The OAA is proud to announce that we now have a Cooperation Agreement with the Archery Shooters Association (ASA). The ASA has a focus on the growth of the sport of 3-D archery by supporting local clubs and making a commitment to youth education and training, the ASA has established itself as a leading force in the movement to bring the sport to mainstream. The ASA organization includes experienced archers and coaches that work year-round conducting well organized and challenging local, state, and national tournaments that are enjoyed by professional and amateur shooters alike.

What this means for the OAA and the OAA Membership

• OAA is the sole representation of ASA in Ontario
• OAA will support a structure within Ontario that will accommodate and promote the ASA format
• The OAA has worked with three OAA Clubs to assist in developing a three tournament ASA Circuit in Ontario. The results from the three tournaments will be featured in the tournament results section of the OAA website
• OAA Clubs will now have the option when posting tournaments on the OAA website to select “3D - ASA Round” to identify the format to prospective competitors
• A link to the ASA rules will be included on the OAA website for any clubs wishing to utilize ASA rules (https://www.asaarchery.com/rules/pro-am-tour-rules)
• To promote and encourage OAA members to participate in the three Ontario ASA Circuit events, the OAA will be developing an Ontario 3D Archer of the Year award, exclusive for OAA members, which will combine the results of the OAA 3D Championships and the best two results from the three Ontario ASA tournaments. More details to follow.
• OAA members can compete in ASA Tournaments in Ontario, exempt from ASA membership, unless the athlete’s results are to be used for ASA Shooter of the Year awards or ASA State/National Tournament Qualification

Frequently Asked Questions

Question 1: Does this mean the OAA 3D Rules have now changed?
Answer: No, the OAA 3D Rules have not changed because of the Cooperation Agreement with the ASA. The OAA 3D Champions will adhere to OAA 3D Rules

Question 2: Do I need to be a member of the ASA to compete in the three Ontario ASA Circuit events?
Answer: No, OAA members as well as the public can compete in these tournaments without the need for an ASA membership

Question 3: Does my club now need to follow ASA rules when running 3D tournaments posted in the OAA tournament directory?
Answer: No, clubs are free to identify the format they choose to utilize, either OAA or ASA or simply 3D. It is best practice to communicate clearly in advance to all prospective competitors which format/rules you will be utilizing to conduct your tournament, particularly if you intend to enforce arrow speed and bow weight restrictions.

Preliminary result for the 2019 Ontario 10 Ring Indoor Championship are now available on the Records and Results page. Results for the archers at the Canada Winter Games will be added once competition is completed, expected tomorrow.

Congratulations to the 201 archers who participated.

Interm results for the 2019 OAA Indoor Mail Match are available here.

The Ontario Association of Archers  is pleased to announce a draft list of athletes and alternates who have been nominated for Ontario Cards under the 2018-2019 Quest for Gold - Ontario Athlete Assistance Program (OAAP). The athletes nominated were selected using the sport specific selection criteria developed by The Ontario Association of Archers and applied by (the) Selection Committee. 

3D archery focuses on shooting at life-size models of game and is popular with hunters. It is most common to see unmarked distances in 3D archery, as the goal is to accurately recreate a hunting environment for competition.

Though the goal is hunting practice, hunting broadheads are not used, as they would tear up the foam targets too much. Normal target or field tips, of the same weight as the intended broadhead, are used instead.

In the past 10 years 3D archery has taken new light with a competitive edge. There is a whole new group of competitions that are no longer considered hunting practice. Competitions are held around the world at local, Provincial, National and International levels. Some competitors will travel thousands of miles a year to compete to try and claim the world title in 3D archery. This competitive style has been growing in many other countries and should continue with strong support for many years to come.

The major 3d archery groups are the IBO (International Bowhunting Organization) and the ASA (Archery Shooters Association) are primarily based in Eastern United States. They each have different rules and scoring methods. The OAA uses has developed a set of rules that meet the needs of Ontario shooters, taking ideas from IBO, ASA and WA rule books. Each class shoots at maximum yardages that vary by class, the maximum yardage for an OAA 3D shoot is 50yards.

The Ontario 3D Championships is a two day event, consisting of 40 Targets shot on each day. First day and Second Day will be Shotgun Start with groups peer grouped by Equipment Category Day one and then my Score and Equipment Category on Day 2.

The cumulative score of the two days of shooting will be added for a total score and determination of places. This total score is also used for the First leg of the Ontario 3D Triple Crown. 

2019 3D Championships

Date: July 6th & 7th

• Day 1: Peer grouped by equipment - 10am shotgun start *
• Day 2: Peer grouped by Day 1 results - 8am shotgun start *
• Equipment Inspection is available Friday 6pm or Saturday 8am *
• Archery Canada equipment categories *

* as per 3D Advisory Committee recommendation

Location

• Archer's In Muskoka
  2845 HWY 60
  Dwight ON, P0A 1H0

Contact:

• Kevin Stroud 705.571.2592
• Gord Shields 705.646.3178
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Lunch and drinks will be available for Nominal Fee - Water will be provided free on the course

Registration

https://www.oaa-archery.on.ca/component/enrolistration/events/registration 

• Registration will close July 17th
• All Prices include HST

Local Accommodation

Comfort Inn - Hunstville
86 King William St, Huntsville, ON P1H 1E4
(705) 789-1701
huntsvillecomfortinn.com

Rodeway Inn King William
23 King William St, Huntsville, ON P1H 1G4
(705) 789-9661
choicehotels.com

Econo Lodge
117 Main St W, Huntsville, ON P1H 1W8
(705) 788-5051
choicehotels.com

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.

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This tournament is a Provincial Youth Championship and an important bridge from school or club shooting into the tournament stream. Unlike the Ontario Summer Games, no trials are required to qualify. Open to all archers until the year they turn 20, the Junior Challenge provides young archers an opportunity to enhance their competition skills and develop strategies for future successes. It is an excellent training tool for the Ontario Summer Games.

2019 Junior Challenge

Date: June 8th & 9th
Club Website: www.peterborougharchers.ca   

Location: Peterborough Archers
Peterborough Fish & Game Club
608 Division Rd.,
Peterborough, ON K9J 6Y1

Format

• Friday: Practice - 6pm
• Saturday: Double 720 - 9am
• Sunday: Round Robin - 9am
• Equipment check on site

Equipment and Age

• Compound - archers are welcome to shoot fingers or release, pins or scopes
• Recurve - which may or may not have sights
• Cadet (17 and under)
• Junior (20 and under)
• Archers younger than cadet may shoot as cadet

Registration

www.peterborougharchers.ca 

• Registration will close June 5th
• All Prices include HST

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!