Approximately 150 para archers will gather at the Complexe sportif Wilfrid Lemarois in Carpiquet on June 27 and June 28, 2026, for the Championnat de France para tir à l’arc en extérieur. The two-day national competition marks the official conclusion of the outdoor season for French para-archery competitors.
Carpiquet Archery Club Hosts National Championship
The archery club of Carpiquet is organizing the end-of-season tournament, which holds official status on the calendar of the Fédération française de tir à l’arc. Competition officials expect roughly 150 athletes to travel to the Calvados department for the event, which highlights competitors with physical disabilities.
Action at the outdoor venue runs from 09:00 to 18:30 local time (07:00 to 16:30 UTC) on both Saturday and Sunday. The schedule is structured to move participants systematically through initial training sessions, qualification rounds, and head-to-head duels as they vie for category titles.
Free Admission for Para-Archery Competition in Carpiquet
The competition takes place at the Complexe sportif Wilfrid Lemarois, located on the Route de Caumont (postal code 14650) in Carpiquet. Organizers have confirmed that admission to the grounds is entirely free and open to the public throughout the weekend.
The tournament serves as the marquee gathering for French outdoor para-archery before athletes break or transition to indoor disciplines. With 150 competitors vying across multiple classifications, the event requires coordination across the venue’s outdoor shooting lines and spectator viewing areas.
Frequently Asked Questions About the 2026 Tournament
When and where is the Championnat de France para tir à l’arc en extérieur taking place?
The event runs from June 27 to June 28, 2026, at the Complexe sportif Wilfrid Lemarois on Route de Caumont in Carpiquet, France.
How much does it cost to attend?
Admission is free and open to all spectators.
Who organizes the competition?
The tournament is organized by the local archery club of Carpiquet and is officially registered on the calendar of the French archery federation.
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