Our beginner's courses are run by our team of enthusiastic club coaches each of whom is licenced with Archery GB.  In addition, each has been checked against the DBS database and has completed a course in safeguarding awareness.

 

Delivered across 3 sessions, our beginner workshops are perfect for those who are completely new to the sport of archery and looking to join a club.  All equipment will be provided by the club.

 

Our course content is typically:

 

Session 1

Session 2

Session 3

  • Matching equipment to the archer

  • Staying safe on the range

  • Introduction and demonstration

  • Shooting your first arrows

  • Techniques, including string walking

  • Archery drills and practice

  • Taking down equipment

  • Set up of equipment

  • Reminder of safety

  • Practice ends at 10 yards

  • Introduction to sights

  • Drills and skills

  • Shooting at 20 yards (adults only)

  • Taking down equipment

  • Setting up equipment

  • Practising skills

  • Scoring and etiquette

  • Competition

  • Bow types

  • Questions/joining the club

  • Borrowing club equipment

  • Taking down equipment

 

 

Our training events can accommodate up to 12 participants, from the age of 8 upwards (parents/guardians must accompany anyone under the age of 18 for the entire duration of the course).

 

 

 

 

Before booking a place on any of our beginner courses, you will find it helpful to gather the following measurements as they are required during the booking process.  This information will help us to prepare the correct equipment prior to your arrival:

 

Height - measure from your feet to the top of your head in cms

Arm span - measure the distance between your fingertips on either hand, whilst holding your arms out as shown in the diagram.

Dominant hand - which hand do you typically use

Dominant eye - the eye you use when looking through a camera viewfinder.  If you are not sure, find a clock or a picture on a wall.  Form a circle with your thumb and forefinger and then extend your arm out.  Look at the clock or picture through the circle you have formed and then shut one eye at a time.  Whichever eye keeps the object centred in the circle is your dominant eye.

 

 - Ready to book?  

 

The total cost for the three sessions is £60 adults and £40 for those under 18 years of age.  Payment is required in full at the time of booking.  If your circumstances change and you need to withdraw before the first session, we may refund your payment less the processing charge which the club incurs (subject to our T&Cs in booking form).  Payments are administered through our association with ClubEvent and the links to book will take you directly to the payment page.

 

There are two training courses available; to book your place and to make payment, please click your preferred dates below:

 

Sunday 3, 10 and 17 August 2025 from 2-5pm

 

Sunday 28 September, 5 and 12 October 2025 from 2-5pm