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The Creating Inclusive Shoots webinar, led by Peter Sisson of Deer Park Archers, was a great success, bringing together 30 participants from various archery backgrounds.

"Being a part of Archery GB and the World Class Programme for the last seven and a half years has been an honour and a privilege, and I will look back on what we have collectively achieved in the Tokyo and Paris cycles with fond memories."

Recurve women Bryony Pitman and Sarah Bettles, and recurve man Alex Wise, have stepped away from the World Class Olympic Programme, to focus on new opportunities away from the sport.

Archery GB has introduced a series of six new classification videos, providing clear and accessible guidance on the disability classification process.

Four athletes, including GB archer Penny Healey, have been shortlisted for the British Elite Athletes Association’s Athletes’ Athlete of the Month award for January.

Archery GB is thrilled to announce a unique partnership with Learning in Harmony with Donkeys, an organisation that utilises equine-assisted learning to support individuals in developing life skills, improving their mental health and wellbeing, and supporting health benefits such as strength, cardio, coordination and balance, and socialising.

The recent webinar exploring how archery clubs can engage with Help for Heroes veterans was a resounding success, with over 70 attendees.

'Personally, I would like to see how far I can go on my own journey – as Picasso said, 'I'm always doing things I can't do. That's how I get to do them.' I hope to instil that in others, too.'

Archery GB is continuing a consultation to reduce the administration of joining and renewing for clubs and members.

"We recognise this is a challenging target, but it is one that we need to achieve."

Jodie made history in Paris as she became the first British pregnant athlete to win a Paralympic gold medal.

The Rules of Shooting and Shooting Administrative Procedures have been updated and are effective immediately.

Marty McCullough started archery with his son 10 year ago at his local club before progressing into coaching from grassroots to national level.

"It really is the icing on the cake after the success in Paris and the hard work over the last nine years."

"Having the prime seat in the house to witness the excellence that was put on show for us all is one memory that I won't forget in a hurry."