The FCA and the ATAA

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FCA:Federation of Canadian Archer's

• Through our clubs, we provide an opportunity to meet new people, shoot all sorts of fun tournaments and develop your skills and interests in this really great sport.
• Through our Provincial representatives, it's a vehicle for communication across our country with exciting programmes to keep you in touch and up-to-speed on the latest news and trends.
• It's an organization of archers, managed by archers, for the benefit of archery.
• It's a not-for-profit organization dedicated to developing archery in Canada, and our archers' performances in international events.
• It's the official representative for archery to the federal government, national and international sport organizations.
• It's your voice to the Canadian government and the Federation Internationale de Tir a L'Arc (FITA).

What does the FCA do for you?

• Through our national office, it provides up-to-date information and communication ties free of charge.
• Promotes safety by establishing minimum standards and recommended procedures for archery.
• Registers competitions & recognizes their results, maintains Canadian record scores for equipment types and distances, selects Canadian Archers to represent Canada in international events, including the Olympic, Pan American and Commonwealth Games.
• Represents FITA in Canada for the recognition of national and world records.
• Promotes unity within the archery community.
• Represents archers to the government and national agencies.
• Supports archery development and competitions through club and provincial organizations.
• Coordinates sport specific research.
• Obtains and directs government support to paralympic programs and activities benefiting archers across Canada.
• Develops and trains coaches & officials across Canada.
• Provides financial assistance for Provincial Sport Governing bodies for coaching and for delegate attendance at board and Annual General Meetings.

What does FCA membership provide?

• FCA membership is available to all interested archers through your club and/or Province, most memberships in clubs and Provincial organizations contain FCA membership.
• Access to FCA's products & services.
• Insurance protection (2 million, PL &PD); see "About your FCA Insurance" for more information.
• Eligibility to attend FCA programs including skill workshops, the Indoor and Outdoor Championships, Coach & Judge clinics and many others.
• Representation to governments.
• Guidance and assistance in archery-related activities.
• An opportunity to support and influence the development of archery in Canada.

About your FCA Insurance.

• FCA is only available through club or Provincial affiliation, this service is sold in cooperation with the Provincial Archery Associations in Canada.
• Third party coverage for public liability and property damage (PL&PD) is included with your FCA membership. The policy has a $2,000,000 limit, covering normal archery activities. This includes your shooting at any club in registered events and tournaments.

Included are:

• Personal liability Medical payments.
  Cross liability Limited watercraft coverage.
  Personal excess liability Personal injury.
  Property damage Non-owned automobile.
  Worldwide coverage. It provides secondary coverage for hunting, but does not cover professional or business activities.
• Coverage extends to FCA members, affiliated clubs & affiliated Provincial Organizations.
• Coverage begins the day you mail your application and fees to your FCA affiliated Provincial Organization and expires December 31 of that year.
• More specific information is available from the FCA office.

What's happening in archery?

• CANBOW program, a programme where archers can earn badges and posters based on their progressing scores. Information on this program is available from the FCA office.
• Annual Mail Match Program - Run every year from January through April, this is a chance for archers and clubs to compete against each other by mailing (and emailing) scores into a National coordinator. More iformation is available by contacting the coordinator: Andrew Webber awebber@agric.dffa.gov.nf.ca.
• Canadian Championships; the FCA coordinates an indoor championships in March, Outdoor 3D Championships in July/August and Target and Field Championships in August. These events are open to all members and several equipment and age categories are offered.
• Excellence 2004; this is a program for those individuals intending to develop their skills in order to represent Canada internationally. Information and opportunities for self-improvement are available to those registered in the program. Equipment grants are available for some members of this program.
• World and Olympic events: the FCA selects archers to represent Canada at those events held during the year.
• Officiating: the FCA in collaboration with the Provinces offers a Judge certification program. Whether you officiate at club or international events, the FCA's certification clinics are designed to assist.
• World and Olympic events: the FCA selects archers to represent Canada at those events held during the year.
• Coaching: working with the Provincial associations and the Coaching Association of Canada, the FCA has a 5 level program to help coaches to develop archers into the champions of tomorrow or instruct children and adults as they learn our sport.

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