Are you looking to enhance your organization’s activity offerings and attract more participants? Finding the right activity partners can be crucial for growth and success. If you’re seeking exciting, engaging, and beneficial activities to offer your community, consider the advantages of partnering with a nationally recognized sporting body. Archery, a sport known for its focus, precision, and accessibility, could be the perfect addition to your portfolio.
The Archery Activity Partner (AAP) programme, developed by Archery GB, the national governing body for archery in the United Kingdom, provides a fantastic opportunity for organizations like yours. This scheme is designed to foster the development and expansion of archery activities across various sectors.
Who Can Become an Archery Activity Partner?
The AAP programme is specifically tailored for organizations not currently affiliated with Archery GB as a club, making it ideal for a diverse range of entities. This includes:
- Sole traders looking to expand their activity offerings.
- Activity holiday companies seeking to enrich their packages.
- Local Authority Education Centres aiming to provide diverse physical activities.
- Outdoor adventure centres wanting to add new and engaging challenges.
- Youth and community organizations focused on providing valuable skills and recreation.
- Sports and leisure centres looking to broaden their activity range.
- Commercial and not-for-profit centres seeking to enhance their services.
Essentially, if your organization is dedicated to providing activities to the public and is looking for a partnership to deliver high-quality archery experiences, the AAP programme is designed for you.
What are the Commitments of an Activity Partner?
Becoming an Archery Activity Partner signifies a formal partnership with Archery GB. This collaboration is built on a foundation of mutual commitment to ensure high standards and promote the sport of archery effectively. Key commitments include:
- Qualified Staff: Ensuring all staff involved in delivering archery activities hold current Archery GB qualifications, either as Instructors or Coaches. This guarantees expertise and safety in instruction.
- Comprehensive Safety and Insurance: Maintaining adequate Public and Employers Liability insurance, along with robust risk assessment, operating, and safeguarding procedures specifically for archery activities. This prioritizes the safety and well-being of all participants.
- Regular Activity Delivery: Commitment to delivering archery sessions on a regular basis, ensuring consistent opportunities for participation and engagement within your community.
- Ambassadors for Archery: Acting as advocates for the sport of archery, promoting its benefits and encouraging wider participation.
- Promotion of Archery GB Initiatives: Actively supporting and promoting Archery GB campaigns and events, guiding customers towards the broader “archery family” and community.
What Benefits Does Partnership Offer?
Partnering with Archery GB as an Approved Centre brings a wealth of benefits designed to support and enhance your archery activity provision:
- Association with the National Governing Body: Formal affiliation with Archery GB, enhancing your credibility and providing regular communication and updates from the leading archery authority in the UK.
- Qualification Verification and Renewal: Access to online systems for easy verification of staff qualifications and streamlined renewal processes, simplifying administration and ensuring compliance.
- Inclusion in Online Provider Directory: Listing and accessibility within Archery GB’s online directory of archery providers, increasing your visibility to potential customers actively seeking archery experiences.
- Access to Archery GB Resources: Preferential access to Archery GB products, programmes, and development support, including guidance and resources to improve your archery offerings.
- Revenue Generation Opportunities: The ability to organize Archery GB courses and CPD (Continuing Professional Development) opportunities on your site, creating additional revenue streams and enhancing your service portfolio.
- Promotional Toolkit and Branding: Access to the Archery GB AAP logo, plaque, and a comprehensive promotional toolkit, along with assets for various programmes like Start Archery Week, enabling you to effectively market your archery activities and leverage established national campaigns.
Furthermore, there are ongoing opportunities for site visits from Archery GB representatives and access to advanced coaching modules and CPD to continuously enhance your activity offerings and expertise. Note that some additional benefits may involve separate charges.
To further enhance your archery experiences and create a strong brand identity, you can also order branded merchandise from the dedicated AAP shop: AAP shop.
What are the Partnership Levels and Costs?
The Archery Activity Partner programme offers three distinct levels of affiliation, each tailored to different organizational needs and scales:
- Standard Level: Priced at £30, this entry-level option provides foundational benefits and affiliation.
- Activity Partner Level: At £100, this level offers enhanced benefits and greater access to resources.
- Activity Partner PLUS Level: For £250, the premium level provides the most comprehensive benefits package and support for organizations aiming for extensive archery activity provision.
How to Sign Up and Get Started
Becoming an Archery Activity Partner is a straightforward process. You can easily sign up through the Archery GB Membership Portal:
For any further information or specific queries, please do not hesitate to contact the Archery GB team directly at [email protected].
Are You an Archery GB Instructor Seeking Further Development?
For individual Archery GB instructors looking to advance their professional skills and knowledge, Archery GB offers the Instructor Subscription. This resource provides continuous professional development content, deepens archery expertise, and helps build business momentum for instructors.
