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Dear Member Associations,![]()
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WAO Executives are pleased to announce the election process for the upcoming WAO Athletes Representative 2026.![]()
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The WAO Athletes Representative will become a full member of the WAO Executive Committee and must be over the age of 18.![]()
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This election is open to all athletes of Oceania who meet the eligibility requirements; you don't need to be attending the WAO Championships 2026 to put in your nomination.![]()
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For 2026 the election process will be:![]()
1. Nomination forms sent to all MA's for sending to all their athletes.![]()
2. Nomination forms to be received by the WAO Secretary General no later than Saturday, 11th April @ 5pm NZ time.![]()
3. All nominations received will be printed off with copies handed to all athletes attending the WAO Championships 2026, along with a voting form. Nominations received will also be placed on the WAO website & Facebook page.![]()
4. Voting will take place during the Oceania Championships - day & time will be announced at the Championships.![]()
5. Two appointed scrutineers will oversee the counting of votes received.![]()
6. WAO Athletes Representative will be announced at the WAO Championships 2026.![]()
7. If possible, the new athlete's representative will join the WAO Congress on Monday, 20th April in Auckland.![]()
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If there are any questions, please let me know.![]()
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Kind regards![]()
Patsy![]()
WAO Secretary-General
NZ archers on the World Stage - VEGAS![]()
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Lisa Walker Lisa on the Line and Rynard van Tonder are competing in The Vegas Shoot. Lisa in the Championship Compound Senior Female and Rynard in the Compound Flights![]()
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IANSEO - info.ianseo.net/WAF2026/?reqLocalTime=13![]()
Website - www.thevegasshoot.com/![]()
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It is the 60th anniversary of this famous event. 106 countries and over 2100 archers.![]()
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We wish them all the best.
Subject: Introducing the New Para Archery Committee | Archery New Zealand![]()
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My name is Carl Booty, and I am writing to introduce myself as a member of the newly formed Para Archery Committee within Archery New Zealand.![]()
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Archery New Zealand recognises that there has been a gap in dedicated support for disabled archery over the last 20 years. Our committee has been established to change that. Our mission is to ensure that archery is a sport with no boundaries—one where every club in the country is equipped to welcome disabled and vision-impaired (VI) archers.![]()
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Our Vision for the Future![]()
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We are committed to revitalising this pathway by focusing on:![]()
** Removing Barriers: Challenging the physical and social hurdles that prevent people taking up archery.![]()
** Specialised Coaching: Developing resources to train coaches in the specific needs of Para and VI athletes.![]()
** Strategic Partnerships: Working closely with organisations like the Halberg Foundation to increase the number of disabled and VI archers and to identify and support new talent.![]()
** The Elite Pathway: Building a sustainable pipeline to the Paralympics and Para World Championships.![]()
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Why This Matters![]()
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Archery is more than just a sport; it is an exceptional tool for upper-body exercise and rehabilitation. My commitment to this cause is personal. As a member of the New Zealand Defence Force Invictus Team, I have seen first-hand the power of adaptive sport.![]()
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Recently, while assisting at the Halberg Games "Have a Go" day, I witnessed the incredible impact of a child hitting the target for the first time. The excitement from the athletes—and the pride from their parents—is exactly what we want to cultivate across all New Zealand clubs.![]()
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Next Steps![]()
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Members of the Para Committee would welcome the opportunity to discuss how we can support each other in becoming more inclusive and/or to answer any questions you have about our upcoming initiative.![]()
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Thank you for your support in making archery a sport for everyone.![]()
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Best regards,![]()
Para Archery Committee, ![]()
Archery New Zealand ![]()
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para@archery.org.nz
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