Representing New Zealand
Archery NZ is always keen to select archers for NZ representative teams.
International event examples that may be selected for:
- World Archery World Cups
- World Games
- Oceania Championships
- Oceania Youth Championships
- Youth World Championships
- Trans-Tasman Challenge
- Asian and European Grand Prix
- Australian Open
- World Archery Field Championships
- World Archery 3D Championships
- Other WA events
Please review Tabs 2 and 3 for International events upcoming in the calendar as linked to here. Tab 4 gives timeframes for entries and selection processes.
Archers wishing to represent New Zealand at international events must read and follow the Selection Policy and National Team Selection documents. Archers will also need to fill out the Intention to Apply form, and meet criteria as set out in the policy.
Team Officials (Managers and Travelling Coaches) must fill out the Team Officials Application form.
If you have any questions please contact the Selection Convener at selection@archery.org.nz.
Information and Forms
Selection Criteria and More
We understand that time frames can be tight due to the amount of consultation it can take in preparing policy documents. If you have questions please email selection@archerynz.co.nz.
Feedback gathered from our high-performance survey clearly showed that the participants felt that the previous MQS scores were not in line with what was required to be competitive on an international stage in some divisions. Anecdotal evidence clearly told us that archers wanted the NZ shirt to be something earned and therefore valued, not just given away. The subcommittee decided that the MQS scores should be set at a level that would in all likelihood allow archers to “make the cut off” to be able to progress into the Matchplay section of the event. Scores gathered from World Archery events over the past two years were averaged to give us a figure for the MQS.
To determine Barebow MQS scores, which do not have a history on which to base this calculation, the top Barebow archers were consulted.
The recurve MQS, as originally calculated, were lowered as it was felt that the jump from the previous MQS scores was too great. The scores were then sent for further consultation. After consultation these scores were lowered yet again. The purpose of this exercise was to raise the bar but not so much that the new scores were not seen as attainable.
This process lead to the introduction of the Tier system so that an archer who is not yet at a level to make it into a Tier 1 event, may still have the opportunity to gain international experience and knowledge at a Tier 2 or Tier 3 event. This should help assist their growth and development and hopefully their ability to make the Tier 1 team at a later date.
The subcommittee would like to highlight to all archers that the M in MQS stands for minimum. We strongly suggest that in all divisions, archers should be setting their goals for well above the MQS if they wish to be successful on the international stage.
By stipulating that the scores are shot at different ranges, we can gain some assurance that the archer can adapt and perform at different ranges, not just at their own home range.
Initially the Selection Panel will be gathering the scores from Archery OSA (Archer’s Diary for Australian archers) so we do not require all scores sheets to be sent in. We reserve the right to request these so archers should get in the habit of keeping a copy of all their score sheets.
If we do require your score sheets you will be contacted and given directions on how to get these to us. A photo of your scoresheet taken on your phone is sufficient. This request is in line with the World Archery rule that, in the case of discrepancy, paper triumphs over electronics. If there is a mistake entering figures into OSA – let’s face it, it happens – we cannot change it unless a paper verification can be provided as evidence.
The subcommittee has gathered data on the Australian equivalent of a NZ major which is a QRE (ie is double scored, has timing, judges, scores recorded electronically on Archers Diary) and we will allow scores shot at these events to be submitted. We believe there are QRE’s operating in most areas of Australia now.
As the majority of selection is based on quantifiable scores, selectors who attend events will be observing that archers/officials being considered for selection are consistently displaying the behaviours expected as per the Archery NZ Code of Conduct.
They will also be gathering information to inform the High-performance subcommittee on any areas that need to be addressed to support the holistic development of the both individual archers and the NZ team. This information will be used to develop appropriate training at team training camps and/or any future high-performance programmes.