About Us
Explore the Roots and Aspirations of the Trinidad and Tobago Archery Federation
Our Story
The Trinidad and Tobago Archery Federation is the National Governing Body for the sport of archery in Trinidad and Tobago.
The Trinidad and Tobago Archery Federation (TTAF) was formed in 1991 and is affiliated with governing bodies World Archery and World Archery Americas . Archery is an Olympic sport and the TTAF is a member of the Trinidad and Tobago Olympic Committee (TTOC) and the Trinidad and Tobago Paralympic Committee (TTPC).
Archery is participated at the Pan American Games, the CAC Games, the Commonwealth Games and at the Olympic and Paralympic Games. The TTAF has sent contingents to the last four CAC Games in 1998, 2002, 2006 and 2010 with our highest finish at 6th.
In 2004, 2005 and 2006, archery was included in the Southern Games itinerary and attracted archers from Barbados. The TTAF has included in the annual schedule the Outdoor National Championships and the Indoor National Championships among other monthly activities. We created the Southern Caribbean Championships several years ago as a rotating venue tournament with Barbados, Martinique and Guadeloupe.
International Affiliation
Proudly affiliated with global archery bodies, including World Archery and World Archery Americas, ensuring our commitment to international standards.
High Performance
Producing high-performance archers at a global level, TTAF's focus on training and development has led to remarkable achievements, with several archers ranking within the top 100 internationally.
Community Outreach
Beyond competitions, TTAF actively engages with communities through school programs, scout jamborees, and youth camps, fostering inclusivity and promoting archery as a sport for all
Core Values
Integrity, Professionalism, Transparency & Accountability, Sportsmanship
Vision
To be recognized as the leading sporting organization for the delivery of the sport of archery within Trinidad and Tobago and the wider Caribbean. |
Mission
| To develop and implement programs and a framework to attract and retain individuals to the sport of archery with the ability to produce high performance archers at a global level. |
Value
The value of sport to nation building cannot be over emphasized.
We aim to encourage outdoor activities that will get the kids away from the television and game stations and follow a healthier lifestyle. To shoot an arrow accurately one must be calm and very focused. The goal is mental acuity and the focus is on the mind. Many students have reported greater success in their studies after starting archery. Therefore the value of archery is holistic.
A Pledge to Excellence
We commit to fostering a culture of inclusivity, where archers of all levels are welcomed and supported on their journey.
Strategy
In 2024 we intend to focus on our youth and recurve archers without abandoning our successes with our world ranked archers who provide inspiration to the younger crop.
The federation continues the process of implementing the “Framework for the Development and Conduct of Archery in Trinidad and Tobago”. This framework leads to the introduction of a grading system that will enhance the attraction and retention of archers as a clear path from novice to Grand Master Archer is laid out. Key to the success of the program is the training of coaches in the three levels required: Level 1 – Beginner, Level 2 – Intermediate, and Level 3 – Advanced. Our current senior coaches can train the beginner and intermediate coaches locally. Training for the advanced level will have to be done with the assistance of overseas experts. The framework and grading system is a major stride forward and we anticipate great rewards from it. Some clubs, however, still struggle with it’s implementation and we shall focus on providing them with support, both technical and material.
The federation has committed to including the youth in our annual indoor and outdoor archery championship, where participation has grown to record numbers in the last few years. We are also providing smaller less formal events throughout the year as an additional avenue for archers to express and showcase their talents.