San Luis Potosí prepares to host 400 archers for the fourth annual Halcones Classic indoor archery tournament from November 26 to 29, 2026, Antena San Luis reported.
Organizers project a total prize purse exceeding 490 mil pesos for the four-day competition. The event features the traditional Vegas style format across indoor ranges.
Héctor Pardo, coach at Club Halcones and secretary of the Potosina Archery Association, explained to Antena San Luis that the general classification relies on cumulative scores across three days of competition. Archers shoot 30 arrows daily to chase a maximum possible score of 300 points per round.
The 10-point ring in the compound division measures roughly the size of a five-peso coin, according to Pardo. Competitors must maintain extreme precision over the multi-day aggregate schedule.
The tournament roster features high-profile national competitors. Pardo confirmed to Antena San Luis that compound specialist Sebastián García and Olympic bronze medalist Luis “Abuelo” Álvarez are registered to compete.
Álvarez earned his Olympic podium finish in Tokyo alongside Alejandra Valencia. Their entry elevates the competitive profile of the indoor gathering.
Competition categories include youth divisions, a block-based tier, and an open class featuring the largest individual payouts. The block format groups participants by their scores from the first two days, with payouts reserved for the top eight archers in each group, Antena San Luis reported.
Additional cash prizes target specific milestones. Archers who shoot a clean, perfect score during the opening rounds compete for a 5 mil-peso bonus, while the compound division features a dedicated final carrying a 15 mil-peso prize.
Beyond the immediate cash prizes, the tournament serves a vital developmental purpose for the upcoming competitive cycle. Pardo stated that results from the Halcones Classic will allow athletes to register official marks for the 2027 national selection processes, Antena San Luis reported.
The local initiative stems from international participation. Club Halcones members previously traveled to Las Vegas events, where Pardo noted that more than 200 Mexican archers frequently gathered in a single year, inspiring them to replicate the Vegas-style competition using their home club facilities in San Luis Potosí.
Preliminary registration closes on November 12, followed by a secondary enrollment window extending to November 20. Interested competitors can visit Club Halcones in person between 16:00 and 18:00 hours local time, Monday through Friday, to request tournament information and inspect the venue facilities.
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