USA Archery Arkansas State Outdoor Target Championship

June 21, 2025

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 state 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 compete in a series of outdoor target rounds, 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 varying distances 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:
    • Friday, June 20: 8:00am-7:00pm
    • Saturday, June 21: One practice end prior to the start of scoring.
  • Equipment Inspection Times:
    • Official Practice Inspection Time: Friday, June 20th 5:00pm-7:00pm
    • Event Inspections: 30mins to 1 hour prior to flight time, day of event
    • All equipment must be inspected by a judge prior to the competition, and may be spot inspected at any time by a judge during the competition. Please be in compliance with World Archery Equipment Guidelines.
  • Check In: Check in will begin at 7:30am
  • Opening Ceremony: 8:00am
  • Qualification Round: Archers will participate in a 72 arrow qualification rounds (12 ends of 6 arrows)
    • Allow approximately 4 hours to complete the round
    • First flight starts shooting at 8:30am
    • If registration exceeds expectations:
      • A second flight will be added, starting at 2:00pm
      • A third flight would be on Sunday 8:30am

Registration & Fees:

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

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

Awards & 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!

More Information:

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