About the International Field Archery Association (IFAA)
The International Field Archery Association (IFAA) is the worldwide governing body for field archery, founded in 1970 by archers from the USA, UK, Sweden, and Canada who adopted a unified set of tournament rules IFAA Archery. Today, IFAA connects over 45 member countries and represents more than 50,000 field archers across the globe IFAA Archery.
IFAA is responsible for setting competition standards, equipment classifications, shooting styles, and safety protocols. Its major international events include the World Field Archery Championships (WFAC) and the World Indoor Archery Championships, allowing athletes from all levels to compete under internationally recognized rules.
Collaboration with World Archery
IFAA works in collaboration with World Archery (formerly FITA)—the international federation recognized by the Olympic movement—to advance and unify efforts in promoting archery worldwide. Their formal agreement outlines:
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Mutual recognition as independent sport organizations
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Cooperation on standardized equipment rules and safety guidelines
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Joint advocacy on travel rights and the legal status of archery gear
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Shared field events, such as during the World Masters Games in Sydney
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Through this partnership, both organizations aim to support archery development programs, harmonize regulations across disciplines, and cooperate at both the global and local levels
Why This Matters for the VI Field Archery Federation
As the VI Field Archery Federation operates under IFAA’s governance, its archers benefit from:
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Internationally accepted competition standards
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Access to mail-match events and global championships
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Opportunity to participate in events endorsed by both IFAA and World Archery
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Eligibility to represent at combined or IFAA-affiliated competition
Key Resources & Links
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IFAA Official Website – for rules, membership details, and event calendar
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World Archery agreement with IFAA – outlines the cooperative framework between the two bodies