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Unless specifically stated, archery can continue within local lockdown areas as long as the guidelines issued by Archery GB are followed and implemented.

This year is the first time that the Grand National Archery Meeting (GNAM) has been cancelled since its inaugural meeting in 1844, give or take 10 years of dodgy weather and world wars. Here, some of the event's biggest fans recall their happy GNAM memories...

Like most sports, Archery has suffered in the last few months. Our members have followed the rules, our clubs remained closed during lockdown and even now with restrictions relaxed, many of our clubs are still unable to open. As a sport we rely on indoor as well as outdoor venues.

This week for Improve Your Game, we discuss what Pathway weekends are like for athletes. Three athletes explained what they've learnt, gained and developed whilst attending Pathway weekends.

Team GB will be celebrating Olympic Day (23 June) over five days by encouraging the nation to get active and by promoting the Olympic values of friendship, excellence and respect.

Children across the country are making the best of a sports week like no other as lockdown continues.

Scotland's First Minister (FM) confirmed on Thursday 18 June that Scotland will move into Phase 2 of the “Route Map out of Lockdown” - Scottish Archery is delighted to publish their Phase 2 guidance for archery.

In line with the First Minister's announcement today, the Welsh Archery Association (WAA) is pleased to confirm that clubs can now take the necessary steps to re-open and welcome archers back to archery as from Monday 22 June.

Archery GB is preparing to join the Youth Sport Trust and Sky Sports to help young people and families up and down the country engage in a week of virtual sporting challenges, taking place 20 - 26 June.

As an eased lockdown brings more opportunities to be active, new guidance released today (19 June) by Activity Alliance will help providers to enable welcoming, and more accessible environments.

If you're struggling to stay motivated with your exercise regime, England Athletics is launching a virtual running challenge that could make a big difference to your health and wellbeing.

In the wake of the appalling death of George Floyd in Minneapolis, the global protests that have followed and the powerful message of the Black Lives Matter movement has made every section of society take notice and confront an ugly truth.

Following the easing of restrictions in England from 1 June announced by the Prime Minister on Thursday evening (28 May) and the publication of detailed Government guidance on Sunday (31 May), Archery GB has updated its guidance on returning to archery.

June is Pride Month 2020. Join Sport + Recreation Alliance and Pride Sports for a free series of workshops providing insight, strategies and good practice for engaging LGBT+ people in sport and physical activity.

Buying your first set of stabilisers can be pretty confusing, and especially so at the moment. But should you be looking to level up your beloved bow, Tom Hall is here to try and give you a head start on what to think about.