Archery GB Junior National Indoor Championships

Archery GB Junior National Indoor Championships competition at Stoneleigh Park, Warwickshire. Championships for recurve, compound, barebow, and longbow.

The 2026 competition will be held during the National Indoors Weekend. We would like to thank Wales Archery, who are sponsoring the event. 

2026 competition information

For live score updates, please see the event Ianseo page:

Ianseo

Event format for recurve, compound, barebow, and longbow

Round - UK record status Portsmouth

Championships for recurve, barebow, longbow, and compound. 

The overall Championship title will go to the highest scoring archer after the qualification round per division.

Age group and face type

Please select your bowstyle when entering. You will be allocated into your correct age group based on your year of birth under the Archery GB age ruling.  

Compound archers

Recurve, barebow, and longbow archers

All ages shoot on a single spot face.

• Under 21
• Under 18
• Under 16
• Under 15
• Under 14
• Under 12

Only 1 parent or guardian/coach per archer will be allowed into the seated shooting area with athletes. Athletes may not remain in or enter the shooting area during other sessions.

Prizes

The title of junior champion will only be awarded to a British Archery GB member. 

Further information

• Featuring our improved hall brand new target lights and lighting.
• In Hall 2, there will be the tradeshow running all weekend, offering a selection of stands showcasing and selling their products.
• Archers who are unable to get to the target should discuss their requirements at least two weeks before the competition with the organisers, please note if this isn’t done, a solution might not be available on the day. 
• The cafe will be selling hot and cold food, drinks and snacks (7:30am-5:30pm).
• Please expect music to be played at a low-level during shooting.
• Space is limited in the hall and as such the front row of chairs will be dedicated to those Juniors competing in the current session. Parents and supporters must occupy the chairs behind. Please do not be offended if you are asked to move by the Judges or Work Party, otherwise we may ask you to leave the hall entirely and it puts at jeopardy the number of supporters we will allow into the hall next year per competitor.
• 80% refund up to 29 days before the event start date. No refunds 28 days prior to the competition date.
• The decision of the Competitions and Events Manager will be final.
• Please refer to Archery GB's Rules of Shooting for dress regulations, all archers should comply with dress regulations until after presentations of the awards. You can download the latest version of the Rules of Shooting behind sign in under Member Resources. 
• Archers competing at record status tournaments may be subject to testing. Competitors who are approached to give samples must comply; non-compliance will be treated as a positive result. By entering this competition, you consent to testing, if you are entering a minor into this competition you consent to the testing of that minor; this is in line with UK Anti-Doping Policy, Rule 5.7.2.
• No smoking/vaping is allowed in the building; there are designated smoking/vaping areas outside the facility.
• Event formats can be changed on the day due to unforeseen circumstances by the competition manager, organiser and judge in charge in collaboration with competitors.
• Lost arrows must be reported to a judge or member of the field party (please remember to inform them if you later find the arrow). It is the archer’s responsibility to account for all arrows before leaving the venue.
• Please be aware parents will be expected to help with scoring where required.
• Animals will not be allowed at this event, except for assistance dogs.
• All entries will be treated in accordance with the Archery GB privacy notice and subject to Archery GB’s competition terms and conditions.
• Target lists and results will be published on www.ianseo.net.
• There is free parking on-site, including disabled spaces.
• There are toilets and accessible toilets on site, in Hall 2 and in the cafe area.
• Those wishing to take photos will need to register with the Tournament Organiser on the day of the competition.

Photography

In line with the recommendation in the Archery GB Safeguarding Children and Young People Policy, the organisers of this event request that any person wishing to engage in any video, zoom or close range photography should register their details with the Tournament Organiser at the registration desk before carrying out any such photography. 

If parents/carers have any particular concern about their child/young person being photographed or filmed they should notify the organisers. 

Please note in line with the Photographing & Filming Children & Young People in Sport policy you may be required to obtain written permission from the subject and/or their parents/carers to publish images on the internet or in print. Archery GB reserves the right to decline entry to any person unable to meet or abide by these conditions. 

If you are concerned about any photography taking place at this event, please contact the tournament organiser.