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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 awards.

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

Latest Coaching News

2009 National Coaching Conference announced
This year's National Coaching Conference themed 'Fit for Purpose' is to be held from 6th - 8th November at Lilleshall National Sports Centre. Book your place now and enjoy workshops from National Head Coach Peter Suk and video solution specialists Dartfish as well as much more! The event is open to all GNAS qualified coaches. <read more>

New guidance on child protection workshop
Archery GB has received guidance from sports coach UK (scUK) on the attendance of 16-18 year olds on the scUK Protecting Children & Vulnerbale Adults workshop. <read more>


Coach development weekend announced

A coach development weekend on 'Disability Awareness and Best Practice' is taking place at Lilleshall National Sports Centre from 18th - 20th September '09. <read more>

Small Grants Programme launched in England
Sport England are accepting online applications from clubs and associations for grants worth from £3,000 to £10,000. <read more>

Initiatives

The UK Coaching Framework (UKCF)
The UKCF provides a blueprint for sports to develop their coaching systems. We believe that defining archer and coach development pathways (models) offers key foundations for the sport. <read more>

The UK Coaching Certificate (UKCC)
The UKCC is a nationally recognised endorsement of coach education programmes and sets the benchmark for all coaches. This year Archery GB aim to achieve formal endorsement by the UKCC of our level 1 coaching qualification. <read more>

Subscribe to Shooting Forward
Shooting Forward is Archery GB’s official coaching e-zine which is sent to subscribers quarterly. It aims to bring you development news, coaching guidance and grass roots reporting. <read 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
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