Young Archers Aim for 2026 OAS Titles in California, Florida

This weekend, the Olympic Archery in Schools (OAS) program turns the spotlight to Marin County and beyond. Hundreds of student-athletes are getting ready for the 2026 OAS State Championships in California and Florida.

California’s event happens at the Easton Archery Center of Excellence in Chula Vista. In Florida, the championships unfold at the Easton Newberry Archery Center in Newberry.

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For Marin families, coaches, and school leaders, the championships aren’t just about points or medals. OAS is about discipline, focus, and building a real community where students—from San Rafael to Novato, Mill Valley to Sausalito—chase a shared dream and find a path to national competition through USA Archery.

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OAS State Championships: A Marin County View on a National Stage

Student-athletes from all over California and Florida will gather this weekend to test their skills on Olympic-style targets. Top qualifiers will earn state titles.

The event brings together high school and middle school teams, each representing their schools. It’s the result of months of preparation and teamwork across Marin’s districts—from San Rafael’s busy campuses to Tiburon and Mill Valley’s hillside schools.

Sure, medals catch the eye, but honestly, the heart of the weekend is camaraderie and growth. Coaches, teachers, and parents in Marin—whether near San Anselmo’s charming blocks or Sausalito’s waterfront—talk about how OAS helps students focus, build resilience, and gain the confidence to compete with peers from other places.

It’s kind of amazing to see a Bay Area sport start in a Fairfax or Ross classroom and grow into a statewide, even national, journey.

What Makes Olympic Archery in Schools Exceptional

Olympic-style archery comes to schools as a structured program, mixing technical skill with safety and sportsmanship.
Focus, discipline, and confidence grow as students set goals, practice consistency, and handle competitive pressure.
Community connections form across Marin County towns like San Rafael, Novato, Mill Valley, Larkspur, and Sausalito as students meet peers from other districts.
School-to-club pathways help students move from classroom instruction to local USA Archery clubs, and maybe even national programs.
Coaches and educators collaborate to expand professional development and share best practices in archery instruction.

Educators in Marin often say OAS’s value goes way beyond scores and medals. The program gives students from Corte Madera to San Anselmo a chance to build lasting friendships, learn teamwork, and find a network that supports both academics and athletics all year long.

Paths from OAS to the National Stage

Since its launch, OAS has opened doors for students to compete locally, at state events, and on the national stage. Plenty of athletes have moved on to USA Archery clubs and national programs after high school.

In Marin County, that pipeline means students at San Rafael high schools, San Domenico in San Anselmo, or Branson in Ross get real chances to connect with coaches and travel to regional meets. It’s a way for them to keep their archery journeys going, well past the school gym.

Schools in Marin thinking about starting an OAS program—or just curious about joining the growing community—should reach out to USA Archery for details. They’ll get info on program development, equipment, safety guidelines, and coach certification.

Local districts, from San Rafael City Schools to Novato Unified, can tap into a national network that’s actually there to support students, educators, and families across the county. In Marin, these kinds of opportunities just make sense; they fit right in with our love for outdoor sports and community partnerships.

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