Archery
Archery is a great sport for developing mental focus and boosting self-esteem.
It’s what reconnection is all about
“For me personally, I came here three or four years ago now and I haven’t looked back,”
“I’ve been shooting arrows with this club on a weekly basis and I consider them part of my family now. For me, that’s what this reconnection’s all about – participating in the local community.”
Archery will test your accuracy, concentration and strength. It’s also an adaptive sport, and features on the Invictus Games program.
You can participate in archery as an individual or as part of a team and there are a variety of forms of archery including recurve bow, compound bow, rarebow recurve, barebow compound, longbow, and crossbow.
There are a wide range of opportunities within the sport, from social participation through to elite competition, coaching, judging and much more.
Ready to get into archery?
I found my purpose again
“Sport is so important for veterans and the archery community is a great one to join. Getting involved in sport gives you a sense of mateship. For me, sport has really been the thing that’s helped me get back to normality.
“Through my involvement in sport, I’ve met fellow serving and ex-serving amputees and other injured ADF members. I found my purpose again through sport; fitness soon stopped being a hobby and became a way of life.”
Local
partners
In collaboration with our partners at Archery Australia, we are dedicated to introducing veterans and their families to Archery through the ‘VETS into Sport’ program is powered by Sport Australia’s ‘Move it AUS’ grant and involves fun and free family days where veterans and their families can shoot arrows and receive coaching at local archery clubs around the country.
To keep up to date with upcoming events and stay connected to the Defence community in your area join your local
Facebook group.
If you are interested in a sport that isn’t listed on our website, get in touch. With our contacts in the sporting industry, we have avenues to explore to help you find your tribe.
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Team Australia have been busy putting the finishing touches on their training ahead of competition in Canada!
Not long now! Drop the team some words of encouragement in the comments. 💛🖤
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We partner with @sportsadf to deliver Team Australia to the Invictus Games.
In an Invictus Games first, veterans will compete in winter sports at the Invictus Games Vancouver Whistler 2025. Hear from Invictus Games alumni and Para Athlete Matt Brumby as he introduces us to Nordic Skiing and Biathlon.
Nordic Skiing challenges competitors to race across rugged terrain using classic skiing techniques, showcasing their stamina and mental toughness in this test of endurance. Split between novices and advance skiers, competitors will race between 750m to 1500m.
The Biathlon adds a twist, combining the physical demands of cross-country skiing with the precision of target shooting, where competitors will use electronic shooting systems to test their focus to hit every mark.
@matty.brumby
#nordicskiing #biathlon #unconqueredtogether #unconquered
Congratulations to those members of Team Veteran who raced at the 2024 ACT Veterans Indoor Rowing in Shoalhaven, NSW earlier this month.
Veteran Engagement Coordinator Megan was on hand cheering on the team, inspired by how close this group have become by participating in regular indoor rowing throughout the year.
"It was amazing to witness the camaraderie, determination, and sheer effort on display."
Our local engagement team facilitates sporting opportunities like this regularly, to find one near you, join your local Facebook group via the link in bio.
#indoorrowing #veteransport #invictusaustralia #invictusaus #supportavetetan #veteransupport