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Raheem Scott from Leicester Archery Academy explains, as the reward for every good deed in Ramadhan is believed to be multiplied by 70, continuing to practice archery during the days of fasting, whether at an outdoor or indoor range, is a great way to keep active whilst at the same time benefitting from the blessings of the month.

"Life as a GB para archer has been incredible."

With all the excitement surrounding the 2023 National Tour, we went back to where it all started and spoke to Lucy O’Sullivan and Duncan Busby, the first compound champions about their experience of the very first National Tour finals. 

“We are proud to partner with Archery GB in this way and thank you for the opportunity to be a part of what you are doing to grow the sport!"

To celebrate the last day of LGBTA+ History Month, Johanna Meyer and Blake Walker from the University of Bath take a look at fictional archers, their impact on the sport and what LGBTQ+ representation in archery really means.

"We are slowly welcoming other LGBTQ+ members from within our local area, and we try to be warm and friendly with every potential archer that comes to our doors. This does usually involve lots of cake and a happy atmosphere."

It's time to introduce you to another of our brilliant new junior ambassadors, letting them tell their story in their own words of who they are, what they love and why they chose to become an Archery GB ambassador. This month, we hear from Liam Ford.

Pete Hill, author of How to Build a Fantastic Archery Club and Chair of Wymondham Archers, shares a ways to build a fantastic, member-focused archery club.

"Migration is a change of life - for me it has been a change of my whole world. And yet here in the UK, I feel born again due to the kindness shown to me through archery."

Nikki and Jay, two of Warwick Castle's castle’s expert archers, share what they love about the Festival of Archery and whether you can really spot talent at a have-a-go

"The work that has gone into achieving the Assurance Framework underlines our commitment to promoting Clean Sport."

World Archery has released their list of nominees for its 2022 awards, and three of our brilliant athletes are nominated: Phoebe Paterson Pine, Bryony Pitman and Ella Gibson. Vote now!

“I can’t say that this suit had made me into Superman, but I really do feel as if it has. I’ve won world silver medals, I was fourth in the world rankings, so I’m flying."

The 2022 season saw Great Britain skyrocket on the international stage. For a long time, the team has been well established and respected, but last year GB’s achievements saw a new high. There was an impressive haul of medals from tournaments abroad, loads of broken records and increased world rankings, and this was particularly prominent across the women of the team.

How can archery clubs not just retain but grow membership? We look at a number of clubs to find out what they’re doing to keep members – both old and new – happy and attending sessions.