ARCHERY

Male & Female Divisions

• U13
• U15
• U18
• U21
• Seniors
• Masters 50+, 60+, 70+

all ages are as of 12/31/2026

Age Class 

Bow Type - Distance- Target Face 

   

U13 

• Recurve - 30 Meters  - 122 cm
• Compound - 30 Meters  - 80 cm 6 ring
• Barebow - 30 Meters - 122 cm

U15  

• Recurve - 40 Meters - 122 cm
• Compound - 40 Meters - 80 cm 6 ring
• Barebow - 30 Meters - 122 cm

U18  

• Recurve - 60 Meters - 122 cm
• Compound - 50 Meters - 80 cm 6 ring
• Barebow - 50 Meters - 122 cm

U21  

• Recurve - 70 Meters - 122 cm
• Compound - 50 Meters - 80 cm 6 ring
• Barebow - 50 Meters - 122 cm

Seniors  

• Recurve - 70 Meters - 122 cm
• Compound - 50 Meters - 80 cm 6 ring
• Barebow - 50 Meters - 122 cm

   

Masters 50+, 60+, 70+ 

• Recurve - 60 Meters - 122 cm
• Compound - 50 Meters - 80 cm 6 ring
• Barebow - 50 Meters - 122 cm

Individual Qualification Round

All divisions will have 3 official practice ends followed by 12 ends of official scoring. Ends will consist of 6 arrows/end, providing for an overall total of 720 (72 scoring arrows). The shooting distances and target sizes vary by division and are outlined below. 

• Recurve: 122cm target faces placed at a distance of 70m (U13 at 30m, U15 at 50m, U18 & 50+
• at 60m)
• Barebow: 122cm target faces placed at a distance of 50m (U13 & U15 at 30m)
• Compound: 80cm 6-ring target faces placed at a distance of 50m (U13 at 25m, U15 at 30m)

The 2026 Bay State Games Archery competition serves as a qualifier for the 2028 State Games of America. All medalists (gold, silver, and bronze) in this event will qualify for the 2028 State Games of America in Colorado Springs, CO.

The 2028 State Games of America will be hosted by the Rocky Mountain State Games. 

For more information, click here.

Jack Aborn served as a key member of the Bay State Games Archery committee since the sport was added to the Bay State Games in the early 1990’s. Jack was a dedicated worker and strong supporter of the Bay State Games. He also was a strong proponent of youth participation in sport especially the sport of Archery. The Bay State Games was deeply saddened by the passing of Jack Aborn in 2007. To honor Jack’s memory, his support of the Bay State Games, and his dedication to youth in sport, we have created the Bay State Games Archery Jack Aborn Memorial Scholarship.

To be eligible for the $250, Jack Aborn Memorial Scholarship, participants must be age 21 or younger and must participate in the Bay State Games Archery competition in the year that they apply. The scholarship must be used for educational purposes including college or private school tuition, an educational class, books or school fees or other educational related expenses.

Applications open when registration for the event opens & close when registration for the event closes. 

Great Wolf Lodge New England has created a general room block for all Bay State Games athletes, families, and spectators between Tuesday, July 7 - Sunday, July 12, 2026 on a first come first serve basis. The following information will make it easy for you to call in and make your reservations:

Call the toll-free central reservations at: 866-678-9653 Or Use the Group Code (2607GAME) online at www.greatwolf.com/new-england BY NOON on Friday, July 3rd, 2026 to receive this discount.

Please use this information to make your reservation:

• Group Name: BAY STATE GAMES
• Group Code: 2607GAME
• Dates Blocked-07/9-(11), 2026
• Suites: DQTX-THURSDAY-$89.00 plus tax; FRIDAY-$149.00 per night; SATURDAY-$189.00 per night
• ADV Deposit-1st night at the time of booking / CUT OFF- 7/3/2026 AT NOON
• Standard Cancellation Policy - $40.00 FEE- 72 hours prior to arrival; 1st night room and tax after the 72 hours prior to arrival
• Waterpark passes included per suite – up to 5 people based on rates quoted above

*All rooms are blocked for deluxe queen suites. These rooms are equipped with 2 queen beds, pull out twin sofa, refrigerator, coffee maker,  bath amenities, wifi and free access to the two water parks. Guests may arrive early to enjoy the facilities of the resort by stopping by the front desk for wrist bands (although room check-in begins at 4pm) and they may return to the resort post games on the day of departure and use the parks until closing (although room check-out is at 11am).