2025 USA Archery Arkansas State Outdoor Championship

The USA Archery Arkansas State Outdoor Target Championship marks the first-ever statewide competition of it's kind for archers in Arkansas, showcasing the skill and precision of archers from The Natural State. This event offers a unique opportunity for archers of all levels to compete in a professionally sanctioned outdoor target archery tournament, promoting the sport of archery across the state of Arkansas.

Event Overview:

This championship will feature individual competitions in various bow divisions, including recurve, compound, and barebow, and will follow the official USA Archery rules and guidelines. Participants will shoot 72 arrows at their designated competition distance for an outdoor target round, testing their accuracy, consistency, and mental focus. 

Key Highlights:

• Divisions: Compound, Barebow, Recurve and Basic Compound (limited)
• Classes: Explorer, Yeoman, U13, U15, U18, U21, Senior, Masters 50+. (see guidebook for details)
• Target Distances: Archers will compete at a set distance based on their division, ranging from short distances for youth categories to long distances for senior and master divisions. See page 13 of the Event Guidebook. 

Event Structure:

• Practice Sessions: The Prior day, Friday, June 20th, archers will have access to practice at the ranges to fine-tune their skills and familiarize themselves with the range from 8am to 7pm. On the day of the event, there will be two official practice ends prior to the start of scoring.
• Practice Day Equipment Checks: Friday, June 20th 5-7pm for early Equipment Checks
• Check in: Check in will begin at 7:30am. All Equipment will be inspected at Check In, please be in compliance with World Archery Equipment Guidelines 
• Opening Ceremony: 8am
• Qualification Round: Archers will participate in a 72 arrow qualification rounds (12 ends of 6 arrows) Allow approximately 4 hour to complete the round

Registration and Fees:

Registration for the championship will open several months in advance, with registration available on the USA Archery website. 

• Participants: $45
• Spectators: $5 at the door
• Members of the Quiver will receive one free spectator pass per registered archer.

All Participants MUST be USA Archery Members. Note that Recreational membership doesn't NOT give access to state competitions.

Awards and Recognition:

• Medals: Awards will be presented to the top three archers in each category
• State Records: Participants will be eligible for Arkansas State Records, a first in Arkansas history, which means EVERY winner should hold a record!

For more details & updates on the event, including registration and schedule, visit https://www.peelcompton.org/archery-state-championship/

Event Rules - USA Archery event rules here.

 No refunds will be issued for this purchase unless Peel Compton Foundation cancels the program due to low participation or weather.