Kawalkada Sports Club
Kawalkada Sports Club is Poland’s largest horseback archery centre and one of the leading organisations promoting the sport in Europe. As a founding member of the Polish Horseback Archery Federation, the club has played an important role in shaping the development of horseback archery at both national and international level.
Although established as a sports club in 2018, Kawalkada continues the legacy of the Kawalkada Riding Centre, which has been training riders and developing equestrian sports since 1998.
What do we do
Based in the Puszcza Zielonka Forest near Poznań, Kawalkada provides year-round horseback archery training and equestrian activities for riders of all ages and backgrounds. The centre cares for 40 horses, including 19 specially trained for horseback archery, and offers regular classes, riding lessons, workshops, camps, and educational activities.
Alongside sport, the organisation promotes environmental awareness, cultural heritage, and social inclusion through festivals, historical reenactments, and community events.
Our experience
Kawalkada regularly hosts national and international horseback archery competitions, including the 2nd European Horseback Archery Championships. Its athletes achieve top results in Poland, while its coaches train riders from across Europe and beyond.
Since 2018, the organisation has successfully coordinated and participated in numerous European projects, including ARCHed, ARCHed 2.0, ARCHORI, T.E.D.D.Y. HERO, and European Solidarity Corps initiatives, contributing to innovation, education, and international cooperation in sport.
Contribution to ARCH-ed Excellence
Within ARCH-ed Excellence, Kawalkada contributes extensive expertise in horseback archery coaching, educational programme development, event organisation, and international project management. Drawing on its experience as a leading training centre and long-term Erasmus+ beneficiary, the organisation supports the development of educational materials, dissemination activities, and the exchange of best practices aimed at strengthening horseback archery clubs across Europe.