Scott The Acher
@scottthearcher.bsky.social
Just an older archer coming late to the sport, enjoying every session. Former Olympic Recurve and now Traditional (AFB, Recurve & soon to be Longbow) archer espousing the physical and mental health benefits of the sport at any age.
A Long Overdue Update..
So over a year later much has changed. I will start with a catch up from the end of that last post.. The Worcester leg of the Countesthorpe Triple resulted in me winning the handicap improvement shield and a third place in the third leg which meant I had a Silver for…
So over a year later much has changed. I will start with a catch up from the end of that last post.. The Worcester leg of the Countesthorpe Triple resulted in me winning the handicap improvement shield and a third place in the third leg which meant I had a Silver for…
A Long Overdue Update..
So over a year later much has changed. I will start with a catch up from the end of that last post.. The Worcester leg of the Countesthorpe Triple resulted in me winning the handicap improvement shield and a third place in the third leg which meant I had a Silver for handicap improvement overall. The Frostbite at Long Buckby Archers lead to a silver for myself and 2 golds for Kerri (for the single and double rounds).
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February 5, 2026 at 10:11 PM
A Long Overdue Update..
So over a year later much has changed. I will start with a catch up from the end of that last post.. The Worcester leg of the Countesthorpe Triple resulted in me winning the handicap improvement shield and a third place in the third leg which meant I had a Silver for…
So over a year later much has changed. I will start with a catch up from the end of that last post.. The Worcester leg of the Countesthorpe Triple resulted in me winning the handicap improvement shield and a third place in the third leg which meant I had a Silver for…
Just a brief introduction. Before we start a few answers before the questions... Yes, my front teeth are missing (its a long story and a fear of dentists), Yes, I am fat. I've never been thin (as anyone that played rugby with or against me will agree).... Ok. Anyway on with me....
February 5, 2026 at 1:22 PM
Just a brief introduction. Before we start a few answers before the questions... Yes, my front teeth are missing (its a long story and a fear of dentists), Yes, I am fat. I've never been thin (as anyone that played rugby with or against me will agree).... Ok. Anyway on with me....
Decent turnout for practice tonight.
February 3, 2026 at 10:27 PM
Decent turnout for practice tonight.
Latest World Rankings released today.
Ella Gibson (2nd) and Penny Healey (5th) keeping the UK in the mix 🏹
Ella Gibson (2nd) and Penny Healey (5th) keeping the UK in the mix 🏹
February 2, 2026 at 10:31 PM
Latest World Rankings released today.
Ella Gibson (2nd) and Penny Healey (5th) keeping the UK in the mix 🏹
Ella Gibson (2nd) and Penny Healey (5th) keeping the UK in the mix 🏹
Gutted not to be there today but today is about priorities. Family first.
Have an awesome shoot. Shoot well friends 🏹
Have an awesome shoot. Shoot well friends 🏹
February 1, 2026 at 8:52 AM
Gutted not to be there today but today is about priorities. Family first.
Have an awesome shoot. Shoot well friends 🏹
Have an awesome shoot. Shoot well friends 🏹
Massive Congratulations to Ollie Hicks, Rene Bekker and Ella Gibson for their successes at the Lancaster Archery Classic in Manheim. Also huge shout out to Neil Bowden for a fantastic shoot too.
Archery GB on Instagram: "Not one, not two, but three medals won by British archers at the Lancaster Archery Classic in the Barebow and Women's Open Pro divisions! 🥇🥉🥉
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January 31, 2026 at 8:39 AM
Massive Congratulations to Ollie Hicks, Rene Bekker and Ella Gibson for their successes at the Lancaster Archery Classic in Manheim. Also huge shout out to Neil Bowden for a fantastic shoot too.
Apologies a quiet week. It's been hectic with my mother having a fall and being in Hospital.
This has meant having to drop out of this weekends comp. There are a couple of spaces left if you fancy a UKRS Worcester surl.lt/armcjv in Northamptonshire
This has meant having to drop out of this weekends comp. There are a couple of spaces left if you fancy a UKRS Worcester surl.lt/armcjv in Northamptonshire
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Sunday 1st February 2026
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January 31, 2026 at 7:24 AM
Apologies a quiet week. It's been hectic with my mother having a fall and being in Hospital.
This has meant having to drop out of this weekends comp. There are a couple of spaces left if you fancy a UKRS Worcester surl.lt/armcjv in Northamptonshire
This has meant having to drop out of this weekends comp. There are a couple of spaces left if you fancy a UKRS Worcester surl.lt/armcjv in Northamptonshire
Something very liberating firing arrows high into the sky with Clout. No target panic, no stress over perfect form. Just vague line & length that gets heavily adjusted by weather. It frames life quite well, understanding how little influence we have on outcomes once accept it's beyond our control.
January 24, 2026 at 10:11 PM
Something very liberating firing arrows high into the sky with Clout. No target panic, no stress over perfect form. Just vague line & length that gets heavily adjusted by weather. It frames life quite well, understanding how little influence we have on outcomes once accept it's beyond our control.
Well that was an experience....
First tick off my bucket list for 2026!
Had the pleasure of an afternoon with Kettering Archers being introduced to the art of shooting Clout!
It really isn't that easy for a blind, Trad Bow shooting, novice..!
It'll come😆
Lovely afternoon with great company.
First tick off my bucket list for 2026!
Had the pleasure of an afternoon with Kettering Archers being introduced to the art of shooting Clout!
It really isn't that easy for a blind, Trad Bow shooting, novice..!
It'll come😆
Lovely afternoon with great company.
January 24, 2026 at 8:33 PM
Well that was an experience....
First tick off my bucket list for 2026!
Had the pleasure of an afternoon with Kettering Archers being introduced to the art of shooting Clout!
It really isn't that easy for a blind, Trad Bow shooting, novice..!
It'll come😆
Lovely afternoon with great company.
First tick off my bucket list for 2026!
Had the pleasure of an afternoon with Kettering Archers being introduced to the art of shooting Clout!
It really isn't that easy for a blind, Trad Bow shooting, novice..!
It'll come😆
Lovely afternoon with great company.
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January 23, 2026 at 10:49 AM
Good Luck to Neil Bowden today, Long Buckby Archers, competing in the Lancaster Archery Classic in Manheim, PA. He's on target 29C in the 7:30am Barebow session.
Be lucky and shoot well mate.
Be lucky and shoot well mate.
January 23, 2026 at 8:35 AM
Good Luck to Neil Bowden today, Long Buckby Archers, competing in the Lancaster Archery Classic in Manheim, PA. He's on target 29C in the 7:30am Barebow session.
Be lucky and shoot well mate.
Be lucky and shoot well mate.
As promised, club report from Facebook:- www.facebook.com/share/p/14Ua...
January 17, 2026 at 7:37 PM
As promised, club report from Facebook:- www.facebook.com/share/p/14Ua...
Fantastic day out in Daventry (at the Rugby Club, scene of some previous sporting endeavours many years ago) for the annual Frostbite competition. Brilliant weather compensating dor a poor score. Schoolboy error on my part but come away with a Bronze. Report to follow:-
January 17, 2026 at 7:36 PM
Fantastic day out in Daventry (at the Rugby Club, scene of some previous sporting endeavours many years ago) for the annual Frostbite competition. Brilliant weather compensating dor a poor score. Schoolboy error on my part but come away with a Bronze. Report to follow:-
Archery Plan 2026
1. Raise awareness of the benefits of archery for physical & mental health
2. Try Clout Archery
3. Try Field Archery
4. Try 3D Archery
5. Try Roving Archery
6. Compete regularly with all bows
7. Improve Handicap by at least 8
8. Improve knowledge base & form to improve my shooting
1. Raise awareness of the benefits of archery for physical & mental health
2. Try Clout Archery
3. Try Field Archery
4. Try 3D Archery
5. Try Roving Archery
6. Compete regularly with all bows
7. Improve Handicap by at least 8
8. Improve knowledge base & form to improve my shooting
January 15, 2026 at 8:05 PM
Archery Plan 2026
1. Raise awareness of the benefits of archery for physical & mental health
2. Try Clout Archery
3. Try Field Archery
4. Try 3D Archery
5. Try Roving Archery
6. Compete regularly with all bows
7. Improve Handicap by at least 8
8. Improve knowledge base & form to improve my shooting
1. Raise awareness of the benefits of archery for physical & mental health
2. Try Clout Archery
3. Try Field Archery
4. Try 3D Archery
5. Try Roving Archery
6. Compete regularly with all bows
7. Improve Handicap by at least 8
8. Improve knowledge base & form to improve my shooting
With my first competition of 2026 kicking off at 19am Saturday I'm going the weather improves from this driving rain.
Only a single Frostbite round held in Daventry woth Long Buckby Archery. Fingers crossed for good score with the the AFB, a clear head, calm and most importantly fun.
Only a single Frostbite round held in Daventry woth Long Buckby Archery. Fingers crossed for good score with the the AFB, a clear head, calm and most importantly fun.
January 15, 2026 at 6:52 PM
With my first competition of 2026 kicking off at 19am Saturday I'm going the weather improves from this driving rain.
Only a single Frostbite round held in Daventry woth Long Buckby Archery. Fingers crossed for good score with the the AFB, a clear head, calm and most importantly fun.
Only a single Frostbite round held in Daventry woth Long Buckby Archery. Fingers crossed for good score with the the AFB, a clear head, calm and most importantly fun.
So I now shoot with Targetcraft Archers in Desborough in Northamptonshire since May 25. The benefits being they have a field of their own allowing daily shooting if I so wish as we as twice weekly Indoor shooting locally October to April. With moving to Trad my shooting has improved immeasurably.
January 15, 2026 at 5:23 PM
So I now shoot with Targetcraft Archers in Desborough in Northamptonshire since May 25. The benefits being they have a field of their own allowing daily shooting if I so wish as we as twice weekly Indoor shooting locally October to April. With moving to Trad my shooting has improved immeasurably.
Well that been an interesting 9 months to say the least!!
I've moved clubs to be able to shoot more often, had some issues around target panic & form, moved to a new bowstyle (or 2) to give me more freedom and a back to basics approach & gathered a few County Records here in sunny Northamptonshire!
I've moved clubs to be able to shoot more often, had some issues around target panic & form, moved to a new bowstyle (or 2) to give me more freedom and a back to basics approach & gathered a few County Records here in sunny Northamptonshire!
January 15, 2026 at 5:16 PM
Well that been an interesting 9 months to say the least!!
I've moved clubs to be able to shoot more often, had some issues around target panic & form, moved to a new bowstyle (or 2) to give me more freedom and a back to basics approach & gathered a few County Records here in sunny Northamptonshire!
I've moved clubs to be able to shoot more often, had some issues around target panic & form, moved to a new bowstyle (or 2) to give me more freedom and a back to basics approach & gathered a few County Records here in sunny Northamptonshire!
Followed by the final Portsmouth of the Indoor season, shooting a decent score. Getting back to where scores should be (after scores dropping as I added a longer long rod and V bars to my set up).
March 23, 2025 at 10:04 PM
Followed by the final Portsmouth of the Indoor season, shooting a decent score. Getting back to where scores should be (after scores dropping as I added a longer long rod and V bars to my set up).
Busy weekend of Archery.
Great day, getting sight marks for the upcoming outside season. With the final end of 2 tens and 3 nines (and a seven) in the last 6 arrows (60yds).
Cont.......
Great day, getting sight marks for the upcoming outside season. With the final end of 2 tens and 3 nines (and a seven) in the last 6 arrows (60yds).
Cont.......
March 23, 2025 at 10:03 PM
Busy weekend of Archery.
Great day, getting sight marks for the upcoming outside season. With the final end of 2 tens and 3 nines (and a seven) in the last 6 arrows (60yds).
Cont.......
Great day, getting sight marks for the upcoming outside season. With the final end of 2 tens and 3 nines (and a seven) in the last 6 arrows (60yds).
Cont.......