Archery Shooters Association

USA Archery has announced the slate of candidates for the upcoming election. You can meet the candidates by following this link:https://files.constantcontact.com/af94ab47001/2f2a6380-579f-4c46-8fde-f03fc73ecca9.pdf

This is the largest slate of candidates that I can remember running for an At Large board seat. Please follow the link and review the candidates closely. This is an important election and our organization needs the best leadership possible to guide it into the next Olympic cycle and provide more opportunities for our members. We're not just about the Olympics or elite archers who get to compete in World Cups and World Championships. Our Youth World Championship teams, World Field teams and World 3D teams are self-funded, including their uniforms. I think our organization can do more to help them.

We are coming off of the high of an individual Silver and mixed team Bronze Olympic medals, but we didn't qualify a full team. Only one male slot was earned by USA and we MUST change that.

Our National Head Coach of 18 years has left the job and we must find a suitable replacement. I want that replacement to come from the USA, but the search will be worldwide. The Board will advise and give the CEO and search group guidance, but the selection is the CEO's decision. That brings me to my next point:

Our Level 4 coach education has morphed from an in-person week-long classroom and peer oriented training process to a multi-month online process with no physical involvement. The program has changed into a lecture oriented classroom where Level 4 candidates learn about stages of learning and how to get students to make movements without telling them which body part to move. The Level 4 program used to be about coaching high level elite athletes, now it is more about talking to high level athletes as if they were beginning archers. I want to change that. We need experienced coaches who know how to coach. Let's teach them how to coach and not just how to use cueing to teach someone how to find an anchor point.

The Level 5 Coach certification may need to be revised, but a Level 5 coach should be able to coach all bow types not just one. Just assisting with Level 4 online courses does not prepare you to be an Elite Coach. A level 5 coach must be a seasoned veteran and competent coach that can walk the walk as well as talk the talk. Our Level 5 Coaches should have the experience to step in and fill the National Head Coach position. We should not have to look outside of our borders for one.

We have to work harder to expand collegiate archery opportunities for archers who are graduating High School. Over a dozen of my archery students are attending college as members of varsity teams, with scholarships defraying the cost of their education. Some are enjoying full-ride scholarships. Archery is a big deal in college these days and the programs are growing. I believe our organization can do more to help convince universities to begin varsity archery programs.

I am asking for your vote. I will not be a rubber stamp for this organization's leadership. I am not afraid to ask the hard questions and have the patience to find the right answers before casting my vote. Please elect me to your USA Archery Board of Directors.

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“Future Champions” shooting with the pros at the Delta McKenzie ASA Classic.

Eagles and Jr. Eagles are on the courses at the Delta McKenzie ASA Classic

Let’s go!

IT'S CLASSIC WEEK, and ASA is back in Alabama for the final Pro/Am of the year!

Be sure to keep up with CAM socials and our YouTube
channel to view full coverage of the Delta McKenzie ASA Classic Pro/Am event all weekend!

Targets are touching down at Camp Minden, Louisiana, for the Easton Hoyt Pro/Am! It’s not everyday you see a Sergeant Major unloading Delta McKenzie Targets.

Under clear blue skies, amidst new ranges and crawfish boils, the exceptional support from the staff at Camp Minden, Shreveport-Bossier Sports Commission, Explore Louisiana, and the local parishes elevate this location as a prime stop on the Delta McKenzie ASA Tour.

Feed your soul! Visit ExploreLouisiana.com to plan your trip today!

ASA shooters, please share this!!! Groovy Goat in Foley, AL will be honoring the ASA shooters with some smoking deals!!!! Just show your ASA Membership Card or Shooter Card for the Foley event and get these two great deals! The Groovy Goat really appreciates everyone’s business and they love to support ASA. Please share this post so everyone can see it. See y’all in Foley!!! Don't forget to download our new app for quick access to both your membership card and shooter card:

ASA Archery Pro/Am

Check out our new APX tour guide pages from Realtree!

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2024 ASA Tour Guide

The 2024 ASA Tour Guide is now available! Scan or click the link below to access all of our Pro/Am tournament information, plus all of the exciting new products from our 2024 sponsors! Hope you enjoy.

Remember to download the official ASA app from your App Store or Google Play Store. Just search ASA Archery Pro/Am. The app will allow you to access your membership card and once registered for an event, your shooter card will be available for each Pro/Am event! Once downloaded, use your ASA number and password to login and you will have access to everything you need for the tournaments!

https://online.fliphtml5.com/vptnt/gpma/

The 2024 Tour Guide will launch tomorrow! Scan the QR Code and get all of the information for the 2024 season, plus check out all of the new products from our amazing sponsors!

-2023: A remarkable year for ASA!
-Growth at national and state levels.
-$1.9 million through direct pay back and contingency on the Pro/Am Tour.
-3 million+ views of ASA content across all channels.
-Averaging nearly 1,800 shooters at each of the 6 National Pro/Am events.
-17,497 shooters participated in local/state shoots nationwide.

Thanks to all of the shooters, sponsors, hosts, pro/am staff, and federation staff for making 2023 an incredible year!

Here is a link for the full press release of the 2023 ASA season: https://asaarchery.com/proam-news/asa-wraps-up-a-remarkable-2023-season/

‼️ UPDATE ‼️ Please note change in Location/Date of Clarksville, TN and Metropolis, IL. (as of 8/8/2023)

Alright, folks, it's time to admit defeat. Mother Nature just gave us a cosmic we**ie and scrambled our brains, making our last post completely wrong! But fear not, here are the ACTUAL dates for the 2024 events:

2/22-2/25 Foley, Alabama - Hoyt & Easton Pro/Am
3/21-3/24 Russell County, Alabama - Black Eagle/Darton Pro/Am
4/25-4/28 Camp Minden, Louisiana - Easton & Hoyt Pro/Am
5/30-6/2 Clarksville, Tennessee - TRU Ball Pro/Am
6/27-6/30 Metropolis, Illinois - Mathews Pro/Am
8/1-8/4 Cullman, Alabama

Stayed tuned next week for more information!

We made an error when we posted our 2024 event dates!
We are working on a correction and will post asap!

Thank you!

Set-up for The Delta McKenzie ASA Classic is underway in Cullman, Alabama, beneath beautiful bluebird skies.

It's the thrilling finale of the 2023 Pro/Am season, uniting friends, families, and fierce competitors. The coveted Classic Champion titles and Shooter of The Year honors are up for grabs – stay tuned for more updates!

The Mathew's Pro/Am in Metropolis, IL, set the bar high on the Delta McKenzie ASA Pro/Am Tour.

With 1,834 registered shooters, it was a scorching success and showcased exceptional talent at every level. The event gained over a quarter million views between online and television, raising the total views for 2023 to over 2 million. The prize pool exceeded $260k, contributing to the nearly $1.5 million awarded this year.

Get all the exciting details in the press release: https://asaarchery.com/proam-news/mathews-pro-am-sets-the-bar-high-in-metropolis-ill-as-the-5th-stop-of-the-delta-mckenzie-asa-pro-am-tour/

Next up: the highly anticipated Delta McKenzie ASA Classic in Cullman, AL!