Archery - The Family Sport
Field archery is one of the most enjoyable forms of archery. The health aspects of walking around in a bush environment with like minded people that enjoy the sport of Archery is a wonderful experience.
There is a structured coaching program to make sure that you will be taught the correct way to do archery so that you can have years of enjoyment with the sport, it is also a sport that can be enjoyed by all people. The variety of equipment available makes sure that all people from all walks of life can be catered for. Why not give it a go and enjoy the outdoor bush settings with friendly people.
AGM Nomination Forms - 2020
Nomination forms for the 2020 AGM committee positions of Senior Vice President and Vice President Bowhunting are available for download from HERE
Nominations for the positions open must be received by close of business, Friday the 7th August 2020 by the ABA Office, Office Manager, PO Box 5124 Brendale QLD 4500 or This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
16th May - Covid-19 Resuming Archery Activities
The National Executive would like to thank you for your continued support and patience throughout these Covid-19 times.
Last Friday the Federal Government announced a three-step framework for a Covid safe Australia and the individual States and Territories have released pathways to easing restrictions based on this framework.
Branch shoots and activities are still suspended until the 31st May at this point in time.
For those clubs who decide to resume club activities and shoots it is imperative you are compliant with the current Federal, Local State/Territory legislation and directives in regards to Covid-19.
Pandemic related claims are not covered by insurance. If a club committee decides to continue operating throughout the restrictions and are not complying with the Covid-19 legislation, Australian Government & Local State/Territory directives, including social distancing and lockdown rules the insurance policies will not react to any claim.
UPDATE - Postponement of July IFAA Nationals
The July IFAA Nationals have been postponed and rescheduled as a combined ABA Safari / IFAA Nationals to be hosted by Wide Bay Archers from the 29th September to the 4th October. These are tentative dates, subject to Covid-19 restrictions.
Tues 29th Sept - Registration / Bow Checks
Wed 30th Sept - 28 Target IFAA Field / Hunter
Thurs 1st Oct - 28 Target IFAA Hunter / Field
Fri 2nd Oct - 28 Target IFAA Animal
Sat 3rd Oct - ABA 3 + 1 arrow rounds
Sun 4th Oct - ABA 3 + 1 arrow rounds
Postponement of international shoots
IFAA have advised the following shoots have been postponed:
* EBHC 2020 & WBHC 2021 will be combined and hosted in Confolens, France.
for more information read the following IFAA notification
* Australia will host WBHC 2023 in place of WBHC 2021
Estonia as the Host nation for the WFAC 2020 have notified the following change
* WFAC 2020 postponed until 23rd to 31st July 2021 https://www.wfac2020.org/postpone/