HotelPlanner, a prominent online group hotel booking provider, has announced its partnership with USA Archery to support two national collegiate events: the Collegiate Target Nationals and the Collegiate 3D Nationals. This collaboration will run through 2026, reaffirming HotelPlanner’s commitment to the sport of archery and its athletes.
Under this agreement, HotelPlanner will serve as the official hotel reservations partner for USA Archery while also becoming the title sponsor for both the Collegiate Target and Collegiate 3D events in 2025 and 2026. Bruce Rosenberg, the Global President of HotelPlanner, expressed pride in renewing the sponsorship, stating, “HotelPlanner is proud to renew its sponsorship of USA Archery. We believe in supporting the team and being a part of the pursuit of excellence to achieve a medal in the next Olympic Games.”
Rosenberg highlighted the importance of collegiate archery as a significant pathway to the Olympic team, noting, “Supporting collegiate archery increases the opportunity to develop an Olympic winner.” This partnership aims to bolster the growth of the sport at the collegiate level, nurturing young talent and creating future champions.
Rod Menzer, CEO of USA Archery, voiced gratitude for HotelPlanner’s ongoing support, remarking, “We have been so grateful to HotelPlanner for their support. This new agreement underlines the strength of our partnership as well as HotelPlanner’s continued commitment to help develop our sport at all levels.”
The 2024 edition of the Collegiate 3D Nationals is set to commence in Alabama this Thursday, with a record-breaking participation of over 470 student athletes converging at the Graham Creek Interpretive Center. This event will showcase the growing popularity of collegiate archery, with the University of the Cumberlands returning as the defending champions. Excitingly, a new team, the University of Rio Grande, will also participate, having launched its collegiate archery programme just this year.
Participants and fans can stay updated with live scores and results throughout the event. Additionally, there will be daily photo updates, and the mixed equipment team competition will be broadcast live on Saturday at 6:30 PM CT. The coverage will be available on USA Archery’s YouTube channel, allowing archery enthusiasts to follow the action from anywhere.
The collaboration between HotelPlanner and USA Archery signifies a positive step for collegiate archery, emphasising the importance of partnerships in promoting sports at the grassroots level. By investing in collegiate events, HotelPlanner not only supports the development of young athletes but also strengthens the foundation of the sport as it prepares for future Olympic challenges. As collegiate archery continues to flourish, this partnership will play a vital role in shaping the next generation of archers, who may one day compete on the world stage. Learn more at https://www.hotelplanner.com.