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Team Manitoba Archers Bailey Mathers and Chyler Sanders are set to showcase their exceptional talent at the highly anticipated 2024 World Archery Americas Youth Pan American Championships in San Salvador, El Salvador. From May 6 to May 12, this continental youth event gathers nearly 200 elite athletes from North, Central, and South America. Competing in various age categories, including U15, U18, and U21, and across Compound, Recurve, and Barebow disciplines, the championships promise intense competition and remarkable displays of skill.

The Youth Pan American Championships also hold significant weight as they serve as a crucial qualifier for the Youth Pan Am Games, adding an extra layer of competition for participating archers. For Mathers and Sanders, this event marks a return after their podium finishes at the 2022 Halifax championships, showcasing their international prowess.

Both athletes bring a wealth of experience to the table, with Mathers having competed in the 2023 World Youth Championships in Ireland, where she secured a commendable 17th position out of 33 participants. Conversely, Sanders boasts an impressive record, having represented Canada in three past World Youth Championships in Madrid, Poland, and Ireland.

Elevating the Canadian contingent at the championships, Archery Manitoba Coach Kelly Taylor assumes a new role as a development Coach for Team Canada, marking his first time as a member of Team Canada. The Archery Manitoba community extends their best wishes to Mathers, Sanders, and Coach Taylor for a successful and rewarding performance at the upcoming competition.

The tournament’s excitement kicks off with the Qualification Rounds today, paving the way for intense team and individual elimination rounds in the days to come. Archery enthusiasts can stay updated on the results by visiting the following link: https://www.ianseo.net/Details.php? Here’s hoping for an exhilarating and successful run for Team Manitoba’s talented archers and coaching staff at the 2024 World Archery Americas Youth Pan American Championships.

(Mathers & Sanders)

(Chris shown in the above photo, left of Center)

Archery Manitoba Provincial Team Member and esteemed member of Archery Canada’s Nationals Para Team, Chris Waterman, has once again demonstrated his prowess on the international stage. At the 2024 Para Pan American Championships, the premier continental para archery event in the Americas, Chris, alongside his teammate Kyle Tremblay, secured a remarkable victory, clinching the gold medal in the Men’s Double Team Event.

The journey to victory was not without its challenges. Facing formidable opponents, Chris and Kyle exemplified resilience and skill in every match they contested. In their initial showdown against Brazil, they entered as the underdogs. However, through sheer determination and precision shooting, they managed to upset their opponents with a narrow yet decisive victory, triumphing 146-144.

Undeterred by the odds stacked against them, Chris and Kyle faced their toughest test yet in the Gold Medal match against Mexico. Once again labeled as underdogs, they rose to the occasion with remarkable composure and unwavering focus. With nerves of steel and clutch performances, they outclassed their opponents, securing a resounding 150-144 victory and clinching the Gold Medal for Canada.

Their remarkable achievement reflected Chris’s immense pride in representing his country on the podium. “Yesterday, Kyle Tremblay and I took the Gold medal in the Para Men’s Compound Open Doubles at the 2024 Para PanAm Championships in Brazil,” Chris said. “I am so proud to be bringing this medal home to Canada. I would be lying if I said there wasn’t a tear in my eye as I watched our flag being raised to our National Anthem.”

Chris Waterman’s triumph at the 2024 Para Pan American Championships highlights his exceptional talent and dedication and is a testament to the indomitable spirit of para-athletes. His victory brings glory to himself and his teammates and inspires aspiring athletes across Canada and beyond. As Chris soars to greater heights in his archery journey, his achievements serve as a beacon of hope and inspiration for all.

Sunday, April 14, 2024
Erickson, Manitoba

The 2024 Manitoba Indoor 3D Championships showcased archery prowess, community spirit, and club excellence. Hosted by the South Mountain Archery Shooters & Hunters Club  (SMASH) and Archery Manitoba, this event attracted archery enthusiasts from across the province and Neighbouring Ontario. The influx in interest from various regions of Manitoba resulted in a sold-out capacity of 80 eager competitors, with a substantial waiting list highlighting the event’s popularity.

One of the most remarkable aspects of the championships was the diverse field of competitors. A diverse group of youth to senior archers, and from newcomers to seasoned performance shooters, participants of all skill levels converged to shoot for fun, provincial rank, and awards.

Central to the event’s success were the excellent venue, the host club’s dedication, and the volunteers’ invaluable contributions. The well-planned course provided a challenging yet enjoyable experience for all participants, while the positive efforts of volunteers ensured that every aspect of the event ran smoothly, leaving no archer disappointed.  Archery Manitoba would like to specifically thank the host club, SMASH, and its volunteers.  Special mention to the club leaders and on-site event volunteers Myles Meir, Garett Lewandoski, Brian Schnell, Donald Johnson, Richard Marshall, Brian & Kim Gibbons, and Randy & Margeret Neuls. The club and Archery Manitoba would also like to thank Scott McMunn and his staff at  McMunny’s Restaurant for keeping the archers fueled.

In addition to our wonderful group of club volunteer organizers, the event would not have been a success without our key Archery Manitoba volunteer leaders and judges. Those are our Reed Fowlie, Sean Murray, Kazwel, Cohen and Zaiden Levandoski,  Tom Comberbach, Angela and Syler Anderson Johnson.

Beyond the importance of a provincial competition, the championships fostered a sense of camaraderie and sportsmanship among participants, further enriching the 3D archery community in Manitoba. As the final arrows flew and champions emerged, the resounding success of the 2024 Manitoba Indoor 3D Championships underscored the enduring appeal and vibrancy of 3D Archery in the heart of Canada.

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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 May 13, 2024. Don’t miss this chance to be part of something extraordinary!

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/

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

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

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/

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.