Arizona archers are fortunate to have so many opportunities to compete throughout the year. In Arizona, the state association provides interested clubs with the opportunity to host annual state championship tournaments, which serve as fundraising events for their organizations. We are excited to announce that the All Around Shooter program is back for the third year in a row in 2026, continuing its effort to encourage and boost participation.
ELIGIBILITY
Archers must be current USA Archery members with Arizona listed as their state of residency.
There are no opt-in requirements or registration to participate and receive recognition. All archers who compete will be listed on the eligible list, which will be updated after each state championship event is completed.
Archers must compete in all Arizona State Championship events with an eligible age division during the calendar year that is identified below.
If a youth archer chooses to compete in the senior division, they must compete in all events with the eligible senior divisions to be recognized. Archers who decide to shoot in multiple age divisions other than their age by birth year will need to compete in ALL eligible events to be recognized.
EVENTS
Adults Tournaments to Shoot:
1 USA Archery National Event (Indoor Nationals in AZ is preferred)
State Indoor (Note: Score submission from USA Indoor Nationals (Arizona) can be used and will qualify as shooting the AZ State Indoor.)
State Outdoor
State Field
Youth Tournaments to Shoot:
1 USA Archery National Event (Indoor Nationals in AZ is preferred)
State JOAD Indoor (Note: Score submission from USA Indoor Nationals (Arizona) can be used and will qualify as shooting the AZ State Indoor.)
State JOAD Outdoor
State Field
Collegiate Tournaments to Shoot (new for 2026):
*Allowed to drop 1 tournament but must compete in the required event.
1 USA Archery Indoor Nationals – Arizona (Jan 2-4, 2026)
AZ State Indoor (Note: Score submission from USA Indoor Nationals (Arizona) can be used and will qualify as shooting the AZ State Indoor.)
AZ Collegiate Outdoor (Required)
AZ State Outdoor
AZ State Field
AWARD
Any archers who compete in all AZ State Championships & National events, as identified above, will receive a custom AZ State Belt Buckle to be awarded at the awards banquet in December. (Belt buckles are typically delivered to archers in January-February).
EXAMPLE
A U15 archer is eligible to compete in the following events and must compete in each one to receive recognition for the All Around Shooter.
2026 JOAD Indoor Nationals (AZ) or other USA Archery National Tournament
2026 USA Archery Arizona State JOAD Indoor Championships or submit score from (AZ) Indoor Nationals
2026 USA Archery Arizona State JOAD Outdoor Championships
2026 USA Archery Arizona State Field Championships