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.
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
COVID-19 Update
Due to current Government & State/Territory Health Directives in place the National Executive have extended the suspension of Branch shoots and activities until the 31st of May, subject to further review.
Please note the below notice from our Insurance Company:
In regards to the clubs still operating throughout the restrictions regarding the “Covid 19” pandemic. Should a club incur a fine or penalty this will need to be declared at renewal to the Insurers as this is a material fact. The Insurer’s may decide NOT to offer renewal to this particular club and the club could well find themselves “Uninsurable”. As this is a material fact the club would have to declare this to any future potential insurer.
19th April - ABA Membership during Covid-19
Thank you for your continued patience as the National Executive evaluate options available to us in order to provide members with a membership remedy during the Covid-19 pandemic.
Following our statement made on 9th April, the National Executive have held a National Management Meeting via Skype that have allowed us to comprehensively discuss our position and thoughts surrounding our membership fees.