Longbow

The highlight of the Archery England longbow year is currently The English Longbow Championships held normally in July. It is hosted by Sherwood Archers at their club ground near Southwell, Nottinghamshire.

The English Longbow Championships is the only national tournament for Longbow target archers in the country and the winners become the Master (over 50), Senior and Junior Longbow Champions of All England. The Championships are open to all Longbow Archers of all abilities, so don’t feel you have to be ‘up there’ to compete or gain entry. The 2021 details and entry forms are available to download at the bottom of the page and also on the Sherwood Archers web site. Ladies shoot a Hereford round whilst Gents shoot a York and in accordance with AGB, both are one way.

Ultimately the Archery England aim is to challenge other nations, Home and International, to Longbow tournaments across the UK, Europe and maybe even further afield. Selecting and sending teams to compete wearing Archery England shirts. Initially selection will be on performance at the English Longbow Champs and availability, but as the international longbow calendar grows then a more developed selection criteria may be developed.

Keep in touch with this page for an exciting future and the development of  international longbow competitions.