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Welcome to Coaching

Coaching is central to developing participation in archery and guiding archers to improve their skills. To have the best archery coaches we must provide the best possible coach education. Archery GB offers a range of coaching qualifications and currently has over 10,000 active coaches who are qualified in the Leaders, Level 1, Coach, Level 2, County or Senior Coach qualifications.


“The Grand National Archery Society's Coaching Organisation will provide world
class coaching to all members of the Grand National Archery Society”.

Latest Coaching News

Archery GB receives UKCC endorsement for new level 1 qualification
Archery GB has for the first time gained UK Coaching Certificate endorsement applicable to the new ‘Level 1 Certificate in Coaching Archery’ qualification, due to be launched in 2010. <more>

Keeping archery fun!
The beauty of archery is that just doing it is fun! When coaching successive sessions with the same participants however, introducing games can be the perfect way to keep children enthused.  Many of the games suggested here are based on aiming or scoring. <more>

Quick Links

How to find a coaching course
Each county has a designated County Coaching Organiser who can provide you with details about courses taking place in your area. <more>

How to renew your Archery Leader qualification
Archery Leaders need to complete a renewal application form every three years to keep their qualification active. <more>

sports coach UK (scUK) workshops
scUK deliver a variety of workshops designed to introduce coaches to basic standards concerning child protection, equity and disability. Access the 'Workshop Finder' to find a workshop near you. <more

Code of Practice for Sports Coaches
Coaches must demonstrate honesty, integrity and competency at all levels. The Code of Practice for Sports Coaches helps coaches to understand and act upon their responsibilities.

How to access the small grants programme (England)
Sport England are accepting online applications from clubs and associations for grants worth from £3,000 to £10,000. <more>

Initiatives

Archery GB is focussed on providing coaches with opportunities to learn new skills and progress in the sport. We are committed to developing the coaching structure and are part of national initiatives including the UK Coaching Framework, which also encompasses the UK Coaching Certificate.

The UK Coaching Framework (UKCF)
The UKCF provides a blueprint for sports to develop their coaching systems. <more>

  • Archery GB has been provided with support from sports coach UK to gather feedback and ideas from coaches, archers and members. Results of the consultation can be found here.
  • All 8 regions have now signed up to the UK Coaching Framework.
  • This has allowed the sport to receive support from sports coach UK and funding from UK Sport.
  • September's Disability Support Weekend has been funded from the UK Sport funding.

The UK Coaching Certificate (UKCC)
The UKCC sets the benchmark for coaches across 30 sports nationwide. <more>
 

Company Name:  The Grand National Archery Society
Registered Address:  Lilleshall National Sports Centre, Nr Newport,  Shropshire, TF10 9AT
Company Registration No: 1342150  Country of incorporation: England