Tickets go live on 1st May for 2026 Coaching Conference

BACKGROUND

We are pleased to announce that tickets will go live on 1st May for our 2026 Coaching Conference, which will take place on 24^th & 25^th October at Sight Scotland Veterans Hawkhead Centre.

This year's theme aligns with our Supported People key pillar, which is an integral part of the 2025-29 Supporting Our Archery Community Strategic Plan.  We understand that people are at the heart of our archery systems so we need to ensure that coaches feel supported and empowered through opportunities to collaborate, connect and develop.

The conference aims to offer coaches the opportunity to come together to learn, share ideas, network, feel inspired and more knowledgeable & confident across various topics. There is significant value in this approach and looking forward to welcoming and bringing people together again for this year's event.

AGENDA (coming soon)

Agenda and more information on topics and presenters coming soon

TOPICS & PRESENTERS

SATURDAY:

Ryan Grewcock, Archery GB Head of Learning & Development 

Ryan is currently Head of Learning & Development for Archery GB with 29 years in snowsport, starting as a ski coach at 16 and progressing to Alpine Development Coach (L4). A tutor since the age of 23, he's now a Senior Tutor for UK Snowsport and Snowsport England, delivering all Development Coaching courses. He's managed ski centres, trained athletes, and led national coaching pathways, including the UK's international snowsport licensing scheme. After 11 years at Snowsport England, Ryan joined Archery GB, driven by a passion for coach development. He's also part of the cross-sport group working to regulate coaching for Sport England, shaping the future of coach education.  We are looking forward to having Ryan deliver at our conference.

Bill Mackay, Archery GB Level 4 Senior Coach and Coach Developer 

Bill originally came into archery as a family activity in 1986. Having spent many years in Scouting from the age of eight. His career in Scouting covered a variety of different aspects of Scouting. Scout leader then District Commissioner, leader trainer, reaching National Trainer and developer. Moving to archery as a family activity, with his background, he was asked to become a Coach. He also became a coach in  Field Archery, completing the training and achieving Senior Coach AGB around 2000. Recognised as a National Trainer for Scouting Bill was invited to the AGB board as a Scottish representative, then became the National Coach Officer Education from 2002 till 2014. During this time, Coaching and Education were developed to work within our educational environment. Bill continued working with the Senior Coach education team. Working in Scotland with the development team. Currently with the Scottish Team as Team Coach and now looking at developing our teams and team support.  We are looking forward to having Bill deliver at our conference.

Iain Wilson, Archery GB Level 4 Senior Coach and Coach Developer

Andrew Findlay, Archery GB Level 2 Development Coach (currently completing AGB Level 3 Programme Coach)

Duncan McEwan, Archery GB Level 2 Development Coach and Coach Developer (currently completing AGB Level 3 Programme Coach)

SUNDAY:

Steven Brison, Archery GB Level 1 Session Coach and Barebow Archer

Victoria Clark, Active Advantage

Adrienne Hunter, SEE Consultants

FOOD & DRINK

Buffet Lunch will be provided with Teas, Coffees and Snacks served throughout the day

ACCOMODATION

For accommodation, there are a variety of hotels nearby to the venue, check out this link here for more information

CANCELLATIONS

Please note if you are unable to attend due to illness or personal circumstances please get in touch with us at euan.murray@scottisharchery.org.uk.  You can cancel and receive a full refund up until the ticket closing date which is Wednesday 14th October at 23:59.  After this period, refunds will no longer be available.

Booking link

To book your space, click here.