The programs and services of Archery Canada are managed by a combination of professional staff, contractors and passionate volunteers. The Members of Archery Canada play a strong role in the ongoing development of programs.
Archery Canada Staff
| Karl Balisch | Executive Director |
| Kylah Cawley | Program Coordinator |
| Alan Brahmst | High Performance Advisor |
| Shawn Riggs | National Recurve Coach |
| Duncan Crawford | Head Coach, Paralympic Team |
| Emili Tran | Program & Marketing Assistant |
Board of Directors
| President | Allan R. (Al) Wills |
| VP Marketing and Communications | Jason March |
| VP High Performance | Alec Denys |
| VP Finance & Administration | Robert Tataryn |
| VP 3D Programs | Aaron Bull |
| VP Development | Marie-France Dufour |
| Athlete Representative | Jamie Brehaut |
Archery Canada Volunteer Committees
Provincial/Territorial Members Council
The Members Council is a forum for discussion and input by Archery Canada’s member Provincial and Territorial Sport Organizations (PSOs) into the operation of the organization.
Members Council Terms of Reference
| Alberta: | Tricia Oshiro | |
| British Columbia: | Lora-Lee Murray | President – Président , BCAA |
| Manitoba: | Vickie Oneschuk | President – Président, ABAM |
| New Brunswick: | Anthony Steeves | |
| Northwest Terrritories: | Carson Roche | |
| Nova Scotia: | Melanie Lefler | President, ANS |
| Ontario: | Robert Piette | President, OAA |
| Prince Edward Island: | Duncan Crawford | President – Président, PEIAA |
| Québec: | Dennis Rousseau | President – Président, FTAQ |
| Saskatchewan: | Tyler Moore | |
| Yukon | Gael Marchand | President, YASC Archery |
High Performance Committee
The High Performance Committee is responsible for assisting the Board by providing leadership for an athlete development program consistent with the directions of Archery Canada’s strategic plan, high performance plan and Long-Term Archer Development (LTAD) model. The High Performance Program of Archery Canada is guided by the high performance strategic plan.
High Performance Committee Terms of Reference
| Chair | Alec Denys |
| National Recurve Coach | Shawn Riggs |
| System Pathway Coach | Joan McDonald |
| Paralympic Team Coach | Duncan Crawford |
| Para-Archery Coordinator | Ryan Van Berkel |
| Non-Olympic Program Coordinator | Sean McKenty |
| Youth Program Coordinator | VACANT |
| Able-Bodied Athlete Representative | Jamie Brehaut |
| Para Athlete Representative | Kevin Evans |
| Classification Coordinator | Nancy Littke |
| Non-Voting Staff Liaison – High Performance Advisor | Alan Brahmst |
| Non-Voting Staff Liaison – Program Coordinator | Kylah Cawley |
Athlete Council
The Archery Canada (AC) Athlete Council (‘Council’) represents athletes competing in Archery sports (‘athletes’). It acts as the athlete voice within AC.
Athlete Council Terms of Reference
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3D Archery Committee
The 3D Archery Committee is a Standing Committee of the Board. It is responsible for assisting the Board by preparing a 3D Archery program consistent with the directions of Archery Canada’s strategic plan and
Long-Term Archer Development (LTAD) model.
3D Committee Terms of Reference
| VP 3D Programs | Aaron Bull |
| Alberta Representative: | Cory Smandych |
| British Columbia Representative: | Al Campsall |
| Manitoba Representative: | VACANT |
| New Brunswick Representative: | Rene Duclos |
| Northwest Territories Representative: | Carson Roche |
| Nova Scotia Representative: | Dean Dort |
| Ontario Representative: | Robert Piette |
| Prince Edward Island Representative: | Duncan Crawford |
| Québec Representative: | Guy Comeau |
| Saskatchewan Representative: | Tyler Moore |
| Yukon Representative: | Kirk Porayko |
| Non-Voting Staff Liaison – Executive Director | Karl Balisch |
Development Committee
The Development Committee is a Standing Committee of the Board. It is responsible for assisting the Board by preparing an athlete development program consistent with the directions of Archery Canada’s strategic plan, Long-Term Archer Development (LTAD) model and Competition Model. The Development Committee also manages and integrates the work of its tributary Events, Coaching Development, Judges Development and Rules Committees into the overall Archery Canada development program recognizing the differences in, and the particular
needs of, Club, Provincial, and National organizations.
Development Committee Terms of Reference
| Chair | Marie-France Dufour |
| Chair, Events Committee | Marie-France Dufour |
| Chair, Judging Committee | Laura Lynne Churchill |
| Chair, Coaching Committee | Vacant |
| Chair, Rules Committee | Randall Jones |
| Chair, LTAD Committee | Marie-France Dufour |
| Non-Voting Staff Liaison – Program Coordinator | Kylah Cawley |
Events Committee
The Events Committee is a Standing Committee of the Board. It is responsible for assisting the Board by promoting and supporting the organization and hosting of national and international Archery competitions in Canada, and supporting development of an aligned competition pathway consistent with the directions of Archery Canada’s strategic plan, Long-Term Archer Development (LTAD) model and Competition Model.
Events Committee Terms of Reference
| Chair | Marie-France Dufour |
| Members | Stephan Potvin |
| Lee Hart | |
| Non-Voting Staff Liaison – Program Coordinator | Kylah Cawley |
Marketing and Communications Committee
The Marketing and Communications Committee is a Standing Committee of the Board. It is responsible for assisting the Board in fulfilling its responsibilities relating to corporate marketing, programs related to external sponsorship, fund development and communication to members and stakeholders including publications, website, and social media.
Marketing and Communications Committee Terms of Reference
| Chair | Jason March |
| Members | Aaron Bull |
| Kelly Taylor | |
| Lauren Duenas | |
| Non-Voting Staff Liaison | Karl Balisch |
Coaching Sub-Committee
The Coaching Committee is a Standing Committee of the Board. It is responsible for assisting the Board by preparing coach education programs, including Archery contexts within the National Coaching Certification Program (NCCP) and preparing and certifying coaches, consistent with the directions of Archery Canada’s Long-Term Archer Development (LTAD) model and Competition Model.
Coaching Committee Terms of Reference
| Chair | Curt Smecher |
| Members | |
| Kelly Chambers | |
| Janice Clark | |
| Non-Voting Staff Liaison – Program Coordinator | Kylah Cawley |
Judging Sub-Committee
The Judging Committee is a Standing Committee of the Board. It is responsible for assisting the Board by preparing judges’ education programs, and preparing and certifying judges, consistent with the directions of Archery Canada’s Long-Term Archer Development (LTAD) model and Competition Model.
Judging Committee Terms of Reference
| Chair | Laura Lynne Churchill |
| Chair, Rules Committee | Randall Jones |
| Members | Mike Oneschuk |
| Rene Schaub | |
| Eric Fok | |
| Non-Voting Staff Liaison – Program Coordinator | Kylah Cawley |
Rule Sub-Committee
The Rules Committee is a Standing Committee of the Board. It is responsible for assisting the Board by managing the official Archery Canada Rulebook. The Rules Committee reports to Judges Development Committee.
Rules Committee Terms of Reference
| Chairperson & Rulebook Editor | Randall Jones |
| Recurve representative | Hugh MacDonald |
| Compound representative | Sean McKenty |
| 3D representative | Aaron Bull |
| Athlete representative | Ann Neumeyer |
| Judge representative | Laura Lynne Churchill |
| Member | Maurice Levesque |
| Non Voting Staff Liaison – Program Coordinator | Kylah Cawley |
LTAD Sub-Committee
The LTAD Committee is a Standing Committee of the Board. It is responsible for assisting the Board by preparing plans for, and proposed changes to, Archery Canada programs, competition formats and rules, and other elements consistent with the directions of Archery Canada’s Long-Term Archer Development (LTAD) model and Competition Model.
LTAD Committee Terms of Reference
| Chair | Marie-France Dufour |
| Non Voting Staff Liaison – Program Coordinator | Kylah Cawley |
Volunteer Coordinators
Some of Archery Canada’s ongoing programs and development are the responsibility of key volunteers who hold a Volunteer Coordinator role for their area:
| Records Coordinator | Christiane Murphy |
| Outdoor Mailmatch Coordinator | Greg McLaughlin |
| Indoor Mailmatch Coordinator | Dennis Colbourne |
| Regional Indoor Champs Coordinator | Al Wills |
| MICA Coordinator | Lynne Durward |
