About
Archers Diary is a comprehensive, web-based scoring and tournament management system purpose-built for the archery community and officially endorsed by Archery Australia Inc. Developed by an archer with deep understanding of the sport's administrative needs, it serves as the central hub for club management, event coordination, and performance tracking across affiliated clubs throughout Australia. The platform covers every aspect of archery club administration, from event registration and scheduling to results publication and national rankings. Members can track their personal bests, classifications, handicaps, and awards, while club administrators manage scorecards, target rounds, and the club wall. Additional tools include a rating calculator, classification lookup, paper weight calculator, and string builder to assist archers of all levels. Archers Diary supports national and RGB (Regional/Grade/Benchmark) rankings, providing transparent performance metrics across the competitive archery landscape. Its structured access model requires clubs to nominate a Club Recorder or representative, who then gains system access after completing an authorisation form and confidentiality agreement with Archery Australia. Available entirely free of charge to Archery Australia affiliated clubs, Archers Diary removes financial barriers to professional-grade sports administration. It is ideal for club recorders, tournament organisers, and competitive archers who need a reliable, centralised platform to manage scoring, track progress, and participate in national records and rankings.
Key Features
- Event Management: Full event registration, calendar scheduling, and results publication for club and national tournaments.
- Rankings & Records: Tracks national rankings, RGB rankings, round bests, and official records across Archery Australia affiliated clubs.
- Member Performance Tracking: Individual member dashboards for awards, personal bests, classifications, and handicap management.
- Scoring Tools: Includes scorecards, target rounds, a rating calculator, classification lookup, and paper weight and string builder utilities.
- Club Administration: Provides clubs with a dedicated wall, member management, and secure role-based access controlled by a nominated Club Recorder.
Use Cases
- Club recorders managing event registrations, scorecards, and results for local archery competitions.
- Tournament organisers coordinating multi-club events and publishing official results and rankings.
- Competitive archers monitoring their national and RGB rankings, classifications, and personal bests over time.
- Archery Australia administrators maintaining standardised scoring and records across all affiliated clubs.
- Coaches and members using the built-in tools such as the rating calculator and classification lookup to guide training decisions.
Pros
- Completely Free: Available at no cost to all Archery Australia affiliated clubs, making professional tournament management accessible to everyone.
- Officially Endorsed: As the official software of Archery Australia Inc., it is trusted and standardised across all affiliated clubs nationwide.
- All-in-One Platform: Combines event management, rankings, scorekeeping, handicaps, and member tools into a single integrated system.
Cons
- Limited to Archery Australia Affiliates: Only available to clubs affiliated with Archery Australia Inc., restricting access for independent or international clubs.
- Manual Onboarding Process: Getting started requires submitting paper forms and waiting for Archery Australia to set up login credentials, which can slow adoption.
- Scheduled Downtime: The system undergoes monthly maintenance on the third Monday of each month at 0900 AEST, causing brief unavailability.
Frequently Asked Questions
How does a club start using Archers Diary?
Clubs need to complete two forms: one authorising a Club Recorder or representative to access the system, and a confidentiality agreement. Once both forms are returned to Archery Australia, login credentials are set up.
Is Archers Diary free to use?
Yes, Archers Diary is available entirely free of charge to any club affiliated with Archery Australia Inc.
What types of rankings does the system support?
Archers Diary supports both National Rankings and RGB (Regional/Grade/Benchmark) Rankings, giving archers visibility into their performance across different competitive tiers.
Can individual archers track their own progress?
Yes. Members have access to a personal section where they can view their awards, personal bests, classifications, handicaps, and event history.
When is scheduled maintenance carried out?
Scheduled maintenance is performed on the third Monday of each month at 0900 AEST. The system may be briefly unavailable during these windows.
