The ATA is very excited to include the industry in a much bigger way by hosting the Summit alongside the ATA Show. The Summit will be held at the same location as the ATA Show, during the last two days of the Show. ATA’s plan is to host the Summit at each of our future ATA Shows, in the hopes of making the ATA Show a true hub for all things archery.
Archery and Bowhunting Summit attendees will have FULL ACCESS to the Show floor during all three days of the ATA Show.
Jan. 8 – Jan. 10, 2025
Indiana Convention Center
Indianapolis, Indiana
This gathering allows practitioners access to the most current information and efforts from colleagues and experts, share best practices, and learn how this information can be applied in their state. Registration is $100.
We hope you’ll make plans to join us! Registration for the 2025 Summit opens soon.
6:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m. — ATA’s Industry Celebration
7:30 a.m. – 9:30 a.m. — Masterclass Sessions
9:30 a.m. – 10:30 a.m. — Welcome Breakfast
10:30 a.m. – 6:00 p.m. — Walk the Show floor and Coffee Talks
1:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m. — Level 2 Certification
1:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m. — S3DA Certification
6:30 p.m. – 9:00 p.m. — Partner Dinner
8:00 a.m. – 10:30 a.m. — Summit Sessions
– How Many are There? Archery and Bowhunting Participation Report
Data has consistently proven to be difficult to obtain regarding bowhunting participation in the U.S. This presentation is a comparison of several credible sources which when aligned, gets us to a believable number that the archery and bowhunting industry can utilize.
– The State of the State: Data Analysis Report: Linear Pathways for R3
Creating Efficient Archery and Bowhunting Pathways will compile the most current efforts in archery and bowhunting from across the country to provide best practices for the archery and bowhunting community to recruit, retain, and reactivate participants to the sports. Results and resources will be shared in a final toolkit and during an in-person Archery and Bowhunting Summit.
– NASP: The Update
An update on what is new and upcoming within the NASP program. The National Archery in the Schools Program is an in-school program aimed at improving educational performance among students in grades 4th – 12th. And through it, students are learning focus, self-control, discipline, patience, and the life lessons required to be successful in the classroom and in life.
– NFAA Range Certification and Explore Bowhunting
The NFAA offers official range certifications for the following range types: indoor, 3D unmarked/marked, outdoor target, and outdoor field. Benefits to certifying your range include ensuring range safety and increasing traffic by being listed on the NFAA website. Learn more about how to get your range certified and why this designation should be a staple for all ranges across the country. The National Field Archery Association will take over implementation of Explore Bowhunting. This presentation will outline the details and logistics on how to receive the program.
– USA Archery: Archery is for Everyone
This presentation will demonstrate how organizations can partner with USA Archery to grow the sport of archery and will provide an overview of the Archery is for Everyone! nationwide Try Archery campaign that took place in partnership with Marvel Entertainment.
10:30 a.m. – 11:00 a.m. — Break
11:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. — Summit Sessions
– Advanced Archery: Archers USA
The National Archery in the Schools (NASP) program introduces hundreds of thousands of elementary, middle and high school students to the sport of archery annually and includes a tournament structure to keep participants interested in shooting. This important program is an excellent start on the R3 pathway. Learn how to progress students into Advanced Archery at the high school level within the NASP program through Archers USA and the ISC system.
– A Next Step in the Pathway: S3DA
An update from S3DA. Youths are attracted to S3DA because they are free to use any equipment of their choice, from any brand or company, only restricting speed limits based on the age and shooting division of the youths. Along with youths being able to choose their own equipment, they are also able to progress through the sport as they grow and develop.
– Seeing Yourself Hunting and Shooting: Relevancy Grant and Toolkit
The Archery Trade Association (ATA) conducted three (3) photoshoots to create authentic bowhunting and outdoor lifestyle focused imagery that reflects a more diverse and inclusive demographic. We will go over how to access these photos and how to use them.
– You Can Do It Too: Reducing Barriers to Archery Range and Programming Success
Budgets are tight and funding is tough. Texas Parks and Wildlife Department (TWPD) shares their journey through meeting the demand of increased archery and bowhunting programing and utilizing ATA resources as a pivotal tool. Whatever stage your program is in, the ATA will help you determine and implement the next step for funding opportunities.