The OAA Rule Books have be updated with corrections to all errors and omissions found since publication of version 2017.11.01. They also include updated Table of Contents. None of the recent World Archery changes, April 1, 2018, to the rules for Target Archery have been incorporated into the OAA Rule Book at this time. Version 2018.04.20 of the OAA Rule Books can be found at https://www.oaa-archery.on.ca/tournaments/rules-and-regulations.

At first glance, target archery and field archery might look the same. Archers in both disciplines draw a bow, take aim, and shoot arrows at a round target marked with circles. What’s the difference? Target and field archery have different rules, scoring systems and course settings. 

Field archers shoot on a walking course – sometimes called a “roving course” – that’s usually wooded. Target distances vary from less than 10 yards to 80 yards, and target faces differ based on the round being shot. Archers may shoot field, hunter or animal rounds. In the field round, targets are black and white with a black center; in the hunter division, targets are all black with thin white rings and a white center; and in the animal division, paper targets feature colorful images of animals. If the animal division sounds fun, and you want to take it a step further, try 3-D archery! (link to 3D Champs info)

Notables about outdoor field archery:

• Targets are placed at varying distances in realistic outdoor settings.
• The sport emulates hunting situations.
• Competitions are divided into rounds of two sets with 14 targets each.
• Competitions often feature rough terrain.
• Rounds take different forms, such as the “hunter,” “field” or “animals (not shot in Ontario) style, each with specific rules.
• Archers tend to shoot in groups as they navigate the course.

2018 Field Championships

** NOTE: FOR 2018, THE FORMAT WILL BE A WORLD ARCHERY FIELD ROUND

BELOW ARE THE MAJOR DIFFERENCES BETWEEN THE TWO ROUNDS

Location: Peterborough Archers
Date: August 25th - 26th, 2018
Start Times: Saturday 10:00am | Sunday 9:00am
Club Website: https://peterborougharchers.ca/ 

Visit the club website for registration, contacts, and directions.

FIELD CHAMPIONSHIP ONLINE REGISTRATION

OAA membership is required to win championship medals and may be paid at the door. Guests are welcome however there are no awards and their scores will not be published. 

JOIN NOW!

OAA Official Communication: 2019 Canada Winter Games

The Canada Winter Games are approaching and the Team Selection Process has been progressing under the guidance of Coach, Richard Towler and Team Manager, Kelly Chambers.

The Canada Winter Games is a High-Performance opportunity for Ontario athletes to compete and test their abilities at a higher level of competition. With that opportunity, comes pre-defined selection criteria, requirements and minimum qualifying scores(MQS).

https://oaa-archery.on.ca/tournaments/canada-winter-games

It has come to the attention of the OAA Board of Directors that there has been some misunderstanding regarding the 2019 Canada Winter Games Team Selection Process. The Team Selection Document was developed and posted November 2017 on the OAA Website and was shared to all clubs and on the OAA’s Facebook Page at that time.

The Team Selection Process required the submission of 2 scores:

1. The OAA Championships. Archers must hand in the scorecard to the first OAA Championship they shoot at, shooting several to get a better score is not permitted under OAA rules. Scores will be posted on the OAA website and should also be emailed to Kelly.
2. A registered 60-arrow WA (FITA) indoor round at an Ontario club. Archers may shoot more than one registered tournament and, if so, the highest score earned will be accepted. As with the OAA Championship score, archers should email their results to Kelly.

These scores were required  to be submitted to Kelly and/or Richard, and those whose average score of the two events equalled or exceed the Minimum Qualifying Scores (MQS) of Compound Women – 530, Compound Men – 530, Recurve Women – 500, Recurve Men – 500, would be invited to take part in Regional Training camps.

Due to the number of athletes who expressed interest in trying out for the team and who met the qualification procedure, it has been decided there is no need to host regional training camps as all those who met the qualification process will be invited directly to the Team Trials.

In fair and equitable play and due to the misunderstanding in the need to contact Kelly and/or Richard with scores from the Provincial Indoor Championships and an additional registered 60-arrow WA (FITA) event to qualify, we are asking that any athlete who meets the below criteria and who has not already submitted scores please email Kelly, Richard, OAA President and OAA VP Administration(contact emails below) their scores for consideration to the 2019 Canada Winter Games Team Trials.

1. Have shot the OAA Championships (10-Ring)
2. Have shot 1 additional registered 60-arrow WA (FITTA) indoor event
3. Shot in the Recurve or Compound Division
4. Born on or after January 1^st, 1999

NOTE: Scores must be submitted no later then EOD (End of Day) Thursday, April 12^th 2018 and meet all above qualification requirements to be invited to the Team Trials.

The intent of this extended score submission timeline is to ensure that all those who meet the qualifying requirements have equal opportunity to attend the Team Trials Event and possible selection to the 2019 Canada Winter Games Team.

*Please note that invitations to the trials, to be held in Caledon at the beginning of May, will go out to the athlete‎, his/her coach and family mid-April once the final deadline of April 12th has passed and all possible qualifying candidates/athletes expression of interest meeting the MQS have been sent to Kelly and Richard.  Thanking you in advance for your collaboration and ongoing support,

Coach                    Richard Towler                  This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. 
Team Manager        Kelly Chambers                This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. 
OAA VP Admin        Renee Brouillette              This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
OAA President          Michael Martin                 This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

If there are any questions related to this document please contact either Renee Brouillette, This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or Michael Martin, This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

The OAA is proud to announce the release of the 2018 Club and Tournament Directory. The directory is available to members and can be downloaded here.

Archers who have not registered their intent to try out for the Ontario Canada Winter Games Team and have not forwarded their qualifying scores WILL NOT BE part of our database.

All scores must be forwarded to Kelly and Richard no later than March 19, 2018 to be considered for invitation to the Training Camps.

Please contact for further information:
Coach: Richard Towler This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. 
Manager: Kelly Chambers This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

Preliminary results for the 2018 Ontario 10 Ring Indoor Championship are now available on the tournament results page. One club has not reported as a result of weather and will report by the end of the week.