Age Distribution: A Generational Breakdown
Maydaan Archery Club attracts members across all age groups, creating a multi-generational community united by their passion for archery. Our demographic data reveals interesting patterns in how different age cohorts engage with the sport.
Gender Diversity & Empowerment
Maydaan Archery Club takes pride in fostering an environment that welcomes all to participate in the sport of archery. Our commitment to gender inclusivity is reflected in our membership statistics for 2024.
Our current membership shows a relatively balanced gender distribution, with 46.2% female members (327 participants) and 53.8% male members (365 participants). This near-parity represents significant progress in a sport that has historically seen higher male participation rates, demonstrating Maydaan's successful efforts to create an inclusive environment.
The club has implemented several initiatives to encourage female participation, including women-focused shoots, women-focused social events and female coaching staff. These efforts have contributed to the healthy gender balance we see today.
Maydaan Archery Club aims to serve as a model for how traditional sports can evolve to welcome and celebrate participants on a equal playing field.
Youth Engagement: Nurturing Future Archers
Developing the next generation of archers and leaders remains a key priority for Maydaan Archery Club. Our youth programs have shown remarkable growth.
Youth-Focused Coaching
Specialised instructors who understand the unique physical and mental aspects of teaching archery to children and teenagers. Focused not only on building athletes, but also building characters and leaders in our community.
The Onbesli Youth Program
Weekly classes specifically designed for different age groups (8-12 and 13-17) to ensure appropriate skill development and peer interaction as well as retreats tailored to build strength and character.
Onbesli Cup & Other Youth Tournaments
Regular tournament opportunities that build confidence, sportsmanship, and goal-setting abilities among young archers. A day where we make our youth archers feel celebrated and awarded.
The Onbesli Program has been particularly successful, engaging over 50 participants in a structured archery development pathway. This program combines technical skill-building with character development, emphasising patience, focus, and discipline - values that translate well beyond the archery range.
Adult Participation
Our adult participation statistics significantly highlight the sport's appeal among adults of all ages and genders seeking both recreational enjoyment and competitive opportunities.
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Adult programs at Maydaan includes a mix of competitive training, recreational shooting sessions, technical workshops, friendly competitions, and social events. This diverse offering ensures that adult members can engage with the sport in ways that align with their personal goals, whether focused on mastery, fitness, mental wellbeing, or social connection.
In 2024, our training program propelled a team of athletes to represent Australia on a global stage at the World Nomad Games where they won Gold in the 'Zhamby' Category.
CALD (Culturally and Linguistically Diverse) Inclusion: A Global Community
This exceptional level of cultural diversity enriches the club experience, bringing together various perspectives, traditions, and approaches to the sport. This multicultural environment creates the essence of Maydaan, creating opportunities for cross-cultural learning and friendship that extend beyond archery practice.
Cultural Events
The annual Maydaan Cup has become our signature multicultural celebration, combining archery competitions with cultural showcases, traditional food, and performances. This event typically attracts over 500 participants and spectators from across the region.
Religious Inclusion
The club respects and accommodates various religious practices, with the Annual Iftaar event during Ramadan being one showcase of this. This community dinner brings together members of all backgrounds to share in this important tradition.
Maydaan Cup: A Celebration of Archery and Culture
The 2024 Maydaan Cup was our largest event to date, bringing together over 500 attendees from 29 diverse cultural and multifaith backgrounds. With more than 120 archers from across Australia‑primarily from NSW, Queensland, and Victoria-competing, the event highlighted the growing interest and skill in this traditional sport.
The event was mentioned by Mrs Tina Ayyad, MP, in her address to NSW parliament, congratulating the Club on its significant and positive impact on the local community and its celebration of cultural diversity.
Beginner's Journey: First Steps to Mastery
Introducing newcomers to the art and sport of archery remains a cornerstone of Maydaan Archery Club's mission. In 2024, we've welcomed 200 attendees to our structured beginner courses, establishing a strong foundation for their archery journey. Beyond these dedicated beginner programs, an additional 70 individuals have discovered archery through our Community Programs and Personal and Professional Development Courses.
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Registered Attendees through Monthly Beginners' Courses
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Attendees through Community Programs
Exit surveys indicate that the supportive community atmosphere, the educational quality of the program, and the visible skill progression to be the main takeaways of the beginners course.
Special Needs Inclusion: Archery for All
Maydaan Archery Club is committed to making archery accessible to people of all abilities. In 2024, the club assisted 25 members with special needs to actively participate in our programs, representing diverse conditions including physical disabilities, sensory impairments, and neurodevelopment differences.
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Archers with Special Needs
Our inclusive approach focuses on adaptation rather than limitation, emphasising what each archer can achieve with the right support and modifications. Members with special needs receives individualised coaching to develop techniques that work with their unique abilities.
Accessible Equipment
We've invested in specialized gear to ensure all archers can participate:
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Wheelchair-Friendly Stations
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Lightweight Adaptive Bows
Inclusive Programming
To provide the best experience, we offer:
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One-on-One Coaching
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Peer Mentorship
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Family Participation
We designate separate training days to provide a more accommodating environment when needed, with reduced noise, and minimised distractions.
The benefits extend beyond archery skills. Participants, their families and therapists have report significant improvements in self-confidence, social interaction, physical coordination, and emotional regulation. Many describe their archery practice as a valuable outlet that combines physical activity with mindfulness in a supportive community setting.
Schools Programs
Maydaan Archery Club's educational outreach has become one of our most impactful initiatives, bringing the sport directly to young people in their school environments.
Our structured school programs currently operate in three major educational institutions: Irfan College , Amity College, and Al Noori Muslim School. With six lessons conducted in schools every week, our educational programming reaches a projected 600 school students annually.
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Projected School Students Taught Annually
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Lessons in Schools Per Week
Physical Development
Archery uniquely develops upper body strength and hand-eye coordination. Our school programs emphasise proper technique and body awareness.
Mental Focus
The concentration required for successful archery provides students with practical experience in mindfulness and attention control
Emotional Regulation
Learning to manage breathing, control anxiety, and maintain composure under pressure gives students valuable emotional regulation tools.
Spiritual Connection
Our program works with diverse backgrounds, helping students connect with their spirituality.
Feedback from educators has been overwhelmingly positive, with in students' concentration, patience, and self-discipline after participating in the archery program. Physical education teachers particularly value how archery provides an inclusive sporting option that appeals to their students.
Geographic Distribution: Reaching Across the Region
Maydaan Archery Club's influence extends well beyond its physical location, drawing members from across the greater metropolitan area. Our geographic analysis reveals interesting patterns in where our community resides and how far they travel to participate in club activities.
The membership distribution shows several concentration zones, with the highest density in Sydney's South Western Suburbs.
Our outreach truly depicts the positive impact Maydaan Archery Club has on individuals from various backgrounds, ages, and locations, creating a diverse and vibrant community united by a common passion for archery.