Beginners

As a club we are always looking to introduce new people to archery. We plan to run two beginner’s courses each year. The youngest age we accept on to the course is twelve(12). The cost for these is currently £60 per person. Please be aware that we have a waiting list and cannot guarantee a place on the next course. Our next course in Autumn 2023 in now full. We anticipate our next course to start in the Spring of 2024. Dates to follow in due course.

If you’re interested in doing a beginners course with us then fill in the form below and we’ll get back to you. The form just collects the information we need and sends an e-mail to the appropriate people. The information you submit will be used only for our records and will not be transmitted to any third party. We will discard the details of anyone who later decides not to do the course.

Please be aware that places on beginner’s courses must be booked and paid for in advance. All of our coaches running these courses are completely voluntary on our part, and all proceeds go to the club funds for the purchase and upkeep of equipment etc.

Course Contents

Each week is for 2.5 hours usually 1.30 til 4.00 for weeks 1-3 and 10 to 12.30 on week 4. You would need to attend the four weeks to complete the course

Week 1

  • Complete packs
  • Introductions
  • Safety
  • Introduction to the equipment you will be using
  • Warm up exercises and drills
  • Description of shooting style
  • Issue of equipment
  • Begin to shoot – freestyle (sights)
  • Learn to set-up and take down your bow
  • Cool down exercises

Week 2

  • Learn to set up the range
  • Review safety
  • Assemble equipment
  • Warm up exercises and drills
  • Continue to shoot freestyle
  • Instruction on scoring and round types
  • Begin scoring
  • Take down equipment
  • Cool down exercises

Week 3

  • Set up the range and equipment
  • Warm up exercises and drills
  • Continue to shoot freestyle and scoring
  • Introductions to other types of bow
  • Try longbow, barebow and compound
  • Archery étiquette
  • Take down equipment
  • Cool down exercises

Week 4

  • Shoot with the Club (10:00 am start)
  • Set up the range and your bow
  • Warm up exercises and drills
  • Continue to shoot and score
  • Cool down
  • Take down your bow