7:30 a.m. – 9:30 a.m. — Masterclass Sessions

9:30 a.m. – 10:30 a.m. — Welcome Breakfast

10:30 a.m. – 6:00 p.m. — Walk the Show floor and Coffee Talks

1:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m. — Level 2 Certification

1:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m. — S3DA Certification

6:30 p.m. – 9:00 p.m. — Partner Dinner

8:00 a.m. – 10:30 a.m. — Summit Sessions

– How Many are There? Archery and Bowhunting Participation Report

Data has consistently proven to be difficult to obtain regarding bowhunting participation in the U.S. This presentation is a comparison of several credible sources which when aligned, gets us to a believable number that the archery and bowhunting industry can utilize. 

– The State of the State: Data Analysis Report: Linear Pathways for R3

Creating Efficient Archery and Bowhunting Pathways will compile the most current efforts in archery and bowhunting from across the country to provide best practices for the archery and bowhunting community to recruit, retain, and reactivate participants to the sports. Results and resources will be shared in a final toolkit and during an in-person Archery and Bowhunting Summit. 

– NASP—The Update

An update on what is new and upcoming within the NASP program. The National Archery in the Schools Program is an in-school program aimed at improving educational performance among students in grades 4th – 12th. And through it, students are learning focus, self-control, discipline, patience, and the life lessons required to be successful in the classroom and in life.

– NFAA Range Certification and Explore Bowhunting

The NFAA offers official range certifications for the following range types: indoor, 3D unmarked/marked, outdoor target, and outdoor field. Benefits to certifying your range include ensuring range safety and increasing traffic by being listed on the NFAA website. Learn more about how to get your range certified and why this designation should be a staple for all ranges across the country. The National Field Archery Association will take over implementation of Explore Bowhunting.  This presentation will outline the details and logistics on how to receive the program. 

– USA Archery: Elite Shooting and The Marvel Campaign: Archery is for Everyone

USA Archery, in partnership with Marvel, created an influencer video featuring @FemalePeterParker and 4-Time Olympian Brady Ellison. The video was cross posted between stakeholder social media platforms, reaching nearly 3M viewers. The video had a Call to Action to “Find a Try Archery Event Near You” to Try Archery AND collect a FREE Marvel Steps of Shooting Poster. This presentation will be a wrap up and data analysis of this campaign.

10:30 a.m. – 11:00 a.m. — Break

11:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. — Summit Sessions

– Advanced Archery: Archers USA

The National Archery in the Schools (NASP) program introduces hundreds of thousands of elementary, middle and high school students to the sport of archery annually and includes a tournament structure to keep participants interested in shooting. This important program is an excellent start on the R3 pathway. Learn how to progress students into Advanced Archery at the high school level within the NASP program through Archers USA and the ISC system.

– A Next Step in the Pathway: S3DA

An update from S3DA. Youths are attracted to S3DA because they are free to use any equipment of their choice, from any brand or company, only restricting speed limits based on the age and shooting division of the youths. Along with youths being able to choose their own equipment, they are also able to progress through the sport as they grow and develop. 

– Seeing Yourself Hunting and Shooting: Relevancy Grant and Toolkit

The Archery Trade Association (ATA) conducted three (3) photoshoots to create authentic bowhunting and outdoor lifestyle focused imagery that reflects a more diverse and inclusive demographic. We will go over how to access these photos and how to use them.

– ATA’s Call for Projects and Range Development

Learn about the key points to indoor and outdoor range layout and development. This includes permits to think about and costs outside of construction.  Whatever stage your program is in, the ATA will help you determine and implement the next step for funding. All programs are welcome to submit their project plans.