ECIA Youngbloods S3DA Archery Team

09/03/2026

Thank you Josh‼️🏹🎯

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. 🩵

08/11/2026

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ECIA Youngbloods Shine at 14th Annual Eastern S3DA National Championship🏹
Rend Lake, Illinois, hosted an unforgettable weekend of youth archery from June 11–14, 2026, as the 14th annual Eastern S3DA National Championship drew approximately 550 archers representing 106 teams from 18 states. The event blended high-level competition with family-friendly activities, conservation education, and outdoor appreciation, creating lasting memories both on and off the range.The ECIA Youngbloods Archery Team made a strong showing, sending 17 archers to compete. The team earned an impressive 6th place in the Young Adult Team Rankings and 4th place in the Youth Team Rankings. Standout individual performance came from Abigail Smith, who claimed 1st place in the Jr. Eagle Barebow division. Coaches and parents noted that all Youngbloods archers shot well and represented the team with focus, sportsmanship, and enthusiasm throughout the multi-day event.

2026 Season Recap🥇
This year marked continued growth for the ECIA Youngbloods program, which has expanded to more than 20 active kids. The archers demonstrated significant skill development, posted personal bests, and brought home multiple awards across regional events. The visible progress in confidence and technical ability highlights the dedication of the athletes and the supportive environment the team fosters. None of this success would be possible without the generous support of the team’s sponsors. The entire team extends a heartfelt thank you — your contributions directly create opportunities for these young archers to learn, compete, and grow in the sport they love.

Join the Youngbloods This Fall!🎯
The team is gearing up for another exciting season starting in August once the floor renovation at the Newman Community Center gym is complete. Whether you prefer Compound, Barebow, or Olympic Recurve, all experience levels are welcome. Come try it out — if you enjoy it, join the team! For more information or to get involved, message the team on Facebook: ECIA Youngbloods Archery

Congratulations to all the Youngbloods archers on a strong national performance and a successful season. Here’s to continued growth and great shooting in the fall!

08/03/2026

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🚨 The wait is over... Registration is NOW OPEN! 🚨

👉 Register for the S3DA Indoor Open NOW before the lines fill up: https://s3da.sport80.com/wizard/event/39719/home

Start your 2027 season at one of the most exciting youth archery events of the year! Join us on January 8 at the Indiana Convention Center for the 2nd Annual S3DA Indoor Open, where youth archers from across the country will compete on the same ranges used by many of the nation's top professionals.

Whether you're an experienced competitor or looking to experience one of the country's premier archery venues for the first time, the S3DA Indoor Open is open to ALL youth archers—no S3DA membership required!

🏹 Registration: $50 per archer
📍 Indiana Convention Center – Indianapolis, IN
📅 Friday, January 8, 2027

Bring the whole family and experience the excitement of the ATA Trade Show while supporting the next generation of archers!

07/12/2026

In case anyone is interested🎯🏹

07/04/2026

Happy Independence Day from all of us at S3DA! 💥

As we celebrate 250 years of American independence, we're grateful for the freedoms that allow young athletes and families across our nation to enjoy the outdoors, compete together, and build lifelong friendships through archery.

We hope you and your family have a safe, fun filled Fourth of July. Thank you to our members, coaches, volunteers, sponsors, and supporters for being part of the S3DA family.

🎆 Happy 4th of July! 🏹

06/22/2026

🏹 Eastern 3D Nationals was one for the books!

Thank you to everyone who made the 14th Annual S3DA Eastern 3D National Championship at Rend Lake unforgettable.

📊 Official Scores:
Eastern 3D Nationals: https://www.betweenends.com/tournament/3640
🦌 Delta McKenzie Bowhunter Team Challenge: https://www.betweenends.com/tournament/3655/event/6576

📸 Event Photos:
All albums from each day are now available on our S3DA Flickr: https://www.flickr.com/photos/s3danation/albums/

📝 Event Survey:
There's still time to share your feedback! The Eastern 3D Nationals survey closes Friday at Midnight EST: https://forms.office.com/r/GucwqF8mmS

Thank you for being part of the S3DA family - we can't wait to see you in Evansville, Indiana for the last stop on the 2026 S3DA Eastern Nationals Tour.

06/15/2026

What a great weekend at the Scholastic 3-D Archery Eastern Nationals‼️ Our archers represented Illinois S3DA well 🎯 They had a blast and made friends from all over the Eastern United States 🏹

06/14/2026

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06/14/2026