Hi everyone -
Chuck Cooley, NFAA Pro Shooter and Pro Chairman here, -
It's my first post here in your section but please allow me just a moment to share so exciting news from NFAA.
In 2012 we added a Professional Recurve Division for NFAA. A division created and specifically aimed at Oly Style Recurve shooters who are looking to elevate their game and want the opportunity to shoot for money like your compound counterparts.
In the NFAA Pro Division as a member you'll shoot for National , State, and Sectional Championships just as you have done in the past, you'll just be getting paid when you win instead of getting only a medal or certificate.
The Prize money comes from your tournament entry fees. The system has it set up as 100% pot payback in most situations. Some will vary, and there is a preset schedule of who gets what based on the number of paid entrants to that division. Granted the entry fees are a bit higher than traditional entry but if your a decent shot there is a good chance you will get some, all, or much more paid back to you. Locally it might be only a hundred or so to win, Nationally it could easily be over a thousand or more.
In Vegas this year there is a posted purse of almost $22,000 for the Championship Recurve Division. (Split men and women) This includes a bonus of $2000 for the men if your a Pro and $1000 for the women if your a Pro.
(Online Vegas and other tournament info, found here) http://issuu.com/nfaausa/docs/3startournamentbook
You can still shoot your local events, international competitions etc. Still shoot USAArchery/FITA events with no ramifications. There may be some Collegiate restrictions but you would have to check with those orgs to be 100% sure. I have not yet done that.
International residents (non-U.S.) are more than welcome and certainly encouraged to join.
You need to be a member of NFAA, and then pay the annual Pro Dues of $75
If your interested PLEASE reach out to me personally (not through AT though, it's a pain) or call the NFAA office and ask for Natalie Vollmer our Executive Secretary. Eith of us will be more than happy to answer any question we can.
I can be reached by cell (East Coast) 607-343-8990 or by e-mail chuckcooley@gmail.com
Natalie can be reached at the NFAA office : (605) 260-9279 or nvollmer@nfaausa.com
Respectfully;
Chuck Cooley
NFAA Pro Chair
Chuck Cooley, NFAA Pro Shooter and Pro Chairman here, -
It's my first post here in your section but please allow me just a moment to share so exciting news from NFAA.
In 2012 we added a Professional Recurve Division for NFAA. A division created and specifically aimed at Oly Style Recurve shooters who are looking to elevate their game and want the opportunity to shoot for money like your compound counterparts.
In the NFAA Pro Division as a member you'll shoot for National , State, and Sectional Championships just as you have done in the past, you'll just be getting paid when you win instead of getting only a medal or certificate.
The Prize money comes from your tournament entry fees. The system has it set up as 100% pot payback in most situations. Some will vary, and there is a preset schedule of who gets what based on the number of paid entrants to that division. Granted the entry fees are a bit higher than traditional entry but if your a decent shot there is a good chance you will get some, all, or much more paid back to you. Locally it might be only a hundred or so to win, Nationally it could easily be over a thousand or more.
In Vegas this year there is a posted purse of almost $22,000 for the Championship Recurve Division. (Split men and women) This includes a bonus of $2000 for the men if your a Pro and $1000 for the women if your a Pro.
(Online Vegas and other tournament info, found here) http://issuu.com/nfaausa/docs/3startournamentbook
You can still shoot your local events, international competitions etc. Still shoot USAArchery/FITA events with no ramifications. There may be some Collegiate restrictions but you would have to check with those orgs to be 100% sure. I have not yet done that.
International residents (non-U.S.) are more than welcome and certainly encouraged to join.
You need to be a member of NFAA, and then pay the annual Pro Dues of $75
If your interested PLEASE reach out to me personally (not through AT though, it's a pain) or call the NFAA office and ask for Natalie Vollmer our Executive Secretary. Eith of us will be more than happy to answer any question we can.
I can be reached by cell (East Coast) 607-343-8990 or by e-mail chuckcooley@gmail.com
Natalie can be reached at the NFAA office : (605) 260-9279 or nvollmer@nfaausa.com
Respectfully;
Chuck Cooley
NFAA Pro Chair