Coaches & Judges
Coaches
Judges
Finding a Coach
Looking for guidance to improve your shooting or start out the right way?
Use our Coach Directory to search by club or region and connect with accredited Archery Victoria coaches near you. Whether you’re a beginner or aiming for elite performance, the right coach can help you reach your goals.
Finding a Judge
Running a competition? You’ll need accredited judges to ensure the event is fair and follows Archery Australia and World Archery rules.
Search our Judge Directory by club or region to find qualified judges for your event.
Becoming a Coach
Coaching is a rewarding way to give back to the sport and support the next generation of archers.
Follow our step-by-step coaching pathway and download the resources you need to get started:
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Level 1 Coach – Introduction to coaching, focused on beginners.
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Level 2 Coach – Developing archers beyond beginner level.
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Level 3 Coach – Advanced coaching for competitive athletes.
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Level 4 Coach – High-performance coaching at national and international level.
Becoming a Judge
Judging keeps competitions fair and safe, and it’s a great way to contribute to the sport.
There are different levels of judging, each with clear steps for progression:
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Club Official – Supporting local club events.
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Event Judge – Assisting at sanctioned events.
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Target / Field / Clout Judge – Specialised officiating.
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National Judge – Overseeing competitions across Australia.
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International Judge – Certified to officiate at World Archery events.
Levels Explained
See how the coaching pathway works, from your first accreditation to elite levels. A simple visual ladder shows each stage, requirements, and progression opportunities.
Our visual ladder shows the pathway from Club Official through to International Judge, including training requirements and opportunities to get involved at every level.
