your own. A port-a-potty is available for all to use. Please keep track of your children – while we don’t expect any issues, we do need to keep safety in mind.

WATCH AUSTIN SHOOT FOR GOLD LIVE AT 12:33 PM (CST) ON SATURDAY AUGUST 24 ON YOU TUBE AT: https://youtu.be/REm-0hXaZfc

Article from: https://worldarchery.org/news/174136/canadas-austin-taylor-makes-gold-medal-match-world-youth-championships

ANTONI CICHY

22 August 2019

Madrid, Spain

MADRID — Canada’s Austin Taylor, of Winnipeg, will compete Saturday in the gold medal final at the World Archery Youth Championship.

Winning all of his elimination rounds — first against Singh Mejia Jagdeep Teji of Colombia, then Emircan Haney of Turkey — Taylor found himself against Paolo Kunsch of Germany in the quarterfinals, which Taylor won, putting him into the semifinals against Olvera Mendez Rodrigo of Mexico. Taylor won again, guaranteeing a podium finish and earning a berth in the gold medal final against Anders Faugstad of Norway.

The gold medal match goes Saturday at 19:33 Madrid time, or 12:33 Central Daylight Time. In addition to being a national team member, Taylor is a member of Archery Manitoba’s provincial team.

The gold medal match can be streamed live at: https://youtu.be/REm-0hXaZfc

Also earning a shot at a medal, Canada’s cadet men team — Robbie Comberbach, Brady Klassen and Kyle Cherniak, all from Winnipeg — will shoot in Friday’s semifinal, with a berth in the gold medal match or a chance to shoot for bronze, on the line. They face Denmark, which Thursday set a world record for team match play with a score of 236.

Canada’s 10th ranked cadet mixed team, made up of Klassen and Kristen Arsenault of Prince Edward Island advanced to the quarter finals Thursday with a decisive win over 7th ranked Estonia with a score of 146 – 136. Mixed team quarter finals continue Friday against 2nd ranked Mexico. To follow the match results, visit: https://worldarchery.org/competition/19874/madrid-2019-world-archery-youth-championships#/match/CCX/team/14  

MADRID — Finishing qualifications in sixth place with a score of 698 out of 720, Winnipeg archer Austin Taylor, shooting in the compound junior male category, is the top Canadian at the World Archery Youth Championships in the Spanish capital. Archery Manitoba congratulates all the Canadian archers in Madrid, including the six from Manitoba.

Winnipeg archers Brady Klassen, 10th place with a score of 691, Robbie Comberbach in 14th place with a score of 687 and Kyle Cherniak in 30th place with a score of 678, turned in a strong performance in the compound cadet male category. The three represented Canada’s entire cadet compound male team.

Bryanne Lameg, also of Winnipeg, had a strong 15th place showing in the junior female compound category.

Winnipeg’s Chyler Sanders, in her first world championship, was excited about her 36th place (out of 47), with a score of 643.

The qualification rounds wrapped up Tuesday, with archers progressing to elimination rounds beginning Wednesday, with medal rounds concluding on Saturday.

For full results, including the eight other Canadian archers, please see: https://worldarchery.org/competition/19874/madrid-2019-world-archery-youth-championships#/

WINNIPEG – August 13, 2019 – Half of Canada’s 12 compound archers headed to Madrid for the World Archery Youth Championship are Manitobans, Archery Manitoba is pleased to announce.

In the cadet male category, all three of the Canadian archers qualified are from Winnipeg: Brady Klassen, Kyle Cherniak, and Robbie Comberbach.  Winnipeggers Austin Taylor (junior male), Bryanne Lameg (junior female), Chyler Sanders (cadet female) and round out the six Manitoba archers.

(from left to right: Kyle Cherniak, Brady Klassen, Robbie Comberbach, Austin Taylor, Bryanne Lameg, and Chyler Sanders)

The youth championships take place from Aug. 19 to 25 and will welcome the top young archers from around the world.

Of the six Manitobans, all but Lameg are members of Archery Manitoba’s provincial team program. Klassen, and Taylor each hold multiple Canadian records, and, along with Lameg, are defending Canadian champions heading into the 2019 Canadian championships Aug. 6 to 11 in Prince Albert, Sask.

Lameg has just returned from the 2019 Pan-Am Games in Lima, Peru, where she placed 5th overall, before packing her bags for Spain.

Junior-aged archers are those between the ages of 17 and 20 and cadet archers are between the ages of 15 and 17. Each country sends 12 compound archers (three each in junior male and female and cadet male and female) and 12 recurve archers (junior male and female and cadet male and female).

The event gets underway with scoring in the qualification rounds starting at 9:00 AM (Central European Summer Time) or 12:00 Central Standard Time (Manitoba). Stay posted to Archery Manitoba’s Facebook Page for updates and highlights at: https://www.facebook.com/archerymanitoba/ (No personal Facebook account required to view)

More information and to follow results and live matches, follow the 2019 World Archery Youth Championship event page at:  https://worldarchery.org/competition/19874/madrid-2019-world-archery-youth-championships#/