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Modern archery is very scientific in its approach, but it still relies on athletes having confidence in their own instincts. It is a tough sport both in terms of technique, discipline and mental resolve. It is definitely not a 'pick up and go' sport. Archers also need a high degree of fitness to allow them to shoot with greater intensity and frequency during training. Australian Institute of Sport (AIS) scholarship holders work on all of these skills with the aid of champion Korean archer and Head Coach, Kyo Moon Oh.
About AIS Archery
The AIS Archery program started in 1997 to develop and prepare Australian archers for the 2000 Sydney Olympics. The program began with five female archers, but late in 1997 male archers were also offered scholarships. It is a residential program located in Canberra and caters for up to 12 athletes.
The AIS Archery Centre was opened in March, 2003, It is an archery-specific training centre, which includes indoor and outdoor shooting as well as performance analysis, meeting facilities, offices, a workshop and storage areas. The outdoor range can accommodate up to 30 archers at distances of up to 90 metres, while the indoor range can allow 15 archers to train up to 30 metres. In the cold winter months, the facility also allows achers to shoot from a heated indoor area through open windows onto the outdoor range.
Heath Francis