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Clubs & Shops - Ohio Archer's Association
Holland, OH
•The Ohio Archers Association operates as the state's central nervous system for competitive archery. They're not a retail shop or range—they're the organization that connects archers, clubs, and shops across the entire state.
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The Ohio Archers Association operates as the state's central nervous system for competitive archery. They're not a retail shop or range—they're the organization that connects archers, clubs, and shops across the entire state.
OAA sanctions and manages multiple competitive formats throughout the year:
- •Indoor 300 State Championship - Winter competition for target archers
- •900 Round Championship - Traditional outdoor round format
- •Vegas 600 Mail-In - Remote scoring competitions
- •Field Shoot - Outdoor field archery rounds
- •3D Trail Shoot & Money Shoot - 3D target competitions
- •NFAA Great Lakes Indoor Sectionals - Regional qualifying events
- •Ohio Senior Olympics - Age-group competitions
- •Bowhunter Mail-In - Hunting-focused formats
OAA also tracks Shooter of the Year awards across multiple classes and shooting styles—both Olympic recurve and compound divisions.
| District | Governor | Coverage Area |
|---|---|---|
| District 1 | Ed Britton | Lancaster, Mt. Vernon, Ridgeway, Johnstown |
| District 2 | Tony Holman | Holland, Swanton, Fostoria, Bryan, Findlay |
| District 3 | Chuck Amos, Bridgett Crawford | Ashland, Vermillion, Elyria, Akron, Cleveland, Youngstown |
| District 4 | Jonathan Smith | Racine |
| District 5 | Zach Cromer | Dayton, Tipp City, Sidney, Wilmington |
Affiliates include dedicated archery shops like Bounce Archery (Akron), Noble Aim Shooting Sports (Youngstown), Black River Archery (Elyria), and combo outfitters like Bad Boy Bait, Tackle & Archery (Vermillion).
OAA isn't casual—they maintain detailed tournament rules, protest procedures, and class definitions. Athletes register through their system, track scores across events, and compete in standardized formats aligned with NFAA and USA Archery rules.
Their blog covers serious coaching topics like proper draw weight selection, bow fitting, arrow selection, and release mechanics—content written by USA Archery Level 3 coaches.
- •Find a Club: Browse their district map to locate archery clubs near you
- •Join or Affiliate: Clubs can become OAA-affiliated members
- •Register for Tournaments: Check registration status, view rules, and enter events through their site
- •Contact Leadership: Reach out to district governors or tournament directors for questions
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