Club News
Trans Tasman Challenge Wrap-Up
The Trans Tasman Challenge has finished in Christchurch, with Australia lifting the trophy this time. What we take home is just as valuable: pride, growth and unforgettable memories. Representing New Zealand is no small thing, and every athlete showed focus, heart and resilience on the line. Congratulations: Simon Atkinson, Seunghye Chang, Sarang Kim, Nick Lees, Mikey Fraser-House, Jingming Song, Jaeda Alaalatoa-Dale, Jacob Schaffer, Henry Bishop, Hector McNeilly, Ethan Stichbury, Edward Stichbury, Daniel Aughton, Corban Thorpe, and Ashley Zu.
2026 Archery NZ Outdoor National Championships
The Outdoor Nationals return in 2026, hosted once again by Auckland Archery Club. Earlybird discount available until 21 November 2025.
Target & Clout Championships: 21–24 January 2026, Rongomai Park, Auckland
Field Championships: 3–4 April 2026, Massey Archery Club
Registration deadline: 31 December 2025
Register Here
Part-Time Shop Assistant | Archery Warehouse
Archery Warehouse is looking for a part-time shop assistant (20–25 hours per week), mainly mornings from 9:00 am to 1:00 pm. Archery knowledge would be a bonus but isn’t required, as full training will be provided.
This is a great opportunity for someone in our community, so if you’re interested, get in touch with the team.
Range Diary
Saturday 4 October
- 9:00 to 10:30am Beginner Course (Catch up session)
- 10:45am to 12:30pm BAP Coaching
- 1:00 to 3:00pm Club Shoot brought to you by keyholder Max Maggs
Sunday 5 October
- 8:45 to 10:30am Youth Development Programme
- 11:00am to 12:30pm MAGS Development Programme
- 1:00pm to 2:30pm Sound Adult Development Programme
District Events
| Date | Event | Venue | Action |
| 4 Oct | ADAA Season Opening Day includes Interclub Challenge shoot | River Glade Archers (Hamilton) | No registration required – just turn up! |
| 17-19 Oct | IFAA Asia Pacific Field Archery Championships and NZFAA Marked Nationals | Mt Tiger (Whangarei) | Go to NZFAA website |
| 25-26 Oct | Archery Warehouse Challenge | Auckland Archery Club | Register on ArcheryOSA |
| 1 Nov | RGA Double 720 (2 x 720) | River Glade Archers (Hamilton) | Register on ArcheryOSA |
| 2 Nov | ADAA Clout Championships 2025 | Rutherford College | Register on ArcheryOSA |
| 8-9 Nov | Lakeview Traditional Shoot | Lakeview Archers (Cambridge) | Contact Lakeview |
| 15 Nov | Ken Leyman Memorial 2025 | Shore Archery Club | Register on ArcheryOSA |
| 23 Nov | ADAA Field Championships 2025 | Whitford Forrest Archers | Register on ArcheryOSA |
| 29-30 Nov | One Tree Hill Cup | Auckland Archery Club | Register on ArcheryOSA |
| 6 Dec | RGA Doubled Down | River Glade Archers (Hamilton) | Register on ArcheryOSA |
| 10 Jan | Barebow Bonanza | River Glade Archers (Hamilton) | Register on ArcheryOSA |
| 17 Jan | Recurve Round Up | River Glade Archers (Hamilton) | Register on ArcheryOSA |
| 18 Jan | Compound Classic | River Glade Archers (Hamilton) | Register on ArcheryOSA |
| 21-24 Jan | National Outdoor Championships (Clout and Target) | Rongomai Park, Auckland | Register on ArcheryNZ |
| 28 Feb-1 Mar | The Rockin’ Robin | MGAC | Register on ArcheryOSA |
| 21-22 Mar | Youth North Island Championships | Tauranga Archers | TBC |
| 3-4 Apr | National Outdoor Championships (Field) | Massey Archery Club | Register on ArcheryNZ |
Find Archery NZ target events on ArcheryOSA and field events on the NZFAA site.
Contact The Club
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Have fun and safe shooting!
Tina & Mel