25 Jun 2025
A university archery club is empowering the LGBTIQ+ community through connection and inclusivity.
Kelsey Hunt (she/they) picked up archery in her third year of university when she was in a difficult space mentally and wanted something to focus on outside of work and study.
When on a library tour, Kelsey met another student who was part of St Andrew’s University Archery Club (SAUAC) and was convinced to give the sport a try.
Reflecting on her archery experience so far, Kelsey said:
“I have felt so welcomed at SAUAC to come just as I am, whether I have figured myself out or not. The club is a melting pot of people from all different backgrounds and made me feel in a space where I was finally able to be open and honest with other people about how I identify. I was welcomed like it was home.”
Archery has given Kelsey a space where she can focus on the present, offering positive mental and physical well-being. Through socialising with fellow club members, staying active, and engaging in other activities to improve her archery skills, she continues to grow both in the sport and on her personal journey.
Read the full article, on sportscotland’s Sport First here