Membership with Archery Nova Scotia provides you with the following!

For Recreational Archers

Access to your local club network

Insurance while bowhunting including crossbows

Insurance while practicing and competing

Fun challenges, mail matches, and community events

For Competitive Archers

Eligibility for official rankings

Eligibility for World Archery Performance Awards

Membership in ASA in the USA*

Pathways to provincial, national, and international competition

High performance program access (funding, camps, and support)

Eligible to take advantage of Archery Canada Registrant Discount Programs

Archery Nova Scotia Membership

Membership is valid from October 1, 2025 - December 31, 2026

For Coaches & Officials

All the benefits of Archers, plus

Professional certification recognized nationwide

Professional development clinics and webinars

Insurance coverage while coaching or officiating

For Clubs

Insurance and governance support

Club listing on Archery Canada’s “Find a Club” directory

Access to grants, development tools, and resources

Host registered tournaments and access to use Archery Canada’s IANSEO Scoring portal

Grassroots program tools, policy templates, membership portal

Adult Membership 

The cost of an ANS Adult Registration is $50 (21+).

This membership is required by all archers in the province of Nova Scotia who wish to shoot at an affiliated club or event.

Youth Membership

The cost of an ANS Youth Registration is $30.00. Youth membership is available to individuals who are 20 years of age or younger on Dec 31st

This membership is required by all archers in the province of Nova Scotia who wish to shoot at an affiliated club or event.


Family Membership

The cost of the Family Registration is $110 for a maximum of four (4) members with no more than two (2) adults aged 21 or over.

This membership is required by all archers in the province of Nova Scotia who wish to shoot at an affiliated club or event.


Club Registration

The cost of a club registration in $150. Fees go towards registration with both ANS and Archery Canada. All clubs must be registered with ANS in order to be covered by AC Insurance and be eligible for funding.