Loudéac, France – The Comité régional Bretagne de tir à l’arc (Brittany Archery Regional Committee) is actively developing its officiating corps, with upcoming training sessions and examinations scheduled throughout 2026. The initiative aims to bolster the region’s 114 active archery officials and support a growing archery community in Brittany.
According to Marie-Pierre Rogue, treasurer and head of officials for the Brittany Archery Regional Committee, the training program is a year-long commitment, encompassing eight days of theoretical instruction and practical, on-the-field experience. “The training for an official takes place over a year, with eight days dedicated to theory and practical application,” Rogue explained. Aspiring officials as young as 14 can begin their journey, with full federal certification available after age 16. Importantly, there is no upper age limit for becoming an archery official.
Brittany’s archery landscape currently includes 95 clubs and 5,612 licensed archers, creating a significant demand for qualified officials. The region is divided into four departments, each with a dedicated contingent of officials: 23 in Côtes-d’Armor, 32 in Finistère, 36 in Ille-et-Vilaine, and 23 in Morbihan.
Upcoming Training and Examination Schedule
The next examination for prospective officials is slated for April 11th in Loudéac. Additional training sessions are planned for the summer months, with a further examination scheduled for November, aligning with national dates. All examinations will be conducted online.
The Brittany Archery Regional Committee is led by a dedicated team: Michel Rogue (President), Jean-Pierre Lallouer (Vice-President), Gisèle David (Secretary), Virginie David (Assistant Secretary), Marie-Pierre Rogue (Treasurer and Head of Officials), and Ségolène Nectout (Assistant Treasurer). This leadership structure ensures a well-organized and efficient approach to developing and supporting archery officials across the region.
The committee’s structure extends to several specialized commissions, each playing a vital role in the administration and development of archery in Brittany. These include administrative, referee, training, sports, communication, electoral, structuring and labeling, and medical commissions. The referee commission, headed by Marie-Pierre Rogue, is particularly focused on ensuring a high standard of officiating at all levels of competition.
Commission Breakdown
The Commission Administrative includes Virginie David and Gisèle David. The Commission Arbitres (Referees) is led by Marie-Pierre Rogue (PCRA) with members including Michel Rogue, Gisèle David, Frédéric Michel, Sophie Andre, Philippe Andre, Jean-Pierre Lallouer (CSR), and Yann Briand (medical). The Commission Formation (Training) is headed by Michel Rogue with members Gisèle David and Sophie Andre. The Commission Sportive (Sports) is led by Jean-Pierre Lallouer with members Michel Rogue, Gisèle David, Ségolène Nectout (youth representative), Stéphan Palaric (RUN ARCHERY representative), Lise Hoguin, Marie-Pierre Rogue (PCRA), and Yann Briand (medical). The Commission Communication is led by Philippe Andre with members Michel Rogue, Gisèle David, and Frédéric Michel. The Commission Électorale (Electoral) is led by Aymeric Sicard with members Sylvie Briard, Mickaël Le Duc, and Frédéric Hallez. The Commission Structuration et Labellisation (Structuring and Labeling) is led by Lise Hoguin with members Michel Rogue, Gisèle David, Jean-Pierre Lallouer (CSR), and Marie-Pierre Rogue (PCRA). Finally, the Commission Médicale (Medical) is led by Dr. Yann Briand with members Michel Rogue and Gisèle David.
For those interested in becoming an archery official, or seeking further information about the training programs, the Brittany Archery Regional Committee can be contacted via email at [email protected].
The commitment to developing skilled officials underscores the Brittany Archery Regional Committee’s dedication to fostering a thriving and well-regulated archery community. With a clear pathway for aspiring officials and a robust support system in place, Brittany is well-positioned to continue its growth as a prominent archery region.
The next key date for aspiring officials is the examination on April 11th in Loudéac. Interested individuals are encouraged to reach out to the committee for more details and to begin their journey towards becoming a certified archery official.
