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Level Up Your Archery: The Invicta Coaching Group is Back!
The moment many of you have been waiting for is finally here! The Invicta Coaching Group is thrilled to announce our plan for moving forward, and we’re kicking things off with our very first club-based coaching day.
We’ve already reached out to everyone who asked to be kept in the loop, and now we want to extend the invitation to archers across the region.
Join Our First Coaching Day!
We’re launching our new programme with a full day of coaching at Fox Archers. This is a fantastic opportunity to sharpen your skills, break through plateaus, and get personalized advice to help you achieve your archery goals. We’d love to see as many of you as possible there!
- Where: Fox Archers (St. Michael’s School, Otford, Sevenoaks TN14 5RY)
- When: Sunday, August 24, 2025, starting at 10:00 AM
- Format: There will be a morning and an afternoon session, with each one lasting approximately 2.5 hours.
- Cost: £20.00 per session.
Bring Invicta Coaching to Your Club
Want to host a coaching day like this at your own club? We’d love to hear from you! Please get in touch with us directly, and we can look at our calendar to see when we can fit you in. It’s a great way to provide a top-tier development opportunity for your members.
What’s Next? Winter Indoor Sessions!
Our plans don’t stop when the weather turns. We are excited to announce that we will be setting up monthly indoor coaching sessions at a central location from January to March next year. These will also run as a morning and afternoon session each day.
The core philosophy of all our coaching is that it revolves around you. Whether you’re preparing for a competition or just want to improve your form, each session is designed to help you with what you want to achieve.
We will be sending out more information with confirmed dates and venues for our winter programme as soon as they are agreed. Stay tuned!
KAA Kent Team for SCAS and NCTT
Following the selection submission deadline and a meeting of the Selection Committee and ratified by the KAA Committee on 1st July, Kent will not be sending teams to the SCAS Intercounty and the National County Team Tournament.
The submissions from archers of 2025 scores did not provide enough archers to make a full team. Scores for 2024 were then considered and still there were not enough archers eligible for selection and we could not form a full team.
In the coming months the Team Manager will be consulting archers to try to establish the barriers to submission and whether the current process is fit for purpose.
Please look out for further communications and respond so that all of your thoughts and ideas can be considered.
2025 Para Archery Championship
As part of Sittingbourne Community College Para Festival Kent Archery Association has agreed to support a Para Archery Championship based on the classification scheme for World Archery.
KAA medals being awarded to classified archers with W1, Open Recurve and Open Compound categories.
Please keep an eye out for the entry form
2025 County Championship
Senior County Championship
The Kent committee has accepted a very kind offer from Gravesend Archers to host this years senior county championship. We have decided to split the championship into 2 event because of the limited number of targets that Gravesend can accommodate.
The senior shoot will be held on the 7th September 2025. Entry form available from https://gravesend-archers.co.uk/forms/PocahontasShoot2025Entry.pdf
Entries Open for the KAA Indoor Championship
This years event will be kindly hosted by Allington Castle Archers at their indoor venue of Lockmead in Maidstone. The event date is Sunday 16th February 2025. Closing date for this event if the 9th of February 2025.
2034-2025 Membership
Following the announcement from AGB the Fee Calculator and Direct membership forms are now available on the members page of the website.
Allington Castle White Friars shoot
Allington Castle archers are hosting a UK Record status with Rose Awards York/Hereford and Bristol tournament on Sunday 25th August at their ground at:
Westborough Primary School, Greenway, Maidstone, Kent, ME16 8TL
Further information and and entry can be obtained as a Word Document or as a PDF
Club Tournaments 2024
As I am notified about local club tournaments I will add them to the club tournaments page. Please keep an eye on it. I have already added the 3 I have been notified about.
Tournament Dates
We have updated the tournament dates on the Home page. Currently we have tournament organisers for the 720 with H2H, a junior tournament, Kent Para champs and the Kent Field champs. We are looking for volunteers to help organise the County Championship on the 18th August and a 1440 with the date TBC.
You can find links to local club events on the clubs tournaments page https://kentarcheryassociation.co.uk/club-tournaments/
Kent Field Championship date
Due to the on going wet weather it has been decided to move the Kent Field championship to a time when hopefully we will have no issues with parking at the site. Those of you that attended last year will be aware of how wet the parking area was and we do not wish to further upset the land owner and risk having no where to park. We will notify the date as soon as confirmed.
Mia McGuane selected for the GB Youth team European Indoor Championship
After her recent 3rd place in the seniors women’s national indoors, Sittingbourne Community College archer Mia McGuane has today been announced as a member of the GB squad attending the European Indoor Championship. See Archery GB Team Announcement.
Congratulations Mia. Shoot Strong.
31st December 2023 – Last submission date for scores.
Sunday the 31st December 2023 is the last date to submit scores if you want to be considered for selection to shoot for KAA at the upcoming 4 way inter-county indoor match, to be held on Saturday 2nd March 2024 at the Sittingbourne Community College. Submittions must be via Golden Records. If you require an account please contact the records office @ records@archerykent.org.uk.
Tenzone Targets Devastated by Fire
For those of you that shot any of the Kent target events last year you will recall that KAA hired in layered foam targets from Tenzone targets. It was our hope to do so again this year. Sadly Tenzone’s workshop, along with a number of other businesses were destroyed by a fire. This took with it all of their tournament hire bosses, supplies, machinery and current customer orders. Steve is hoping to rebuild the business in time to support the archery community this summer. A lot of tournaments can only run now because they hire in these targets. Locally that includes the Crystal Palace shoot in April. In order to get up and running again as quickly as possible Tenzone have launched a GoFundMe page. If you would like to contribute you can find the page at Tenzone Targets GoFundMe
National titles and medals at the National Indoor
A number of Kent archers landed national titles at this weekends national indoor champions along with other success in both the senior and junior events. All results can be found at Senior Event and Junior Nationals Event.
Senior Longbow Men
Adam Nason-Smith of 1066 Archers in Tenterden qualified 2nd, with a score of 379 behind Noak Hills Harry Cossey with 432. This took Adam in to the last 16 head to head matches, where Adam started by beating 15th seed Cameron MacNaughton 7 – 3. Next up Ben Ledwick who Adam beat 6 – 0. In the semi-finals Adam faced Richard Hudson and in a closely though match he triumphed 6 – 4. In the Final Adam meet first seed Harry Cossey with Adam taking the match 6 – 2.
Congratulations Adam on your first place and national title.
Senior Compound Men
Two Kent archers competed in this category, Steve Griffiths of Medway archers finished 67th with a score of 550 and Ajay Scott of University of Kent archery. Ajay Scott qualified 7th with a score 587 ahead of some notable names in UK compound archery with many more years of experience.
Up first in the head to head matches Ajay faced Liam Peake, the 26th Qualifier, Ajay took the close match with a score of 146 – 145. Next match Ajay was matched against Luke Frearson with Ajay taking a more comfortable 147 – 138 win. Next opponent for Ajay was No 2 seed Adam Carpenter, in a very close match Ajay pipped Adam with a score of 147 – 145. In the semi-finals Ajay faced 3rd seed James Mason, this match went to the wire with both archers finishing the 15 arrow match on 147. On to the shoot off, which seems to be becoming an Ajay speciality. James could only shoot 9 with Ajay shooting a 10.
In the final Ajay faced no 1 qualifier, and current world no 2, Jozef Bosansky. Jozef took the match 147 – 148 leaving Ajay with 2nd place and the silver medal.
BUT….
With Jozef not being a UK resident the title of senior national compound indoor champion went to Ajay Scott. Very good shooting and congratulations on your title.
Senior Compound Women
Three Kent archers competed in the senior women’s compound. Hannah Brown of Medway archers qualified 15th with a score of 567. Erin Barkway of Fox archers scored 542 and finished 51st. Competing as a senior, Sittingbourne Community College Archers, Mia McGuane, qualified a superb 3rd, behind the current world number 1 Ella Gibson, with a score of 583.
In the head to head matches Hannah’s first opponent was Phoebe Paterson Pine. Hannah took the match 142 – 137. Next up 2nd seed and world no 32, Izzy Carpenter, sadly Izzy took the win a very tight match 145 – 144. Hannah finished with a joint 9th place over all.
Having qualified 3rd Mia faced 30th seed Lulia Petre, with Mia taking a tight match 140 – 139. Next for Mia was 11th seed Patience Wood, which Mia won 145 – 144. In the semi finals Mia faced the archer that sadly bought Hannah’s run to an end. Once again only a single point separated the archers after 15 arrows with Izzy taking the match 146-145. This put Mia in the bronze medal match against world number 13 Sarah Prieels, with ends of 30-29, 28-30, 28-28, 29-27 and 29-28 Mia took the bronze medal and 3rd place with a score or 144-142. Congratulations Mia
Junior Nationals medals
With no head to head matches to report on and with your reporter working on packing away the event I am sorry to say at this time I have no pictures of the medal winners. If I receive them I will gladly update this story.
U21 Women’s Longbow
Congratulations to Lara Green of SCCA who finished 2nd and a silver medal with a score of 250
U18 Women’s Longbow
Congratulation to Niamh Kelly-Halabi who took 1st place and the gold medal with a score of 258
U16 Men’s Compound
Congratulations to Evan Clarke of SCCA on his 3rd place and bronze medal with a score of 549
U16 Women’s Barebow
Congratulations to Simona Mockeviciute from EJA on her 3rd place and bronze medal with a score of 302.
U15 Men’s Compound
Congratulations to Baliey Yates of SCCA on his 1st and bronze medal with a score of 442
U15 Women’s Barebow
Congratulations to Imogen Burns from SCCA Archers on her 2nd place and silver medal with a score of 220
U14 Women’s Compound
Congratulations to Maetha Edwards from EJA on her 2nd place and silver medal with a score of 529.
Kent Field Archery Event Dates Published
The committee of the Kent Field Archery Group have published the dates for its 2024 calendar. You can find all the details on the KAF page, linked here.
Notes from the KAA AGM
Finally held at Medway Archers on Sunday 19th November with 22 members from 11 clubs and one direct member.
Reports were submitted and discussed and those listed below have been elected for the fort coming year, unfortunately there are vacancies and the committee will be seeking members to fill the gaps, including the Tournament Organisers. Anybody wanting to fill a gap and undertake a role please be assured that there will be full support to help you.
As it stands we only have one tournament organiser for a senior outdoor tournament so we may be seeking your thoughts on which shoot to hold if we can’t find a TO.
| KAA Post Holders 2023 – 24 | |||||
| Position | Holder | Tournament Organisers | |||
| President | Bob Beaney | Championships | Vacant | Lewis Brown has undertaken to one of these shoots. | |
| Chairman | Marc Carroll | WA 1440 | Vacant | ||
| Secretary | Sarah Carroll | WA720 | Vacant | ||
| Treasurer | Vacant | Longbow | Vacant | ||
| Development Officer | Paul Germaine | Indoor | Vacant | ||
| Records Officer | Mel Bruguier | Para Tourmament | Delegated to SCCA | ||
| Team Manager | Hannah Brown | Clout | Diane Pople currently working to re-establish. | ||
| Team Selection Panel member | Tony Harris | ||||
| SCAS rep 1 | Bob Beaney | Jnr Tournament | Toby Noar | ||
| SCAS rep 2 | Anita Baily | ||||
| SCAS rep 3 | Vacant | N.Dimmock has since declared his willingness to stand again. | |||
| Ordinary Member 1 | Toby Noar | ||||
| Ordinary Member 2 | Vacant | ||||
County Team Selection Procedure
The county team manager with the assistance of the selection committee and county committee are pleased to publish the procedures that will be followed in selecting all future teams to represent the county at all events.
You can find the procedure as a download from KAA Team Selection procedure.
The following is a list of some known typical submission dates
February indoor match – Dec 31st
March field match – Jan 30th
April outdoor match – February 28th
June outdoor match – April 30th
4-Way field – June 20th
National County Team – July 31st
If you want a Golden Records account in order to submit scores please send an email to records@archerykent.org.uk
Questions about the selection procedure should be addressed to the county team manager at captain@archerykent.org.uk
2023-24 Membership renewals.
The membership documents for the year 23-24 are now available for download from
Please pass onto your Treasurer or Membership Secretary.
2025-2026 Membership return
The new Club membership return is now available from the home page,along with the direct membership form.
Please use the KAA email address and note that the Treasurers address has changed. Both of these now go to the new Treasurer, Erin Barkway.
Kent Field Championships
This years Field Championships are being held on the 19th / 20th of July at Ashford Archers Priory Woods course. it is a 2 Day WA24 Mixed round with the option of shooting just one day.
To enter click on https://events.clubevent.co.uk/clubs/ashf/6040.html.
We hope to see you all at hte Priory.
Scores required for the SCAS Inter counties team event
On Sunday 3rd August 2025 The Southern Counties Archery Association will be holding an inter counties team event in Andover, https://scasarchery.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/entry_forms/SCAS_Inter_Counties_2025_Entry_Form.pdf
Kent Archery Association wants archers that are interested in competing in this event to submit scores via Golden Records before 13th June 2025.
AGB session and Development Coaching courses that will have the practical days in Kent
Course codes and registration links (for the practical days)
25-CJ-07 Starting Your Coaching Journey MAR WED 1900-2100 hrs 19-Mar 26-Mar
25-CE-07 Creating Engaging Sessions APR/MAY WED 1900-2100 hrs 30-Apr 07-May
25-IT-07 Introduction to Technique APR WED 1900-2100 hrs 14-May 21-May
The 2 practical days for any session coaches waiting for the practical days to complete their training or for the above to register NOW if they wish to become session coaches .
25-UY-17 – Using Your Coaching Skills – May 31st 2025
https://agb.sport80.com/public/wizard/e/42404
https://agb.sport80.com/public/wizard/e/42402
25-SP-17 – Supported Practice & Coach Presentation – June 7th 2025 https://agb.sport80.com/public/wizard/e/42405
Later in the year : another Session coach course starting September
25-CJ-19 Starting Your Coaching Journey SEP WED 1900-2100 hrs 03-Sep 10-Sep
25-IT-19 Introduction to Technique OCT WED 1900-2100 hrs 01-Oct 08-Oct
25-CE-19 Creating Engaging Sessions OCT WED 1900-2100 hrs 15-Oct 22-Oct
Practical days being registered now. Codes to follow
November 22nd Using your coaching Skill and Drills
December 13th Supported practice days.
Development Coach ON-LINE that I am delivering Starting July 2025
25-DC-07
Role of the Development Coach JUL WED 1900-2000 hrs 02-Jul-25
25-DA-07 Developing the Archer in Front You JUL WED 1900-2100 hrs 09-Jul-25 16-Jul-25
September 20th 2025 Coaching Techniques Drill and Skill
November 15th 2025 Coaching Techniques 2
November 29th 2025 Recurve set up
January 24th 2026 Presentation Day
Kent Archery Field 2025
The following are the dates for the Kent Archery Field days at Gorewood. See the KAF page https://kentarcheryassociation.co.uk/kaf/ for more details
Calendar
KAF-1 March 2 nd WA 12 T U/M
KAF-2 April 6 th WA 12 T Marked
KAF-3 May 4 th National Animal
KAF-4 July 6 th WA 24T Mixed
KAF-5 August 17 th WA 12T U/M
KAF-6 September 7 th WA 24T Mixed