Advice for Transgender and Non-Binary Archers

Registration

CUB enthusiastically welcomes all archers regardless of gender and/or sexuality! However, upon joining the club, all of our archers are affiliated with Archery GB who require us to specify ‘male’ or ‘female’ for each individual. Archery GB are our national governing body, and all archers must be registered with them in order to be able to shoot with any UK club.

We recognise that these binary options do not suit everyone and are not inclusive of all genders. We encourage you to choose whichever option you feel most comfortable with when registering. As a club we make a commitment to be respectful of your affirmed gender identity, name and pronouns; our internal club records include a non-binary option, and a place to specify the pronouns you prefer.

Competing

At competitions, archery is historically divided into male and female categories, and this remains true of the university competitions. If you wish to compete for the club, you will compete in the gender category under which you’re registered with Archery GB.

Based on the recent Supreme Court decision and guidance from the UK Sports Councils' Equality Group, AGB have ‘determined that male puberty confers a competitive advantage in archery’ and so, to ensure fair competition, only those assigned female at birth will be allowed to compete in the female category from 1st October 2025. Full details and further information about these changes can be found on the AGB website

We understand and regret that this may hinder our gender non-conforming members from competing. Regardless, CUB strives to remain welcome to everyone - if you have any concerns regarding the matter, or require any form of welfare support, please do not hesitate to contact our Welfare Officer.