Archery
A sport involving the use of a bow to shoot arrows at a target, it helps develop hand–eye coordination, balance, core stability, and upper body strength.
Archery as a sport was first practised in Australia by officers of the First Fleet upon their arrival in 1789. The first national organisation, the Archery Association of Australia, was formed in 1948. 1
Discover more about archery through the Clearinghouse evidence base:
- Modified Sports - adaptations that make archery more inclusive and accessible.
- Australian Sport History - history and Hall of Fame information about archery.
Evolution:
- Australian Bowhunters Association [1978-]
- Archery Association of Australia [1948-1993]
- Archery Australia [1993-]
Participation
An estimated 55,000 Australians [aged 15+] participated in archery at least once in 2024. 2
An estimated 11,000 Australian children [aged 0-14] participated in archery at least once in 2024. 2
An estimated 18,000 Australian women [aged 15+] and an estimated 33,500 Australian men [aged 15+] participated in archery at least once in 2024. 2
Explore further participation statistics for archery through the AusPlay online portal., opens in a new tab
Governing body
Archery Australia, opens in a new tab is a not-for-profit community and membership-based organisation recognised by government at all levels as the National controlling body for the sport of archery in Australia.
Following the creation of the Archery Association of Australia, the organisation was renamed to Archery Australia in 1993. 1
REFERENCES
- About Archery Australia, opens in a new tab, Archery Australia (accessed 15 October 2025)
- AusPlay Data Portal: Sport-related participation – frequency of participation, opens in a new tab, Australian Sports Commission, (accessed 15 October 2025)
Documents
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- Archery Australia Annual Report 2024[PDF • 54.42 mb]
- Archery Australia Annual Report 2023[PDF • 17.74 mb]
- Archery Australia Annual Report 2017[PDF • 4.43 mb]
- Archery Australia Annual Report 2016[PDF • 4.2 mb]
- Archery Australia Annual Report 2014[PDF • 8.54 mb]
- Archery Australia Annual Report 2013[PDF • 590.89 kb]
- Archery Australia Annual Report 2012[PDF • 541.74 kb]
- Archery Australia Annual Report 2011[PDF • 573.75 kb]
- Archery Australia Annual Report 2010[PDF • 706.22 kb]
- Archery Australia Annual Report 2008-2009[PDF • 1.67 mb]
- Archery Australia Annual Report 2005-2006[PDF • 3.65 mb]
- Archery Australia Annual Report 2004-2005[PDF • 1.38 mb]
- Archery Australia Annual Report 2003-2004[PDF • 1.64 mb]
- Australian Bowhunters Association Annual Report 2003[PDF • 11.18 mb]
- Australian Bowhunters Association Annual Report 2002[PDF • 10.47 mb]
- Australian Bowhunters Association Annual Report 2001[PDF • 12.91 mb]
- Australian Bowhunters Association Annual Report 2000[PDF • 11.19 mb]
- Australian Bowhunters Association Annual Report 1995.1[PDF • 3.69 mb]
- Australian Bowhunters Association Annual Report 1995.2[PDF • 2.96 mb]
- Australian Bowhunters Association Annual Report 1994.1[PDF • 3.65 mb]
- Australian Bowhunters Association Annual Report 1994.2[PDF • 1.97 mb]
- Australian Bowhunters Association Annual Report 1993.1[PDF • 1.56 mb]
- Australian Bowhunters Association Annual Report 1993.2[PDF • 2.62 mb]
- Australian Bowhunters Association Annual Report 1992[PDF • 3.96 mb]
- Australian Bowhunters Association Annual Report 1991[PDF • 1.9 mb]
- Australian Bowhunters Association Annual Report 1987[PDF • 4.01 mb]
- Australian Bowhunters Association Annual Report 1986[PDF • 693.94 kb]
- Archery Australia Financial Reports 2021-2022[PDF • 1.45 mb]
- Archery Australia Financial Reports 2020-2021[PDF • 5.57 mb]
- Archery Australia Financial Reports 2019-2020[PDF • 3.03 mb]
- Archery Australia Financial Reports 2018-2019[PDF • 4.13 mb]
- Archery Australia Financial Reports 2017-2018[PDF • 3.88 mb]
- Archery Australia Financial Statements 2015[PDF • 198 kb]
- Archery Australia Financial Statements 2007[PDF • 179.59 kb]
- Archery Australia Strategic Plan 2017-2021[PDF • 1.38 mb]
- Archery Australia Strategic Plan 2014-2017[PDF • 530.03 kb]
- Archery Australia National High Performance Program - Compound 2014[PDF • 746.32 kb]
- Archery Australia National High Performance Program - Recurve 2014[PDF • 805.64 kb]
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