Target Archery
International News
Singapore will host the 1st Summer Youth Olympic Games in 2010. Read more... |
Anti-Doping
The easiest way to get caught using a restricted substance in sport is by using one without knowing that it is one you're not allowed to use. The 31 March 2009 SA Institute for Drug-free Sport publication is now available.
The Lighter Side
The lighter side of archery.
Proper Training
| Hydration | Winning Diet | Protein | Carbohydrates | Hydration | Fat | Recipes |
How Do You Fare?
How do you shape up against the world statistics for the past 10-years?
Moving?
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News Invitation
Provincial associations are invited to submit information for the web site to the webmaster for inclusion on the web site. Photographs, content and news of forthcoming events are welcome.
Coaches League
The coaches committee has approved new leagues as an avenue to assist novice and intermediate archers as a stepping stone to improve and enjoy their archery.
Results of the World Ranking 59th South African National Archery Championships and Pre-Commonwealth Games.
Indoor Archive
Results and updated Gallery of the 2008 South African National Archery Indoor Championships. SA Indoor records
Categories vs Divisions
So you think you are a "Ladies Recurve" or a "Mens Compound Unlimited", think again...
SANAA Forum
Members have requested a forum to air their views and share ideas. The SANAA Forum is active from 1 March 2009. Enjoy and have fun!
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Members are now allowed an extra 20Kg for equipment on selected domestic and international SAA Flights. Read more...
The 2009-2010 SANAA league is now open.
Archery for the Disabled
The Archery Convener for the SASAPD is Catherine van Zijl. Read more ....
The 2009
FITA Judges Guide Book (1.8Mb)
Youth World Championships 11-19 July 2009
South Africa features in the FITA Bulletin with Nico Benade joining the 1440 Club.
2009 Membership
Update your membership details on-line or join today. Members who have not received their 2009 membership cards should contact us.
Update Outlook
A single click will create a new calendar and update your Outlook or iCal calendar with all major archery events in South Africa.
World Masters
The 2009 World Masters takes place in Sydney, Australia 10-18 Oct 2009 and archery is on the agenda. Read more....
Coaching Guide
Expert Notes from SANAA Coaches. Download it from this link. (2Mb)
Archery TV
Access to the FITA videos and archives of World Championships, ranging from the last Meteksan Archery World Cup Final Dubai 2007 to the archives of the World Championships in 1957, are available on YouTube.
Target Archery in South Africa
The South African National Archery Association (SANAA) is the national sports federation for target archery in South Africa. It is affiliated to a number of sporting bodies, including the international governing body FITA, SASCOC, the South African Sports Confederation and Olympic Committee, and Archery South Africa.
The SANAA committee consists of Executive members and Representatives from the Provincial bodies. Through the national federation, our archers participate internationally. SANAA presents target events on a national level and indoor events on a provincial level. A wide variety of disciplines and equipment styles are catered for during National Championships.
World Championships Team
SANAA has announced the team that will be representing South Africa at the Archery World Championships to be held at Ulsan Korea in September. Calvin Hartley (RM), Karen Hultzer (RW), Nico Benade (CM), Seppie Cilliers (CM), Wesley Gates (CM), Jorina Coetzee (CW) and Susan Wilson (CW).
The Value of Volunteers
Volunteers are the life-blood of every sporting organisation. They dedicate hours of time and energy, working in a variety of ways. Without them, most sports clubs and associations would cease to exist. Volunteers are extremely valuable, and deserve considerable praise and thanks. Read more...
World Cup Grand Prix Challenge
SANAA has announced the team that will be representing South Africa at the World Cup Grand Prix Challenge Championship (World Archery) to be held in Shanghai 4-9 August are Calvin Hartley (RM), Lorne Roodt (RM), Karen Hultzer (RW), Nico Benade (CM), Seppie Cilliers (CM), Wesley Gates (CM) , Riaan Crowther (CM), Jorina Coetzee (CW) and Susan Wilson (CW). The World Cup includes the new mixed team competition.
Preparations for Commonwealth Games
The Delhi Commonwealth Games will take place between 3-14 October 2010. Archery is one of the 17 sports disciplines that will be making up the games. Delhi 2010 will feature eight events for men and women. Read how you can prepare....
2009 SA Junior Team
The 2009 Junior Team who will be representing South Africa at the Youth World Championships later this year has been announced. They are Daniel Pearson, Craig Stevens, Kobus Loots (CCM), Renier Theron (CJM), Jorina Coetzee (CJW), Nicholas Ho (RCM) and Aidan van der Westhuizen (RJM). Here we profile some of our juniors.
Compound National Coach to USA
After a decision by 2009 Congress, SANAA has announced that Grant Gammon will be accompanying the Youth Team to participate in the Youth Archery World Championships which will take place in Ogden, Utah, USA during 11-19 July. Grant, in his capacity as National Coach will take responsibility for the compound archers and general team preparation.
Getting Started
If you want to take up archery, your first port of call should be your local club, where you will find experienced archers willing and able to help. There are SANAA affiliated clubs in all the provinces. You don’t need any equipment, as it will be supplied by the club. Try different sizes of bows and arrows and shooting different distances. Archers are always ready to share an opinion or some experience on what one may need. Once you have joined a club, you are invited to SANAA membership.
Voice your Opinion
Should the Nationals be held as a permanent venue at the High Performance Centre or should it rotate between the provinces? And then, should it be held over two or three days? Voice your opinion on the SANAA bulletin board.
Wesley Gates Shoots 1401
In a move that raises the bar of league archery in South Africa, Wesley Gates of the X-Factor club shot a 1401 for his February league outdoor score. This places him at the head of the pack, narrowly beating Folkers Herhold, currently at 15107 by only 101 points. There is only one more month before the 2008/2009 league season winners are announced. Congratulations to Wesley for this magnificent performance. Read more ....
Nico Benade Joins the 1400 Club
At the Mpumalanga FITA Star Tournament held on Sunday 11 
January 2009, Dr Nico Benade shot 1405 points in the Compound Men category. This makes him a member of the very exclusive FITA International 1400 Club and the first South African to break the 1400 barrier.
Congratulations to Nico Benade for this great achievement!
SA Archer
The SA Archer is the official publication of Archery South Africa and is filled with information from both SANAA and it's sister association SANIFAA. The publication is produced and made available to all SANAA members. The most recent version of the SA Archer is available for download to its members.
FITA Stars
South Africa is a member nation of FITA, the International Federation and as such members can benefit through numerous awards and initiatives. Many archers have inquired about the benefits of participating in a FITA Star tournament. If you have been wondering about this....
Featured Club
The new look Western Province Archery Association web site. Provincial Associations are invited to submit their news for inclusion on the web site.