Starting Out in Archery
1. Taster Session
The first step is to book a Taster Session. Here an experienced coach will lend you all the equipment you need, take you through the basics, and get you shooting correctly and safely.
We run these sessions on selected Fridays throughout the year. The club secretary arranges the session dates once numbers are confirmed.
Ages | 8+ | Under 18s accomp. by an adult |
Price | £10 | Payable in advance |
Sessions | 1 × 2hr | |
Days | Friday | Selected Fridays |
Availability | Often | Throughout the year |
Group Size | 1–4 | |
Equipment | Provided | Wear comfortable clothing & closed shoes, bring water / tuck money |
Waiting List | Yes | |
Location | Bay House | |
Time | 19:15–21:15 |
2. Beginner’s Course
The next step is to book a Beginner’s Course. Here an experienced coach will help you develop all the basic skills you need to shoot at a club. You’ll try both Barebow and Olympic Recurve styles. The coach will teach you aspects of range safety, safe shooting, shooting technique and preparation for club membership.
The course comprises five two-hour sessions, running on consecutive Wednesday and Friday club nights. You must attend all 5 sessions in order to complete the course.
Ages | 8+ | Under-18s accomp. by an adult |
Price | £45 | Payable in advance |
Sessions | 5 × 2hr | |
Days | Wed & Fri | Selected Fridays |
Availability | 3 per year | February, April & October |
Group Size | 1–8 | Max 2 × under-18s per group |
Equipment | Provided | Wear comfortable clothing & closed shoes, bring water / tuck money |
Waiting List | Yes | |
Location | Bay House | |
Time | 19:15–21:15 |
Bookings
To book, please email our club secretary at: {{{contact}}}
Booking Cancellations
If you have booked a Taster Session or Beginner’s course and you discover you can no longer attend, please let the club know as far in advance as possible. A timely cancellation may save us a lot of effort, in arranging coaches and setting up additional safety equipment.
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