What is the FCA/ Qu’est-ce que la FCA?

• Through our clubs, we provide an opportunity to meet new people, shoot all sorts of fun tournaments and develop your skills and interests in this really great sport.
• Through our Provincial representatives, it's a vehicle for communication across our country with exciting programs to keep you in touch and up-to-speed on the latest news and trends.
• It's an organization of archers, managed by archers, for the benefit of archery
• It's a not-for-profit organization dedicated to developing archery in Canada, and our archers' performances in international events
• It's the official representative for archery to the federal government, national and international sport organizations
• It's your voice to the Canadian government and the Federation Internationale de Tir a L'Arc (FITA)

What does the FCA do for you/Qu’est-ce que la FCA fait pour vous?

• Thro ugh our national office, it provides up-to-date information and communication ties free of charge
• Promotes safety by establishing minimum standards and recommended procedures for archery
• Registers competitions & recognizes their results, maintains Canadian record scores for equipment types and distances, selects Canadian Archers to represent Canada in international events, including the Olympic, Pan American and Commonwealth Games
• Represents FITA in Canada for the recognition of national and world records
• Promotes unity within the archery community
• Represents archers to the government and national agencies
• Supports archery development and competitions through club and provincial organizations
• Coordinates sport specific research
• Obtains and directs government support to paralympic programs and activities benefiting archers across Canada
• Develops and trains coaches & officials across Canada
• Provides financial assistance for Provincial Sport Governing bodies for coaching and for delegate attendance at board and Annual General Meetings