About
BARBADOS ARCHERY ASSOCIATION INFORMATION
The Barbados Target Archery association was formed in November
1996 and went on to be called the Barbados Archery Association. It is
the body responsible for the development of archery in Barbados.
The Association is affiliated locally to the Barbados Olympic
Association and the National Sports Council, regionally to COPARCO, and
internationally to F.I.T.A, the International Archery Federation.
The BAA operates from its range at Bellevue Gap, Waterford, St. Michael
and members meet regularly to practice and compete in monthly
tournaments.
The BAA runs orientation sessions every Wednesday and Sunday for anyone
interested in trying archery, except when a tournament is being shot.
This is intended to introduce newcomers to the sport, and one session is
available free. Additional sessions are available at a cost of $10.00
per person for non-members.
There is a limit of 8 people at any one class, which are run from 9.00
to 10.00 a.m. and 10.00 to 11.00 a.m. on Sundays and from 4:00 p.m. to
6:00 p.m. If you are interested in attending please e-mail us and
remember to be there on time. Close fitting “T” shirt, long pants and an
enclosed pair of soft shoes are required.
There is a 3-month probationary period for new
members. During this time, you will be expected to demonstrate a
responsible attitude towards archery in general and safety precautions
in particular. Members have gone on to represent Barbados at archery
tournaments all over the world. Archery is a sport for all ages and a
great family sport. It teaches discipline, respect for others and allows
for wholesome competition in a sport without violence.
Association Subscriptions:
Full Membership: $275.00/year
Family Membership $500.00 / year (Mother / Father / one Child)
Junior Membership: $ 75.00/year
The subscription for this probationary period is $75 for adults and $25
for Juniors.
At the end of the probation, if you are confirmed as a
member, the balance of the annual subscription is payable. The amount
payable is calculated by the number of months remaining to the end of
the financial year.
Archery equipment is available locally and via the
internet, but only members of the Association are allowed to import
equipment and must contact the Secretary for the necessary documents.
The Association has a number of basic bows with which you can learn, but
you are encouraged to have your own equipment as soon after your
probation period as possible to allow other new comers to use the club
equipment.
Archers compete in various archery events during the
year with the F.I.T.A 1440 being the most popular. There are many other
formats are being shot including the Club Round which features a round
robin elimination, field archery, clout archery and indoor archery.