Jim's life as an archer began as a 13 year old at Macquarie Fields Bow hunters in 1965 and he became an active field archer and bow hunter. In the late 1960's he changed to competitive shooting, entering and coming last in the AAA National Championships. Same event the next year, he became the first NSW and the fifth archer in Australia to shoot a 1200 star.
- Status: Pending1983 to 1985Winner Australian National Championships.
- Status: Pending2010Inducted into the Archery's Hall of Fame.
- Status: Pending2011Archery Life Member
- Status: Pending2012A judge at the Paralympics in London.
Beginnings
By 1976 Larven had become the NSW State Champion: Target and continued in 1986 and 1987. He was also the NSW State Champion: Field in 1976 which Jim followed up in 1978, 1980, 1984 and 1987.
Achievements
Jim shot his first international event in the 1982 World Field C championships in Great Britain. Since then he has represented Australia in 8 World Championships. Jim has won 40 National medals and over 100 Archery NSW Championship medals, plus numerous local tournaments, international medals and over 50 State, National and World Records. He was awarded the Silver Plaquette Award in 2001.
Post Representation
Jim Larven is an internationally recognised coach and is developing the Archery Australia Coaching programme and coaching manuals. Since 2002 he has held the position of Archery Australia Chief Executive.