Two Days of Competition, Precision and National Ranking Opportunities at Leonora

Saturday, Jul 5

The National Federation is pleased to announce the staging of the National Outdoor Archery Championship 2025, set for July 12–13, 2025, at the Leonora National Track and Field Centre.

This annual tournament represents the pinnacle of local outdoor target archery competition and brings together the nation's best and emerging archers across divisions and age categories. Spanning two intense days of qualification and elimination rounds, the Championship will feature disciplines in Recurve, Compound, and Barebow, across Men, Women, Under-21 Men and Under-21 Women classes.

Event Schedule:

Day 1 – Saturday, July 12: Qualification Rounds (9:00am to 5:00 pm)

Day 2 – Sunday, July 13: Elimination and Final Rounds (9:00am to 5:00 pm)

Competition Categories:

Athletes will compete across three groups: Beginners, Developmental and Amateur

Shooting distances will vary by group and equipment class, ranging from 30M to 70M, with target face sizes adjusted accordingly. Notably, all Recurve Amateur archers will shoot at 70M using a 122cm target face which is the Olympic standard.

To uphold the integrity of rankings and competition progression, athletes who have medaled or excelled at a lower class are mandated to compete at the next higher class. This step-wise approach supports skill development and encourages athletes to grow within the sport.

National Ranking and Team Selection;

Performances at this championship will be recorded in Archery Guyana’s National Ranking System and will contribute toward selection for high-level training squads and future national team consideration. Athletes must also comply with sport integrity standards including WADA, RADO, and NADO requirements.

Format of Play:

Qualification Round: 72 arrows shot in 12 ends

Elimination Rounds:

Recurve & Barebow: Set system (first to 6 points)

Compound: Cumulative score (max 150 points over 5 ends)

Team Events;

Only registered clubs may participate in team rounds. Team categories include:

Men’s Teams (3 same bow type)

Women’s Teams (3 same bow type)

Mixed Teams (1 male, 1 female, same bow type)

Teams must confirm their roster within 15 minutes of seeding announcement.

President of Archery Guyana, Vidushi Persaud-McKinnon stated; “We are proud to deliver another nationally significant event that embodies our mission of sporting excellence and athlete development. The organising team is all set—the field crew, certified national judges, and our IANSEO scoring officials are in position and ready. I invite all archers across the length and breath of Guyana to take this opportunity to test their skill, grow in competition, and enjoy the camaraderie that archery uniquely offers.”

Archery Guyana extends sincere appreciation to Director of Sport, Mr. Steve Ninvalle, and the National Sports Commission for their unwavering support and partnership in advancing the sport of archery across Guyana. The Board also expressed thanks to Honourable Minister of Culture, Youth and Sport, Minister Charles Ramson, for his support and permission to use the Prestigious Leonora Track and Field Centre. Thanks are also expressed to CEO Mr. Samuel Arjoon of Guyana Beverages Inc. and Oasis Water as the official beverage sponsor.

The Board of Directors also wish to acknowledge the support from Dr. Shannon DaSilva of DaSilva's Optical, Mrs. Alana King and Management of Toucan Distributors and the Management of El Dorado Security Service for their contribution towards procurement of the targets.

Archery Guyana encourages all eligible archers, clubs, and supporters to participate or attend this exciting national event, which continues to raise the bar for competitive archery in Guyana.