ATHLETE BIOGRAPHY / PROFILE - Michael Kupchanko

Gender: Male

Date of Birth: November 15, 1992  

Home Town:  Regina

Province: Saskatchewan

Club: Frontier Archers

Bow: Diamond Marquis

Handedness: Left

Types of Archery Pursued: Target (indoor and outdoor)

Personal Coach’s Name: Mike Kupchanko Sr. and Ken Chipley

School (if applicable): University of Regina

Career (if applicable):

Why and when did you get involved in archery?

Was introduced to archery about 10 years ago by my Dad

Hours of practice per week:  10-20

Archery Goals:

Short Term Goals: Perform well at 2011 Youth Worlds

Long Term Goals: Make the senior team and compete at the senior world level

Previous National Team Member:

Yes / No:  Yes (junior)

Event(s) & Year(s): 2009 Youth World Championships in Ogden, Utah

Major Canadian Tournament Results:

Event: Outdoor Canadian Nationals

Year: 2010                 

Division: Junior Compound   

Placing: 3rd

Ranking (if applicable)

Event: Canada Games

Year: 2011

Division: Compound  

Placing: 2nd

Ranking (if applicable)

Major International Tournament Results: 

Event:  Youth World Championships

Year:  2009

Division: Junior Compound   

Placing: 24th

Ranking (if applicable):

Other Athletic Interests & Accomplishments Outside of Archery:

Biking

Volleyball

Golf

Basketball

Personal Interests & Accomplishments Outside of Archery:

Music

Guitar