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.

Official Canada Cup East merchandise is now available online.

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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

Thursday – June 18, 2026

07:00 – 18:00 Field set up and inspection

Friday – June 19, 2026

08:00 – 13:00 Registration open

10:00 – 12:00 Open practice and Equipment inspection

12:00 – 13:00 Field Closed

13:00 – 16:00 Open practice and Equipment Inspection

16:00 – 16:15 Athlete Information Meeting

16-15 – 18:30 Optional 720, three ends of practice followed immediately by the competition

Saturday – June 20, 2026

7:00 Field opens

7:45 – 8:30 Open Practice and Equipment Inspection

08:30 – 09:00 Athlete greeting and Opening Ceremony

09:00 – 09:30 Official practice

09:30 - 12:30 Qualification round – all divisions – 3 ends of practice followed immediately by the competition

13:00 – 15:00 Mixed Team Matches

15:00 – 16:30 (approx) Medal rounds (mixed team)

16:30 – 16:45 Medal presentation

Sunday – June 21, 2026

7:30 Field opens

8:00 – 16:00 Elimination Rounds followed by Medal rounds

16:15 – 16:30 Medal presentation

16:30 Field tear down

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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