Archery Guide

Archery is an exciting sport that combines focus, precision, and discipline. Suitable for all ages and abilities, it’s a fantastic addition to school sports programmes and community activities. By developing hand-eye coordination, concentration, and confidence, archery provides both physical and mental benefits.

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What is Archery?

Archery involves shooting arrows at a target using a bow. It’s a sport of precision and control, where participants aim to hit the centre of the target for maximum points. With variations such as target archery, field archery, and indoor archery, the sport offers flexibility and enjoyment in different settings.

Why It’s Great for Schools:

• Encourages patience and concentration.
• Builds physical strength and coordination.
• Promotes inclusivity, as it can be adapted for students of varying abilities.

Benefits of Archery

1. Skill Development: Improves focus, discipline, and hand-eye coordination.
2. Physical Fitness: Builds upper body strength and endurance.
3. Mental Benefits: Enhances concentration and self-control.
4. Inclusivity: Suitable for mixed-ability groups, promoting participation and teamwork.

How to Introduce Archery in Schools

1. Start with Safety: Teach students the basics of archery safety, such as proper handling of equipment and range etiquette.
2. Use Beginner-Friendly Equipment: Start with lightweight bows and arrows designed for younger or less experienced participants.
3. Set Clear Targets: Use large, colourful targets to make the activity more engaging and achievable for beginners.
4. Incorporate Fun Challenges: Introduce team games or individual skill challenges to keep students motivated.
5. Progress Gradually: As students build confidence, progress to smaller targets or longer distances.

Essential Equipment for Archery

• Bows: Recurve and compound bows in sizes suitable for beginners and experienced players.
• Arrows: Lightweight arrows with soft or standard tips for various skill levels.
• Targets: Freestanding or wall-mounted targets for indoor and outdoor use.
• Safety Gear: Arm guards, finger tabs, and quivers for safe and comfortable play.
• Range Markers: Equipment to help set up safe shooting ranges for schools or clubs.

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Supporting Archery in Schools

Archery offers unique opportunities for students to learn new skills in a safe, controlled environment. By incorporating archery into your school’s sports programme, you can inspire confidence and a sense of achievement in students of all abilities.

Introducing the Arrows Archery Pack: Archery Made Easy for Schools

The Arrows Archery Pack is specially designed to introduce archery concepts and skills in a safe, engaging, and accessible way for primary schools and youth groups. Developed in partnership with Archery GB, this kit provides everything teachers and sports coordinators need to bring archery into PE lessons or extracurricular activities — no prior archery experience required.

Why Choose the Arrows Archery Pack?

• Safe and Beginner-Friendly: The kit uses soft bows and suction cup arrows, making it perfect for young learners and beginners.

• Flexible Group Sizes: Available in 2, 4, 6, 8, and 10 bow packs, catering from small groups of 4 up to 30 participants.

• Complete Set: Each pack includes bows, arrows, arm guards, targets, and a handy carry bag for easy transport and storage.

• Teacher Resources Included: Comes with a detailed manual and eight activity cards featuring fun, skill-building games that cover archery basics while encouraging teamwork, focus, and coordination.

• Supports Cross-Curricular Learning: Activities integrate learning opportunities in maths (scoring), literacy (language), and citizenship (cooperation and self-discipline).

Pack Contents by Size:

• 2 Bow Pack: 2 bows, 6 arrows, 2 braces, 1 target, 1 bag, manual

• 4 Bow Pack: 4 bows, 12 arrows, 4 braces, 2 targets, 1 bag, manual

• 6 Bow Pack: 6 bows, 18 arrows, 6 braces, 3 targets, 1 bag, manual

• 8 Bow Pack: 8 bows, 24 arrows, 8 braces, 4 targets, 2 bags, manual

• 10 Bow Pack: 10 bows, 30 arrows, 10 braces, 5 targets, 2 bags, manual

The Arrows Archery Pack is a fantastic way to safely engage children in a sport that builds confidence, concentration and physical skills. It’s designed to be accessible for schools with no formal archery qualifications needed.

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