Trump Tariff War and South Nation Archery

Effective immediately, the reciprocal tariffs the Canadian government is imposing in response to the Trump tariff war, sporting goods coming into Canada from the United States will be taxed an additional 25%.

At South Nation Archery, we will continue to sell goods at prices as listed in the shop and on this website until present stock has been sold.  Then, unfortunately, all products originating from the USA will see a price increase when you visit our shop.

Though we are making every effort to encourage more east-west trade, in the archery industry some items are available only from American manufacturers and suppliers, for example PSE compound bows which we order directly from the factory in Tuscon, AZ, and 99% of all commercially available arrows.

We regret this price increase and that we need to pass it along to our customers.  In order to off-set this burden, all of our services and class/coaching fees will remain the same until/if the tariff war ends.  We look forward to your continued support and patronage.

Kathy and Larry

2025 Regional Indoor Championships at SNAC

We had some very competitive scores shot at SNAC on Sunday, March 02, 2025.  Every year during the first full weekend in March, Canada holds its regional indoor championship.  Our site was registered with World Archery and results can be found on i@nseo through the Archery Canada website, or here on our website results:

SNAC has one more sanctioned indoor tournament this season:  MICA on Sunday, March 16.  Some spaces are available on the 10am and 2pm line.  At this world regional event only WA-recognized classes may shoot:  compound, recurve and barebow.

If you would like to pre-register for this event, please write to: info@southnationarchery.com

Class Cancellation Policy

SNAC’s class cancellation policy is available on the Policies page under “About Us”. This policy addresses SNAC’s protocol regarding cancelled classes due to inclement weather, anticipated poor weather conditions during class time, and coach illness.

SNAC recognizes the importance of regular classes, but puts the safety of athletes and those driving them to class first.

Please contact Kathy or Larry if you have any questions or concerns which are not addressed in this policy.

Great weather and great scores for 4×720 weekend 2024

Perfect weather conditions greeted archers shooting over the July 20-21 weekend.

Personal Best scores were shot on both days, for recurve, barebow and compound categories – congratulations to everyone.

Special shout-out to Kaity Horlock who earned national Gold Squad ranking on Saturday.

Use the following links for all 4 rounds:

It was a good way to end our outdoor tournaments at SNAC.  Thank you to everyone who participated over the years and supported our club.

Shane Bryson top in 2024 SNAS Nutrition Challenge

Congratulations to Shane Bryson, who topped all other students both adults and youth with an almost perfect score during our annual Nutrition Week Challenge.

All students in the advanced classes keep track of their food intake for one week in accordance with the Canada Food Guide, plus earn bonus points for reducing empty calories, fried food and caffeine.

Many of our students either improved or stayed the same score as in 2023 – very few did worse.

So, congratulations to all our students during National Nutrition Month and the annual SNAS Nutrition Challenge!

2024 Ontario Winter Games – an archery first

South Nation Archery was represented well at the first indoor version of Ontario Games in Thunder Bay February 22-28, 2024.  Usually, archery has been in the summer games, but was switched into the winter for these games.

Serenity Last won her age category for both the 600 round and elimination day.  Congratulations, Serenity and keep up the good work!  Kathleen Millar was Eastern Zone Coach along with Garnett Last as Eastern Zone Manager.  Eastern Zone archers medalled in each division athletes were registered in.

Thank you to Archery Ontario for funding our training camp in January, and to Jess Watson in particular for all her work.

Kathleen Millar Eastern Zone Coach for Ontario Winter Games

Kathleen Millar, team coach, along with manager Garnett Last, will be supporting the Eastern Zone archery team to the 2024 Ontario Winter Games, February 22-26th, 2024.  The Games are taking place in Thunder Bay, ON.

This is the first time that archery has been assigned to the Winter Games, and therefore, archers will be shooting indoors at 18m. The team age categories, U21 and younger, include recurve and compound archers from across the zone.

Archers are looking forward to all the aspects of competition and Games.  There is a wide cross-section of archer experience and age on this team for males and females, from first-time major games participation to Pan Am youth championships.

While the Games are running, Kathleen Millar will not be available for private coaching from February 21 to 28, 2024.  In the meantime, for further information on private lessons, please contact South Nation Archery at 613-989-2943 and speak with Larry.

2023 Canada Cup Prep 2 at SNAC

Thanks to our competitors, some of whom travelled quite a distance to be here.  We had another day of perfect weather.

You can see results at:

https://can.service.ianseo.net/General/CompetitionDetail.php?Competition=2023328
https://can.service.ianseo.net/General/CompetitionDetail.php?Competition=2023329
Or use our links here:
Join us for 720 Leagues on Wednesdays.  Our next tournament is our annual 4 x 720 weekend on July 29-30.  Please remember that pre-registration is compulsory.  Contact Larry or Kathy at 613-989-2943 or info@southnationarchery. com to hold your spot(s).

Shawn Matheson qualifies for Para World Champs at SNAC

On June 11th, SNAC ran 2 WA720 rounds.  Thank you for everyone who attended.

During the afternoon round, SNAC member Shawn Matheson shot his 3rd and final qualification score to represent Canada at the Para Archery World Championships in Pilsen, CZE later in July this year.

Congratulations, Shawn!!

Please find our results links below: