Archery
Archery is the art, sport, practice, or skill of using a bow to shoot arrows. The word comes from the Latin arcus. Historically, archery has been used for hunting and combat. In modern times, it is mainly a competitive sport and recreational activity. A person who participates in archery is typically called an archer or a bowman, and a person who is fond of or an expert at archery is sometimes called a toxophilite.
How to Play
01. Assume the shooting position
02. Nock the arrow
03. Draw and anchor the bow
04. Aim
05. Release the string
06. Follow through
Sports Associations Details
1. Registration Number – 42
2. Registration Year - 27.10.2016
3. Gazette Notification - Gazette No. 1990/23 – 27.10.2016
4. Tenure of the Association – 02
Ø PRESIDENT
Commander H.U. Silva
207, Batalandahena Road, Gothatuwa, New Town.
0777397425
cbrhusilva@gmail.com
Ø SECRETARY
Commander K. D. P. Karandeniagoda
No: 277, Rajamaha Vihara Road, Mirihana, Kotte.
071 7682691
Ø TREASURE
B.H.L.P.Karunarathne
karunarathnemanoj@gmail.com
5. List of Affiliated Associations –
1. Archery Club Colombo
2. C.A.S Archery Club
3. Race Course Archery Club
4. Sagittarians Archery Club
5. Sri Lanka Air Force Archery Association
6. Sri Lanka Army Archery Association
7. Sri Lanka Navy Archery Association
8. Sri Lanka Police Archery Club
9. Uva Archery Club
10. Northwestern Archery Club