David was appointed as a Sports Volunteer of the Year Award finalist following a record 138 nominations.

In just three short years David Conran has been instrumental in boosting membership and morale at the Centenary Archers Club in Brisbane.

His passion for developing future stars led to the creation of the ‘Talent Encouragement Fund’ which ensures emerging archers can compete and progress in the sport.

“Being able to help others is one of the greatest rewards in life. Seeing the young kids develop into representing themselves, the club, their state and our country right before my eyes is very rewarding,” shared David.

David is known as the ‘go-to-person' at the club and is heavily involved in all aspects from management through to working bees.

“What motivates me? A combination of passion to improve things...a sense of giving back to the community. In short, I enjoy making other people's lives easier and better.”

One of his key strengths is fostering new talent through the club’s ‘come and try’ sessions and creating an environment which encourages them to return.

“I find if I instill fun and humour into the session, rather than just the official-yet-more-boring methods, I get a greater buy-in from the athlete, thus they really do want to participate as much as possible.”

While David doesn't feel deserving of the national recognition, he’s happy to promote an important message.

“Giving help where help is needed is what I want to see in the world. Your local volunteer organisation needs you! It's unlikely to get better without your help and involvement. If something isn't working well, chances are they need your help.

“Every time you donate your time and effort, it will make your life better, and most likely several-fold more people too."

David's Photos & Official Photos of the event in Melbourne.

Press Releases: 1, 2, 3

The Annual Graeme Jeffrey Memorial Tournament was run smoothly again this year (photos) with all profits going to our Talent Encouragement Fund & Youth Squad. This year, also saw the shoot-off between our 2024 Monthly Medal winners to vie for the Title, Trophy, & Prizes of Club Champion (Alex Hill).

Photos: Event & Champion

Centenary Archers Club successfully hosts the 2-day Target Archery event for the Pan Pacific Masters Games 2024.

Scores of volunteers assisted 59 competitive archers, including 12 international archers & 7 para-archers competed against each other for medals & glory in a World Archery registered tournament. The weather as usual, was perfect. (Photos)

Centenary Archers completes a major improvement to it's shooting facilities, with the longest concrete archery shooting line in Queensland. It also has the only concrete shooting line which is marked up to 100% of all World Archery rules & requirements! We also have added plenty of walkways and concrete areas to allow better accessibility to, on, & around the field. This project was partially supported by grants from the Queensland Governmment.

Photos: Line Marking & Construction