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Get ready for Start Archery Week 2025!

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Meet the World Class Programme Recurve Athletes
May 01, 2025

Meet the World Class Programme Recurve Athletes

"This squad showcases promising new talent alongside experienced members with proven performance records."

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The junior UK rankings are getting a refresh for 2025
April 30, 2025

The junior UK rankings are getting a refresh for 2025

A group of Archery GB staff and volunteers came together to discuss the options for adapting the rankings.

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Graham Potts elected as Archery GB President
April 30, 2025

Graham Potts elected as Archery GB President

"We're very excited to be able to call on Graham's vast archery experience around the globe and nationally, as our new President."

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Types of Archery

A guide to the different types of archery available and the bows you can use. Field, target, indoor, 3D, flight, clout and para archery can all be shot using recurve bows, compound bows, longbows or barebows.

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Target

Target archery is the type of archery practiced at the Olympics, and is the version most beginners learn first. Archers shoot a set number of arrows at targets set at specified distances on a flat surface.

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