Archery is an integral part of Cudgel and Aarnimetsä. Both practices and competitions are organized, and archery is planned for every day from the first Saturday to the second Saturday, unless the weather makes it impossible. All archery activities are either bilingual (Finnish and English) or in English only.

As a large number of archers want to participate, everyone must arrive at the range by the starting time given in the archery schedule; otherwise the shooting can’t finish on time. Note that if you need to borrow archery gear, you’ll sometimes have to turn up earlier. If you have your own gear, your starting time may be slightly later, but read the instructions carefully. Late arrivals will not be allowed to participate in the competitions.

Please also note that you may have to register for some competitions. The schedules and detailed instructions will be published 2-4 weeks before the event starts.

Children under 12 must always have a guardian with them at the range.

Sat July 4 & Sun July 5, 2026

At 10-13 & 14-17 ( 10 a.m. - 1 p.m. & 2 p.m. - 5 p.m.): Smouldering Arrow

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Mon July 6, 2026

At 16-17 (4 p.m. - 5 p.m.): Drachenwald Round (competition)

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In this competition, you earn points both for your shooting skills and for using period style equipment. You need at least six arrows, and more for one of the rounds.

Tue July 7, 2026

At 16-17 (4 p.m. - 5 p.m.): Archery

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Wed July 8, 2026

At 12-15 (noon - 3 p.m.): Archery War (competition)

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Archery war is a lighthearted competition featuring three different scenarios. In this contest, you can challenge yourself and pick up new skills.

Thu July 9, 2026

At 13-15 (1 p.m. - 3 p.m.): Field archery

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Fri July 10, 2026

At 13-15 (1 p.m. - 3 p.m.): Archery

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Sat July 11, 2026

At 15.30-17 (3.30 p.m. - 5 p.m.): Royal Round

Loaner gear retrieval: 15-15.30 (3 p.m. - 3.30 pm), must be finished by 15.30 (3 p.m.)

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Shoot at a 60cm, 5-ringed FITA target. Points are counted from one (outer white) to ten (inner gold).

The shoot consists of four ends. The ends can take place in any order:

• One round of six arrows at forty yards with no time limit

• One round of six arrows at thirty yards with no time limit

• One round of six arrows at twenty yards with no time limit

• One timed round of thirty seconds at twenty yards with unlimited arrows

For those under 13 years of age, the distances are shorter.