Australia to host the World Archery Para Championships for the first time
Archery Australia has won the right to host the 2027 World Archery Para Championships, the first time this event has been held in Australia and a fantastic opportunity for the sport on the road to Brisbane 2032. The championships will run from 30 August to 6 September 2027 at the Gold Coast Performance Centre, Runaway […]
Celebrating the Archery Career of Taymon Kenton-Smith PLY
Taymon Kenton-Smith PLY took up archery at age six, training out of Samford Valley Target Archers in Brisbane. Born with a partial left hand, Taymon couldn’t grip a bow, so he built his own way to hold one. Innovation has been a big part of his career, backed by a lot of hard work and […]
Para Archery Camp Strengthens Future of Australian Para Archery
Eighteen athletes and six staff gathered at the Australian Institute of Sport (AIS) in Canberra for a three-day Para Archery Camp one of the largest to date bringing together both High Performance and Developing Para Archers for a weekend of technical training, education, and shared learning. The camp marked an important milestone in the pathway […]
Para Archery classification and development Weekend – Building the Future Together
Archery Australia proudly hosted a two-day Para Archery Weekend, bringing together athletes, coaches, carers, support staff, and key partners to strengthen the pathway and community for para archery in Australia. Across the weekend, 10 athletes undertook classification, supported by a network of passionate coaches, carers, and high-performance staff. Classification ranged from quick 15-minute assessments to […]
2025 Archery Australia July Issue
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Double Podium for Australia at Para Archery European Cup
Para Archery European Cup – Rome, Italy Australia has recorded a double podium finish at the 2025 Para Archery European Cup, with Jonathan Milne securing bronze in the Compound Men’s Individual, and Milne teaming up with Garry Robinson to take silver in the Compound Men’s Open Doubles. Bronze for Milne in Individual Event Jonathan Milne, […]
A Message from the Chairperson and CEO of Archery Australia
To the Archery Australia community, National Volunteer Week provides a valuable opportunity to recognise and celebrate the dedication of the volunteers who underpin our sport at every level. Across the country, from local clubs to national events, volunteers give their time, knowledge, and energy to ensure that archery remains accessible, inclusive, and community-focused. Whether it’s […]
Announcing the 2024 World Archery Events – Selection Criteria
Dear members of the Australian archery community, With the promise of a new competitive season upon us, Archery Australia is excited to share the selection criteria for the much-anticipated 2024 World Archery Events. Our commitment to transparency, fairness, and promoting excellence remains unwavering, and we believe these guidelines will empower our athletes to strive for […]
2024 Paris Paralympic Games – Archery Nomination Criteria Unveiled
Hello Archery Australia community! We are thrilled to bring you some exciting updates regarding the forthcoming 2024 Paris Paralympic Games. As we inch closer to the monumental event, the anticipation within our archery community has been palpable. Today, we are elated to share the official Archery Nomination Criteria for the 2024 Paris Paralympic Games. Highlights […]
Archery Australia New President
At the first meeting of the Archery Australia Elected Board Members, Melissa Mongan has been elected as the Archery Australia President and Deonne Bridger has been elected as the Vice President. Melissa Mongan is well known amongst the archery community having represented Australia at the 2000 and 2004 Olympics as well as being heavily involved […]