Archery GB

Archery GB is the national governing body for archery in England, overseeing the sport from grassroots beginners to Olympic and Paralympic athletes. They manage competitions, coaching qualifications, club affiliations, and athlete development across all archery disciplines.

Getting Started - Start Archery Week - Coordinated introduction events for new archers - Beginners Courses - Run through affiliated clubs nationwide - Intro & Boost Courses - Progressive pathways through club partnerships - Soft Archery Programs - Modified equipment for younger or differently-abled archers

Competition Structure

Coaching & Development - Archery GB Coaching Courses for licensed instructors - Instructor Award (industry standard qualification) - Instructor Plus and Young Instructor Award programs - Online coaching certification renewal - Workshops covering specialized topics (stabilization, neurodiversity, technique)

Special Programs - Disabled Archery - Access Archery Fund, classification systems, VI (visually impaired) archery support - Range Returners - Re-engagement program for lapsed archers - Project Rimaya - Archery access for Muslim communities - Archery in Schools - Youth engagement and development - University Archery Clubs - Campus organization support

Archery GB manages multiple disciplines:

• •Target Archery - Olympic-style, most common for beginners
• •Field & 3D Archery - Woodland courses with variable distances
• •Flight Archery - Distance shooting, requires large open areas
• •Clout Archery - Ancient military-style, targets at up to 160 metres
• •Compound Archery - Specialized pathway and competition structure
• •Para Archery - Paralympic sport with classification systems

Archers can shoot any of these disciplines using recurve bows, compound bows, longbows, or barebows.

• •Master Bowman Awards - Achievement recognition system
• •Progress Awards Scheme - Developmental milestones
• •Recognition Awards - Special achievement acknowledgment
• •Just Shoot Awards Scheme - Activity provider program
• •Badges & Awards - Progressive skill development tracking

• •Archery GB National Tour (multi-stage series)
• •The Grand National Archery Meeting
• •British Target Championships
• •British Field Championships
• •UK 3D Championships
• •50+ Championships
• •National Flight Championships
• •Junior National Indoor & Outdoor Championships
• •Disability Championships
• •County Team Championships
• •National Records & Rankings published

Archery GB maintains comprehensive safeguarding policies including: - DBS vetting and screening - Safeguarding training for volunteers - Young people's protection guides - Mental wellbeing resources - Case management procedures - Disciplinary and appeal processes

• •Archery UK Magazine - Official publication
• •The Way of The Bow Podcast - 17 episodes featuring coaches, athletes, and experts
• •Kit Reviews - Equipment guidance
• •Classification & Handicap Guides - Skill assessment systems
• •Competition Organizer Guides - Event hosting resources

Archery GB maintains a directory of affiliated clubs across England. Clubs receive: - Affiliation and insurance support - Development resources (OnTarget program) - Sport Development Officer assistance - Fundraising guidance - Range assessment services

Members gain access to: - Competition entry at all levels - Talent development pathways - Coaching from qualified instructors - Insurance coverage - Badge and award progression - Member-only portal for event registration - Archery UK Magazine

In 2025, Archery GB and its athletes received multiple accolades including MBE honors, World Archery Awards recognition, and the Muslim Sports Award for Ally of the Year (for Project Rimaya). The organization also announced hosting the 2028 European Archery Championships in Nottingham.