Frequently Asked Questions

The membership type that best suits you will depend on your age and whether other members of your household are also purchasing an NFAA membership. Here are the different membership types available!

• Adult Individual is for archers aged 18+ who are the only NFAA members in their household.
• Adult HOH (Head of Household) is for archers aged 18+ with family members in their household who are also purchasing a membership.
• Junior HOH is for archers aged 17 and under with family members in their household who are also purchasing a membership.
• Family Member is for archers who are joining under a HOH. Note that there can be a maximum of two adults (ages 18+) on a family membership, including the HOH. 
• Junior is for archers aged 17 and under who are the only NFAA members in their household.
• Non-Competitive / Bowhunter is for archers who will NOT be competing in sanctioned NFAA tournaments or National Leagues, but who wish to still enjoy other NFAA benefits. 
• Life is for archers who have purchased/received a life membership with both their State association and the NFAA.
• State Life is for archers who have purchased/received a life membership with their State association. NFAA dues still need to be paid each year to keep the membership current.
• NFAA Life is for archers who have purchased/received a NFAA Life membership. State dues still need to be paid each year to keep the membership current. For more information and current prices for Life and NFAA Life memberships, please contact us (link to contact us page).
• Professional is for archers who wish to shoot competitively in the Pro division. Your NFAA membership must be valid and current.

No, you can be affiliated with any State association, regardless of your physical residence. We recommend you pick a State affiliation based on where you attend tournaments most often. You can also shoot tournaments in a different state as a “guest”. 

The cost of a membership varies depending on the membership type, the number of people and the State affiliation. You can use our membership calculator or consult the pricing table to find out more.

Membership cancellations and refunds can be processed for all membership types if requested in writing within 30 days of purchase, given that the member has not competed at an NFAA sectional or national event within the 30-day period. No refunds will be given after 30 days from the date of purchase. Cancellation requests must be made in writing to info@nfaausa.com.

To renew your membership, check out this instructional video or simply follow these steps:

1. Login to Sport:80;
2. Under “My Athletes”, click on the individual whose membership you are renewing;
3. Go to the Memberships tab on the left menu;
4. Click on the NFAA Membership line and follow the prompts to add the membership to your cart;
5. Navigate to your cart in the upper right corner of the screen and complete the purchase.

To create an account and activate a membership, check out this instructional video or simply follow these steps:

1. Visit our membership platform Sport:80 to create your account;
2. Once your account is created, the system will automatically prompt you to process a membership;
3. Select a state affiliation and membership type and click “NEXT”;
4. Select your club affiliation. If you do not have one, select “Not in a club/Club not listed”;
5. Once all of your information is entered, use the “ADD” button to add the membership to your cart;
6. If you would like a physical membership card mailed to you for a $1 fee, click the “ADD MEMBERSHIP” button and select “Membership Card” to add it to your cart;
7. Navigate to your cart in the upper right corner of the screen and complete the purchase. 

You can select the Auto-Renew option when purchasing your membership, and the system will automatically charge the card on file to renew your membership on the day it expires. If you need to change the credit card information, you will have to cancel the auto-renewal and set it up again with the correct information.

There are many benefits that come with your membership! See below for a selection of benefits.

• Compete in NFAA local, state, sectional, and national tournaments.
• Compete in the National Indoor & Outdoor Leagues from your local range
• Participate in various bowhunter and target award programs
• Take advantage of special insurance rates
• Become a certified instructor and judge
• Enjoy a complimentary subscription to Archery magazine

Visit the Become a Member page to discover more!

A: After you purchase your membership, you will receive a digital membership card via email in PDF format which you can download, screenshot or print. You can also add your membership card to your smartphone’s virtual wallet.
If you would like a physical card mailed to you:

1. Login to Sport:80;
2. Under “My Athletes”, click on the individual who wants a physical membership card;
3. Go to the Memberships tab on the left menu;
4. Click the “+ ADD MEMBERSHIP” button and select Membership Card;
5. Click “ADD & CHECKOUT”;
6. You will be taken to your cart to process the payment;
7. Your membership card will be mailed to you within a couple of weeks!

In order to become an NFAA Pro, you must meet the following criteria:

• Possess a Valid NFAA Membership;
• Meet the MQS (Minimum Qualifying Score) as outlined in the NFAA Constitution;
• Reach out to the NFAA Pro Chairman, Chuck Cooley to submit scores and ask any questions you may have; Chuck can be reached at 607-343-8990 or chuckcooley@gmail.com.
• Once Chuck has provided you with the all-clear to join the Pro division, you can purchase your Pro membership via Sport:80, and Headquarters will validate it.

The cost of a Pro membership is $125 per year, and it will run from January 1st to December 31st (this may differ from your NFAA membership’s expiration date).

To purchase an NFAA Professional membership:

1. Login to Sport:80;
2. Under “My Athletes”, click on the individual whose membership you are adding;
3. Go to the Memberships tab on the left menu;
4. Ensure the NFAA Membership is current and valid;
5. Click the “+ ADD MEMBERSHIP” button and select “NFAA Pro Membership”;
6. Follow the prompts and enter any required information;
7. Within a few days, the NFAA Headquarters will validate your membership and the status will go from “PENDING APPROVAL” to “VALID”.

The cost of a Pro membership is $125 per year, and it will run from January 1st to December 31st. For example, if you renew or join in June, your membership will expire on December 31st. Please note, your NFAA membership may have a different expiration date than your Pro membership.

Yes, archers under the age of 18 can become NFAA Pros. However, parents/guardians are required to submit a parental authorization form

The NFAA and USA Archery have a reciprocity agreement - this means that valid USA Archery members can participate in NFAA National and Sectional tournaments without needing additional memberships. The USA Archery membership will need to be added to the individual’s profile on the NFAA membership platform.

To add your USA Archery membership:

1. Login to Sport:80;
2. Under “My Athletes”, click on the individual whose membership you are adding;
3. Go to the Memberships tab on the left menu;
4. Click the “+ ADD MEMBERSHIP” button and select “Existing USAA Membership Validation”;
5. Enter your USA Archery membership number and click the ADD button;
6. If the information between the NFAA and USA Archery database match, your membership will be automatically synced and validated.
7. If the status is “PENDING APPROVAL”, please send us a screenshot of your USA Archery membership including name, number and expiration date at info@nfaausa.com so we may manually validate it.

There are 3 types of life memberships:

• Life is for archers who have purchased/received a life membership with both their State association and the NFAA.
• State Life is for archers who have purchased/received a life membership with their State association. NFAA dues still need to be paid each year to keep the membership current.
• NFAA Life is for archers who have purchased/received a NFAA Life membership. State dues still need to be paid each year to keep the membership current. For more information and current prices for Life and NFAA Life memberships, please contact us (link to contact us page).

Use our membership calculator to see the cost of different life membership options by state, or for the NFAA only.

Yes, you may switch your State affiliation up to twice a year by contacting NFAA Headquarters and paying the State dues for the state you are switching to. Note that you may not participate in a Sectional if you are not affiliated within that section. You can shoot in any sectionals as a guest, but can only compete for awards in one section. For State championships, please refer to the State association’s Constitution and/or posted rules regarding the guest division and awards.

USA Archery, the NFAA and the Archery Shooters Association (ASA) jointly recognize all certification levels, which are currently offered through USA Archery. For more information on Coach Certification programs, contact USA Archery at certifications@usarchery.org or (719) 866-3460.

If you need to make any changes to your registration information, please send an email to info@nfaausa.com with the archer’s name and information that needs to be changed. All change requests need to be submitted via email.
Please note, if you are requesting a certain line time, we may not be able to accommodate it due to space availability.

An archer’s age is determined by their actual age on the first day of the tournament. Any archer who has a birthday during a tournament will be allowed to finish the tournament in the age division he/she started in.
For National and Sectional tournaments, as outlined in the NFAA Constitution, NFAA age divisions are the following:

JUNIOR DIVISIONS:

• CUB (under 12)
• YOUTH (12-14 years of age)
• YOUNG ADULT (15-17 years of age)

Junior archers may compete in a higher age division upon written parental request and approval by the NFAA. This request is irreversible and will be applied to all future NFAA National and Sectional tournaments. Click here to view and submit the Parental Authorization Form.

ADULT DIVISIONS:

• ADULT (18-49 years of age)
• SENIOR (50-59 years of age)
• SILVER SENIOR (60-69 years of age)
• MASTER SENIOR (70+ years of age)

Archers may compete in a lower age division within the adult divisions.

Headquarters staff has been advised by the Council and Directors to refer any and all equipment/rules questions to the State NFAA Director. This includes any questions for The Vegas Shoot and The First Dakota Classic.  
You can find your state director by visiting our website and clicking on your state. 

All NFAA Foundation tournaments offer payouts for Flight and Championship divisions. This includes the Vegas Shoot, First Dakota Classic, and Rushmore Rumble. Depending on participation, scholarships for junior divisions may be offered as well.
Only archers 15 and older are eligible for cash prizes. Any prize money awarded to archers under 15 will be awarded in the form of scholarships.

Typically, payout checks are mailed within one to two weeks after a tournament. Please double-check that your Sport:80 profile displays your current address to avoid delays.

While the NFAA/Easton Scholarship program has not been officially discontinued, most of our scholarships are now being awarded to archers competing in the junior divisions at tournaments such as the Vegas Shoot, First Dakota Classic, and the Rushmore Rumble. Please note that, depending on participation, scholarships for junior divisions may not be offered at all tournaments.
We also award scholarships through the Vegas essay contest.

Scholarship earnings are released directly to the educational institution. Submit the Scholarship Request Form to request your funds. Please allow up to 30 days for processing.