Aiguillon archers from the Sporting Club Aiguillonnais secured seven departmental titles at the Lot-et-Garonne championships held in Damazan, according to verified reports from Sud Ouest. The victories came across multiple disciplines including arc chasse, arc libre, and bare bow categories, marking a strong performance for the club ahead of the French national championships scheduled for May in Agnac.
The competition took place over two days in Damazan, with Bruno Poirier and David Marlas claiming first and third places respectively in the arc chasse category on April 6. Daniel Cachau won the arc libre title while Stéphane Perobe secured victory in the bare bow (arc nu) division during the same session. The following day, Brigitte Cachau, Alain Mazet, and Thomas Tételin each added wins in their respective categories, completing the club’s sweep of seven titles.
These results represent a significant achievement for the Sporting Club Aiguillonnais archery section, which reported having 23 licensed members as of January 2026 – comprising 16 adults and seven youth archers – with 26 already registered for the 2026 season. The club’s general assembly held on January 14, 2026, confirmed these membership figures under the leadership of president Cathy Larrieu, who spoke in the presence of mayor Christian Girardi and vice-president Rémy Cassany.
The archery section operates as one of approximately ten disciplines within the broader Sporting Club Aiguillonnais structure. Throughout 2025 and into 2026, the group participated in various developmental activities including a Salle 2X18m qualifying competition in October, the third étape du challenge espoir for departmental beginners, and the thirteenth Forum des sports organized by the parent association, which helped expand their membership base.
On October 19, 2025, the archers took part in the Bastides en Fête celebration at the Lunac castle grounds, appearing in costume to represent the club’s values. This community engagement aligns with their regular training and competition schedule, which includes preparation for national-level events.
The club maintains affiliation with the French Archery Federation (FFTA), which governs the sport in France and oversees Olympic participation. Archery has been part of the Olympic program since 1900, with a hiatus between 1924 and 1972 before its return to the Games.
With their departmental success, the Aiguillon archers now turn their focus to the French championships in Agnac scheduled for May 2026. Their performance at the Lot-et-Garonne level has positioned them for strong representation at the national stage, building on the momentum from their seven-title haul in Damazan.
The Sporting Club Aiguillonnais continues to develop its archery program through structured training and competitive participation, with verified membership growth indicating sustained interest in the sport within the local community. Their recent championship success reflects the section’s ongoing commitment to excellence in both adult and youth categories.
As the archers prepare for national competition, their achievement in securing seven departmental titles serves as a benchmark for the club’s current capabilities and future aspirations in French archery circles.
For updates on the Sporting Club Aiguillonnais archery section’s progress toward the French championships, followers can monitor official club communications and regional sports coverage.
What’s next: The Aiguillon archers will compete at the French national championships in Agnac in May 2026, where they aim to build on their departmental success.
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