International Field Archery Association

Mission/purpose statement

• To provide a basic plan by which one national field archery association from each nation of the world may become a member of the Association.
• Promote and develop field archery and any other archery sports and events the Association may adopt through transfer of knowledge and experience, throughout the world.
• To develop and promote competition between international and national associations.
• To formulate rules governing international competition.
• To arrange for the organisation of World Championships and other International events such as Continental or Cross Border championship tournaments as the Association may decide from time to time.
• To formulate programmes that will give recognition to archers for proficiency with the bow and arrow in all IFAA sanctioned competitions.
• To adopt a set of standards which will differentiate between the amateur status and professional status of archers for competition as conducted by and/or sanctioned by the Association.
• Formulate projects for development, instruction, coaching and spreading of expertise.
• Support the concept of diversity and inclusiveness to bring individuals together through archery for all.