We currently have one beginner’s course running, which ends on 1st October.
We have a fully booked beginner’s course starting 8th October and ending on the 12th November.
We have a final beginner’s course starting 19th November, and ending on 7th January. This course is now also fully booked.
Thanks to everyone for the enthusiasm of getting back into a sport after this weird 18 months. For those thinking about it, we aim to keep the costs as low as we can, which means a minimal club annual fee of £10 and the full 6-week beginner’s course (equipment and insurance included) for £50. I have seen some cutting back beginner’s courses down to a mere two weeks (for more money), but six weeks is standard and we will not go below that.
New archers are required to take a beginner’s course so that they not only are set on the correct path of shooting technique, but very importantly they understand the safety procedures. These are weapons, after all. On successfully completing the course, students are invited to join the club. Everyone, beyond the beginner’s course, must become a member of ArcheryGB and Scottish Archery Association for insurance coverage. This also means you can shoot at any club in the UK without joining it (they may charge a target fee for the sessions you shoot to cover hall fees and target replacements).