About The Archery Shooters Association

     Since its inception in 1993 the Archery Shooters Association, headquartered in Kennesaw, Georgia, has hosted tens of thousands of amateur and professional archers from across the United States in national ASA Pro/Am and ASA Federation competitions. The state level organization is known as the ASA Federation, while the national level shoots are known as the McKenzie ASA Pro/Am Tour. The ASA has Federation chapters in 30 states with over 7,000 members and 250 clubs. Features that distinguish ASA Pro/Am and Federation competitions include a standardized set of competition rules; professionally executed shooting ranges; high standards for dress and conduct; safety standards that include a maximum arrow speed standard of 280 feet per second; the copyrighted 12-ring and 14-ring scoring system; and the largest paybacks in competitive archery.

 ASA 3-D Archery: ASA 3-D archery features competitive rounds of 20 lifelike, three-dimensional, animal targets made of foam. The scoring rings are not visible from the shooting stake, and binoculars are allowed. An archer must determine the distance to the target, pick a good aiming point, and execute the shot. The ASA was the first archery organization to implement a speed limit (280 feet per second) for safety and to establish a level playing field for 3-D competition. Beginning in 2007, the ASA will incorporate known distance competition in some amateur classes.             

ASA Scoring: The ASA uses a scoring system of 14, 12, 10, 8, 5 or 0 points per arrow. Scoring is based on zero points for a miss, five points are earned for a hit anywhere in the body, eight points for the largest scoring ring in the center of the animal, ten points for the 4 – 5 inch center circle inside the 8-ring, and twelve points for the smaller ring offset to the bottom or top of the 10-ring. Another circle housed in the upper rear of the 8-ring is a 14-ring.

 McKenzie ASA Pro/Am Tour: The ASA Pro/Am Tour is a national series of six Pro/Am tournaments, plus the Championship “Classic”. Recognized as the best run, highest paying, and most exciting events in 3-D archery, competitors pay entry fees based on their competitive division in both pro and amateur classes. Competitors receive cash awards, trophies, and accumulate points toward the prestigious “Shooter of the Year” award in their class. In addition to providing world class competition, each ASA Pro/Am provides the Host community and surrounding area with an economic impact of over $500,000.00 as each event attracts thousands of archers, sponsors, family members and spectators.  

If you’ve never experienced the fun and excitement of a national tournament you need to be there. It is a true archery festival with over 40 of the top archery and outdoor manufacturers showing the newest and latest products, a special archery program with activities for the whole family, and all the archery challenges you can handle. In addition to the two days of competition featuring McKenzie 3-D targets, other activities include Delta Target bales for warm-up, the Realtree practice range, the Zebra Twist Team Shoot on Friday, the LimbSaver Known Distance Shoot, the Delta Field Target Speed Shoot, and the opportunity to meet, watch and learn from the greatest archers in the world. ASA offers everyone the chance to experience the fun of these professionally run events with competition ranges that are specifically designed to be spectator friendly, and competition classes that allow everyone from age six-to-sixty plus to compete.

 Among the amateur classes are the Bow Novice and Women’s Bowhunter classes that are specifically designed for bowhunters to come out and try their hand. They shoot known distance, the maximum distance is 30 yards, and long stabilizers and sight magnification are not permitted.  Anyone who has a passion for bowhunting needs to try their hand at an ASA event to help extend their season and hone their archery skills.

 ASA Federation: In addition to the national Tour, the ASA supports close to 300 clubs in 30 states that provide an excellent opportunity for everyone to shoot. With a focus on the growth of the sport of 3-D archery by supporting local clubs and making a commitment to youth education and training, the ASA has established itself as a leading force in the movement to bring the sport to mainstream America. The ASA organization includes experienced archers and coaches that work year-round conducting well organized and challenging local, state, and national tournaments that are enjoyed by professional and amateur shooters alike.

 If you are a target archer, bowhunter, or interested in getting started in archery, these events will provide you the opportunity to meet and share experiences with new friends, learn about the latest and best equipment, practice and improve your archery skills, and spend time with great people.