SOPA Cup Series
The Sydney Olympic Park Archers (SOPA) Matchplay program, known as the SOPA Cup Series, revolutionises traditional archery by offering inclusive competition for all ages, addressing a longstanding gap in junior and novice archer development.
Engaging over 2,000 archers across NSW, it fosters participation, confidence, and strategic thinking. The program has significantly boosted engagement and created a sustainable funding model, enabling further growth. Its scalable format positions it as a national blueprint, preparing athletes for international success, including Brisbane 2032. Beyond sport, it strengthens community ties through inclusivity, volunteerism, and personal development, promoting active lifestyles and social cohesion across broader society.
SOPA Cup Series Schedule
SOPA Cup Series #5 – Sunday 31 May 2026
Venue: Sydney Olympic Park Archery Club
Bennelong Parkway, Sydney Olympic Park 2127, NSW
Registrations: Assemble
Search for: 2026 SOPA Cup Series #5
Date: Sunday 31 May 2026
Archers shoot a normal WA 720 round. A 6-arrow end will be timed at 3 minutes (180 seconds).
All compound archers will shoot an 80cm target face (except U16 and U14 shoot 122cm face), while all recurve and barebow archers will shoot a 122cm face per WA ruling for age groups.
There will be 3 Practice Ends then straight into Scoring Ends.
Time:
8:00am – registration & bow inspection
9:00am – practice commences
There will be a short break after the first 36 and 72 arrows.
After the first 72 arrows, the archer will compete in the SOPA Cup Matchplay as per their age distance. Points will be awarded to 1st, 2nd and 3rd places for each bow type in accumulation of total points for the 2026 winners.
This is an AA registered event. Australian and State records are claimable. This is the event if you are also looking for QRE scores.
Entry Terms & Conditions
Online entries only
All archers NEED TO BE at the venue at least 30 minutes before start times.
Archers briefing will be held before the start of practice.
Archers must show the membership card at registration upon request.
Dress Regulations:
The Organising Committee will be enforcing Archery Australia Rules (7.10) in respect of athlete’s dress.
Results:
Scoring will be both paper and live using Archers Diary.
SOPA Cup is a series of event whereby archers can accumulate points from each event. The SOPA Cup trophy will be awarded to the winner is each bow division, recurve, compound and barebow at the end of the series. Archers need to compete in a minimum of 5 SOPA Cup events before the final SOPA Cup event to be eligible for the SOPA Cup. SOPA Cup will be awarded only when they bow division have a minimum of 5 eligible competitors who had competed in 5 SOPA Cup events.
Communications:
Information or updates will be circulated via email (that is the email address you provided with your entry). Ensure you provide a contact phone number.
We suggest that you bring your own food and drink to the event.
Refunds:
We can only process a deregistration or refund before the closing of the event. The SOPA committee reserve the right not to refund any participants who request refund after the closing date.
Important information:
SOPA tournament management reserve the right to postpone or cancel any event on the day due to range safety and inclement weather conditions.
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2026 SOPA Cup Series Standings
Published 29 April 2026
2025 SOPA Cup Series Results
Published 26 August 2025
