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# World Archery Oceania

Official website of Archery in the Oceania Region

## Sitemaps

- [XML Sitemap](https://worldarcheryoceania.org/sitemap.xml): Contains all public & indexable URLs for this website.

## Posts

- [News](https://worldarcheryoceania.org/news/) - News and updates from the World Archery Oceania organisation representing nations throughout the Pacific region.
- [Oceania Challenge 2026 Final Results](https://worldarcheryoceania.org/oceania-challenge-2026-final-results/) - The Oceania Challenge has been completed for another year with around 700 scores received. Draft results will be published on the WAO website for 2 weeks.
- [Oceania Cup 2026 Invitation](https://worldarcheryoceania.org/oceania-cup-2026-invitation/) - Invitation for all WA Oceania member organisations to be a part of the inaugural Oceania Cup, Nadi, Fiji, October 2025
- [Upcoming WAO Congress 2026](https://worldarcheryoceania.org/upcoming-wao-congress-2026/) - Dear Member Associations, The World Archery Oceania Executive Committee invites you to participate in the upcoming WAO Congress to be held on Monday 20 April 2026 at 9:00am, at Pullman Park. Please click the links to access the following documents: 2026 Congress Prelim Notice and Agenda 2026 Motion Form – to be received no later
- [2016 Oceania Championships RESULTS](https://worldarcheryoceania.org/2016-oceania-championships-results/) - 2016 Oceania Championships RESULTS
- [2017 Pacific Mini Games](https://worldarcheryoceania.org/2017-pacific-mini-games/) - The 2017 Pacific Mini Games were conducted in Vanuatu last week with great success.
- [2018 WAO CHAMPIONSHIPS RESULTS](https://worldarcheryoceania.org/2018-wao-championships-results/) - The weather for the 1440 round was very wet. The event was cut short at 30m range due to weather and no time to complete round. Awards presented after 3 distances. 1440 Results download here Final Results and full list of results for WAO 2018 Championships can be found here.
- [WAO to re-launch its Website](https://worldarcheryoceania.org/wao-to-re-launch-its-website/) - World Archery Oceania (WAO) are pleased to announce it will be making some changes to its website in the coming weeks. The work has already begun and is set to be done in phases. The aim of this project is to better promote the sport in our region, communicate with our Member Associations (MA's), aid
- [Barnes and Van Tonder kick off Indoor World Series with a Bang.](https://worldarcheryoceania.org/barnes-and-van-tonder-kick-off-indoor-world-series-with-a-bang/) - David Barnes of Australia and Riku Van Tonder of New Zealand have started the world Indoor series with a fantastic effort for the Oceania region, in the Macau Indoor event, last week.
- [2020 WAO Championships confirmed as Compound World Games quota event](https://worldarcheryoceania.org/2020-wao-championships-confirmed-as-compound-world-games-quota-event/) - World Archery have officially announced the qualification process for the 2021 World Games to be hosted in Birmingham, USA.
- [Oceania Challenge! The results have been reconfirmed](https://worldarcheryoceania.org/oceania-challenge-the-results-have-been-reconfirmed/) - Since first publishing the results it was discovered that some Member Associations had not submitted all club results. WAO General Secretary has worked with the MA's involved and we now have the complete results.
- [Oceania Challenge 2022](https://worldarcheryoceania.org/oceania-challenge-2022/) - The Oceania Challenge is an online tournament to engage our Member Associations in competitive shooting.
- [Oceania Challenge 2022 Results are in!](https://worldarcheryoceania.org/oceania-challenge-2022-results-are-in/) - The response to this years Oceania Challenge has been fantastic.
- [World Archery Oceania Challenge 2023](https://worldarcheryoceania.org/world-archery-oceania-challenge-2023/) - The World Archery Oceania Challenge is here again for 2023.
- [Oceania Challenge 2023 Final Results](https://worldarcheryoceania.org/oceania-challenge-2023-final-results/) - Congratulations to all archers that participated in the Oceania challenge 2023.
- [Continental Qualifying Tournament 2024](https://worldarcheryoceania.org/continental-qualifying-tournament-2024/) - The WAO Executive Committee would like to thank all those involved with the Continental Qualifying Tournament on 16/17 March 2024 held at the Auckland Archery Club range.
- [Oceania Challenge 2024 Results](https://worldarcheryoceania.org/oceania-challenge-2024-results/) - The WAO Executive Committee would like to thank all archers that took part in the Oceania Challenge 2024 and we thank the archers for the feedback that I have received.
- [Oceania Challenge 2025](https://worldarcheryoceania.org/oceania-challenge-2025/) - Dear Member Associations,Wishing you all a Happy New Year.After listening to the feedback I received from last years Oceania Challenge we have moved the months to April/May.Many said they were having to change their bow set ups from winter to summer for this shoot.As April/May is in our summer months I hope this will work
- [World Games Qualifier Compound 2025 Results](https://worldarcheryoceania.org/world-games-qualifier-compound-2025-results/) - World Games Qualifier Compound 2025 Results and downloads
- [Oceania Challenge 2025 Results](https://worldarcheryoceania.org/oceania-challenge-2025-results/) - Dear Member Associations,Dear State Recorders, Please find attached the draft results of the Oceania Challenge 2025. Thank you to all the archers that took part in this years Oceania Challenge. I received entries from 7 Member Associations with a total of over 600 archers taking part, overtaking the 2024 entries which was 366 The feedback
- [Palau Mini Games 2025 Results](https://worldarcheryoceania.org/palau-mini-games-2025-results/) - These are the results from the Palau Mini Games 720 & matchplay for archery event
- [Invitation to WAO Target Championships 2026](https://worldarcheryoceania.org/invitation-to-wao-target-championships-2026/) - To all World Archery Oceania Member Associations, Dear President, As Chair of the Local Organising Committee (LOC) for the WAO Target Championships 2026, to be held in Tāmaki Makaurau, Auckland on 16-19 April 2026, it is my pleasure to invite you to join us for this exciting event. The tournament will be hosted in Takanini,
- [Oceania Cup 2025 Invitation](https://worldarcheryoceania.org/oceania-cup-2025-invitation/) - Invitation for all WA Oceania member organisations to be a part of the inaugural Oceania Cup, Nadi, Fiji, October 2025
- [National Judges Course 2025](https://worldarcheryoceania.org/national-judges-course-2025/) - Nine people from five Member Associations (COK, FIJ, FPO, SAM, TGA), participated in a National Archery Judges course in Auckland over the past two days.
- [World Games Qualifying Tournament 2025 Program](https://worldarcheryoceania.org/world-games-qualifying-tournament-2025-program/) - The World Archery Oceania Executive Committee are excited to welcome you all to the World Games Qualifying Tournament.
- [WORLD ARCHERY OCEANIA JUDGES NEWS – February 2025](https://worldarcheryoceania.org/world-archery-oceania-judges-news-february-2025/) - Dear Oceania Judges, Club Officials, National Judges and National Judge Coordinators, CASE STUDIES # 122 Please find attached the Archery Australia Judges News 122. On the last two pages you will find “NEW CASE STUDIES”. These have been very kindly provided by Archery Australia. There are six case studies. I would like to very much
- [Archery NZ Indoor Nationals Entry Form 2025](https://worldarcheryoceania.org/archery-nz-indoor-nationals-entry-form-2025/) - Dear Member Associations, The Local Organising Committee of the Manawatu Archery Club who is hosting the Archery NZ Indoor Nationals 2025 would like to invite you to attend this upcoming event. The event is being held in Palmerston North, New Zealand on the 16/17 August 2025. The rounds will be 2 x 18m followed by Dear Member Associations, The Local Organising Committee of the Manawatu Archery Club who is hosting the Archery NZ Indoor Nationals 2025 would like to invite you to attend this upcoming event. The event is being held in Palmerston North, New Zealand on the 16/17 August 2025. The rounds will be 2 x 18m followed by
- [Judges News November 2024](https://worldarcheryoceania.org/judges-news-november-2024/) - Congratulate Logan Andrew on becoming an International Judge with World Archery and Susanne Womersley receiving a World Archery Award.
- [National Judges Course 17 and 18 March 2025](https://worldarcheryoceania.org/national-judges-course-17-and-18-march-2025/) - World Archery Oceania is hosting a National Judges Course 17/18 March 2025 in Auckland, New Zealand.
- [WAO Judges News May 2024](https://worldarcheryoceania.org/wao-judges-news-may-2024/) - Dear Oceania Judges, Club Officials and National Judge Coordinators, TOURNAMENTS to date in 2024 A big thank you to the Judges and Technical Officials who officiated at the WAO Continental Qualifying Tournament held in Auckland, New Zealand, in March 2024, and the World Archery Oceania Para Grand Prix held in Sydney, Australia, in April 2024.
- [Congress 2024 update](https://worldarcheryoceania.org/congress-2024-update/) - The 2024 World Archery Oceania Congress was held on 4th of May via Zoom. The minutes are now listed online on the Congress documentation page, with more information to follow.
- [Oceania News September 2023](https://worldarcheryoceania.org/oceania-news-september-2023/) - Hi everyone! Please find attached our newsletter for September 2023
- [WAO Championships Update](https://worldarcheryoceania.org/wao-championships-update/) - As you may be aware Solomon Islands were scheduled to host the 2024 World Archery Oceania Championships.
- [Oceania Championships Registrations Open](https://worldarcheryoceania.org/oceania-championships-registrations-open/) - WAO Championships 13 to 16 April 2023 Adelaide, Australia
- [Oceania Championships Announcement!](https://worldarcheryoceania.org/oceania-championships-announcement/) - WAO are excited to confirm that the WAO Championships will be hosted in Adelaide, South Australia from 13 to 16 April 2023.
- [August 2022 WAO Newsletter](https://worldarcheryoceania.org/august-2022-wao-newsletter/) - Welcome to the first edition of the WAO News for 2022!
- [Message from WAO President](https://worldarcheryoceania.org/message-from-wao-president/) - A sincere thank you for placing your trust in me to lead World Archery Oceania for another four years.
- [Congratulation to Susanne Womersley](https://worldarcheryoceania.org/congratulation-to-susanne-womersley/) - Life Member of Archery Australia
- [New WAO Development Officer](https://worldarcheryoceania.org/new-wao-development-officer/) - A hearty congratulations to Cushla Matheson who has been appointed as the new Development Officer for Oceania.
- [December 2019 WAO Newsletter](https://worldarcheryoceania.org/december-2019-wao-newsletter/) - Be sure to take a look at the last newsletter for 2019.
- [Merry Christmas and best wishes for the festive season.](https://worldarcheryoceania.org/merry-christmas-and-best-wishes-for-the-festive-season/) - Merry Christmas and best wishes for the festive season.
- [Oceania equipment donation drive](https://worldarcheryoceania.org/oceania-equipment-donation-drive/) - World Archery Oceania Secretary, Patsy Vercoe is leading a donation drive of equipment for the 2020 WAO championships
- [WAO seeking Para-Archery Coordinator](https://worldarcheryoceania.org/wao-seeking-para-archery-coordinator/) - In a ground breaking step for Para-Archery in the Oceania Region, World Archery Oceania (WAO) are pleased to announce the creation of the new Para-Archery coordinator role.
- [2020 WAO Championships website revealed.](https://worldarcheryoceania.org/2020-wao-championships-website-revealed/) - World Archery Fiji have released the website for the 2020 WAO Championships.
- [Judges announced for WAO 2020 Championships](https://worldarcheryoceania.org/judges-announced-for-wao-2020-championships/) - The WAO Judges Coordinator Mr Brian Hagaman has, with the support of the WAO executive, formally announced the Judges who will be officiating over the 2020 WAO Championships.
- [Palau's National Archery Games draws over 100 Archers](https://worldarcheryoceania.org/palaus-national-archery-games-draws-over-100-archers/) - Palau Archery Association is showing that despite being a small collection of islands they can draw a great number of competitors to the sport.
- [2020 WAO Championships information released](https://worldarcheryoceania.org/2020-wao-championships-information-released/) - World Archery Oceania and World Archery Fiji are excited to announce the release of the invitation package for the 2020 WAO championships. The event will be held in Suva, Fiji, 5-9 April, 2020.
- [Jil Walter: Samoan archery, Pacific Games medals and that gift to the PM](https://worldarcheryoceania.org/jil-walter-samoan-archery-pacific-games-medals-and-that-gift-to-the-pm/) - Rising star of Samoan Archery Jil Walter talks to us about the state of Samoan Archery since the recent Pacific Games, what she is preparing for next and what it was like to gift one of her Gold Medals to her team mate. the Prime Minister of Samoa.
- [New President for Solomon Island's Archery](https://worldarcheryoceania.org/new-president-for-solomon-islands-archery/) - We are excited to congratulate the new President of Solomon Island's Archery; Ms. Doris Laula, who was voted into the role in Honiara last week.
- [WAO September 2019 Newsletter](https://worldarcheryoceania.org/wao-september-2019-newsletter/) - This past international competition season (northern hemisphere summer) has been a very busy period for many Oceania nations. Be sure to keep up to date with whats happening in Oceania
- [A call for Judges for 2020 WAO Championships](https://worldarcheryoceania.org/a-call-for-judges-for-2020-wao-championships/) - WAO have sent out the call to its Member Associations for all interested Judges in the region who would like to attend the 2020 World Archery Oceania Championships, being held in Suva, Fiji in the first week of April. Our Judging coordinator, Mr Brian Hagaman has asked to circulate this nomination form to others in
- [WAO Champs Fiji 2020](https://worldarcheryoceania.org/wao-champs-fiji-2020/) - Special Announcement WAO would like to inform the Members Associations of the following change and inclusion to the shooting program for the 2020 WAO Championships: Change in ranking round - Due to the experience of the past two large scale Oceania events (2018 WAO champs and 2019 Pac Games), a change from 2x720 rounds has
- [WAO News April 2019](https://worldarcheryoceania.org/wao-news-april-2019/) - The latest news from World Archery Oceania is now available. Download here or see the summary below. Less than 90 days to go until the start of the Pacific Games National Judges course to take place in Samoa Australian Open 2019 in Victor Harbour summary Fiji Mission a success Dates confirmed for WAO Championships 2020
- [World Record 2019](https://worldarcheryoceania.org/world-record-2019/) - World Archery Oceania is please to advise the recognition of a World Record shot at the recent Archery Australia National Youth Archery Championships at Armidale NSW. The World Record was shot by Jai Francis from Kalamunda Governor Stirling Archers in Western Australia. Congratulations to Jai on an outstanding performance. Image credit David Baylis Competition: Youth
- [2020 WAO CHAMPIONSHIPS](https://worldarcheryoceania.org/2020-wao-championships/) - Suva in Fiji is hosting this tournament - please read the proposed programme here. Download here
- [WAO News Dec 2019](https://worldarcheryoceania.org/wao-news-dec-2019/) - Welcome to the last edition of the WAO News for 2018, to keep you all informed about what is happening in World Archery Oceania. We are still tidying up matters from Congress and are working with Samoa andFiji to assist in the organisation of the archery event of the Pacific Games and the 2020 WAO
- [August 2018 Newsletter](https://worldarcheryoceania.org/august-2018-newsletter/) - Latest news from World Archery Oceania Click here to download the PDF Youth Olympic Games Training Camp Oceania Championships WAO Congress 2018 WA Level 2 Coaching Course News from around Oceania Calendar
- [ONOC FUNDING SUPPORT POLICY](https://worldarcheryoceania.org/onoc-funding-support-policy/) - ONOC’s policy leading towards Tokyo 2020 with funding support. ONOC’s policy leading towards Tokyo 2020 is to cease administration funding support to regional federations. Rather ONOC will support individual athletes and, where relevant, teams who show potential for qualifying and who have not received support from their NOCs via Olympic Scholarships or similar programs. Also
- [2018 WAO Executive Committee Elections](https://worldarcheryoceania.org/2018-wao-executive-committee-elections/) - During the Oceania Congress elections were held for the positions of Vice President, Secretary and Treasurer. The WAO Executive Committee are pleased to advise the composition of the new Executive Committee of World Archery Oceania: President: Susanne Womersley (2016 - 2020) Vice President: Catherine Gougeon (2018 - 2022) Secretary General: Patsy Vercoe (2018 - 2022)
- [2019 Pacific Games](https://worldarcheryoceania.org/2019-pacific-games/) - Following recent discussion with the Pacific Games Council concerning the format of the 2019 Pacific games to be held in Samoa we are pleased to advise that the Pacific Games Council has approved the following program. The program will also include the 2020 CQT for the Mixed Team. CLICK HERE FOR DETAILS WAO Executive
- [2018 WAO Championships](https://worldarcheryoceania.org/2018-wao-championships-3/) - Day 2 Matchplay ranking Round Target Allocations Download here
- [2018 WAO Championships 1440 Day Images](https://worldarcheryoceania.org/2018-wao-championships-1440-day-images/) - Thanks to Jim for taking pictures of the 1440 day at the WAO Championships!
- [2018 WAO Championships Practice Day Images](https://worldarcheryoceania.org/2018-wao-championships-practice-day-images/) - Thanks to Jim for taking pictures of the practice day at the WAO Championships!
- [2018 World Archery Oceania Championships](https://worldarcheryoceania.org/2018-world-archery-oceania-championships-2/) - 144 Arrow Round Start List Please check the starting list here
- [2018 WAO Championships](https://worldarcheryoceania.org/2018-wao-championships-2/) - Updated Program Please download the updated program
- [World Archery Oceania News 2018 May](https://worldarcheryoceania.org/world-archery-oceania-news-2018-may/) - Latest news from World Archery Oceania
- [Letter from the President concerning the Pacific Games](https://worldarcheryoceania.org/letter-from-the-president-concerning-the-pacific-games/) - Following a meeting with the Pacific Games Association the WAO Present has distributed a letter to all members.
- [World Archery Oceania News 2018 January](https://worldarcheryoceania.org/world-archery-oceania-news-2018-january/) - Latest news from World Archery Oceania
- [2018 WAO Championships](https://worldarcheryoceania.org/2018-wao-championships/) - Information document updated
- [World Archery Oceania Development Agent](https://worldarcheryoceania.org/world-archery-oceania-development-agent/) - World Archery Oceania is seeking applications from appropriately skilled and qualified people for the position of Development Agent.
- [INFORMATION FOR MEMBER ASSOCIATIONS](https://worldarcheryoceania.org/information-for-member-associations/) - This document is assist Member Associations by guiding you through the importance of creating a strategy, and the necessary steps that will ensure the resulting strategy addresses the key opportunities and challenges that you face.
- [2018 World Archery Oceania Championships](https://worldarcheryoceania.org/2018-world-archery-oceania-championships/) - Dates for 2018 World Archery Oceania Championships
- [Welcome to Archery Solomon Islands](https://worldarcheryoceania.org/welcome-to-archery-solomon-islands/) - World Archery Oceania is pleased to be informed that Archery Solomon Islands has been granted temporary membership with World Archery and welcome Archery Solomon Islands as a member of World Archery Oceania.
- [World Archery Congress](https://worldarcheryoceania.org/world-archery-congress-2/) - World Archery Congress takes place on 13 and 14 October in Mexico City prior to the WA World Championships.
- [World Archery Oceania Treasurer](https://worldarcheryoceania.org/world-archery-oceania-treasurer/) - Following the resignation of Monika Elder World Archery Oceania as World Archery Oceania Treasurer the Executive Committee is pleased to formally announces the appointment of James Larven as the World Archery Oceania Treasurer until the WAO Congress in 2018.
- [Rio, here we come!](https://worldarcheryoceania.org/rio-here-we-come/) - Oceania will be represented at the 2016 Olympic Games in Rio by seven athletes from three Countries.
- [2016 World Archery Oceania Championships](https://worldarcheryoceania.org/2016-world-archery-oceania-championships/) - 2016 World Archery Oceania Championships update on medals
- [2016 World Archery Oceania Congress](https://worldarcheryoceania.org/2016-world-archery-oceania-congress/) - At the 2016 World Archery Oceania Congress conducted on Saturday 16th April 2016 in Tonga, Susanne Womersley from Australia was elected President and Monika Elder was elected Treasurer.
- [2016 Oceania Championships and CQT](https://worldarcheryoceania.org/2016-oceania-championships-and-cqt/) - Invitation letter for 2016 Oceania Championships and CQT.
- [2015 Commonwealth Youth Games – Samoa](https://worldarcheryoceania.org/2015-commonwealth-youth-games-samoa/) - Up to 1000 young Commonwealth athletes will represent their country in Samoa September 2015
- [World Archery Oceania Executive Board Elected](https://worldarcheryoceania.org/world-archery-oceania-executive-board-elected/) - During World Archery Oceania Congress the new Executive Board was elected.
- [World Archery Oceania President Resigns - more information](https://worldarcheryoceania.org/world-archery-oceania-president-resigns-more-information/) - The World Archery Oceania President Carole Hicks has resigned due to personal reasons. A new President will be appointed at the next World Archery Oceania Congress.
- [World Archery Congress](https://worldarcheryoceania.org/world-archery-congress/) - World Archery Congress is underway in Auckland New Zealand with delegate from 8 WAO National Federations.
- [2014 Oceania Championships Cancelled - more information](https://worldarcheryoceania.org/2014-oceania-championships-cancelled-more-information/) - The Tahiti Archery Federation have advised the cancellation of the 2014 Oceania Championships due to lack of entries.

## Pages

- [Home](https://worldarcheryoceania.org/) - Official website of the World Archery Oceania organisation representing nations throughout the Pacific region.
- [About](https://worldarcheryoceania.org/about/) - Archery is a recognised recreational and competitive sport throughout the Oceania Region. Learn more about how we support this sport.
- [Event Results](https://worldarcheryoceania.org/event-results/) - Oceania Challenge 2026 Final ResultsThe Oceania Challenge has been completed for another year with around 700 scores received. Draft results will be published on the WAO website for 2 weeks. Read morePalau Mini Games 2025 ResultsThese are the results from the Palau Mini Games 720 & matchplay for archery event Read moreOceania Challenge 2025 ResultsDear
- [Officials](https://worldarcheryoceania.org/officials/) - Information about the judges and officials in the World Archery Oceania organisation representing nations throughout the Pacific region.
- [Policies and Forms](https://worldarcheryoceania.org/policy/) - Policies and Forms to support the World Archery Oceania organisation representing nations throughout the Pacific region.
- [Members](https://worldarcheryoceania.org/members/) - World Archery Oceania is the continental organization in charge of the promotion and development of archery in the Pacific region. It has 13 member associations.
- [Events Calendar](https://worldarcheryoceania.org/calendar/) - Upcoming events in the World Archery Oceania organisation representing nations throughout the Pacific region.
- [Contact](https://worldarcheryoceania.org/contact/) - If you have any questions or want to know more, please contact the World Archery Oceania organisation representing nations throughout the Pacific region.
- [Constitution](https://worldarcheryoceania.org/constitution/) - Constitution to support the World Archery Oceania organisation representing nations throughout the Pacific region.
- [Congress](https://worldarcheryoceania.org/congress/) - Latest minutes and briefings from the World Archery Oceania congress representing nations throughout the Pacific region.
- [Rules](https://worldarcheryoceania.org/rules/) - Latest Rules and Documentation to support the World Archery Oceania organisation representing nations throughout the Pacific region.

## Team

- [Robert Elder](https://worldarcheryoceania.org/dt_team/robert-elder/) - Bula Maleka and G’day. I began my archery journey in 1997 when I went with my late father to his club shoot in Pacific Harbour. I usually joined him, since I liked fishing along the riverbank beside the shooting range while he practiced. He asked whether I wanted to give it a try. The moment
- [Adam Kaluzny](https://worldarcheryoceania.org/dt_team/adam-kaluzny/) - My name is Adam Kaluzny, originally from Poland and settled down in New Zealand in 2006. My adventure with archery started in Invercargill (Southland) in 2013 in the local Southland Archery Club. Over the years archery became an important part of my life with my first big event as World Master Games in Auckland 2017.
- [Patsy Vercoe](https://worldarcheryoceania.org/dt_team/patsy-vercoe/) - My involvement of archery started in 2009 when my son brought home an “Archery in Schools” paper for our local club. In 2011 I became the club’s secretary, five years later I was elected onto the board of ArcheryNZ as the National Secretary. It was at this time that I attended the World Archery Oceania
- [George Fong](https://worldarcheryoceania.org/dt_team/george-fong/) - I have been Treasurer of WAO since 2020. I joined the sport of Archery in 2004 as an athlete, became a member of the Executive Board of World Archery Fiji in 2014, and have held the position of President since 2019. I am a WA certified Level 2 coach, and have served as Team Manager
- [Arne Jensen](https://worldarcheryoceania.org/dt_team/arne-jensen/) - Malo e lelei and Greetings to you all. My name is Hans Arne Jensen, born of Danish and Tongan descent, residing in, and representing the Kingdom of Tonga.I honestly can't think of a time where I wasn't in love and completely captivated with bows and arrows, but the actual sport of archery found its way

## Photo Albums

- [Practice Day WAO Championships 2018](https://worldarcheryoceania.org/dt_gallery/practice-day-wao-championships-2018/)

## Events

- [World Archery Oceania Cup 2026](https://worldarcheryoceania.org/event/world-archery-oceania-cup-2026/) - On behalf of World Archery Fiji the WAO Executive Committee would like to invite you to attend the Oceania Cup 11-13 September 2026 in Nadi. The competition will consist of a double 720 round and subsequent individual match play for Compound, Barebow and Recurve open classes (all are welcome to compete in the open classes). Included in the tournament are masters, U21,
- [Oceania Target Championships 2026](https://worldarcheryoceania.org/event/oceania-championships-2026/) - World Archery Oceania Target Championships held in Auckland, New Zealand during April 2026
- [Oceania Challenge 2025](https://worldarcheryoceania.org/event/oceania-challenge-2025/) - The annual Oceania Challenge is back for 2025 and will be through the months of April and May.
- [World Archery Oceania Cup 2025](https://worldarcheryoceania.org/event/world-archery-oceania-cup-2025/) - The World Archery Oceania Executive board would like to invite you all to the inaugural “World Archery Oceania Cup” to be held in Nadi, Fiji, from the 10-12th of October 2025. This tournament was developed specifically to ensure that WAO will have Continental competitions offered for MAs and their Archers to participate in, on a
- [Archery NZ National Indoor Championships 2025](https://worldarcheryoceania.org/event/archery-nz-national-indoor-championships-2025/) - The Local Organising Committee of the Manawatu Archery Club who is hosting the Archery NZ Indoor Nationals 2025 would like to invite you to attend this upcoming event. The event is being held in Palmerston North, New Zealand on the 16/17 August 2025.
- [Archery NZ National Outdoor Championships 2025](https://worldarcheryoceania.org/event/archery-nz-national-outdoor-championships-2025/) - An invitation is extended to all archers to come and enjoy with us the 81st Archery New Zealand National Championships & Matchplay Open in 2025, in Auckland. The National Championships aim to cater for all archers regardless of skill level. We would like to see as many archers as possible at the event to enjoy the fun, friendship, and competition.
- [National Judges Course 17 and 18 March 2025](https://worldarcheryoceania.org/event/national-judges-course-17-and-18-march-2025/) - World Archery Oceania is hosting a National Judges Course 17/18 March 2025 in Auckland, New Zealand.
- [Oceania Challenge 2024](https://worldarcheryoceania.org/event/oceania-challenge-2024/) - The Oceania Challenge is an online tournament to engage our Member Associations in competitive shooting. It is open to all members of current financial WAO Member Associations. Members who study or work in a country other than their own may compete for their home country, as long as they hold a passport for their country or
- [World Games Qualifying Tournament (Compound) 2025](https://worldarcheryoceania.org/event/world-games-qualifying-tournament-compound-2025/) - Please find enclosed detailed information regarding this event. To register for participation, complete all the necessary sections in WAREOS (https://extranet.worldarchery.sport) within the deadlines listed below. SUMMARY OF KEY DATES Registration Open (WAREOS) 15/09/2024 Preliminary Entries (50% deposit) 15/11/2024 Final Entries and Full Refund Cancellation Deadline* 31/01/2025 Final date for payment 15/02/2025 *After this deadline, the
- [Olympic Games Paris 2024](https://worldarcheryoceania.org/event/olympic-games-paris-2024/) - The 2024 Summer Olympics, officially the Games of the XXXIII Olympiad and commonly known as Paris 2024, is an upcoming international multi-sport event scheduled to take place from 26 July to 11 August 2024

## Categories

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