Eligibility Info

DATE
June 27-29, 2025


The competition will be a 2 day event shot in the Double Round format where archers will shoot 72 arrows each day at the distances designated by World Archery for age class and bow type (see below). This is the same format that is seen in USA Archery JOAD and Target Nationals. But that's not all - the excitement doesn't end there! Archers are also invited to compete for the grand trophy in head-to-head matches.


A 900 Round will be held on Friday, June 27.

A  TWO Day 1440 Round will be held on June 28-29.


TIME
Practice will begin at 9:00AM and Scoring will begin at 9:30AM each day
          Head-to-Head matches will begin following the conclusion of the Awards ceremony for rounds (@2:00 PM)


VENUE
Saint Gertrude's Outdoor Athletic Center
490 Scott Rd
Henrico, VA 23227
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ENTRY FEES

Adults: $40 for the 900 Round, $55 for the 1440 Round, $65 for the 900 Round and the 1440 Round

Under 18: $30 for the 900 Round, $40 for the 1440 Round, $50 for the 900 Round and the 1440 Round 

There will be NO on-site registration

Deadline: June 27, 2025 (unless tournament fills before this date)
There will be NO on-site registration

REGISTRATION 


Deadline: June 27, 2025 (unless tournament fills before this date)

We are excited to offer one of the state’s premiere archery events to the best athletes throughout the Middle Atlantic region!!!

REGISTRATION CATEGORIES 
YOUTH AGE CLASSES:
Participants may compete as:
“U13” (previously known as Bowman) through the calendar year of their 12th birthday.

“U15” (previously known as Cub) through the calendar year of their 14th birthday.
“U18” (previously known as Cadet) through the calendar year of their 17th birthday.
“U21” (previously known as Junior) through the calendar year of their 20th birthday.

SENIOR AND MASTER AGE CLASSES:
Participants may compete as:
“Senior” at any age.

“50+” (previously known as Master 50) when the competition takes place in the year of their 50th birthday and thereafter.
“60+” (previously known as Master 60) when the competition takes place in the year of their 60th birthday and thereafter.
“70+” (previously known as Master 70) when the competition takes place in the year of their 70th birthday and thereafter.

Bow divisions include Barebow, Recurve, Compound Limited, and Compound Unlimited

 

You may register for the Friday 900 Round only. You may also register for the Saturday/Sunday. 1440 Rounds only. You may register for both events for a discounted rate.

All competitors must have a USA Archery membership.

Participants who do not have a regular USA Archery membership may purchase a Temporary USA Archery membership for a single event 
at https://www.usarchery.org/memberships/become-a-member/temporary-membership.

For class, style and equipment rules and regulations, visit www.usarchery.org

NOTE:  All USA Archery rules will apply, including dress code, for all competitors.  For class, style and equipment rules and regulations, visit www.usarchery.org 

Format
Will involve 2 events over 3 days of shooting. 

The Compound and Fixed Pin round will be shot using 80cm target faces.  The Recurve and Barebow rounds will use 122cm targets.
 

900 Round - Friday

U13  30 arrows each  25, 20, 15 meters

U15  30 arrows each  40, 30, 20 meters

U18  30 arrows each  50, 40, 30 meters

U21  30 arrows each  60, 50, 40 meters

Men  30 arrows each  60, 50, 40 meters

Women  30 arrows each  60, 50, 40 meters

           

1440 Round - Saturday & Sunday

U13 Saturday/Sunday 36 arrows  30 and 25 meters/ 25 and 20 meters

U15 Saturday/Sunday 36 arrows 50 and 40 meters/ 30 and 20 meters

U18 Female Saturday/Sunday 36 arrows 60 and 50 meters/ 40 and 30 meters

U21 Female/Saturday/Sunday 36 arrows 90 and 70 meters/ 50 and 30 meters

U18 Male Saturday/Sunday 36 arrows 70 and 60 meters/ 50 and 30 meters

U21 Male Saturday/Sunday 36 arrows 90 and 70 meters/ 50 and 30 meters

Senior Men Saturday/Sunday 36 arrows 90 and 70 meters/ 50 and 30 meters

Senior Women Saturday/Sunday 36 arrows 90 and 70 meters/ 50 and 30 meters

Master Men Saturday/Sunday 36 arrows 70 and 60 meters/ 50 and 30 meters

Master Women Saturday/Sunday 36 arrows 60 and 50 meters/ 40 and 30 meter


 

                            

 

 













ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

The 900 round will be shot using 122cm target faces. The 1440 rounds will use 122cm targets on Saturday, six arrows per end, and will use 80 cm targets on Sunday, three arrows per end.

 

SPORT DIRECTOR
Shannon Lockie-Krahe
Email: 
spidershotzllc@gmail.com

MERCHANDISE
2025 Virginia Commonwealth Games merchandise will be available for purchase during events at various locations and online.


AWARDS
2025 Virginia Commonwealth Games bronze, silver and gold medals will be given in each category/division 
 


FOR QUESTIONS 

Sport Specific Questions/
Online Regististration: Contact Sport Directors Shannon Lockie-Krahe via Email: spidershotzllc@gmail.com or Andrew Krahe via Email: andymkrahe@gmail.com

Website Questions: Contact the Virginia Amateur Sports office at registration@commonwealthgames.org

All dates, times, locations and formats are tentative at this time. Virginia Amateur Sports reserves the right to make changes to the sport information noted on this page. Some dates, locations and times may change due to registration numbers. Participants are encouraged to check sport info often for any changes.

   

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