Jodie Grinham made global headlines when she won Paralympic Gold in Archery at Paris 2024 while seven months pregnant.
Just last week, Jodie ranked 1st at the European Para Archery Cup in Rome at the weekend, so it’s safe to say she’s back!
A couple of weeks ago, Jodie sat down with her friend and GB compound team member Izzy Carpenter from Archery GB to talk about her return to competition post pregnancy.
Jodie also talks about getting an MBE and how it’s given her a platform to work with parliament to help improve maternity cover for disabled women.
Oh, and we discover Jodie’s unexpected love for giant African Land snails…
So settle in and enjoy Izzy’s chat with Jodie Grinham.
Hosts: Jay Vydelingum, Izzy Carpenter
The Way Of The Bow is a Clement Stories Production
Music:
2 Above Zero: AudioNautix
Intriguing Potential: Northern Points
"I was born between the bows!"
Walter Staelens from SSA Archery in Belgium has never known life without the sport, as part of a third generation archery company.
In this episode Walter talks about the importance of backing schemes like Archery GB's Start Archery Week and getting involved with the sport at grassroots level.
He also gives his thoughts on trends in archery and the three essential bits of kit you need to really improve your accuracy and take you to the next level.
Host: Jay Vydelingum
The Way Of The Bow is a Clement Stories Production
Music:
2 Above Zero: AudioNautix
"People who never thought sport was their natural thing..,, they find suddenly they're an athlete!"
We're looking ahead to Start Archery Week (from Saturday 10 May to Sunday 18 May).
In this conversation, Lisa Wheeler Sports Development Officer at Archery GB shares her experiences of bringing new people into the sport.
Start Archery Week is all about recruiting new members and volunteers, and Lisa emphasises the positive impact of archery on mental health and confidence.
There's advice for clubs looking to participate, and inspiring success stories from those who've found joy and purpose through archery.
Find out everything you need to know check out our new archers' website Start Archery.
Host: Jay Vydelingum
The Way Of The Bow is a Clement Stories Production
Music:
2 Above Zero: AudioNautix
"We're absolutely here for unexpected winners!"
Get set for a fantastic episode as we look ahead to what is surely the most prestigious event on the UK archery calendar — the National Tour.
It’s a sit down with three brilliant voices from the UK competition scene:
• Izzy Carpenter, Events Marketing Officer at Archery GB, and GB compound team member
• Jon Nott, Events and Competitions Manager at Archery GB
• And Alex Wise, fresh from representing Team GB at the Paris 2024 Olympic Games
They chatted all things National Tour — their predictions for this season’s potential finalists, and some exciting new changes coming to the event.
Don't miss out! Get your tickets here.
Host: Jay Vydelingum
The Way Of The Bow is a Clement Stories Production
Music:
2 Above Zero: AudioNautix
Have you ever wondered what it takes to be an Olympic-level archery judge?
Graham Potts, a multi Games international judge and the only British international judge at London 2012 sat down with us here at The Way Of The Bow to share some of his thoughts on the sport.
He has some great Olympic stories, and shared insights into the sport at the highest level.
If you’re inspired by Graham’s story then head on over to our website at Archery GB to find out more about how to train as a judge, or book a judging taster session to find out more about this vital volunteering role.
Click here to find out more.
This podcast is a Clement Stories production.
Music: '2 Above Zero' - Audionautix
Archery has long been known as a sport that appeals to neurodiverse people, but why is that?
What makes it such a good fit for people with ADHD, autism, and other forms of neurodivergence?
This Neurodiversity Celebration Week, we’re exploring how coaches can better support neurodivergent archers.
Stuart Wall, our Engagement Coordinator at Archery GB’s been working on some incredible projects aimed at engaging more disabled and neurodivergent people in archery.
He’s an archery instructor himself and brings not only professional expertise but also personal experience — Stuart has ADHD, and in this episode explores how that’s shaped his career and his relationship with the sport.
Also what can the wider archery community do to make the sport even more welcoming and accessible?
Click here to find out more about archery and neurodiversity.
This podcast is a Clement Stories production.
Music: '2 Above Zero' - Audionautix
In this episode we're talking all things stabilisation.
Josh Smith, co-owner of RamRods Archery, talks podcast host Daniel through everything to do with stabilising and dampening, plus we have an exclusive competition for listeners.
Josh also answers your burning questions about everything from getting started to progressing and becoming sponsored.
RamRods are one of the sponsors of Archery GB's National Tour plus they'll be at the National Indoor weekend from 6-8 December.
Whether you're shooting or not, pop along to the tradeshow to see their products for yourself.
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Editing: Clement Stories
Music Credit:
2 Above Zero - Audionautix
As the 2024 National Tour approaches, kicking off on June 29th at the UK Masters at Lilleshall National Sports Centre, we sit down with Jon Nott, Ella Gibson, and Izzy Carpenter to give you an exclusive preview. Join us as we delve into the athletes, the stages, the prize money, and the exciting journey culminating in The Final in Nottingham this September.
In this episode we cover:
Don't miss out on the action—secure your tickets for National Tour: The Final at www.nationaltour.co.uk.
What is The Way of The Bow Podcast?
From different bow disciplines to motivations, everyone has their own 'Way of The Bow'. In this podcast, Archery GB explores the insight, stories and experiences of people within Archery. From world-class and world-ranked athletes to the support staff and clubs who make our sport so special. From grassroots to peak performance, The Way of The Bow sheds a light and provides a resource accessible to all. The Way of The Bow is hosted by Archery GB Marketing Officer, Daniel Fisher-Jones.
Welcome back to Season 2 of The Way of The Bow podcast, hosted by Marketing Officer Daniel Fisher-Jones. In this captivating episode, we delve into the world of archery tournaments in the UK with a special guest, Jon Nott, Events and Competitions Manager at Archery GB. From the intricacies of the National Tour to Jon's firsthand experiences from delivering the monumental London 2012 event, we uncover the behind-the-scenes magic that makes these competitions unforgettable. Just like in Ruth Hall's episode, we prioritize our members curiosity, dedicating a substantial portion of the conversation to answering member-submitted questions.
Join us as we explore topics ranging from Masters/50+ competitions to imperial rounds, event capacity, and how barebow is disrupting events and competitions. Whether you're a seasoned archer or just curious about the sport, this episode promises insights and excitement for all. Tune in and let the arrows of knowledge fly!
Mentioned in podcast:
1. Start Archery Week Partners Kinetic and Avalon provide a wealth of prizes for SAW volunteers and participants -> https://archerygb.org/news/kinetic-and-avalon-archery-announced-as-start-archery-week-premium-partners
2. Maven Optics announced as official Archery GB Options partner, use code ARCHERYGB for 20% -> https://mavenbuilt.co.uk
What is The Way of The Bow Podcast?
From different bow disciplines to motivations, everyone has their own 'Way of The Bow'. In this podcast, Archery GB explores the insight, stories and experiences of people within Archery. From world-class and world-ranked athletes to the support staff and clubs who make our sport so special. From grassroots to peak performance, The Way of The Bow sheds a light and provides a resource accessible to all. The Way of The Bow is hosted by Archery GB Marketing Officer, Daniel Fisher-Jones.
To kick start season 2 of The Way of The Bow Podcast we welcome Archery GB's CEO, Ruth Hall to the show to get to know her, her background and what the future holds for Archery GB.
Over 40 minutes of this podcast is dedicated to questions Archery GB members submitted recently covering topics such as the Performance Archery Centre, county/region affiliations and using gender-neutral language in archery to name a few topics.
Have you got a guest or topic you'd like to see featured on The Way of The Bow podcast? Let us know by sending an email to magazine@archerygb.org
What is The Way of The Bow Podcast?
From different bow disciplines to motivations, everyone has their own 'Way of The Bow'. In this podcast, Archery GB explores the insight, stories and experiences of people within Archery. From world-class and world-ranked athletes to the support staff and clubs who make our sport so special. From grassroots to peak performance, The Way of The Bow sheds a light and provides a resource accessible to all. The Way of The Bow is hosted by Archery GB Marketing Officer, Daniel Fisher-Jones.
The Way of The Bow podcast returns with a bang with Easton's George Tekmitchov to explore arrows. We're not just talking about tuning but how the design and engineering of each and every arrow makes a difference to the shot, our group and our scoring. George also was pivotal in the design and development of the renowned Easton X10 arrow so shares some of the story of the development of the X10.
The Way of The Bow podcast now returns with at least 1 episode a month. Archery GB members will find out about episodes first in their Members Ezine releasing towards the end of each month.
Welcome to episode 4 of The Way of The Bow. Today's episode is a little different as we are exploring an Archery GB update to the Outdoor Classification and Handicap scheme. To help break it down, one of the lead volunteers on the update, Marc Tamlyn (Wallingford Castle Archers), guides us through the scheme and most importantly what it means for archers (of all levels).
Links:
Explainer Page including Tables, Video & Calculators: https://archerygb.org/resources/outdoor-classifications-and-handicaps
Outdoor Classification & Handicap FAQ Page: https://archerygb.org/resources/outdoor-classifications-and-handicaps/classification-and-handicap-faqs
www.ArcheryGB.org
After kickstarting the podcast with two archers, we thought we would explore the world of archery support staff for episode 3. Sarah Smith instantly came to mind when considering guests. Sarah currently is the founder of Performance Studio Planner, a brilliant tool to assist archers with planning, goal setting and even tuning. In addition to that, Sarah also works at Archery GB for the English Institiute of Sport (EIS) as a Performance Lifestyle Practitioner, which we explore in this episode. But that isn't the limit of her experience and expertise, prior to working for EIS, Sarah worked within performance at Archery GB as a team manager which including during the Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games.
Mentioned in the episode:
www.PerformanceStudioPlanners.com
English Institute of Sport Podcast: https://audioboom.com/channels/5064537
We are kickstarting the new year with a deep dive into the lessons and insight of Ella Gibson's journey to world no.1. In this episode we cover a range of topics including what sponsors look for in archers, the biggest lessons around equipment including how essential it is to maintain your equipment and also how important it is to take ownership over your own journey.
Books mentioned:
With Winning In Mind by Lanny Bassham
The Inner Game of Tennis by Timothy Gallwey
This episode is brought to you with TRU Ball / AXCEL Archery, to learn more visit truball.com
www.ArcheryGB.org
www.StartArchery.co.uk
To kick-start the first episode of Archery GB's 'The Way of The Bow' we welcome Nick Thomas, an international medal-winning VI archer from North Wales. Nick recently won Bronze in both the 2019 World Para Archery Championships and in the 2018 European Para Archery Championships. With a degree in sports science and a wealth of success across visually impaired sport, in this episode we explore the world of VI archery and his own approach to competition including his mental game.
Links from the episode:
British Blind Sport, Archery -> https://britishblindsport.org.uk/membership/bbs-sports/archery/
Start Archery, Club Finder -> https://startarchery.co.uk/start-my-journey/find-a-club
Nick Thomas, Instagram -> https://www.instagram.com/ntblindarcher/
Nick Thomas, World Archery Profile -> https://www.worldarchery.sport/profile/23841/nicholas-thomas/biography?search=World%20Archery%20Para%20Championships
Archery GB -> www.archerygb.org
This episode is brought to you by Performance Studio Planners. To learn more about their archery specific training planners, journals and plotting pads visit www.performancestudioplanners.com
Christmas is coming early with the launch of Archery GB’s very own podcast!
From different bow disciplines to unique body attributes, a big part of archery is finding out what works best for you, both physically and mentally. In the same way, everyone’s journey through the sport is individual, from wanting to be the world’s best, to shooting for simple family enjoyment.
We want to celebrate these differences and create a resource of archery experience, so we are launching Archery GB’s official podcast, The Way of the Bow, on Wednesday 14 December.
Every fortnight, the podcast will host a conversation with a guest from our sport. From clubs sharing their insights and coaches providing tips and training tricks, right through to our world-class athletes sharing their experience, their wisdom and their own Way of the Bow.
Who will be on the show?
As excited as we are to share this with you, we don’t want to give away all our secrets just yet. But we can drop a few hints to the kind of guests we’ll be having on future episodes:
• An international,medal-winning Visually-Impaired archer
• A no.1 world-ranked archer
• An award-winning ontarget club
• An expert in the lifestyle of archery peak performance