The 2010 Archery World Cup Stage 3 event in Ogden, Utah, which will commence on Tuesday with the official practice, is highlighted with a resounding 34 countries registered. The Archery World Cup, being held in the United States for the first time, is slated for competition starting on Wednesday, August 4 through Saturday, August 7. The world's best target archers have come to the Beehive state for the third of four World Cup qualifying stages in hopes of earning a spot in the World Cup Final in Edinburg, Great Britain, in September.
Highlighting the list of countries is the United States, who leads the World Cup Nations Ranking with 443 points and 14 medals after the first two stages earlier this year. The next closest is Russia with 234 points, while the People's Republic of China anchors third with 191 points.
The Ogden Archery World Cup prides itself in making all competition sessions free to the public to attend. The official practice and preliminary rounds will be held at Weber State University practice fields, Tuesday to Friday, located at 3848 Harrison Blvd., Ogden, Utah 84408.
The medal matches and championship finals will be held at picturesque Lindquist Field on Saturday, August 7 starting at 4 p.m. All attendees will receive a complimentary hot dog and soft drink. This exciting format puts the finalists in a head-to-head competition format where each arrow will be followed on a big screen allowing fans to follow every point earned. The closing ceremonies will feature a new archery technology and fireworks.
Other activities on Saturday for the family include the Family Fun Zone, Team USA autograph booth, and other sponsor booths. Lindquist field is located at 2330 Lincoln Ave., Ogden, Utah 84401.
MEDIA NOTE: All media members are invited to any and all competition sessions. The media must check-in for credentials onsite by contacting Ogden Organizing Committee Media Director Anthony Bartkowski or Ogden Convention and Visitors Bureau Media Representative Aimee Edwards.
About Archery World Cup... For the first time in history, the United States will host an Archery World Cup stage. Utah will welcome elite archers from over 35 countries. The pivotal third stage will be contested at Weber State University with the finals held at the picturesque Lindquist Field in Ogden, the same competition venues as the 2009 World Archery Youth Championships. Ogden will also host the Archery World Cup in 2011 and 2012.
The Archery World Cup, which started in 2006, has been a popular event for athletes, sponsors, media and fans. The FITA-sanctioned event allows organizers to select unique competition venues, which included hosting the finals by shooting over a canal at the 2009 Archery World Cup in Denmark, and competing from a floating platform at the 2006 final in Dubai. The Archery World Cup has grown into one of the annual premiere events for the international federation that attracts approximately 300 athletes from 30 countries at each of the various qualifying stages.
