USA Archery Para Talent Identification (ID) Program

The USA Archery Para Talent Identification (ID) Program is designed to identify and develop the next generation of elite Para archers who desire to represent the U.S. at the highest levels of competition. By expanding the talent pool and creating clear pathways for progression, the program aims to increase representation on Para United States Archery Team (USAT) rosters and elevate the United States’ competitiveness on the international stage across all disciplines. The end goal is for each athlete to participate in the 2028 Paralympic Games U.S. Team Trials, with the goal of qualifying for the 2028 Paralympic Games in Los Angeles, CA and other future international events.

PARA TALENT ID PROGRAM SURVEYPARA TALENT ID PROGRAM GUIDE

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Short-Term Training Program

The Short-Term Training Program provides coaching and training access to athletes who desire to represent the U.S. at the World Cup, World Championships, Pan American Games, Olympic and Paralympic Games and for whom USAA coaches believes are capable of achieving international podium success. Training sites are available in Charlotte, NC and Chula Vista, CA. Funding and program services availability will vary by location.

Please review the Short-Term Training Program Guide to learn more about the program and eligibility criteria.

Short-Term Training Program Guide Short-Term Training Program Application

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National Elite Program

The National Elite Program is designed to provide support to athletes who desire to represent the U.S. at the World Cup, World Championships, Pan American Games, Olympic and Paralympic Games and for whom USAA coaches believes are capable of achieving international podium success. The National Elite Program permits athletes who may be currently enrolled in a high school or collegiate archery program or pursuing a career, who also desire to participate in intensive archery training, to continue their training at the U.S. Performance Center on the campus on the University of North Carolina (UNC) at Charlotte. Selected athletes will be provided a stipend to assist with personal living expenses, however, athletes will be responsible for securing their own lodging and transportation to training.

Athletes interested in applying for the National Elite Program should review the National Elite Program Guide for program eligibility criteria and submit an Application Form online.

National Elite Program Guide National Elite Program Application Form

Regional Elite Program

The Regional Elite Program is designed to develop recurve, compound, barebow and Para athletes ages 13-18 (19-year-olds may only apply if they are enrolled in a Secondary Education System (High School) on Jan 1 of the same year they are admitted to the Regional Elite Program) through the USAA athlete competencies and High-Performance Ethos, who are nationally and internationally competitive. The program includes two self-funded regional camps per year, which are 2-4 days in length. Athletes and their personal coaches must be willing to follow the guidance of the Regional Elite Program Coaching staff.

Please review the Regional Elite Program Guide to learn more about the Regional Elite Program and program eligibility criteria.

Regional Elite Program GuideRegional Elite Program Coaching Staff by Region

Regional Elite Program Guests

Athletes who are interested in joining the Regional Elite Program, who did not meet the minimum qualifying score (MQS outlined in the Program Guide) may have an opportunity to apply to try out for the program as a Guest, pending available roster openings per region. MQS at time of application must be withing 50 points of Program MQS.

Athletes should first complete the Regional Elite Program Guest Application Form. 

USA Archery will evaluate and invite guest archers to the first camp of the year based on regional roster availability and available capacity at the camp. Guest archers will have an opportunity to earn the required MQS at this camp to determine if they are eligible to be ranked for consideration to be a member of the program in their region for that calendar year. 

Once the first camps have occurred in each of the regions, athletes who are not named to the Regional Elite Program roster may apply to attend regional camps as a Guest (MQS at time of application must be within 50 points of Program MQS) by completing the Guest Application (acceptance will be based on camp capacity) for their region. Athletes who attend camps as a Guest will not be eligible for Regional Elite Program athlete benefits such as a program jersey or sponsor benefits. 

2027 REGIONAL ELITE PROGRAM APPLICATION FORM

To participate in the 2027 Regional Elite Program, there is an entry fee of $300 which includes the $150 program registration fee as well as a $150 deposit for the first 2027 camp. Athletes accepted to the program will receive a custom program jersey and access to sponsor benefits.

New for 2027: The South Region and Southeast Region have merged into one combined region. This change brings these two regions together under one structure, creating new opportunities for collaboration, connection and growth across the expanded region.

Please review the Regional Elite Program Guide to learn more about the program and program eligibility criteria. The 2027 Regional Elite Application Form is due December 31, 2026.

REGIONAL ELITE CAMP DATES - 2026

REGIONAL ELITE CAMP DATES - 2027

(Dates and locations subject to change)