Welcome to the first podcast of 2026, crazy to think we are already in February. I hope 2026 is treating you well and any new year resolutions you made are still going well.
As always here is a link to the amazon music version
I will admit to having a bit of a rant at the start of this episode concerning the appalling service we have received from TUI airlines following our long flight delay when returning home. After everything that happened end of last year we decided to book a ski holiday, which was fantastic but the flight home was delayed for hours.
Anyway lets change the subject to more archery related. In the episode I give my thoughts on the proposals that have been sent out to NFAS members for voting on this year concerning rule changes. Some of which I like others of which I am less keen on.
In this week’s episode I delighted to have as my guest Chris Mussell. Chris is a highly experienced archer as well as being heavily involved with the Scouting organisation in the UK, specifically with respect to archery.
In the episode we explore how scouting approaches the challenging task of coaching young people but also training scout leaders to enable them to coach young people.
As always the episode is available on Spotify and Amazon music.
I feel this episode provides a really good insight into how the scouting organisation plans, runs and controls the rules of shooting for scouts and leaders. There are obvious similarities to National Field Archery Society events but also key differences, most noticeably the target selection. The scouting prohibits the use of any animal or human like targets, so no shooting zombies or 3D targets.
Of course we do tangent at times into other archery related topics, including chats about past events and campfire chats after festivals.
Thanks for listening and I would like to wish you all a fantastic Christmas and New Year.
In this very special episode, I am delighted to welcome back Kristina Dolgilevica as a gest to the podcast.
Those of you who have been listening to the podcast for a few years might remember Kristina’s first guest slot back in episode 80. Then she had only just taken on the role of Editor for Bow International magazine. Now a couple of years on we discuss how the role has developed as Bow International celebrates its 30th year in publication, a huge milestone for any magazine.
Throughout the episode we discuss various coaching topics, focusing on the concept of Developments having no limits. thought the main focus of the discussion surrounds the World Traditional Archery Federation and the formation of the UK Traditional Archers’ International Association (UK-TAIA), contact detail of which are below.
We chat about her hopes and aspirations for UK-TAIA in promoting not just competition but also the cultural heritages of the differing forms of traditional archery across the globe. The goal being to promote the association and the potential it has for highlighting the potential for engagement across countries and continents.
If you have any interest in traditional check out the website and reach out to Kristina
UK-TAIA – UK Traditional Archers’ International Association
Sadly we did encounter some technical issues when recording this episode due to a power cut part way through and subsequent Wi-Fi issues, but we got there in the end. I have to say a huge thanks to Kristina for her patience.
As always the podcast is available on Spotify and Amazon music.
As always thanks for listening. I hope you all have a great Christmas and New Year.
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