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Recognition Awards 2025

The shortlisted nominees have been announced for our annual awards

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Latest News

Olympic and Paralympic archers’ stage 24-hour charity shoot
November 12, 2025

Olympic and Paralympic archers’ stage 24-hour charity shoot

"This fund will enable clubs and providers to be more inclusive and offer everyone a route into archery."

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Tributes paid to dedicated archery volunteer Derrick Lovell
November 10, 2025

Tributes paid to dedicated archery volunteer Derrick Lovell

"Every role Derrick undertook from club through to international level he did with the same determination and effort to ensure it was always for the best for archery.

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Nominees announced for Archery GB Recognition Awards 2025
November 07, 2025

Nominees announced for Archery GB Recognition Awards 2025

"We can’t wait to celebrate with everyone at the awards ceremony and meet our amazing archery heroes in person."

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Run Archery National finalists battle through Storm Amy
October 08, 2025

Run Archery National finalists battle through Storm Amy

"I would like to thank all the competitors in showing an interest in this new discipline, and the clubs that have put on events throughout the year."

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New Regional Committee for Northern Ireland
October 01, 2025

New Regional Committee for Northern Ireland

We’re looking forward to working together with the new regional committee to develop archery in Northern Ireland.

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GB dominate the 2025 European Field Championships
September 24, 2025

GB dominate the 2025 European Field Championships

“Everyone has been so brilliant, I’m really proud of all of them. It’s been busy, but very enjoyable.”

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National Talent Development Programme is back for 25/26
September 23, 2025

National Talent Development Programme is back for 25/26

"Every time my son leaves an NTDP session he is tired but so excited. He talks about each session and what he needs/wants to do next, how he can improve and what he wants to work on. I couldn't ask any more."

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Reviving tradition with Thumb Draw Archery Festival
September 19, 2025

Reviving tradition with Thumb Draw Archery Festival

"Introducing the thumb draw within Project Rimaya is more than teaching a technique; it honours the rich heritage of Muslim communities, strengthens the project's impact, and inspires more people to take up archery."

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New interim CEO announced for Archery GB
September 17, 2025

New interim CEO announced for Archery GB

"We are delighted to have Alastair's wealth of NGB experience to help guide us through this interim period and we look forward to working with him to support our members."

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JAS Final: Meriden Archery Club
September 16, 2025

JAS Final: Meriden Archery Club

“I love junior events like this, so it’s important we continue to support them. Everyone looks happy to be here and having fun.”

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Types of Archery

A guide to the different types of archery available and the bows you can use. Field, target, indoor, 3D, flight, clout and para archery can all be shot using recurve bows, compound bows, longbows or barebows.

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Target

Target archery is the type of archery practiced at the Olympics, and is the version most beginners learn first. Archers shoot a set number of arrows at targets set at specified distances on a flat surface.

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Field & 3D

A field archery course is set up over woodland and rough terrain. Archers shoot a specified number of arrows at different targets in sequence.

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Flight

Flight archery is shooting an arrow over the longest possible distance. There is no target, but it does require a very large, flat area - something the size of an aerodrome.

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Clout

Clout archery is an ancient form of archery that was used as military training in the Middle Ages. The target is the clout, which is a small flag on a vertical stick, stuck in the ground and placed up to 160 metres away.

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