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The Scholastic 3-D Archery (S3DA) program continues to make history, as the 4th Annual Western Indoor National Championship shattered previous records with over 250 youth archers competing. The event, held March 21-23, 2025, at the prestigious Easton Archery Center in Salt Lake City, Utah, brought together young archers from 21 teams across nine states, all vying for the title of Western Indoor National Champion in their respective class and age division.
For the second consecutive year, the Easton Archery Center served as the perfect backdrop for this high-energy tournament, providing a state-of-the-art facility designed to support archers of all skill levels, from beginners to elite competitors. S3DA Executive Director, Holly Helton said, “Working with the Easton Archery Center to host this national championship is incredible. The infrastructure is already in place and the center design is nearly perfect for the large number of archers and spectators that S3DA draws, and that makes this tournament very efficient. S3DA National Sponsor, Bohning Archery, also had a representative on hand to answer questions and interact with the archers. We are always so appreciative of Bohning for going above and beyond to support S3DA!”
"It is so exciting to see the western tournaments grow in participation, as well as witness the level of competition continue to increase each year," said Andrea Waldridge, S3DA Western National Tournament Director. "This year, there were numerous shooters who shot 300s, including an Eagle archer, Alaska Harris, who shot 59 Xs! This growth is a direct result of the dedication and commitment of the archers, as well as the parents, coaches, and coordinators who support them. It is an honor to serve in this role as tournament director, and we are excited to continue expanding opportunities for youth archers across the western region.”
The Western Indoor National Championship is more than just a competition – it is a celebration of sportsmanship, precision, and passion for archery. As S3DA continues to grow nationwide, this tournament serves as a key steppingstone for many young athletes aspiring to compete at higher levels.
For more information on the S3DA program, upcoming events, or how to get involved, visit https://www.s3da.net/.
About Scholastic 3-D Archery
Scholastic 3-D Archery (S3DA) is a unique, family-oriented youth archery program which has grown exponentially across the United States as a next-step initiative to follow introductory archery programs. The mission of the Scholastic 3-D Archery program is to foster, educate and guide youth in the areas of 3D, indoor target, and outdoor target archery as well as safe, ethical bowhunting practices. The goal of the S3DA program is to provide archery and bowhunting opportunities to youth in after-school settings, as well as with archery-affiliated clubs and businesses in the community. S3DA youth participate in 3D and target archery using compound and traditional archery equipment. Youth members can participate at regional, state and national archery events and earn college scholarships from colleges and universities across the United States. S3DA addresses the need for a program to bridge beginning target archery experience and more advanced activities such as 3D shooting and bowhunting. The program currently operates across the United States with hundreds of certified coaches serving thousands of youth archers.
Contact the Scholastic 3-D Archery National Office at: www.s3da.net or 410 Sycamore Street, Williamsburg, KY 40769, Ph: 606.524.3685
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