The Archery GB Instructor Award in the most popular entry level award in Archery, designed for those that want to deliver fun and safe archery sessions for beginners.

Why host a course?

Running a course at your venue allows you to train your own staff or volunteers ensuring they have the skills and confidence to deliver safe and enjoyable archery sessions. Hopefully this workforce will help you to grow and retain participation. When you organise a course, you can choose the dates, the venue and who attends. This flexibility means you can tailor the course to fit your schedule and priorities while benefit from Archery GB tutors resources and certification.

Format/duration

The course is held over two consecutive days, typically from 9-5pm.

What facilities are required to run a course?

To ensure a safe and effective learning environment, your venue should meet the following requirements;

Range:

• Indoor or outdoor range suitable for beginners.
• Minimum 10m shooting distance with at least 2m behind the shooting line.
• Safe backstop (netting or natural barrier).

Study Area:

• Comfortable space for theory sessions and group discussions.
• If outdoors, access to shelter from sun, wind, and rain is essential.

Equipment (Please note, equipment can be provided by the course tutor where required):

• Target bosses, stands, faces, and pins.
• Bows and arrows suitable for beginners.
• Safety equipment (arm guards, finger tabs).

Learner eligibility

Learners must:

• Be at least 17 years of age
• Be able to communicate effectively in English (this includes listening, speaking, reading and writing).

What are the minimum and maximum numbers to run a course?

It is recommended that there are a minimum of 10 learners and a maximum of 12 learners on a course. If you can’t meet the minimum, we’ll help by advertising your course.

Course fees

The cost of attending an Archery GB Instructor Award course ranges from £190 - £250 per learner and will vary depending on the costs incurred by the course organiser (e.g., location, equipment fees and facility fees).

Resources and certification

Each learner will receive an Archery GB Instructor Handbook at the start of the course and upon successful completion will be awarded a certificate by Archery GB. A newly qualified Instructor will also gain one year free access of the Archery GB Instructor subscription to develop their archery knowledge and skills.

Progression opportunities

After completing the Instructor Award, learners can progress to the Instructor Plus Award or access CPD modules for ongoing development.

How can I organise a course?

If you would like to organise a course, please click on the below tab and fill out the course organiser request form.

If you have any other questions or would like to seek further advice, please contact us