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World Archery Philippines

Precision.
Poise.The national home of Philippine archery.

World Archery Philippines is the National Sports Association for the sport, recognised by World Archery (FITA), the Philippine Olympic Committee, and the Philippine Sports Commission. We develop archery at every level, from a beginner’s first lesson to the national team.

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Recognised byWorld ArcheryPhilippine Olympic CommitteePhilippine Sports Commission

Mission and vision

Our mission

Promote, develop, and regulate archery for every Filipino.

To actively promote, systematically develop, and effectively regulate all disciplines and forms of archery throughout the Philippines, ensuring the sport's growth from the grassroots to the elite level, while upholding international standards and fostering a culture of excellence, inclusivity, and sportsmanship among Filipino archers.

Our vision

Become the most respected sports association in the country.

To become the most respected and admired National Sports Association in the Philippines by setting the highest standards in governance, athlete development, organisational excellence, and community engagement, bringing national achievements and honour to the Philippines.

The ambition

Pathway to the podium

One pathway, from a first arrow to the Olympic line.

  1. Stage 01

    Grassroots

    Youth and community programs that put a bow in new hands across the country.

  2. Stage 02

    Club & provincial

    Train and compete locally with a WAP-recognised club, and earn your first rankings.

  3. Stage 03

    National Team

    Selected into the Philippine squad as an athlete, coach, or official.

  4. Stage 04

    Continental

    Represent the country at the SEA Games and the Asian Games.

  5. Stage 05

    World stage

    World Cup, World Championships, and the Olympic Games.

What guides us

Our core values

  • 01

    Excellence

    The highest standards in training, competition, and how we run the sport, so our athletes and coaches can hold their own on any stage.

  • 02

    Servant Leadership

    We lead by serving members first, with honesty and respect.

  • 03

    Inclusivity & Collaboration

    Archery should be open to everyone, whatever their age, gender, background, or ability.

  • 04

    Integrity

    Honest choices and clear principles, on the range and off it.

  • 05

    Accountability

    We take responsibility, keep our processes fair, and stay open to scrutiny.

  • 06

    Humility

    Respect and sportsmanship: grace in victory, and in defeat.

The sport

Disciplines we govern

Target

Olympic format

The Olympic and championship format, shot at fixed distances on a flat range.

  • Recurve
  • Compound
  • Barebow

  • Field

    Targets at varied, often unmarked distances across outdoor terrain.

  • 3D

    Life-size animal targets shot around a roving course.

  • Traditional

    Classic bows and shooting styles, the oldest forms of the sport.

A World Archery target face: five colour rings scoring from ten at the gold centre to one at the white edge.

The sport, scored

Anatomy of a ten

Archery is the art of the repeatable. Every arrow is judged against the same face: five colours, ten rings, one centre.

  • GoldThe centre. The X inside it breaks ties: one perfect, unarguable arrow.
    X · 10 · 9
  • RedA strong shot, a hand’s breadth from the middle.
    8 · 7
  • BlueStill in the scoring zone, still in the fight.
    6 · 5
  • BlackOn the face. Every point matters over a long match.
    4 · 3
  • WhiteThe outer edge, but still a score you keep.
    2 · 1

What we do

The programs we run

  • National Team

    We pick and field the athletes, coaches, and officials who represent the Philippines: the SEA Games, the Asian Games, World and Asia Cup events, the World Championships, and the Olympics.

  • Coaching Development

    Courses and certification that raise the standard of coaching across the country.

  • Officials & Judges Development

    Seminars and training that keep game officials and judges current with the rules.

  • Youth Development

    We put bows in young hands and grow the sport from the ground up.

Join WAP

How to become a member

  1. 01Step 01

    Choose your path

    Join as an individual (athlete, coach, judge, or supporter), or register your club.

  2. 02Step 02

    Register & verify

    Set up your profile in the member portal and get your official WAP ID.

  3. 03Step 03

    Compete & grow

    Enter sanctioned events, earn national rankings, and step onto the pathway.

Two ways in

  • Individual members

    Athletes, coaches, judges, and others in the sport, each recognised by WAP and issued a WAP ID.

  • Clubs

    Any organised club with at least three members, including a coach and a club representative. One person may fulfill both roles. They can be SEC-registered or not: LGU, school, and community clubs all qualify.

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Recognition & governance

Accredited & recognised

  • FITA

    World Archery

    Archery’s international governing body.

  • POC

    Philippine Olympic Committee

    Sends Philippine teams to the Olympic Games.

  • PSC

    Philippine Sports Commission

    The government’s agency for national sport.

World Archery of the Philippines, Inc. (WAP) is the official National Sports Association for archery in the Philippines. The WAP By-Laws, drafted in January 2026, set out our mandate, our members, and the disciplines we govern. This site is built on that document.

Be part of the national archery community.

Whether you shoot, coach, judge, or run a club, your place in Philippine archery starts here.

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