The CA Showdown is the only USAT style outdoor event in Michigan.  The USAT series is a circuit of events held across the nation to select the United States Archery Team. No event in Michigan currently provides an opportunity to practice for this intensive season.  This event also offers an excellent opportunity for NASP and S3DA archers to experience an outdoor tournament with the inclusion of the Basic compound and Compound PINS divisions.

THIS EVENT IS OPEN TO ALL PARTICIPANTS. WE WELCOME ALL SHOOTERS FROM ALL PROGRAMS!

This event will feature:

• LIVE scoring in real time. Follow the action from anywhere you have access to the internet.
• Match play elimination rounds. Face off against a single opponent in a thrilling head to head match up where one archer is heading home early.
• Grand Champion Title for each division and age category. Are you really the Best?
• Free water for participating archers
• Giveaways

The Competitive Advantage SHOWDOWN takes place over 2 days, June 29th and 30th, 2024

This event is sanctioned by USA Archery, the organization recognized by the U.S. Olympic Committee as the National Governing Body of the Olympic sport of archery.  USA Archery is responsible for selecting and training men’s and women’s teams to represent the United States in Olympic Games, Paralympic Games, and Pan American Games, as well as World Championships, World Cups, and other international competitions.

The Competitive Advantage SHOWDOWN complies fully with both World Archery (the international governing body for the sport of archery for World Archery Championships, Olympic Games, and World Games, among others) and USA Archery rules. THIS EVENT WILL BE REGISTERED AS A STAR FITA IN 2023.

The tournament format is a 72 arrow qualification round on the first day, followed the next day by a 36 arrow qualification and then a cut to the top 8 for elimination round match play in each category (division & discipline).

Awards will be provided for the top 3 individuals in the elimination round for each class listed in the division classes below. Additionally, the male and female champions of each division will face off in a single match to determine the title of Grand Champion.

To register directly you must have a USA Archery Membership

If you have a NFAA membership, you can register but you must get a FREE membership from USA Archery first before registering. Info for getting your Free NFAA Temporary membership can be found here.

Event Sponsorships available for 2024

Event Sponsor

USA Archery Dress Code for Sanctioned Tournaments will be enforced for tournament competition.

Bryan Young, Tournament Director
330-465-0473

Risingphoenixarchery@gmail.com

Seymour Lake Park
2795 Seymour Lake Rd
Oxford MI 48371

Enter the park and proceed as far as the main drive will take you. The field is due east of the Rick Laidler Pavilion.