ARFAC 2025
ARFAC 2025 will be hosted the Archery Association of Zambia from 3 to 6 July 2025 at Lusaka Archery Club, Long Wait Farms, Lusaka, Zambia.
Lusaka Archery Club
The club is situated on a working farm belonging Richard Monge, one of the pioneers of Zambian Archery. Richard has over the years upgraded the shooting range to a top-quality range that test the best of archers on their best performing days.
The range is approximately 30km south of Lusaka in the Shimabala district area close to the Kafue River. The range is situated in the middle of a game camp and sightings of Impala, Puku, Bushbuck & Sable antelope are common.
The Lusaka range is also home to the infamous 60yrd Arrow Killer, an uphill shot that stay a challenge to the most archers.
Format
The ARFAC competition shall consist of 3 days, 28 targets per day
- Day 1 Field round 28 targets
- Day 2 Hunter round 28 targets
- Day 3 Animal round 28 targets
Targets
Targets are purchased from South Africa and will consist of the IFAA approved Field, Hunter & Animal targets.
Range building & Inspection
The range has been previously approved and has been inspected by IFAA inspectors before our previous ARFAC. Some of the targets have been improved according to previous recommendations. AAZ will arrange with IFAA to have the range re-inspected & approved before ARFAC 2025
The range consist of a mix of targets from flat between the lantana bushes to up in the mountainous terrain with the clubhouse on the halfway mark to take a well-deserved break.
Practice Range
The practice range is situated next to the clubhouse and will be available to use before and after shoots. The range will be managed by a Practice Range Marchal. Specific practice timings will be made available well in advance of the competition.
Equipment Repairs & Maintenance
Facilities for maintenance & repairs on equipment will be available at the range during the competition
Catering on the range
AAZ will appoint two outside caterers to ensure breakfast & lunch is available on the range throughout the day. Provision will also be made for light snacks & drinks throughout the day. The meals are not included in the registration fees and can be purchased from the vendors in Kwacha, our local currency.