A 2012 effect? Are we ready?

A packed weekend programme saw delegates from across the country assemble at Lilleshall for the annual national archery development conference.

Throughout the weekend delegates were exploring the possibility of an Olympic effect for archery and then considering possible responses to it. In order to help them in this process, the opening session saw presentations by Rochdale Company of Archers Chairman Bryan Woodcock, who presented his thoughts on possible growth for the sport. That was followed by a presentation from Development Manager Brendon Pyle from the Golf Foundation who outlined the work they have been doing over the last few years.

Spaced throughout the day delegates were able to attend a variety of workshops, ranging from new funding opportunities, to competition ideas and working with non archers.

It wasn't all work, work, work though. The Saturday evening gave delegates a chance to shoot at the Lilleshall performance unit and the evening was capped off by the inaugural ontarget club development programme awards. Winning the club of the year award was the Bowmen of Pendle and Samlesbury.

Conference Report

Please find below copies of the presentations:

AGB working with Schools

A 2012 effect, are we ready


Competition ideas for clubs


Helping the ambitious archer


How to work with schools


Lessons from golf


Satisfaction Survey Presentation


The Archery Potential


Accessing Funding


Using Ontarget to develop your club


Case Study_To many archers not enough space


Case Study Applying for funding


Case Study County development coordinator


Case Study Creating competitive Opportunities


Case Study Recruiting coach assistants


Case Study Working with a CSP


Case Study Working with schools










Developing a Strategy for the Future