USA Archery Oklahoma

10/13/2026

10/13/2026

Registration open for USA Archery Indoor Nationals and JOAD Indoor Nationals

Registration is now open for the 58th USA Archery Indoor Nationals and 2027 JOAD Indoor Nationals, which begin in Sacramento, California on January 8 and finish in Harrisonburg, Virginia on March 7.

In all, there will be 18 events in 17 locations and across 16 states, including California, Florida, Illinois, Indiana, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Mississippi, New Jersey, New Mexico, Pennsylvania, South Dakota, Texas, Utah, Virginia and Washington.

The Easton Center of Excellence in Chula Vista, Calif. will play host across two weekends, the first of which is Indoor Nationals only.

The 58th USA Archery Indoor Nationals and 2027 JOAD Indoor Nationals are two separate events contested on the same weekend at different sites throughout the U.S.

All recurve, compound and barebow competitors in the 58th USA Archery Indoor Nationals will be combined in a separate results category for payouts. The top 10 male and female in each category - regardless of age - will receive a payout, with prize money totaling more than $56,000.

Indoor Nationals also counts toward United States Archery Team (USAT) ranking points for recurve, compound and barebow divisions across youth (U21, U18, U15) and 50+.

JOAD clubs will once again have the opportunity to compete in the JOAD Indoor Nationals Club Team Championship. This year, more than 270 clubs took part, with top honors going to SW Archery Academy of New Jersey. Silver was secured by Houston Archery Lessons & JOAD, while bronze went to 88 Archery Club in Georgia. Each received a commemorative pennant to display at their club.

Indoor Nationals is a nationwide event, held between January and March at 17 locations across the country. Just choose the location and date that works for you, and register to join the fun!

10/06/2026

Good evening archery family! The association website is finally up and running. It will be a constant work in progress, so don't be surprised if you see changes along the way. The website in conjunction with our page should be able to keep you informed of the 'goings on'.

If you have any suggestions or comments as to the site, or archery in Oklahoma in general, please use the contact us page to pass those messages on.

Thanks!!

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09/13/2026

Ever wondered what it’s like to shoot at a trials event for a place on the US team? Oklahoma archer Abby Reed from the T-Town Drillers JOAD, tells us a little about her experience at the 2026 USA Archery Field Nationals and World Archery Field Championships US Team Trials.

A Fifth-Place Finish at the 2026 USA Archery Field Nationals and World Cup Trials!

Competing at the 2026 USA Archery Field Nationals and World Archery Field Championships U.S. Team Trials in Yankton, South Dakota, was an experience that tested every part of my shooting. From judging unknown distances to executing shots at known distances, every arrow mattered. After two challenging days of field archery, I was proud to finish 5th overall.

The competition brought together some of the best archers in the country. The Field Nationals and U.S. Team Trials were held at the NFAA Easton Yankton Archery Center from June 3–6, with the field competition featuring both unmarked and marked-distance rounds.

Day One: The Challenge of Unknown Distance
The first day was all about unknown distances. This was one of the biggest tests of the competition because there was no exact distance given to rely on. I had to judge each target, study the terrain, consider the angle and elevation, and trust my ability to estimate the distance before committing to the shot.
Field archery is much different from simply standing on a range and shooting at a known target distance. The natural terrain can change everything. Uphill and downhill shots, uneven footing, changing light, shadows and different target sizes all require an archer to make adjustments.
The unknown-distance day required me to stay mentally focused from the first target to the last. A small mistake in judging a distance could mean losing valuable points. Instead of worrying about a shot after it was finished, I had to reset, focus on the next target and continue moving forward.
By the end of the first day, I knew I had put myself in a position to compete for a strong finish. There was still another full day ahead, and I knew I needed to stay consistent.

Day Two: Known Distance
The second day brought a completely different challenge: known distances.
Knowing the distance removed one variable, but it did not make the course easy. I still had to deal with angles, terrain, target sizes and the pressure of competing at a national-level event. With the distance already provided, the focus shifted more toward execution—making a clean shot, maintaining my form and putting each arrow where I wanted it.
The official selection format called for a 24-target unmarked field round and a 24-target marked field round, with the two qualification scores combined.
Going into the second day, I knew every point could make a difference in the overall standings. My goal was to stay composed and shoot one arrow at a time rather than getting caught up in the leaderboard.

Finishing 5th Overall

When the final scores were calculated, I finished 5th overall.
Finishing fifth at an event of this level is something I am extremely proud of. It showed me that I could compete against some of the strongest archers in the country and perform under pressure.
More importantly, the competition taught me a lot about my own shooting. The unknown-distance round challenged my ability to judge distance and trust my instincts, while the known-distance round tested my ability to execute consistently once the distance was no longer a variable.

More Than Just a Placement.

The 5th-place finish is more than just a number on a results sheet. It represents the time spent practicing, preparing, traveling and learning from every shot.
Competing at the USA Archery Field Nationals and World Archery Field Championships U.S. Team Trials gave me the opportunity to experience what high-level field archery is really about. The event was not only a test of accuracy, but also of patience, confidence, decision-making and mental toughness.
I walked away from the competition proud of finishing 5th overall, but also motivated to keep improving. There are always things that can be better—another distance to judge, another shot to execute and another lesson to learn.

This competition reminded me that success in archery is not about shooting one perfect round. It is about staying focused through every target, trusting your preparation and continuing to fight for every point until the final arrow.
Finishing 5th overall at the 2026 USA Archery Field Nationals and World Cup Trials was a major accomplishment, and it is a result that motivates me to keep working toward the next level.

09/01/2026

Good morning! Another reminder for the Judges Seminar this month. Please register if you’d like to attend.

https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSengi5eBTuLGQn3xvoYyGUuu68-iza05ZiQLA52BRsUXJQWfg/viewform?usp=sharing&ouid=106718461802325337101

https://www.usarchery.org/judges/become-a-judge

08/27/2026

A friendly reminder of the upcoming Judge's Seminar. Please register if you are interested (and a Certified USAA Judge) in attending as a minimum number of participants is required for this to go ahead!

PSA for our Judges!

You should all have received an email recently regarding completing a Judges Seminar Survey for an upcoming Judges Seminar, being held in Oklahoma City (location tbc). Please take the time to complete the survey in order for the organisers to assess interest and topics for discussion. Although the email says responses by 6/26/26, you can still submit responses until 7/3/26.

The aim of the seminar is to strengthen consistency, confidence, and practical application of rules on the field of play and will most likely take place in Oklahoma City.

This is a professional development opportunity. The seminar will require attendees to have a Level 1 or higher certification.

08/17/2026

USA Archery announces the 2027 calendar for indoor and outdoor events.

USA Archery has unveiled its 2027 Events Calendar for indoor and outdoor events, which includes an extended USAT Qualifier Series, U.S. Team Trials for the World Championships, Para World Championships, Pan American Games, Para Pan American Games, World University Games and the 2028 Olympic Games in...

08/04/2026

!! SAVE THE DATE !!

The 2027 Oklahoma State Indoor and JOAD Championship will be held over the weekend January 29th-31st 2027.

That gives you plenty of time to tune your bows and get some practise in!

Further details to follow.

07/29/2026

Fourteen archers from Oklahoma headed to Lincoln, Nebraska this past week to join more than 940 participants in JOAD Target Nationals and JOAD U.S. Open.

The JOAD Target Nationals portion provides youth archers the opportunity to compete for national titles and benchmark their performance against peers from across the country. The JOAD U.S. Open features elimination rounds that challenge competitors to perform under pressure.

Archers within U13, U15, U18 and U21 competed in barebow, compound, fixed pins and recurve.

Congratulations to each of these young ambassadors from our state for their respective achievements.

Lydia – Recurve U21
Jordan – Recurve U21
Madison – Recurve U18
Hayden – Recurve U18
Corbin - Recurve U15
Morgan – Recurve U15
Aiden – Compound U18
Case – Compound U15
Halston – Compound U15
Dylan – Barebow U21
Kingston – Barebow U18
Alexandre – Barebow U15
Molly – Fixed Pins U18
Story – Fixed Pins U13

**Photos from Archers SmugMug pages; USA Archery.

7/31/26 - added a photo of Dylan.

07/11/2026

New Grant Program for Young Athletes – Applications Now Open

USA Archery is excited to share a new opportunity for young athletes.

The Luka Dončić Foundation has launched Stay in Play, a global grant program offering up to $25,000 to help young athletes aged 12-15 continue playing the sports they love.

Who's eligible:

Athletes aged 12-15
Playing their sport consistently for 6 months
What the grant covers: The grants are designed to cover the costs that most often create barriers for participation - coaching or training, equipment or gear, travel expenses to train or compete, or club, league, or program fees.

Why it matters: 70% of kids quit sports by age 13, often due to financial barriers rather than lack of interest or talent. Stay in Play exists to make sure young athletes don't have to walk away from the games they love because of cost.

How to apply: Applications are open now through August 20, 2026. Apply directly at: www.lukadoncicfoundation.org/sip

If a young athlete in your life is eligible, please encourage them to apply. If you know other families or coaches who work with young athletes who could benefit, please share this opportunity with them.

https://lukadoncicfoundation.org/sip

Through sports, play spaces, and wellness support, the Luka Dončić Foundation helps young people discover their potential.