Program areas at USAA
High performance & National teams - 10 elite archers received coaching and other support services through the resident athlete program. Approximately 150 athletes attended 17 regional elite development (red) camps with approximatley 30 coaches assisted in the production of these camps. Usaa selected united states Archery teams and uniforms were provided for 50+, senior, para, u21, u18, and barebow teams. Teams were provided sponsor benefits and/or other support. Select elite athletes received stipends.
National events & trials - there were 25 National events involving approximately 11,500 archers. Events were supported with a scoring team and media public relations. Top qualifying archers were given cash awards at designated tournaments. U.sUs.s. Team trials opportunities were provided.
Membership services - 616 clubs and 21 state associations received liability insurance coverage, while 26,885 individuals received both liability and sports accident insurance. the online membership system is utilized for membership and event registrations, along with newsletter communications. State associations received membership rebates.
Grassroots development - the junior olympic Archery development program (joad) provided general assistance to 493 joad clubs across the country. An achievement award program was offered to 111 joad clubs, 21 adult clubs, 382 youth and adult clubs and 102 collegiate clubs to promote the development of Archery. Approx. 352 clubs, parks and rec programs and camps utilized the explore Archery program to introduce attendees to the sport of Archery. Collegiate and joad clubs were awarded equipment grants and collegiate clubs were awarded grants for travel, instructor and coach certifications, club development, and equipment.
Coach/official development - approx. 23,265 instructors and coaches were certified as current in 2023. Coach and judge seminars and courses were offered as well as the regional elite development program, which provided coaches the opportunity to attend elite training camps to further develop their skills. Grants were awarded to female and collegiate coaches and coaches that work with military and veteran athletes.
Paralympic program - grants were offered to assist with coach education and individual Archery equipment expenses. Uniforms and travel stipends were provided to the para Archery teams. the va monthly grant program was offered for military and veteran athletes. Para camps were conducted to assist para usat athletes to prepare for events, etc. Classification opportunities were provided.
Interational events - USA Archery supported athletes and staff to 11 international events.