The 2026 WAA Annual Meeting will be held from 10:00am Friday July 24th to roughly 2:00pm Sunday July 26th at Crafted Wild in Victor, Montana. 

While the event is free, attendees will be required to register in advance on the Crafted Wild website. Registration is open now until July 16. Please note that all attendees will be required to sign a Waiver and Release of Liability upon arrival.

In addition to an ISAC, there will be atlatl games each day. Top performers in each game and overall will receive honors and awards at Sunday’s closing circle. Skills classes will be available at various times throughout the weekend. Instructors will list their class availability on a board at registration. If you are interested in offering a short class please reach out to Danielle (hello@craftedwildmt.com) to discuss.

 

 

GETTING HERE:

The event address is:

1427 Burr Ridge Rd, Victor MT 59875

 

When coming up Fred Burr Rd watch for event signs guiding you to the property. Burr Ridge is narrow, you may need to pull to the side and let traffic through. Once on the property follow the Crafted Wild signs to the parking area. Do NOT follow the signs for "Ben and Danielle's Place".

 

REGISTRATION:

Upon arrival, please park and then go directly to registration. Registration will be under the marquee-style tent with the black scallop border at its roofline. You will get a bracelet signifying you have checked in. If you do not have a bracelet you will not be able to enter the range or take a class!

 

SCHEDULE:

Thursday July 23:

12 PM: Attendees and instructors camping on site may arrive, unless prior discussion arranged an earlier arrival

 

Friday July 24:

9 AM - Registration open

10-12PM - Atlatl Ranges Open

12-2PM - Lunch Break

2-5PM - Atlatl Ranges Open

5-7PM Dinner

7-9 - Atlatl Ranges Open

10PM - Quiet Time Starts

 

Saturday July 25:

9 AM - Registration open

10-12PM - Atlatl Ranges Open

12-2 - Lunch Break

2:30-3:30 PM - US Open Finals

3:30 PM - WAA Member Meeting

5:30-7:30 PM - Group Dinner - See Below Food Section!

7:30 - US Open Awards

7-9 - ISAC and Atlatl Games

10 PM Quiet Hours

 

Sunday July 26:

9 AM - Registration open 

9-11 AM - ISAC and Atlatl Games

11-12 PM - Final scores will be tabulated

12 PM - Final award ceremony, event concludes after the ceremony

TRASH: 

As much as possible we request that attendees are responsible for their own trash. You pack it in, you pack it out. That said we will have trash cans available. Please do not litter! This property is sacred to us and we want to keep it clean.

ANIMALS:

Leave them at home if at all possible. If you must bring your pet, you are responsible for both the pet and its excrement. Be aware we have free-roaming chickens and an outdoor cat, and we hope they will all still be here and happy when the event is over. If your pet causes issues, we reserve the right to ask you to take it home. 

ATLATL COMPETITIONS:

During the event attendees will have the opportunity to participate in ISACs, the US Open and Atlatl Games. 

- ISAC: As always, attendees may throw in one ISAC per day. Scores will be tracked and event trophies will be handed out on Sunday.
- Atlatl Games: Attendees may play as many rounds of each atlatl game as they like and time allows. Scores will be tracked for each atlatl game. Also, an overall game score will be tabulated for individuals during the event. Certificates and trophies for each game and overall performance will be handed out on Sunday.
- US Open: The US Open will be overseen by Douglas Bassett.  The US Open follows the same rules as an ISAC but uses smaller archery style targets. Qualifiers will be held on Friday and Saturday until 2PM, with the final throw offs happening at 2:30 on Saturday. US Open trophies will be handed out Saturday after dinner.
Awards: if you won't be present for the award ceremony we will do our best to get your certificates/trophies shipped to you.

 

ENRICHMENT OPPORTUNITIES:

Several prominent skills instructors will be present and offering classes during the event. These classes will be available throughout the day with instructors listing their availability on a board under the registration tent. Some of the offerings are listed below:

- Andrea Buchanan: Certified Herbalist and Owner of Cedar and Sage Herbals will teach making sting/bite remedies.
- Gary Steele: Everything Atlatl! Make your own atlatl and aluminum dart.
- Hari Heath: Primitive organic wooden dart class.
- James Turner: Copper Blanket Pins
- Eric Eliason: Balearic Slings
- Jessica Christensen: Turmeric Prints and Hag Torches
- Joe Hicks: Flint Knapping
- Brian Herbel: Senior Archaeologist and Owner of Rabbitbrush Archaeological Services will talk archaeology and about finding a piece of an atlatl.
- Tyler Tucker: Wooden Spoons and Bowls
- Naomi Robinson: Confederated Salish and Kootenai Tribe Member will present a history of the area and share native games

 

CAMPING:

People camping during the event can arrive as early as Thursday the 23rd. Please let me know if you will take advantage of the early arrival option.

Tent camping is recommended. If you will be in an RV, Trailer or Car respond to this email with information on your setup so we can ensure a place is set aside for you.

Portable restrooms are available onsite as well as potable water. Everything else needed is your responsibility.

Individual campfires are not allowed. If current fire restrictions allow we will have a central group fire pit in the evenings for people to gather round.