Tag Archives: archery competition

Asia Cup Opens 2026 Season | Archery Weekly Mar 15–22

Outdoor archery competition with archers aiming at targets during the 2026 Asia Cup season opener

This week in archery: Asia Cup kicks off in Bangkok, Massachusetts moves to end Sunday hunting ban, NASP state championships wrap up in Tennessee, and Austin Archery Club fights to save its 59-acre range.

Bow Sight Adjustment Guide: Master Windage, Elevation & Pin Settings for Perfect Accuracy

Archer adjusting bow sight on compound bow for precise windage and elevation settings

Proper bow sight adjustment is the foundation of accurate archery. Whether you’re a beginner learning the basics or an experienced archer fine-tuning your setup, understanding how to correctly adjust your bow sight will dramatically improve your accuracy and consistency on the range or in the field. Understanding Bow Sight Basics A bow sight serves as […]

Arrow Spine Chart: Complete Guide to Selecting Perfect Arrow Spine

Archery arrows in target - arrow spine selection guide

Understanding arrow spine charts is crucial for archery accuracy, whether you’re shooting a compound bow, recurve bow, or traditional bow. An arrow spine chart helps you match your arrows to your specific bow setup, ensuring consistent flight patterns and improved accuracy. In this comprehensive guide, we’ll break down everything you need to know about arrow […]

NFAA Indoor Nationals Crown New Champions in Memphis | Archery Weekly Mar 10–16

Indoor archery competition with archers aiming compound bows at targets during NFAA Indoor Nationals

This week in archery: Lindenwood dominates NFAA Indoor Nationals in Memphis, Montana and Pennsylvania shake up elk hunting regulations for bowhunters, Magnet Cove repeats as Arkansas archery state champion, India lands major international archery hosting rights, and Korea begins fierce Asian Games team selection trials.

Olympic Archery Perfect Score: 719 Out of 720

Compound archers compete in an outdoor 50-metre target competition — the format where Sebastian Garcia shot 719 out of 720

On March 5, 2026, in Mexico City, a 22-year-old compound archer did something no one in the history of the sport has ever done. Sebastian Garcia stood at the shooting line during phase three of Mexico’s national selection trials, drew his compound bow 72 times, and put 71 of those arrows into the 10-ring — […]

Compound Archery Olympics: LA28 Debut Guide

Archer aiming compound bow outdoors representing LA28 Olympic archery qualification

Compound archery earns its first-ever Olympic spot at LA28 with a mixed team event. Plus: Italy dominates European Indoor Championships, a W1 world record falls in Spain, and the inspiring story of the world’s first quadruple amputee archer.

Archery Range Setup: AMO Safety Standards

AMO archery range guidelines setup safety standards rules

The AMO Archery Range Guidelines provide essential standards for setting up safe and regulation-compliant archery ranges. Whether you’re building an indoor facility, outdoor target range, or 3-D course, these guidelines cover everything from lane spacing to backstop construction. What’s Covered Target Archery – Indoor and outdoor range layouts Field Archery – 24-target course setup 3-D […]

Olympic Archery Rules You Didn’t Know

Olympic archery target showing scoring rings and rules

Archery, particularly in the Olympic context, combines precision, skill, and a nuanced scoring system that can be a bit bewildering to newcomers. Among the various notations used in scoring, terms like 9* and 10X are often sources of confusion. This article aims to clarify these scoring rules and explore some other lesser-known rules that govern […]

Archery Scoring: Complete System Explained

Archers scoring and collecting arrows at competition - Dunster Archery Somerset

Understanding how to score in target archery helps you track progress, participate in competitions, and set meaningful practice goals. Whether you shoot recreationally or plan to compete, knowing proper scoring procedures ensures accurate assessment of your shooting and fair comparison with other archers. Basic Target Ring Scoring System Standard archery targets feature concentric rings printed […]

Korean Archery: Olympic Dominance Explained

korea wins all 5 archery 2024 olympics

Once again, Korea shows dominance in the sport of archery at the 2024 Paris Olympics winning gold in all 5 events. The Korean team has walked away with an unprecedented sweep in all 5 categories at the Olympic Games. That’s right, that’s 5 gold medals in 5 categories at the 2024 games. An especially astonishing […]