2024 Virginia Commonwealth Games

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.

TIME
Sat - Practice will begin at 9:00AM and Scoring will begin at 9:30AM
Sun - Practice will begin at 8:00AM and Scoring will begin at 8:30AM
          Head-to-Head matches will begin following the conclusion of the Awards ceremony for rounds (@2:00 PM)

VENUE
490 Scott Rd
Henrico, VA 23227
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ENTRY FEES
Adults: $65
Under 18: $60
Optional Matchplay (Elimination) rounds:$10


Deadline: July 5, 2024 (unless tournament fills before this date)
There will be NO on-site registration

Deadline: July 5, 2024 (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 and Fixed Pin

Distances:

Because the Double Arrow 72 Round event is sanctioned by USA Archery, all competitors must have a USA Archery membership. Participants who do not have a regular USA Archery membership may purchases a Temporary USA Archery membership for a single event at https://www.usarchery.org/memberships/become-a-member/temporary-membership.
 
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 a 2 day event.  Awards for the double 72 arrow round once all scores from the 2 day 72 arrow rounds have been calculated.

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

Once the award ceremony for the double 72 round has ended, all archers will be condensed into the following combined age divisions of Compound, Recurve, or Barebow to compete for the Virginia Commonwealth Open Trophy:

Compound U13 (30M) and U15 (40M)  
Compound U18, U21, Senior (50M)

Recurve U13(30M) and U15(40M)
Recurve U18, 50+ (60M)
Recurve U21, Senior (70M)
Barebow U13 and U15 (30M)
Barebow U18, U21, Senior and 50+, 60+ and 70+ (50M)

Compound 50+, 60+ and 70+ (50M)

MERCHANDISE
2024 Virginia Commonwealth Games merchandise will be available for purchase during events at various locations and online.

AWARDS
2024 Virginia Commonwealth Games bronze, silver and gold medals will be given in each category/division  
 

FOR QUESTIONS 

Sport Specific Questions: Contact Sport Directors Shannon Lockie-Krahe via Email: [email protected] or Andrew Krahe via Email: [email protected]

Online Regististration/Website Questions: Contact the Virginia Amateur Sports office at [email protected]

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.