November 03, 2025

USA Archery is now accepting applications for the 2026 Regional Elite Program

COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. - Athletes aged 13 to 18 who want to improve their archery skills, aim to be selected to the United States Archery Team, want to be recruited to a collegiate archery team, or dream of representing the USA at international events are encouraged to apply to join the USA Archery Regional Elite Program.

The program includes two self-funded regional camps per year for recurve, compound, barebow and para athletes. Camps provide an excellent opportunity to receive expert coaching in a fun and structured environment, train with peers and get feedback on equipment tuning and learn new training skills. Athletes are encouraged to invite their personal coaches to attend camps, so that the personal coach may further develop and learn alongside their athlete.

The program also provides quarterly virtual education sessions where athletes will be educated on a variety high performance topics to help athletes progress within the USA Archery Athlete Development Model.

Elliot Moreck, who was a member of the East Regional Elite Program in 2025 added, “The Regional Elite Program helped me raise the bar on what I've always known I'm capable of. I've formed lasting friendships with fellow archers and coaches who share the same passion and drive to elevate the skills of those around them.

"My ultimate takeaway from the coaches was developing a superior mental game, which propelled me to “rip the Band-Aid off” and ultimately helped me secure the #1 USAT standing in my (U15) age class. Overall, if you're pursuing your dreams of becoming the best archer you can be, the Regional Elite Program is the way to go.”

To participate in the 2026 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 2026 camp. Athletes accepted to the program will receive a custom program jersey and access to sponsor benefits.

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

The 2026 Regional Elite Application Form deadline is December 31, 2025.

2026 PROGRAM GUIDE  2026 APPLICATION FORM

For more information, contact USAA at [email protected].

REGIONAL ELITE CAMP DATES - 2026