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EXPLORE ARCHERY IN MALTA
WHERE IT
ALL BEGAN.
At the heart of everything we do is our passion for education, our commitment to our students and our belief that archery should feel welcoming from the very first arrow.
Archery In Malta started in the heart of San Ġwann. We opened AIM in May 2019 after wanting a space where we could shoot regularly while creating a fun, friendly environment for people to come along and try archery. What began as a local place to practise has grown into a community where first-time participants, families, recreational archers and international competitors can learn, train and enjoy the sport together.
From our outdoor range to the waters around Malta and competition fields across Europe, AIM has continued to create new ways for people to experience the sport. Today, the community includes traditional and field archery, Tag Archery, Archery on Kayaks, seasonal experiences, private and corporate events, regular coaching and pathways into national and international competition. Whether someone is holding a bow for the first time or working toward representing Malta abroad, the AIM team is here to help them build confidence, skill and a lasting connection with archery.
Archery on Kayaks runs during the summer months. Archery on Horseback returns from the end of summer. Tag Archery, birthday parties and corporate events can be booked outside normal days and times.
MEET THE TEAM
THE PEOPLE BEHIND AIM
OWNER / LEAD INSTRUCTOR
RAY NAPIER
Ray has spent more than a decade immersed in traditional archery, turning a lifelong passion into one of Malta's leading archery communities. As Owner of Archery in Malta, President of the Malta Field Archery Association and an AAE Level 1 Instructor, his goal is simple: make archery accessible, enjoyable and rewarding for everyone.
A competitive longbow archer, Ray has represented Malta internationally, earning an EIAC Team Longbow Silver Medal in 2026, together with Silver in Longbow and Bronze in Traditional Recurve Bow at the Irish Indoor Championships.
INSTRUCTOR
TONY GALEA
Tony is an experienced traditional archer whose passion for the technical side of the sport is matched only by his love of shooting. An MFAA Veteran, Malta Champion, IFAA WIAMM Gold Medalist, AAE Level 1 Instructor and respected custom string maker, he brings decades of practical knowledge to every session.
Whether he is helping tune a bow, building the perfect string or coaching on the shooting line, Tony enjoys sharing his experience and ensuring every archer leaves with greater confidence and skill.
INSTRUCTOR
LAWRENCE “KRUEGAR” PULIS
Lawrence is the problem solver behind many of AIM's biggest projects. From designing challenging field courses and building infrastructure to creating innovative training environments, he is the person who turns ambitious ideas into reality.
An AAE Level 1 Instructor, Lawrence combines his extensive security and operational background with a calm, practical coaching style and an unwavering focus on safety. His attention to detail and hands-on approach help ensure every experience at AIM is both safe and memorable.
AAE LEVEL 1 ARCHERY INSTRUCTOR
RACHEL CARUANA LAURI
Rachel is a certified AAE Level 1 Archery Instructor and a dedicated traditional archer with a passion for helping others discover and enjoy the sport. Known for her patient, supportive coaching style, she enjoys guiding beginners while continuing to develop her own skills through regular training and competition.
Representing Malta internationally, Rachel earned a Silver Medal at the Sons of Archery (SoA) Tournament in Austria, demonstrating her commitment to both personal excellence and the growth of traditional archery.
AAE LEVEL 1 ARCHERY INSTRUCTOR
BENJI ELLUL
Benji is a certified AAE Level 1 Archery Instructor and accomplished traditional archer who combines competitive experience with a relaxed, approachable coaching style. He enjoys helping archers of all abilities build confidence, improve technique, and most importantly, enjoy the sport.
Competing for Malta on the international stage, Benji won a Gold Medal at the Sons of Archery (SoA) Tournament in France, highlighting his skill and dedication to traditional archery. His passion for the sport is reflected both on the competition field and in every session he coaches.
REPRESENTING MALTA
MALTA FIELD ARCHERY
ASSOCIATION.
The Malta Field Archery Association is Malta’s national field archery organisation, representing the country internationally through the Archery Association Europe and the International Field Archery Association. Founded to develop and promote field, traditional and instinctive archery in Malta, the MFAA supports recreational and competitive archers across multiple disciplines and bow styles.
The association works in very close partnership with Archery In Malta, which currently serves as a major driving force behind Malta’s field archery development, training, international participation and event organisation. Together, the MFAA and AIM have helped grow Malta’s presence on the international stage, with Maltese archers competing in events across Ireland, Spain, France, Greece and other European countries — earning multiple individual and team medals along the way.
GROWING MALTA'S
FIELD ARCHERY FUTURE.
The MFAA promotes safe and professional archery practice, international competition opportunities, beginner and advanced archer development, community events and tournaments, traditional and modern field archery disciplines, and the continued growth of the sport within Malta. Through continued investment in training, innovation and international cooperation, the MFAA continues to help place Malta firmly on the international archery map. Whether someone’s goal is recreational shooting, competitive field archery or representing Malta abroad, the MFAA welcomes archers who share a passion for the sport.
UNDERSTANDING THE ABBREVIATIONS
MFAA
Malta Field Archery Association
The organisation under which Maltese archers represent Malta internationally. It supports local development, member opportunities and Malta’s participation in affiliated international events.
AAE
Archery Association Europe
Our parent European association. AAE membership connects Maltese archers with a wider European network of tournaments, training and traditional archery communities.
IFAA
International Field Archery Association
The international governing body under which archers compete worldwide. The IFAA defines tournament formats, rules, shooting styles and bow classifications used internationally.
NFAA
National Field Archery Association
The American field archery association and part of the wider network of organisations connected to international field archery competition.
MEDIA, PRESS & FIELD ARCHERY JOURNEY
FOLLOW MALTA'S INTERNATIONAL RISE
From a small range in San Ġwann to international competition, Archery In Malta and the Malta Field Archery Association continue to grow Malta’s traditional and field archery community through sport, innovation and shared experience. These stories document that journey: from medal-winning international performances to the creation of distinctive experiences such as Kayak Archery.
SPORTSDESK · 19 MAY 2026
MALTA’S TRADITIONAL AND FIELD ARCHERY TEAM CONTINUES ITS INTERNATIONAL RISE
Malta’s traditional and field archers competed alongside participants from six other nations during a three-day Outdoor 3D competition in France. Benji Ellul secured gold in the Hunter Division, while Gabriel Mamo Drury earned bronze in the Longbow Division. The article also recognised further Maltese success across the IFAA Indoor Mail Match and European Indoor Archery Championships.
LOVIN MALTA · 4 JUNE 2022
MALTESE ARCHERS BRING HOME 12 MEDALS FROM SLOVENIA
Maltese archers returned from an international Sons of Archery gathering in Slovenia with three gold, seven silver and two bronze medals. The twelve-medal result marked an important moment in Malta’s growing presence within the European traditional archery community.
GET OUT AND KAYAK · 23 JUNE 2025
KAYAK ARCHERY IN MALTA
Kayak Archery began through a collaboration between Archery In Malta and Get Out and Kayak Malta. The first event took place in the Grand Harbour on 30 July 2022, combining guided kayaking, floating targets, live-arrow target shooting, soft-arrow Tag Archery, group challenges and safety instruction from both teams.
INTERNATIONAL ACHIEVEMENTS
REPRESENTING
MALTA ABROAD.
MFAA archers have competed in events across Ireland, Spain, France, Greece and other European countries — earning multiple individual and team medals along the way. International participation has included European Indoor Archery Championships, Outdoor 3D competitions, IFAA Indoor Mail Matches, Sons of Archery gatherings, Spanish Bowhunter events and other traditional and field archery competitions.
Gold — Benji Ellul, Hunter Division
Bronze — Gabriel Mamo Drury, Longbow Division
Gold — Gabriel Mamo Drury, Hadrian Sultana and Tony Galea
Silver — Del McHenry and Mark Spice
Bronze — David Zammit
Silver — Ray Napier and Gabriel Mamo Drury, Longbow Style Team Event
3 gold, 7 silver and 2 bronze medals — 12 overall
OUR FRIENDS
THE COMMUNITY AROUND AIM
AIM’s growth has been supported by friendships, collaborations and community connections across Malta. These organisations have contributed through creativity, hospitality, adventure, technical support and a shared enthusiasm for bringing people together.
BRANDOLOGY MALTA
Branding, design and creative production.
URBAN VALLEY RESORT
Hospitality, events and an important part of AIM's wider community.
SONS OF ARCHERY MALTA
A community connected through traditional archery.
WHITEPOINTERNET
Website development, hosting and technical support.
JOKERS MCC MALTA
Friends, community and shared adventures in Malta.
GET OUT AND KAYAK TOURS MALTA
Partners in bringing Malta's original Kayak Archery experience to life.
OUR JOURNEY
FROM SAN ĠWANN TO THE INTERNATIONAL STAGE
GET IN TOUCH
LET'S PLAN YOUR
NEXT ADVENTURE.
SAN ĠWANN OUTDOOR RANGE
Wednesday & Friday — 4:00 pm to 7:00 pm
Sunday — 8:00 am to 6:00 pm
SEASONAL & PRIVATE EXPERIENCES
Archery on Kayaks operates during the summer months, with Archery on Horseback planned from the end of summer. Tag Archery, birthday parties and corporate events can be arranged outside the normal range days and times.
WHAT CAN WE HELP WITH?
Whether you are completely new to archery, returning to the sport, looking for regular coaching, planning a family activity, organising a birthday or corporate event, exploring MFAA membership or making a media enquiry, the AIM team would be pleased to hear from you. Tell us what you are hoping to experience and we will help you find the right next step.
BECOME PART OF THE JOURNEY
THERE IS A PLACE
FOR YOU AT AIM.
Whether you are picking up a bow for the first time or looking toward your next international competition, Archery In Malta welcomes beginners, families, traditional archers, field archers, competitive archers, groups, organisations and outdoor adventure seekers.
READY TO TAKE AIM?
Your adventure is waiting.