Indoor 2027
Competition Status = Entries Open 🙂
Introduction
This information covers the tournaments and accommodation over the weekend of 2nd to the 4th April 2027.
Any additional elements such as AGMs will be announced separately.
The Saturday will be the BBS Archery Indoor Championships.
The Sunday will be a less formal Club Competition round.
Both days are organised by the British Blind Sport Archery Section.
BBS Archery is able to arrange accommodation for its members at Lilleshall for the whole weekend (See Accommodation).
In this document there are references to both Archery GB (AGB) and World Archery (WA).
Sponsorship
The event is generously sponsored by the Worshipful Company of Fletchers.
Target faces supplied by Clickers Archery.
Entries, Dates and BBS Archery Contacts
The entry and accommodation form is a Google form and once submitted will be automatically sent to the Tournament Team.
- For those wishing to stay at Lilleshall, entry must be completed by 2nd January 2027.
- Entry forms for non-residential competitors must be completed by one month before start of the championship weekend.
For further information contact the Tournament Secretary on [email protected]
Phone: 01792 812212 / 07977 057933
Communication
Your email address is important, further information will be sent to you closer to the event date (i.e. target list).
If you change your email address at any time, please notify both the Secretary via [email protected] and Tournament Secretary via [email protected] as soon as possible.
Follow-up communication will come from the BBS Archery Tournament Team.
Payment
Payment method by Bank Transfer to:
- Account Name: British Blind Sport
- Sort code: 40-27-06
- Account No.: 72417111
- IBAN: GB05HBUK40270672417111
- Reference: ACC10 followed by your name.
Please contact the BBS Archery Tournament Secretary once payment has been made.
Saturday 3rd April – BBS Archery Indoor Championships
- Venue: Wenlock Hall, Lilleshall National Sports Centre.
- Judges for the Championship: (TBC) and Neil Wright.
- Lord Patron/Lady Paramount: Worshipful Company of Fletchers (To be confirmed).
- Registration: Will commence as early as practical.
- Closing date: See Entries, Dates and BBS Archery Contacts.
- Shooting fee: £15
Venue Details
Lilleshall National Sports & Conferencing Centre
Near Newport
Shropshire
TF10 9AT
Sat Nav Post Code – TF10 9LQ
What3words: villager.against.fond
Round Description
- Equipment inspection: will be from 8:30am and will start as soon as the judges are ready to do so.
- Assembly: 9:00am
- Morning session: immediately after assembly and practice.
- Afternoon session: 1:15pm (may be adjusted to suit catering).
- Awards: 4:00pm.
- Round: Double WA VI Indoor (UK Record Status)
- 2 rounds of 5 dozen (60) arrows at 18 metres on a 60cm target face.
- 10 zone scoring is used throughout.
- There will be a minimum of 3 ends of practice.
- All shot in ends of 3 arrows in 2 minutes.
Shot under AGB Rule 310 – Dress Regulation Rule 307 applies.
Compliance with AGB VI equipment rules (Rules of Shooting 1107(d) – see link in Entry Requirements, Registration and Equipment Inspection) and relevant BBS Archery Shooting Category is required.
Record Status
Both BBS Archery Section and AGB UK Records can be claimed.
We intend to claim AGB UK records for both the Single and Double Rounds, however this may not be possible due to a discrepancy in AGB literature.
BBS Archery Record claims can be made as long as the equipment used meets the AGB rules (Rules of Shooting 1107(d)).
AGB UK Record claims can be made as long as the equipment used, in addition to the AGB rules,
also meet the World Archery equipment rules (21.12.4 in Book 3).
See links in Entry Requirements, Registration and Equipment Inspection for both sets of rules.
AGB Record Status tournaments such as this are liable for drug testing. If asked to take a test you must comply, a refusal will be treated as a positive result.
Entry Requirements, Registration and Equipment Inspection
Valid BBS and Archery GB (or other World Archery affiliated organisation) memberships are required as well as a valid Sight Classification certificate. The following will be required for inspection at registration on the day.
- Proof of current AGB membership (or other World Archery affiliated organisation).
- Proof of current BBS membership.
- A valid BBS Sight Classification certificate suitable for archery.
Alternatively, valid, suitable IBSA or World Archery classifications can be used but BBS classifications are preferred.
Any classification must state a single Sight Classification (e.g. B1, B2 or B3, B4 etc.).
Entry to the competition may be refused if you fail to show any of the above information.
Equipment inspection will take place during practice prior to the morning session. During inspection the Judges will assess compliance with the relevant AGB and WA rules.
Any changes to equipment after it has been inspected must be reported to the judges for inspection.
Links to both sets of rules can be found on the BBS Archery website, Archery GB Rules of Shooting and World Archery Rules.
Shooting Categories
During entry you will be asked for your acuity sight classification and sighting method. You will then be placed in one of the shooting categories as defined in the BBS Archery Shooting Category Definition Document. If your acuity sight classification changes between entry and the tournament, please inform the Tournament Secretary and the new classification will be used.
You are required to be compliant with all aspects of the relevant category on the day of shooting, including the wearing of blackouts as and when required.
Awards
Awards will be given in the BBS Archery Shooting Categories and presented at the end of the tournament.
Awards will be based on total score.
For the purposes of the awards the organisers reserve the right to combine Shooting Categories, bow types and/or genders depending on entries.
Sunday 4th April – BBS Archery Club Competition
- Venue: Wenlock Hall, Lilleshall National Sports Centre
- Registration: Will commence as early as practical.
- Shooting fee: Included in Saturday fee
Round Description
- Assembly: 9:00am
- Morning session: immediately after assembly and sighters.
- Awards: as soon as possible after the competition ends.
- Round: WA 25m
- 5 dozen (60) arrows at 25 metres on a 60cm target face.
- 10 zone scoring is used throughout.
- There will be 2 ends of sighters. As per AGB Rules, Tactile archers will be permitted 1 additional end of sighters.
- All shot in ends of 3 arrows in 2 minutes.
- If your spotter, or other attendee is also an archer, they are encourage to participate too (See Awards).
Shot under AGB Rule 407 – Dress Regulation Rule 307 applies.
Compliance with AGB VI equipment rules (Rules of Shooting 1102D – see link in Entry Requirements, Registration and Equipment Inspection) and relevant BBS Archery Shooting Category is required.
Awards
All VI archers will shoot in one category and will have their score adjusted using the Archer GB Handicap Tables and Handicap Allowance Tables to determine the results.
There will also be a handicap based ‘Team VI verses Team Sighted’ challenge.
In order to participate, you will be requested to submit your indoor handicap nearer the event.
Alternatively, you can submit 3 scores completed this indoor season, and a handicap will be calculated for you by the BBS Archery Records Officer.
Additional Information
Archers Using Spotters
AGB Rule 1107(b) (vii) will apply to all archers using a Spotter (Safety issue):
“A VI archer using a spotter shall only approach the target when accompanied by his/her spotter”.
This will be applied over the entire weekend including any practice on Friday evening should this be possible.
Photography
Those wishing to take photographs of any sort on the range are required to register with the Tournament Organiser on the day.
Bow Types
Recurve, compound and longbow bow types will be accepted. Please note that longbows are not recognised for use by VI archers by World Archery and therefore longbow archers cannot claim AGB managed VI records.
Age Groups
For the purposes of these championships and records, BBS Archery only have two age groups, Junior (under 18) and Senior (18 and over).
Junior archers may shoot either the senior or junior distances where offered.
Access to Shooting Range
We do not have official access to the range until Saturday morning. If the range is setup early enough on the Friday it may be possible to shoot but explicit permission must be from Lilleshall reception. All markers and tactile equipment must be removed from the range when you have finished.
IMPORTANT SAFETY NOTE:
When practicing (at any time) and more than one target is being used then a ‘Field Captain’ must be appointed to comply with Archery GB insurance requirements. Whistle or verbal commands may be used but someone must take responsibility for the range.
Smoking Policies
Please note Lilleshall’s smoking policy which must be followed:
“Smoking and vaping may only take place in outdoor areas. Smoking/vaping is banned within 4 metres of a pedestrian entrance to or exit from any building.”
Please note that this rule also applies to those using electronic cigarettes.
Accommodation – Weekend
If required, BBS Archery can arrange accommodation at Lilleshall for BBS members and those accompanying them.
Meals can also be arranged from Friday night, through to Monday breakfast.
Charges
Each person in a booking is charged an individual accommodation rate.
For BBS members, accommodation is charged at £40 per person per 24 hour period.
For non-BBS Members, accommodation is charged at £90 per person per 24 hour period.
Please note: BBS Active Plus membership is £20 per annum. See BBS Membership page for more information.
IMPORTANT:
Be aware that accommodation can become limited at busy periods, so if you book late, rooms may not be available, and you will be responsible for finding (and paying for) your own alternative accommodation.
See Payment for payment details.
Cancellations
Lilleshall charge for cancellations, this is approximately £15.00 if you cancel within three months of the event. If you cancel within seven days of the event then Lilleshall will charge the full cost of your accommodation. All costs will be recouped from you, less any deposit paid. Let the Tournament Secretary know immediately if you need to cancel.
Meals
A 3-course meal, with a choice of dishes is available for both Lunch and Dinner in the main restaurant. There is usually 3 different meal choices (including a vegetarian option), with a jacket potato or salad bar alternative. Water, squash and hot drinks are available at all meals. Breakfast is a buffet style cooked breakfast, with porridge and continental alternatives available. View Example Menus.
All dietary requirements provided on your entry form will be passed to the catering team.
The following mealtimes are for those staying at Lilleshall. All meals served in the Lilleshall restaurant.
Alternatively, a meal from the Queens Bar café can be provided (for a limited number) (at no extra cost). Pre-ordering will be required the night before or morning of any mealtimes and a menu will be circulated when available.
Meal Times
- Breakfast: 07:00 – 09:00 (Saturday, Sunday and Monday).
- Lunch: 12:00 (Saturday, Sunday and Monday).
- Dinner: 18:00 – 20:00 Friday and 18:00 – 19:30 Saturday and Sunday.
Free Time
Outside of the structured times of the tournament, attendees are welcome to enjoy a walk around the grounds and gardens, or socialise in the Queens bar.
Normally, members will gather in the bar upon arrival, and socialise after dinner on Friday and Saturday evenings.
The BBS organising team will also be available Friday and Saturday evenings, should anyone have any questions about any aspect of the weekend.
Other Lilleshall Information
For those staying at Lilleshall please note that all rooms are non-smoking.
Checking in times are Friday from 13.30 and Saturday from 12.30. Room keys must be returned by the following times:
- Leaving after Friday night – by 09:30 Saturday morning.
- Leaving after Saturday night – by 12:30 Sunday morning.
- Leaving after Sunday night – by 09:30 Monday morning.
General
Any information marked as ‘to be confirmed’ will be added as soon as known. The information contained on this page is subject to modification, amendment, or withdrawal at any time without notice. Any critical changes made after entries have been received will be communicated directly to entrants. If you are concerned with information changing without notice, please save or print a copy of this page and retain for your records.
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Change Log
- 15/10/2026 v1.0 Published