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Enriching Lives Through Archery

Archery GB is the national governing body for the sport of archery

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Work with us!

We have an exciting opportunity for a Regional Development Officer covering the North of England

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Membership and affiliation update

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

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Become an Archery GB Coach

Find an Archery GB Coach or Instructor course with our course finder

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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

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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Archery club shortlisted for city award
November 08, 2024

Archery club shortlisted for city award

An archery club set up to engage the Muslim community in Birmingham has been shortlisted at the Birmingham Awards which recognise the people and groups who make a contribution to the city and those who live there.

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Archery GB partners with Hotel Planner to offer discounts for members
October 25, 2024

Archery GB partners with Hotel Planner to offer discounts for members

Whether you're traveling for archery events or personal getaways, you can now access preferential rates, helping you save on accommodation.

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Paris 2024 archery coaches celebrated with Royal Reception
October 24, 2024

Paris 2024 archery coaches celebrated with Royal Reception

"The event was a fantastic opportunity to recognise and celebrate the role and impact coaches have had not just on the Olympic and Paralympic Games, but also throughout the pathway and within the communities across all sports." 

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National Clout Championships 2024
October 22, 2024

National Clout Championships 2024

"Congratulations to all the winners and thank you to all archers that braved the conditions to make the weekend a success.”

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Engaging Disabled People in Sport & Physical Activity: Course Review
October 22, 2024

Engaging Disabled People in Sport & Physical Activity: Course Review

"Even as a disabled person myself, I have finished the course and feel more aware and even more knowledgeable about how to make our club accessible."

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Personal accident insurance added to Archery GB member benefits
October 22, 2024

Personal accident insurance added to Archery GB member benefits

Personal accident insurance is designed to offer financial help with the provision of a lump sum payment if you suffer a serious injury or death as a result of an accident. 

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National competition dates 2025
October 21, 2024

National competition dates 2025

"The 2025 calendar is shaping up to be a year to remember. We can't wait to welcome you all to our national events across the UK."

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Submit Scores to the 2024 Junior National Rankings
October 17, 2024

Submit Scores to the 2024 Junior National Rankings

Where will you be in the 2024 junior national rankings? Submit to find out, and good luck!

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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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