"People who never thought sport was their natural thing..., they find suddenly they're an athlete!"

We're looking ahead to Start Archery Week (from Saturday 10 May to Sunday 18 May).

In this conversation, Lisa Wheeler Sports Development Officer at Archery GB shares her experiences of bringing new people into the sport.

Start Archery Week is all about recruiting new members and volunteers, and Lisa emphasises the positive impact of archery on mental health and confidence.

There's advice for clubs looking to participate, and inspiring success stories from those who've found joy and purpose through archery.

Find out everything you need to know by checking out our new archers' website ⁠Start Archery⁠.

Thanks to our Start Archery Week partners Avalon Archery, Kinetic Archery, Core Archery and Sport in Mind.

Host: Jay Vydelingum

The Way Of The Bow is a ⁠⁠Clement Stories⁠⁠ Production

Music:

2 Above Zero: AudioNautix

"We're absolutely here for unexpected winners!"

Get set for a fantastic episode as we look ahead to what is surely the most prestigious event on the UK archery calendar — the National Tour.

It’s a sit down with three brilliant voices from the UK competition scene:

• Izzy Carpenter, Events Marketing Officer at Archery GB, and GB compound team member

• Jon Nott, Events and Competitions Manager at Archery GB

• And Alex Wise, fresh from representing Team GB at the Paris 2024 Olympic Games

They chatted all things National Tour — their predictions for this season’s potential finalists, and some exciting new changes coming to the event.

Don't miss out! Get your tickets here.

Host: Jay Vydelingum

The Way Of The Bow is a Clement Stories Production

Music:

2 Above Zero: AudioNautix

Have you ever wondered what it takes to be an Olympic-level archery judge?

Graham Potts, a multi Games international judge and the only British international judge at London 2012 sat down with us here at The Way Of The Bow to share some of his thoughts on the sport.

He has some great Olympic stories, and shared insights into the sport at the highest level.

If you’re inspired by Graham’s story then head on over to our website at Archery GB to find out more about how to train as a judge, or book a judging taster session to find out more about this vital volunteering role.

Click here to find out more.

Host: Jay Vydelingum

This podcast is a Clement Stories production.

Music: '2 Above Zero' - Audionautix