Coaches & Judges
Officials are the backbone of archery.
Behind every great experience in archery, whether it’s a beginner’s first shot or a major competition are the people who make it happen. Coaches guide and develop archers, while judges ensure events are fair, safe, and run to the rules. If you want to get more involved in the sport, officiating is one of the most rewarding ways to do it.
Find a Coach or Judge
Looking for a coach or need a judge for an event?Search our directory to find qualified officials across Victoria.
Become a Coach
Help others get started and improve their skills. Coaches play a vital role in growing participation and supporting archers at every level.
Become a Judge
Support competitions and ensure fair, safe shooting. Judges are essential to running events from club level through to major tournaments.
Coaches & Judges
Coaches and judges each play a different but equally important role in archery.
Coaches work directly with archers, helping beginners learn the basics, supporting skill development, and guiding performance over time.
Judges focus on competitions, applying the rules, maintaining safety, and ensuring events run smoothly and fairly.
You don’t need to choose immediately. Many people start in one role and later explore the other as they become more involved in the sport.
Getting started
The best place to begin is with your local club.
Clubs are where most coaches and judges begin their journey, learning, gaining experience, and getting involved in real archery environments. From there, Archery Victoria can guide you through the appropriate training and accreditation pathways.
