Virginia S3DA

10/15/2026

Guys check out this video. Please listen and give as you are able.

10/07/2026

🍂 We want to hear your story! 🏹

We've already seen S3DA archers sharing their fall hunting success on their personal pages this season, and we love seeing those moments! Now, we want to give our S3DA family the opportunity to share those experiences with us, too.

Whether it's your first season in the woods, a memorable day with family or friends, a lesson learned, or a successful hunt you're proud of, we want to hear about it! 📸

Your story and photos could be featured by S3DA and may even earn you some awesome prizes!

📲 Submit your story and photos here:
https://forms.cloud.microsoft/r/bHdQpuesXV

We can't wait to see your fall hunting adventures! 🍁 🦌 🏹

10/01/2026

🏹 2026 Eastern National Shooter of the Year Spotlight:

Grayson Richardson
Male Eagle Olympic Recurve
Archangels | Virginia S3DA

Grayson's Setup
Bow: WNS | Lancaster Archery Supply
Sight: Shibuya
Rest & Plunger: Avalon
Tab: Fivics USA
Stabilizer: Bee Stinger
Arrows: Easton Archery

Grayson Richardson has been part of S3DA for two years, and his hard work throughout the season earned him the title of 2026 Male Eagle Olympic Recurve Eastern National Shooter of the Year.

His biggest supporters throughout his archery journey have been his dad and brothers. His dad helps him with his equipment and form, while his brothers are always there to cheer him on and encourage him.

Of all the S3DA disciplines, Indoor is Grayson's favorite—because there are no bugs! 😄

Grayson also stays busy outside of S3DA, competing with ASA, IBO, R100 and 4-H. When he's not shooting, he enjoys trail riding, hiking, camping, fishing and football, but his favorite activity might be riding his dirt bikes. 🏍️

One memorable experience that has really stuck with Grayson happened while his family was traveling in Haines, Alaska. They watched a bald eagle swoop down and sn**ch a salmon right out of a bear's paws. 🦅🐻🐟 Talk about an unforgettable outdoor experience!

Congratulations, Grayson, on an incredible season and on being named the 2026 Male Eagle Olympic Recurve Eastern National Shooter of the Year! 🏹

09/23/2026

2 days left to apply. Hurry don’t miss out.

⏳ Only 2 days left to apply! 🏹

The deadline to apply for the 2026 National Archery Youth Hunt is fast approaching. If you’re an S3DA youth archer interested in being considered, make sure you submit your application by September 25 at 11:59 p.m. ET.

👉 Apply today: https://www.s3da.net/2026-national-archery-youth-hunt-application/

Don’t wait until the last minute! 🦌🏹

09/18/2026

📣 REMINDER: Today is the LAST DAY to complete the S3DA survey!

Please take a few minutes to share your feedback and help us continue making S3DA the best youth archery program possible. 🏹

⏰ Survey closes tonight at midnight (ET).
👉 Take the survey: https://forms.cloud.microsoft/r/2dYfKrrcUd

You could win a pair of Vortex Optics Diamondback HD 10x42 binoculars!

09/03/2026

Thank You, Crystal Hubert-Winebarger, for an outstanding year!

Behind every single S3DA State Chapter is a leader who serves, supports, and pours their time into growing youth archery. ❤️🏹

As we close out the 2025-2026 competition season, we want to take a moment to recognize and thank our incredible S3DA State Coordinators.

Our State Coordinators are the connection between the national organization and the grassroots communities that make S3DA possible. They work alongside amazing Regional Coordinators, coaches, teams, families, and countless volunteers who share the same passion for introducing youth to the sport of archery.

They educate youth and adults about what S3DA is, how to get involved, and the impact archery can have on young people. They organize events, answer questions, solve problems, support our teams and coaches, and handle countless details - both behind the scenes and right in the middle of it all.

A lot of the work they do may never make it onto social media BUT it matters. Every new team, every new archer, every event, and every opportunity to introduce a young person to archery starts with people willing to step up and serve.

You are what makes S3DA what it is today, and we are incredibly grateful for each and every one of you. Thank you for choosing to lead, serve, and help grow the next generation of archers. 🩵

08/17/2026

🏹 Every young archer deserves the opportunity to learn, compete, grow, and belong.

S3DA is able to provide those opportunities because of the generous support of people like you. ❤️

Help us keep S3DA growing 👉 https://www.s3da.net/product/donation/

Every arrow starts with an opportunity. ❤️🏹

This National Nonprofit Day, we’re asking our S3DA family to help us keep those opportunities going. Donations are what help keep S3DA moving forward—providing young archers across the country with opportunities to compete, build character, connect with others, and develop a lifelong love for archery and the outdoors.

Every gift, big or small, helps us continue Inspiring Youth. Building Character. Promoting Conservation & Competition.

👉 Help us keep the next generation of archers growing:
https://www.s3da.net/product/donation/

Your support today helps create opportunities for tomorrow. 💙

08/10/2026

This is going to be a fun event! Come on out and try archery we do have equipment for you to try if you don't have your own equipment.

05/22/2026

check out one of our awesome sponsors!!! They have some really awesome accessories for your bow!!

https://www.facebook.com/p/JJ-Custom-Bow-Accessories-61559782347990/

Custom bow accessories, sight rings and k***s etc.

04/16/2026

Check out this great archery stool by Bohning!

Shooter stool features a built in cooler, padded seat and shoulder strap, pencil slots, scorecard pocket, large internal storage compartments, large mesh external pocket and reinforced stitching. Kit includes two anodized aluminum arrow tubes and an umbrella holder. Weight capacity 225 lbs.