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Latest News

Fundraising appeal for teen archer with cancer
May 20, 2025

Fundraising appeal for teen archer with cancer

Shannon has recently been diagnosed with cancer for the second time.

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Indigo Archery partners with Archery GB to support activity partners
May 19, 2025

Indigo Archery partners with Archery GB to support activity partners

"Indigo Archery has been an AAP from the very start, they are an amazing example of a successful archery business and we are delighted to have partnered with them to offer this new benefit to AAPs and instructor subscribers."

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World class programme para athletes announced
May 15, 2025

World class programme para athletes announced

"It’s exciting to see the squad’s strong depth and quality maintained as we look ahead to Los Angeles, supported by exceptional talent poised to continue competing at the highest level and challenging the best in the world."

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GB bring home the World Cup mixed team gold
May 13, 2025

GB bring home the World Cup mixed team gold

"We’re not here to make up numbers and we’re not here for someone to have an easy match. We’re going to win, and we know we can.”

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Archery GB and Sport in Mind team up for mental health
May 12, 2025

Archery GB and Sport in Mind team up for mental health

"This collaboration embodies our shared commitment to enriching lives through archery, fostering resilience, confidence, and a sense of community through sport."

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JAS Stage 1: Competition kicks off in Gloucestershire
May 07, 2025

JAS Stage 1: Competition kicks off in Gloucestershire

"The day was filled with great company, laughter and unforgettable moments – a real celebration of community and sport."

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Meet the World Class Programme Recurve Athletes
May 01, 2025

Meet the World Class Programme Recurve Athletes

"This squad showcases promising new talent alongside experienced members with proven performance records."

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The junior UK rankings are getting a refresh for 2025
April 30, 2025

The junior UK rankings are getting a refresh for 2025

A group of Archery GB staff and volunteers came together to discuss the options for adapting the rankings.

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Graham Potts elected as Archery GB President
April 30, 2025

Graham Potts elected as Archery GB President

"We're very excited to be able to call on Graham's vast archery experience around the globe and nationally, as our new President."

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Compound to debut at the 2028 Olympic Games
April 10, 2025

Compound to debut at the 2028 Olympic Games

"I'm looking forward to the next three years and trying my best to make it to the Olympics with my teammates and bring back a medal."

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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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