Archery

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Archery

Archery can take place indoors or outdoors so you can do it all year round. Plus it's incredibly sociable.

An Overview of Archery

It's a very low-impact sport which means anyone can take part whatever your fitness level.

Archery involves using a bow and arrow to hit a stationary target. Points are then scored based on the position the arrow lands on the target.

Have-a-go events and beginner's courses are regularly organised within clubs, youth groups, schools and holiday camps so even if you have never tried archery before, there are lots of ways to give it a go in a friendly environment.

The Archery GB Development Team is responsible for providing support to developing clubs, supporting schools better to deliver archery and introducing new young people to the sport, and improving the capacity of the sport through the development and support of coaches and volunteers.

Archery GB has a club development programme, ontarget. Through this programme, ontarget will provide clubs with three main benefits – Recognition, Rewards, Development. All Archery GB affiliated clubs are eligible to join at any time.

Benefits

  • Whole family activity
  • Upper body strength
  • Balance
  • Co-ordination

Costs

On joining an archery club, new members pay an annual subscription, which can vary from club to club. The subscription is paid to the club, county and regional associations, and also a portion is for the Archery GB affiliation fee. An annual cost of £100 for an adult member is about average, with reduced fees for juniors. Sometimes a club will offer a reduction for family membership.

For those entering the sport for the first time, archery equipment can prove expensive, but a club will lend equipment for a short time. As a guide, the cost of basic equipment (bow, arrows, arm guard, finger tab, quiver etc), will be approximately £100-£300. Second hand equipment can represent a significant saving but should always be considered only after an inspection by an experienced archer.

Adaptations and Equipment

Clubs will provide all equipment for the beginner's course and may lend equipment for up to 3 months after joining. Most archers choose to shoot the 'Recurve' bow, the modern version of the traditional Longbow.

Facts

  • Archery is one of 36 Olympic sports. It was part of the Games from 1900 to 1920, and has been a regular feature since 1972.

Find Archery Clubs/Groups Near You

Use the search below to find local organisations near you.

National Governing Bodies

Archery GB

Contact Name
Archery GB General Enquiries
Contact Email
enquiries@archerygb.org
Contact Telephone
01952 677 888
Disability Sport Worcester

Disability Sport Worcester

Disability Sport Worcester specialises in creating and running sporting events, clubs and activities for children and adults with disabilities.

Active Communities Worcester

Active Communities Worcester

Freedom Leisure’s Active Communities team work on developing a range of sport, play & physical activity programmes to get the local community active!

Archery

Worcester Woodland Archers

We are a friendly inclusive field archery club that is open to archers of all ages and bow types. The club is NFAS registered.

University of Worcester Lakeside Campus

University of Worcester Lakeside Campus

A SUSTAINABLE AND MODERN, RURAL OUTDOOR UNIVERSITY CAMPUS
Future developments will be focused on supporting lifelong education in sport, outdoor activity, outdoor learning and science and the environment. We offer engaging experiences

Malvern Archers Club

Malvern Archers Club

Malvern Archers are a target archery club based at the Manor Park Club in Malvern Worcestershire. We have our own shooting ground, which is not shared with other sports, so we can shoot at almost any time, at distances of up to 100 yards.

Droitwich Archery Society

Droitwich Archery Society

A friendly and professional Target Archery club located in Droitwich.

Aztec Adventure Ltd

Aztec Adventure Ltd

Aztec Adventure thrive to make your adventure one to remember. We offer water & land based activities & courses for groups, families & individuals - taster sessions, certificated courses, boat hire, birthday parties, family activity days & much more.

Archery

Worcester Bowmen

Worcester Bowmen is a small friendly club with around fifty members. We cater for all ages, levels of experience and fitness and everyone is welcome (Juniors from 9 years)

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Severn Archers Archery Club

Whether you are an experienced archer or it’s just one of those things you’ve always wanted to try, come and join us.

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Redditch Company Of Archers

Based in Redditch, Worcestershire, R.C.O.A. is a friendly Archery club for archers of all ages and abilities. We have members just recently started through to International Representatives.

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Lugg Valley Company Of Archers

Archery club in the Hereford area offering the sport to beginners or for people that want to compete. This club comes under the umbrella body Herefordshire Archery Association.

Sport Structures

Sport Structures

We are one of UK's leading community sport coach education training providers delivering a range of courses, workshops and qualifications in over 10 different sports.

SASP Sport Welfare Officers Forum

SASP Sport Welfare Officers Forum

A online meeting for Sports Club Welfare & Safeguarding Officers based in Somerset.

You're invited to attend our club welfare forum for anyone involved in sport and physical activity in Somerset, but in particular those in your clubs who hold the role of 'club welfare officer' or 'safeguarding lead'.

If you're the Safeguarding or Welfare Officer at your Sports Club, please join Tracey Sweetland, Somerset Sport Welfare Officer at SASP to learn about local support and opportunities to assist you in your volunteer role.