Personal, Training and development, Archery GB Instructor

The Archery GB Instructor Award is an entry-level archery instructor course which teaches individuals to deliver fun and safe introductory archery sessions to beginners. So, why wouldn't you want to become an Archery GB Instructor??














"I attended an Archery GB Instructor Award with Gateway Adventure near Bromsgrove. The course was really informative and the Instructor really knew her stuff! This wasn't suppressing though, as she coaches the GB Olympic Team. I highly recommend this course." Dave, Halesowen


The Archery GB Instructor Award is the industry’s leading training course for archery. The course is designed for learners with little or no prior experience of archery. In order to attend this Archery GB Instructor Award course, you must be at least 17 years old by the first day of the course. The course is held over two days and includes a practical assessment. When you pass your Instructors Awards course, you gain an Archery GB Instructor licence which will last for three years. After three years you can renew your Instructors Award licence with Archery GB.

Please note that the licence does not provide the holder with insurance. Therefore, you will need to arrange insurance cover for yourself or through the organisation you are using the Award with.


Course Syllabus

The Archery GB Instructors Award course includes:
• How to shoot arrows
• Preparing and delivering archery sessions
• How to select appropriate equipment
• Setting up a range
• How to ensure safety on the range

The course syllabus is delivered over two days with a practical and written assessment on the second day.


Archery GB Instructors Award FAQs

1) What should I bring to the course?

Please bring some paper and pens to take notes, and a packed lunch lunch. Tea, Coffee and biscuits will be provided by Gateway Adventure.
Also, please feel free to bring your own bow, if you have one.

2) What resources will I receive?

To help your development and to complete the course, all participants will receive the latest Archery GB Award Handbook.

3) What should I wear?

Sports clothing and trainers, along with warm/waterproof clothes as the course is run with a mix of indoor and outdoors sessions.


Additional support to complete the Instructors Award course

If you have a disability or require any additional support during the course please provide details to your course organiser in advance of the course starting.

If you have a disability or difficulty that puts you at a substantial disadvantage relating to the assessment of the qualification, please read the ‘Learner Reasonable Adjustment Process’ document to find out how you can access specific arrangements and support for completion of the assessment tasks.


If you find that the above advertised dates and locations aren't convenient for you. Or, if you have a specific date or venue in mind, please do not hesitate to contact us. Gateway Adventure would be happy to discuss your requirements.

We look forward to hearing from you....