***Due to Cyclone Vaianu we have postponed the competition to 3rd May and reduced the format. Single WA720 for each archer***

Update 25th Apr:
- Compound - 45, 50m spots available
- Barebow - 30m, 35m, 50m spots available.
- Recurve- 45m spot available
For new entries post 4pm 25th April, other divisions will waitlisted.

Shore Archery is hosting the ADAA Target Championship for 2026.

We are running a single WA 720 round on the day due to the space available. We want to have as many people entering as possible so we are running two sessions (a morning round for Compound and Barebow/Longbow/Traditional bows, and an afternoon round for Recurve , followed by prizegiving after each round.

Please note ADAA divisions will be used. Please choose the ADAA division as per ADAA shooting rules, and the shooting round based on ANZ rules (usual distance for ANZ competitions).
ADAA shooting rules: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1iOng0OimVNE_GRDwlWOEq8oMhBxbSirfeKHtUkh1Qhk/edit?tab=t.0
ANZ rules:

Archers who are ADAA club members but not Archery NZ members are welcome to enter this tournament. You must comply with Archery NZ Shooting Rules (excepting division - please review the divisions document to see which division your bow type complies with) and Tournament Rules (specifically noting the uniform requirements); both are published on the Archery NZ website. Results will be included in awards for the ADAA Championships only.
WA720:
Morning session - Compound, Barebow, Trad, Longbow
Afternoon session - Recurve
Ranking round distances and target face sizes are set out in the Archery NZ Shooting Rules: https://www.archery.org.nz/rules-and-regulations/

Note:
* Your entry will only be confirmed upon payment. No Exceptions!
* Registration alone will NOT guarantee a spot in the competition
* NO late entries!!! Entry and payment must be made by the closing date
* ALL ANZ rules must be adhered to

This event is open to all ADAA club members and visiting guests from outside the district. Placings and medals will only be awarded to archers belonging to ADAA clubs. Only Archery NZ members are eligible to claim score records and award pins from the event.

If you are a member of an ADAA club which is NOT affiliated to Archery NZ (Whitford, Massey, Franklin) you are most welcome to enter the tournament as a part of the ADAA championship event. Note that you must abide by Archery NZ's Shooting Rules and Competition Rules including regarding uniforms (see https://www.archery.org.nz/rules-and-regulations/).

Full refunds will be given until entries close (27th April 2026).
No refunds will be given after entries close.

Shore Archery
9 Argus Place,
Wairau Valley

AM - Barebow / compound / Trad competitors
8am - Registration opens
8:30am - Bow inspection
9 am - WA 720 session starts for archers

12pm (approx) Prize giving

Recurve competitors
12pm - Registration opens
12:30pm - Bow inspection
1pm - WA 720 session starts
3:30pm (Approx) - Prize giving