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 Arc...
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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
| Competition Level | Details |
|---|---|
| Club Level | Local competitions and club shoots |
| Regional | County team championships |
| National Tour | Multi-stage competition series with The Final |
| National Championships | Indoor, outdoor, field, 3D, clout, flight |
| Elite Pathways | Olympic, Paralympic, and compound specialist routes |
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:
Archers can shoot any of these disciplines using recurve bows, compound bows, longbows, or barebows.
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 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
Archery GB runs the Instructor Award, described as "the industry's leading training course for introducing beginners to archery."
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.
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