The Grand National Archery Meeting

The Grand National Archery Meeting is the ideal event for those wanting to compete in a fun, relaxed, and inclusive shoot, helping to keep the tradition of this historic event going.

The Grand National Archery Meeting (GNAM) returns in 2025 for three days, making it the 170th rendition of the event.

2025 competition information

Date

Location

Entries open

6-8 June 2025

Lilleshall National Sports Centre

Thursday 6 March @ 7pm

Enter here!

What round is it?

Archers will be able to shoot a Double York for the men and a Double Hereford for the women. A selection of Bristol rounds and Double Nationals will also be available to shoot.

As always, the shooting is very relaxed, and arrows will be shot in six per end.

What can I win?

The GNAM ‘Spiders’ will be awarded as well as the ‘Double Distance’ silver ‘Spiders’.
Six handicap medals are awarded based upon the handicap quoted by the archer at the beginning of the event, and there will be 30 challenge trophies. Amongst which are the Double National Score, and some extra awards for achievements such as most hits and best gold.
Spider badges will be awarded for the bristol distances

Why should I attend?

The GNAM has always been an inviting, relaxed shoot, that brings people together for a weekend of fun shooting. If you have a request to shoot with or near to your friends, we are more than happy to accommodate. However, we do encourage people to enjoy the company of their allocated target mates, and make some new friendships along the way.

Feel free to enter whichever round/distance you feel most comfortable doing. We want to be as inclusive as possible, and are very happy for people to shoot the round of their choosing. This may just mean you might not be eligible for the main GNAM awards.

Sophie Meering, Archery GB, said: “The GNAM is a great event to shoot more traditional rounds to mix up the competitive season. It’s such a friendly, relaxed, and lovely environment. With the GNAM being on a weekend this year, it’s even easier to enter and join in the festivities!”

Richard Logan, Rugby Archers, said: “Having never shot a national competition, GNAM looked like a perfect place to start. I’m looking forward to meeting and seeing other archers from around the country.”

Check out our event photos here!