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Enriching Lives Through Archery

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Membership and affiliation update

A message from Archery GB's Chief Executive, Ruth Hall

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Neurodiversity Workshop launched

We've partnered with Access Sport to help clubs and volunteers welcome neurodivergent archers

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Latest News

Inclusion in archery: Why accessibility should be the norm
December 03, 2024

Inclusion in archery: Why accessibility should be the norm

"Out of something negative, there's often a step forward into something better."

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Archery GB Blue Peter takeover
November 29, 2024

Archery GB Blue Peter takeover

"Our experience with the Blue Peter team was an incredibly exciting one, and they made sure that we came away with our very own shiny Blue Peter badges!"

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Club introduces sensory corner to support inclusion
November 29, 2024

Club introduces sensory corner to support inclusion

"So far, it's been very popular with the junior members, they like the fact we're trying to help them enjoy their archery and understand they may have different needs to others."

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Apply to be an Archery GB volunteer for 2025!
November 27, 2024

Apply to be an Archery GB volunteer for 2025!

"I wish I'd done it sooner. Everyone is so kind and complementary, so it gives you a good buzz.”

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Aim for Paris Virtual Challenge results are here!
November 27, 2024

Aim for Paris Virtual Challenge results are here!

We received a staggering 1,041 entries across the various categories to our Aim for Paris Virtual Challenge, which offered archers of all levels the chance to shoot alongside the best of the best during the Olympic and Paralympic Games.

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Archery GB Legacy Coordinator wins city community award
November 22, 2024

Archery GB Legacy Coordinator wins city community award

"It's amazing kudos for Jamila, and raises the profile of archery, Archery GB and Project Rimaya."

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Archer shortlisted for Community Award
November 18, 2024

Archer shortlisted for Community Award

"Jamila is an amazing role model and Archery GB are very fortunate to have her enthusiasm, energy and expertise as part of the team."

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The Archery GB shop is now open!
November 15, 2024

The Archery GB shop is now open!

We're thrilled to announce that the Archery GB shop is open for business!

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New Field classification scheme launching January 2025
November 13, 2024

New Field classification scheme launching January 2025

Last year the outdoor and indoor target classification schemes were given a long-overdue update, and now it's field archery's turn.

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Archery club wins sporting initiative of the year
November 11, 2024

Archery club wins sporting initiative of the year

"I cannot think of anyone better than Jamila to win this award."

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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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