02/10/2026
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More than 1 000 archers from across South Africa are expected in Jeffreys Bay from 28 September to 2 October 2026 for the Africa Genesis Archery South Africa National Championship.
The championship will take place at Mentors Country Estate just outside Jeffreys Bay, with approximately 2 500 visitors expected over the course of the event when families, coaches and supporters are included.
The event is being presented with the support of Kouga Local Municipality, which is serving as the main sponsor.
Three national championships will form part of the week-long programme.
The National Inter-Provincial Championship (NIPC) will see provincial teams compete for national honours.
The National Adult Archery Group Championship (NAAGC) will feature senior archers competing across various bow categories.
The National Interschool & Club Championship (NISCC) will feature school teams and club archers of different ages.
Opening parades, official ceremonies, a gala evening and prizegivings will also form part of the programme.
Kouga Executive Mayor Hattingh Bornman said the municipality welcomed the opportunity to host a national sporting event of this scale and expected the influx of visitors to benefit accommodation establishments, restaurants, retailers and tourism businesses.
Bornman:
We are delighted to welcome AGA South Africa and thousands of archers, families and supporters to Kouga. Events such as this provide an excellent opportunity to showcase our beautiful region while contributing directly to the local economy.
Organisers also hope the championship will expose local young people to archery and encourage greater participation in sport.
Visitors accompanying competitors will have an opportunity to explore Jeffreys Bay and the greater Kouga region during the championship, with local restaurants, markets, coastal attractions and other tourism activities expected to benefit from the additional visitors.
Spectators are welcome to attend the championship, with families and members of the community encouraged to support the archers as they compete for national honours.
Source: Kouga Municipality
