Beginners Course
What to expect :
Who will coach us
All of our courses are led by Archery GB-accredited coaches, supported by other coaches and experienced club members. We are not a business, and so all courses rely on voluntary time offered freely by our members. This is why we (as all clubs) are limited to how many courses we can offer each year.
What to wear?
You will want to wear warm clothing that isn't too loose fitting, so that you won't catch the bowstring on your clothing. Sensible footwear is also a must, with no open-toed shoes or high heels.Arm Guard Finger TabWe will provide you with an arm guard and finger tab while you are on the course. The arm guard straps to your bow arm and protects you from the bowstring (which can sting a bit if the string catches you), while the finger tab protects your fingers when drawing back the string.
Format of the Course
The focus of the course is target shooting with a recurve bow, and this is the type of archery you will be practising throughout the course. You will also see demonstrations of recurve, longbow and compound bows, be shown how to score, assemble a target, and you will be introduced to the rules and procedures necessary to enjoy archery safely. On successful completion of the course you will receive a certificate and be invited to apply to join the club.
How long is the course?
The course consists of 6 x 2-hour lessons.
If you miss a session due to work or are lucky enough to be on holiday, we will add it to the end of the course so you won't miss anything.
The cost of the course will be only £60.
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Minimum age is 8, no maximum age! Children must be accompanied by an adult.
After completion, you will be able to join a club. Mercia Archers offer memberships including Archery GB, EMAS and DCAA We shoot weekly.
Kind words:
Great beginners course and supportive members from Derek the Course leader to the volunteers. I have learnt so much
My 9 year old son recently completed the beginners course. We were really impressed at how well organised the course was, all equipment provided, volunteers very friendly and happy to help and answer any questions.
Excellent tuition, a friendly, good humoured and welcoming atmosphere, members are happy to help beginners and answer any questions with in depth knowledge and experience. I didn't have to think twice about joining!
Great Beginner's course, i have learnt so much and have joined club no hesitation
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Beginners Course
The course consists of 6 x 2-hour lessons. If you miss a session due to work or are fortunate enough to be on holiday, we will add it to the end of the course so you won't miss any content.
Take the first step to learning archery in a friendly and safe environment.
Learn about the different types of bows and types of archery, from target shooting to clout, recurve to long bow.
Archery has something to suit all ages, abilities and all budgets.
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