Archery Canada is requesting and accepting expressions of interest for the hosting of the Canada Cup West for 2027 and/or 2028.

This event is a regional competition that is held in the West of Canada, therefore a host venue is being sought in any of the following Provinces/Territories: Manitoba, Saskatchewan, Alberta, British Colombia, The Yukon, The Northwest Territories.

The two Canada Cups are annual target archery events that run over a 3 day period. Historically the event has been the “kick-off” of the outdoor season, being held on the May long weekend, but can be held anytime up until Mid-June. The event was first launched in 2022 and has been growing in the post-pandemic world. It is open to any able-bodied and athlete with a disability who is a registrant of Archery Canada along with registered archers from Member countries of World Archery Americas. 

The main objectives of the Canada Cups are as follows:

• To promote and increase regional competition for Archery in Canada
• To serve as a celebration of the sport of archery and its community
• To provide an athlete centered environment that enables competitive personal best performances
• To potentially serve as one of the recognized criteria for:
  • International event selection
  • Athlete and coach identification
• To introduce/provide an opportunity for developing archers to participate in team rounds

The event attracts elite archers from across Canada and the US including former Olympians and international competitors. 

Format

The Canada Cup consists of one (1) 720 Target qualification round, Individual Match Play, and Mixed Team Match Play. The 720 Qualification round will be used to determine the archers qualifying positions for Individual Elimination Matchplay, as well as their team assignments for the Team Match Play. 

The host can choose to organize an optional round to be competed on the Friday afternoon of the event. The host may also choose to hold a social event on either the Friday or Saturday evening.

Hosts are encouraged to promote the event for public and to offer try-archery sessions to engage interest in the sport.

Bid Requirements

Please refer to the full Bid Package for complete details regarding hosting requirements, technical specifications, financial considerations, and timelines.

Bids must be in the form of a written presentation only. A site visit may be conducted prior to the acceptance of the bid either in person or through virtual tour, and again in the lead up to the event. The expenses of In person site visits will be the responsibility of Archery Canada. Archery Canada reserves the right to disseminate further information to all candidates throughout the bid process.

Interested Bid Institutions must have initiated a partnership with either the Provincial PTSO or a local club, if submitting a bid for this event. Archery Canada will facilitate contact with the PTSO at the request of the Bidding Organization. 

Please submit the completed applications electionically, by September 15, 2026 to the attention of:
Karl Balisch
Executive Director
kbalisch@archerycanada.ca.