CANADA CUP EAST 2026

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XQuest Archery is proud to host the 2026 Canada Cup East, one of Canada’s premier outdoor target archery competitions. This national-level event brings together archers from across Eastern Canada to compete in a high-performance environment while celebrating the sport and its growing community. The Canada Cup series is a key part of the Canadian outdoor competition season and provides opportunities for both developing and elite archers to test their skills, achieve personal best performances, and compete alongside athletes from across the country. We are excited to welcome athletes, coaches, and spectators to Ottawa for an exciting weekend of competition.
Event Overview
Early Registration: 15 May - 01 Apr, 2026

Event Dates:June 19–21, 2026
Location: Twin Elm Rugby Park
4075 Twin Elm Rd
Richmond, ON K0A 2Z0

📍 instructions
The Canada Cup East is an annual target archery competition held in Eastern Canada and is open to athletes from multiple age categories and bow divisions. The event includes a 720 qualification round, followed by elimination match play and mixed team competition.

Athletes from provinces including Ontario, Quebec, New Brunswick, Nova Scotia, Prince Edward Island, and Newfoundland & Labrador compete in this event each year.

Competition Format

720 Qualification Round
Athletes shoot a standard 720 round to determine ranking and seeding for match play.

Individual Match Play
 Top-ranked athletes advance to elimination rounds, competing head-to-head until champions are determined.

Mixed Team Event
Teams consisting of one male and one female archer compete together in recurve and compound divisions.

Optional additional 720 round may also be available for athletes who want additional competition and practice opportunities.

Divisions and Categories

Bow Divisions

  • Recurve Men and Women
  • Compound Men and Women
  • Barebow Men and Women

Age Classes

  • U18
  • Junior / U21
  • Senior
  • Master / 50+
  • National Classification will be available for Para Archers if applications are received within 30 days before the start of the event.

Provisional Event Schedule

Friday – June 19

  • Open Practice & Equipment Inspection
  • Optional 720 Round
  • Athlete Information Meeting

Saturday – June 20

  • Opening Ceremonies
  • 720 Qualification Round
  • Mixed Team Matches
  • Mixed Team Medal Rounds

Sunday – June 21

  • Individual Elimination Rounds
  • Individual Medal Matches
  • Medal Presentations

(Schedule subject to change)

(Schedule subject to change)

XQuest Archery
Event Host

XQuest Archery is honoured to host this prestigious event and welcome Canada’s top archers to Ottawa. Our club is dedicated to supporting the development of archery at all levels, from beginners to high-performance athletes. Hosting the Canada Cup East represents an exciting opportunity to showcase our club, our volunteers, and the strength of the archery community in the Ottawa region.

Volunteers Needed

Hosting a national-level archery competition requires a large team of dedicated volunteers. XQuest Archery is currently seeking volunteers to assist with the 2026 Canada Cup East. Volunteer roles may include:
      • Field setup and teardown
      • Equipment inspection assistance
      • Athlete check-in
      • Range operations support
      • Event logistics and coordination
      • Hospitality and athlete services
No prior experience is required for many roles — just a willingness to help and support the archery community. If you are interested in volunteering for this exciting event, we would love to hear from you! You can contact XQuest Archery through:
      • Contact Us Page
      • Phone : 613-736-6606
      • Sign up in person at XQuest Facility – 800 Industrial Avenue (Unit 10)
Volunteering at Canada Cup East is a great opportunity to:
      • Support Canadian archery
      • Meet athletes from across the country
      • Be part of a major national competition
      • Experience the excitement of tournament archery up close
Join us in helping make the 2026 Canada Cup East an unforgettable event!

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