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National Tour
The Archery GB National Tour is an annual archery competition in the United Kingdom, organised by Archery GB, the national governing body for archery in the UK. The tournament is a high-profile event on the UK archery calendar, attracting top archers from across the country to compete in a series of stages culminating in a grand final.[1]
Format
The National Tour consists of multiple stages held at different locations across the UK. Competitors earn points based on their performance at each stage. The highest-ranking archers at the end of the stages qualify for the grand final, where champions are crowned in various categories.[2]
Categories
The tournament features the following categories: Recurve Men, Recurve Women, Compound Men, Compound Women, Barebow Men and Barebow Women.
Each category includes qualifying rounds, head-to-head elimination matches, and finals to determine the winners.
History
The Archery GB National Tour was established to provide a competitive platform for UK archers to showcase their skills and prepare for international events. Since its inception, it has grown in prominence and is considered a key pathway for archers aspiring to represent the UK at the Olympic Games, World Archery Championships, and other global competitions.[3]
Venues
The tournament stages are hosted at various locations across the UK, including major cities and renowned sporting venues. Recent grand finals have been held at iconic locations such as Wollaton Hall in Nottingham, a venue renowned for its association with Robin Hood lore.[4] The finals have also been held at Caldicot Castle, enhancing the tournament's prestige.[5]
Rules and Scoring
The tournament follows the rules and regulations set by World Archery, including: - Standardised target sizes and distances. - Scoring based on the cumulative points across ends (recurve) or the matchplay system (compound).
Notable Competitors
Over the years, the National Tour has featured many of the UK’s top archers, including:
- Patrick Huston - Multiple-time champion and Olympian.
- Bryony Pitman - Recurve archer and international medallist.
- Ella Gibson - World-ranked compound archer.
- Jodie Grinham - Paris 2024 Paralympic Champion.
Media and Coverage
The National Tour is streamed online via Archery GB's official channels and has received increasing media attention due to its competitive nature and the rising popularity of archery in the UK.[6] Highlights from the grand final are also covered by local and national media outlets.
Sponsorship and Partnerships
The event is supported by various sponsors, including archery equipment manufacturers, local businesses, and sports development organisations. Archery GB collaborates with stakeholders to promote the sport and increase participation.[7]
See Also - Archery GB - World Archery Federation - Archery at the Summer Olympics
References
- ^ "International Archery Comes to the Home of Robin Hood". Retrieved 17 December 2024.
- ^ "National Tour Archery Finals Set for Caldicot Castle". Retrieved 17 December 2024.
- ^ "GB Archers Showcase Their Skills on Home Soil at the National Tour Final". Retrieved 17 December 2024.
- ^ "Wollaton Hall Hosts GB Archers at National Tour Finals". Retrieved 17 December 2024.
- ^ "National Tour Archery Finals Set for Caldicot Castle". Retrieved 17 December 2024.
- ^ "Be Part of the National Tour Final at Wollaton Hall This September". Retrieved 17 December 2024.
- ^ "Friends of Wollaton Park: Archery GB National Tour Final". Retrieved 17 December 2024.
External Links
- [Archery GB Official Website](https://www.archerygb.org) - [National Tour Information](https://www.nationaltour.co.uk)