General requirements for representing the U.S. at all international events.

• Must be a USA Archery member in good standing
• Nationality/Passport requirements:
  • To be eligible to participate as a member of a National Team in International Events, an athlete shall have a valid passport from the country of which they are a National Team Member and shall not have represented any other Member Association as a National Team Member for at least one year before the date of the competition.
  • If an athlete wants to compete for a National Team other than the one for which they hold a valid passport, they shall have resided in the new country for at least one year before the date of the competition and shall have the written permission of the Member Association, if any, of the country from which they have a valid passport.
  • An athlete who has changed their nationality, or acquired a new nationality, will need to notify World Archery of the change before they compete internationally representing USA and may not represent the USA until one year after such a change or acquisition.
  • An athlete who has a valid passport of two or more countries at the same time may represent either of them, as they choose. They shall, however, meet the conditions in i. through iii. above.
• Current U.S. passport that will not expire for six months after the conclusion of the event
• Athlete must meet age requirements set by USA Archery or World Archery
• Must maintain a current SafeSport training course (18 years and older)
• Must maintain a current USA Archery background screening (18 years and older)
• For some events athletes may need to meet minimum score requirements set by USA Archery or World Archery
• Must know and abide by World Archery Rules

For more information on international events email [email protected]

For more information on general guidelines, please see also USAA’s International Event Participation Guidelines.

USA Archery members can earn an opportunity to represent the United States at international events via the United States Archery Team (USAT) Selection process and/or by participating in U.S. Team Trials events. Please review the posted International Team Athlete Selection Procedures and the U.S. Team Trials schedule for more information on team selection processes for funded events.

Funded international events are where expenses are paid for by USA Archery.  Expenses covered for funded international events may include meals, travel insurance, ground transportation, flights, lodging, travel stipends, uniforms, team leader, coaching services, and sports medicine services (when available).  Athlete funding varies by event and is not guaranteed.  For more information on the minimum qualification to earn funding by category, please visit the Athlete Stipend and Support Program Document.

International events can have two types of registration:

• Closed Registration: Only USA Archery may register participants for closed registration events. If a self-funded athlete is going to a closed registration event, USA Archery will manage the registration entry process and provide the member with an invoice for the registration package. The event registration package may include the registration fee, ground transportation, meals, travel insurance (required by World Archery at a cost of 100 CHF), hotel, and uniforms (if applicable). All registrations processed by USA Archery are also assessed a $200 administrative fee.
• Open Registration: Current USA Archery members may register for Open Registration events on World Archery’s OPEN WAREOS or directly through the Local Organizing Committee (LOC). All open registration events are self-funded only.

An athlete may request to bring a personal coaches to an international event.

USA Archery is limited to the number of staff they can bring to each event and this includes personal coaches. Unless specified differently by the organizing committee, the maximum number of staff credentials allowed at any international event is 50% of the number of total registered athletes. For example, if there are 10 archers competing in an event, only 5 staff credentials will be allocated. All personal coaches must register for each international event, and also review the Personal Coach Policy and Form. All requests for personal coaches will be accommodated on a first come first served basis until the number of available accreditations has been exhausted. Personal coaches must self fund to each event and will be required to pay for their own travel and registration fees for each event.

Many international events allow guests to attend the events. All guests are responsible for their own travel costs and registration fees. A guest is considered a spectator who is not permitted on the field of play.

General requirements for Guest at all international events.

• Must be a USA Archery member in good standing
• Must maintain a current SafeSport training course (18 years and older)
• Must maintain a current USA Archery background screening (18 years and older)

Most international events will require participants to wear a national uniform. Self-funded athletes will be directed to purchase a USA Archery designated jersey from the USA Archery approved supplier prior to the event.

International events follow World Archery Rules for dress code.

For more information on international events contact [email protected].

1. Where can I view indoor and outdoor international event offerings?
   1. You may view the World Archery calendar of events and results here.
2. What equipment do I need to bring for an international event?
   1. You should bring the same equipment you compete with at any USA Archery event. It is always a good idea to have backup equipment at any event. When traveling internationally, consider brining a back up bow and carry on important items such as a finger tab or release vs packing in checked luggage.
3. Are team rounds offered at self-funded international events?
   1. Yes, depending on the amount of participants registered from each country, the following team rounds may be offered: Mixed Team (1 person per gender from the same discipline) or Teams (maximum 3 people per gender from the same discipline).
4. For Para teams, a maximum of 2 people per gender from the same discipline will compete.
   1. For some youth events Teams may be a a maximum of 2 people per gender from the same discipline.
5. How do I prepare to be internationally competitive?
   1. Participate in USAT events such as Arizona Cup, Gator Cup, SoCal Showdown, Buckeye Classic and Target Nationals and U.S. Open and U.S. Team Trials events. These events help you earn national ranking points required toward earning a future spot on funded/closed registration events and will allow you to compete against top competitors to see how you rank.
   2. Attend self-funded international events to help develop competition and performance under pressure skills.
6. Are parents required to travel with a youth athlete internationally?
   1. Any athlete under the age of 18 is required to travel with either a parent or legal guardian to an international event.
7. Are VISAS necessary to travel for international events?
   1. Depending upon the country the event is located in, a visa may be necessary.
8. Is World Archery International Insurance mandatory for international events?
   1. Only events that are CLOSED REGISTRATON are mandatory to pay for the WA International Insurance. For more information please check WA Insurance explanation. Also check WA Insurance page for all details about the plan.
9. For more information on specific countries visit the U.S. Department of State.