Riley Warwa was just four years old when he picked up his first bow. Now, the Ardrossan archer is set to represent Canada at the World Archery Youth Championships in Winnipeg. Article content
The 18-year-old who trains out of Sherwood Park Archery Club is one of only three Canadian male athletes selected in the U21 compound category. He will be the youngest in his group. Article content Article content
“I’m just going to go in with an open mindset,” said Warwa. “There obviously are going to be challenges on the way, but I’m prepared to face them as they come and anything else that gets thrown at me.”
His training schedule is just as focused.
“I usually get up around eight or nine, I train for two to three hours, I’ll go home, have something to eat, and go back and train a