Archery News

October 2017 Tournament Success for AAA Archers November 02 2017, 0 Comments

During the month of October there were two tournaments that American Archery Academy archers participated in, here in the Valley. For some, this was a first time competition. The archers were competing for the title of State Champion on the weekend of October 21-22 and for best costume & podium finishes on October 28th. In the end, everyone had fun and many walked away with tremendous success. Congratulations to all of the AAA archers that took to the competition fields this past month. See below for detailed results.

AZ State Outdoor Championships (October 21-22, 2017)

NEW STATE RECORDS 
Kelsey Lard - Set 2 new records in the Recurve Senior Women's Division during the qualification rounds on Saturday. 
Waylon Hjerpe - Set 2 new records in the Recurve Cub Men's Division during the qualification rounds on Saturday. 

QUALIFICATION ROUNDS 
Barebow Bowman Women
1st Place - Mia Wright (First Tournament)

Recurve Bowman Men
3rd Place - Max Mitchell

Recurve Cub Men
1st Place - Waylon Hjerpe

Recurve Cadet Women
3rd Place - Katie Stains

Recurve Senior Women
1st Place - Kelsey Lard

Recurve Senior Men
1st Place - Kevin Hubbard 


ELIMINATION ROUNDS
Barebow Bowman Women
1st Place - Mia Wright (First Tournament and State Champion)

Recurve Bowman Men
2nd Place - Max Mitchell

Recurve Cub Men
1st Place - Waylon Hjerpe (State Champion)

Recurve Senior Women
1st Place - Kelsey Lard (State Champion)

Both Katie Stains and Kevin Hubbard put up an amazing fight through the elimination rounds all the way to the Bronze medal match. 

    

Papago 900 Halloween Shoot (October 28th, 2017)

Recurve Yeoman Men
1st Place - Max Mitchell

Barebow Bowman Women
1st Place - Mia Wright

Recurve Cadet Women
1st Place - Zoey Wapniarski
2nd Place - Katie Stains
4th Place - Alicia Wada (First Tournament)

Recurve Junior Men
1st Place - Waylon Hjerpe

Recurve Senior Women
1st Place - Joyce Chan

Thank you to Coach Kevin, Kelsey and Zoey for their assistance during the State Championships tournament. It's been so exciting to watch the increase in AAA archers that are not only trying their hand at competition, but the continued growth and positive outcomes that they're experiencing as well. We are so proud of each and every one of you! 

       


133rd U.S. National Target & 2017 JOAD National Championships Recap August 14 2017, 0 Comments



The AAA team traveled to Westfield, IN on August 1st to compete in the 133rd U.S. National Target Championships, U.S. Open and 2017 JOAD National Championships. 


(photo by USA Archery)


Zoey Wapniarski (Recurve Cadet Women)
competed in the Clout Round on day 1 and took home the GOLD medal for her division. Zoey ranked 9th overall in qualifications. She earned her Bronze Olympian pin too!

Waylon Hjerpe (Recurve Cub Men)
earned a BRONZE during qualifications, SILVER in the elimination rounds and another BRONZE during team rounds.

Raley Morgan (Recurve Junior Women)
brought home a GOLD medal from team rounds and ranked 8th overall in qualifications. She earned her Bronze Olympian pin too!

Kelsey Lard (Recurve Senior Women)
ranked 20th in the qualification rounds.

Christopher Mussman (Recurve Cadet Men)
made it to the podium in team rounds earning him a GOLD medal.





 

The archers competed over 5 days and in various weather conditions, including heat, humidity, high winds, cold and rain. The competition included an optional Clout round, 2 days of Qualification rounds, 1 day of Elimination rounds and an optional day for Team rounds.

 


Congratulations team on all of your accomplishments and hard work!

~American Archery Academy~


Bronze Olympian Pin - Christopher Mussman August 10 2017, 0 Comments

Congratulations to team archer, Christopher Mussman, for earning his indoor Bronze Olympian pin during the month of July. 



USA Archery Press Release -

2016 Summer Sizzle Results August 07 2016, 0 Comments

Podium finishes for all of our archers this weekend at the 2016 Summer Sizzle tournament hosted by Desert Sky Archers. Nice shooting everyone & congratulations on your accomplishments!

Recurve Cadet Women
Zoey Wapniarski - 1st place 
Katie Stains - 3rd Place 

Recurve Cadet Men
Chris Mussman - 3rd Place 


Coach Kevin Ikegami with Mike Russell from Get Outdoors April 23 2016, 0 Comments

Coach Kevin Ikegami speaks with Mike Russell at Get Outdoors (KTAR News) about archery with youth in the Phoenix Metro area.  Find out more below in the segment beginning at 17:20.
 
Click to listen

Way to go EVA & AAA archers - 2016 AZ JOAD Indoor Championships! February 08 2016, 0 Comments


East Valley Archery JOAD members and American Archery Academy team archers went to the shooting line this weekend with determination, focus and to have a good time! To watch the youth compete in JOAD tournaments, is to watch the future of archery. It was a pleasure to have all of you representing EVA & AAA and we want to commend you on your success and accomplishments below. 

East Valley Archery - JOAD 
Recurve Bow - Cadet Men
Christopher Mussman - 3rd Place
Kyle Williams - 8th Place (1st Tournament - Way to go!)

Recurve Bow - Cub Women
Grace Jacques - 5th Place (1st Tournament - Way to go!)

American Academy Archery - Team Archers
Recurve Bow - Cadet Women

Zoey Wapniarski - 3rd Place

Recurve Bow - Bowman Men
Waylon Hjerpe - 1st Place (NEW STATE RECORD!)

Thank you Corner Archery for hosting this tournament and giving the kids a place to show off their skills, hang out with their peers and create memories to last a lifetime.


'Shoot Your Heart Out' Tournament January 10 2016, 0 Comments

Papago Archery Association is hosting a fundraising tournament on March 12th, 2016 at the Papago Range in Phoenix, AZ. The proceeds from this tournament will help support the 2016 Range Improvement Project.

This tournament is perfect for all ages and experience levels. The event information and online registration can be found on the website.

EVENT INFORMATION: http://www.papagoarchery.com/event/2016-papago-canopy-fundraiser-tournament/