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The Sport and Recreation Alliance have launched a survey to measure the impact of COVID-19 on grassroots sports, and need your help!

Olympic and Paralympic archery squad athletes shared their experiences in sport with the Whitley Bay Explorers Scout group to help them improve their game.

Please make sure the winners are sent to Archery GB by 31 January 2021.

The Children and Young People's Commissioner for Scotland is inviting applications from 14-17 year-olds to work with their Young Advisers Group and help communicate what matters to young people.

Following national lockdown guidance, many club activities have once again been cancelled. As clubs return to communicating online and coaching sessions are done remotely, we are reminded to follow online safety policies.

Businesses in the retail, hospitality and leisure sectors can now access one-off business support grants of up to £9,000 to help them survive the national lockdown in England.

Archery GB is looking for volunteers to join the Judge working groups, with two new groups, there are plenty of opportunities!

Eleven-year-old Kyan Jones of Newark Castle Archers (pictured above) has started the year with some great news, having achieved his first-class level badge.

While we await the coronavirus vaccine and a relaxation of restrictions, many archers are feeling helpless and frustrated that they are unable to connect with and support the archery community as they normally would.

Technology has made exercise a more convenient fit for our daily lives, so there's really no excuse for not getting started. Keeping fit can also be a great way of coping with these tough winter days, with countless mental and physical benefits.

Activity Alliance and UK Coaching are offering a new online training module for anyone wanting to learn how to make physical activity inclusive and accessible. The module is free for a limited time, so sign up quick!

Volunteers are central to archery and we would be lost without their boundless time, energy and enthusiasm. To help ensure the volunteer experience is positive and consistent across the country, Archery GB is creating a handy guide to developing and supporting volunteers.

The Youth Sport Award is a reward and celebration scheme run by the Youth Sport Trust, which helps young people to evidence their learning, progress and achievement in and through sport and physical activity.

Sharing information can be empowering and if you've ever experienced racism in sport, telling your story as part of a new sports councils initiative, will be an important step on the road to positive change, ultimately leading to the shaping of future policy.

Following new lockdown guidance, many club activities have once again been cancelled. As clubs return to online group and one on one coaching sessions, we are reminded to follow online safety policies and codes of conduct.