"I was born between the bows!"

Walter Staelens from SSA Archery in Belgium has never known life without the sport, as part of a third generation archery company.

In this episode Walter talks about the importance of backing schemes like Archery GB's Start Archery Week and getting involved with the sport at grassroots level.

He also gives his thoughts on trends in archery and the three essential bits of kit you need to really improve your accuracy and take you to the next level.

Host: Jay Vydelingum

The Way Of The Bow is a ⁠⁠⁠Clement Stories⁠⁠⁠ Production

Music:

2 Above Zero: AudioNautix

"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

Archery has long been known as a sport that appeals to neurodiverse people, but why is that?

What makes it such a good fit for people with ADHD, autism, and other forms of neurodivergence?

This Neurodiversity Celebration Week, we’re exploring how coaches can better support neurodivergent archers.

Stuart Wall, our Engagement Coordinator at Archery GB’s been working on some incredible projects aimed at engaging more disabled and neurodivergent people in archery.

He’s an archery instructor himself and brings not only professional expertise but also personal experience — Stuart has ADHD, and in this episode explores how that’s shaped his career and his relationship with the sport.

Also what can the wider archery community do to make the sport even more welcoming and accessible?

Click here to find out more about archery and neurodiversity.⁠

This podcast is a ⁠Clement Stories⁠ production.

Host: Jay Vydelingum

Music: '2 Above Zero' - Audionautix

In this episode we're talking all things stabilisation.

Josh Smith, co-owner of RamRods Archery, talks podcast host Daniel through everything to do with stabilising and dampening, plus we have an exclusive competition for listeners.

Josh also answers your burning questions about everything from getting started to progressing and becoming sponsored. 

RamRods are one of the sponsors of Archery GB's National Tour plus they'll be at the National Indoor weekend from 6-8 December.

Whether you're shooting or not, pop along to the tradeshow to see their products for yourself.

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Editing: Clement Stories

Music Credit:

2 Above Zero - Audionautix

As the 2024 National Tour approaches, kicking off on June 29th at the UK Masters at Lilleshall National Sports Centre, we sit down with Jon Nott, Ella Gibson, and Izzy Carpenter to give you an exclusive preview. Join us as we delve into the athletes, the stages, the prize money, and the exciting journey culminating in The Final in Nottingham this September.

In this episode we cover:

Don't miss out on the action—secure your tickets for National Tour: The Final at ⁠www.nationaltour.co.uk⁠.

What is The Way of The Bow Podcast?

From different bow disciplines to motivations, everyone has their own 'Way of The Bow'. In this podcast, Archery GB explores the insight, stories and experiences of people within Archery. From world-class and world-ranked athletes to the support staff and clubs who make our sport so special. From grassroots to peak performance, The Way of The Bow sheds a light and provides a resource accessible to all. The Way of The Bow is hosted by Archery GB Marketing Officer, Daniel Fisher-Jones.

Welcome back to Season 2 of The Way of The Bow podcast, hosted by Marketing Officer Daniel Fisher-Jones. In this captivating episode, we delve into the world of archery tournaments in the UK with a special guest, Jon Nott, Events and Competitions Manager at Archery GB. From the intricacies of the National Tour to Jon's firsthand experiences from delivering the monumental London 2012 event, we uncover the behind-the-scenes magic that makes these competitions unforgettable. Just like in Ruth Hall's episode, we prioritize our members curiosity, dedicating a substantial portion of the conversation to answering member-submitted questions.

Join us as we explore topics ranging from Masters/50+ competitions to imperial rounds, event capacity, and how barebow is disrupting events and competitions. Whether you're a seasoned archer or just curious about the sport, this episode promises insights and excitement for all. Tune in and let the arrows of knowledge fly!

Mentioned in podcast:

1. Start Archery Week Partners Kinetic and Avalon provide a wealth of prizes for SAW volunteers and participants -> https://archerygb.org/news/kinetic-and-avalon-archery-announced-as-start-archery-week-premium-partners

2. Maven Optics announced as official Archery GB Options partner, use code ARCHERYGB for 20% -> https://mavenbuilt.co.uk

What is The Way of The Bow Podcast?

From different bow disciplines to motivations, everyone has their own 'Way of The Bow'. In this podcast, Archery GB explores the insight, stories and experiences of people within Archery. From world-class and world-ranked athletes to the support staff and clubs who make our sport so special. From grassroots to peak performance, The Way of The Bow sheds a light and provides a resource accessible to all. The Way of The Bow is hosted by Archery GB Marketing Officer, Daniel Fisher-Jones.

To kick start season 2 of The Way of The Bow Podcast we welcome Archery GB's CEO, Ruth Hall to the show to get to know her, her background and what the future holds for Archery GB.

Over 40 minutes of this podcast is dedicated to questions Archery GB members submitted recently covering topics such as the Performance Archery Centre, county/region affiliations and using gender-neutral language in archery to name a few topics.

Have you got a guest or topic you'd like to see featured on The Way of The Bow podcast? Let us know by sending an email to [email protected]

What is The Way of The Bow Podcast?

From different bow disciplines to motivations, everyone has their own 'Way of The Bow'. In this podcast, Archery GB explores the insight, stories and experiences of people within Archery. From world-class and world-ranked athletes to the support staff and clubs who make our sport so special. From grassroots to peak performance, The Way of The Bow sheds a light and provides a resource accessible to all. The Way of The Bow is hosted by Archery GB Marketing Officer, Daniel Fisher-Jones.

The Way of The Bow podcast returns with a bang with Easton's George Tekmitchov to explore arrows. We're not just talking about tuning but how the design and engineering of each and every arrow makes a difference to the shot, our group and our scoring. George also was pivotal in the design and development of the renowned Easton X10 arrow so shares some of the story of the development of the X10.

The Way of The Bow podcast now returns with at least 1 episode a month. Archery GB members will find out about episodes first in their Members Ezine releasing towards the end of each month.