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Frequently Asked Questions
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No, the same rules apply for both NFAA events and NFAA collegiate events.
View our Event Calendar to browse all events, from local to national ones. Collegiate divisions are optional at State championships, so we recommend you contact the State organization or event organizer(s) to ensure they are offering collegiate divisions.
A year of collegiate eligibility will be forfeited if you miss a full calendar year of NFAA collegiate competition. However, you may request to regain eligibility for that year if the absence was due to injury or other justifiable reasons.
Collegiate divisions will be eligible for the same awards available to all other amateur divisions at NFAA and NFAA Foundation events as well as special Collegiate awards and/or scholarships at select events.
Yes, team competitions are available at select NFAA and NFAA Foundation events. At those events, the top-ranked male or female archer in each shooting style comprises the 4-person team for award purposes and/or team rounds. View the National Tournaments schedule to find events that offer Team rounds.
All NFAA National and Sectional events, along with NFAA Foundation tournaments, will offer Collegiate divisions. At the State and Local level, collegiate divisions are not mandated, so please contact your NFAA State Association to double-check. Additional state dues may be required to participate in State and Local events, at the discretion of the State Association.
DIVISIONS OF COMPETITION
Yes! The NFAA Collegiate Program is open to all collegiate archers whether competing individually or as part of a team provided they meet the eligibility requirements.
No. As long as archers are within their collegiate eligibility period, there is no age limit for the NFAA collegiate division.
Collegiate archers may compete for a maximum of 5 years within a consecutive 7-year period of eligibility. The eligibility period begins from the first academic year when the student registers for a NFAA or NFAA Foundation event in the Collegiate division. If an archer did not compete in their initial year of eligibility, they may petition to regain that year.
Yes, collegiate archers register in their normal NFAA division and select the College division add-on when registering. Archers are eligible for awards in both divisions.
Yes, Professional archers who are eligible for the collegiate division are able to participate in both their Pro division and collegiate division.
No, NFAA Collegiate archers must be high school graduates who have begun classes as a degree-seeking college student.
Archers can register in the male or female division for the following shooting styles: Freestyle, Bowhunter Freestyle, Barebow Recurve, Freestyle Limited Recurve.
COLLEGIATE CLUBS
Good news: no! You can create an NFAA Collegiate Club for free with no requirements or strings attached. *CREATE TUTORIAL FOR CREATING ON S80*
An NFAA-chartered club is affiliated with the NFAA through a State Association. The are required to pay an annual membership fee and to have at least 5 individual NFAA members affiliated with their club. NFAA-chartered clubs can host sanctioned NFAA events, utilize our League program for local and national leagues, obtain certified range inspections to ensure safety, take advantage of award programs and special insurance rates, and more.
NFAA Collegiate Clubs do not have any requirements: there is no fee or minimum number of individuals needed to form a Collegiate club. They are simply groups of archers established to allow Collegiate athletes to affiliate with their respective schools without any requirements, fees, or a minimum number of members. These clubs are primarily for association purposes and do not offer any additional benefits to the members, unlike NFAA-chartered clubs.
It's easy! You can browse the Collegiate Clubs list. ADD LINK
Archers are not required to wear matching uniforms, but shirts or jerseys displaying the name of their college/university are welcomed.
No. While it is a good idea to find a coach in your area that can help the team, an official coach is not required to reside over the club.
MEMBERSHIP
Contact NFAA Headquarters if you have a current NFAA membership and need to switch it to an NFAA Collegiate membership. We will help you get the most out of your membership regardless of where you are in your membership cycle.
We have a free add-on for Professional and Life members, as they are unable to change their membership type. Watch the tutorial on how to add the eligibility on your profile.
The validity period begins goes from August 1st to July 31st each year. This ensures that each membership cycle covers a complete academic year, with renewal or expiration occurring on July 31 annually. If purchased within the renewal period of 60 days prior to July 31st, the membership will be renewed through July 31st of the following year. To avoid a membership lapse, we recommend opting in for auto-renewal on your Sport:80 account.
When activating or renewing your collegiate membership you will be asked to upload your most recent school transcript as proof of GPA, along with your tuition payment receipt as proof of enrollment. You are not required to upload an official transcript from your school's registrar's office; for example, a screenshot of your degree progress tracker or an unofficial transcript will suffice.
Yes, it does! When you purchase an NFAA Collegiate membership, part of your membership dues are sent to the applicable State Association to grant you membership at the State level as well.