COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. – USA Archery is inviting young archers from across the country to showcase their creativity and passion for the sport through its 2026 T-Shirt Design Contest. The nationwide contest gives current USA Archery members ages 8–22 the opportunity to create a unique t-shirt design that could be worn by archers across the country.
The contest is designed to encourage young members to express their artistic vision while celebrating the sport of archery. Participants can draw inspiration from target archery, competition, and the broader archery community as they develop their original designs.
The contest is open exclusively to current USA Archery members between the ages of 8 and 22. For entrants under 18, a parent or legal guardian must submit the entry on their behalf. No purchase is necessary to participate or win.
Designs should be created for the front of a t-shirt and follow the official contest guidelines and criteria provided on the USA Archery website. Submissions are accepted online from March 23 through April 22. Entrants can review full instructions and submit their designs through the contest page.
After the submission period closes, USA Archery staff will select the top six designs, which will then advance to a public voting phase. During this phase, members of the archery community and the general public will have the opportunity to vote for their favorite design.
The top two designs with the highest votes will be produced as a t-shirt and made available through the USA Archery store, giving archers nationwide a chance to wear the artwork. Additionally, the winning design will be available on-site at the 2026 WIAWIS JOAD Target Nationals and JOAD U.S. Open, providing additional exposure for the young artist.
This contest offers young archers a rare opportunity to share their talent on a national stage, combining artistic expression with a love for archery, and inspiring others in the archery community along the way.
