Posted: Sat, 29 Apr 2023 09:00
Start Archery Week gives people all over Leicesterhsire, Leicester and Rutland the chance to try archery for the first time.
Families and people of all ages are invited to try archery and join in the fun, even if they have never picked up a bow and arrow before throughout 6-14 May. Across the County, Archery GB clubs and archery providers will open their doors to anyone wanting to give the fantastic sport of archery a go!
Visitors of all abilities and ages will be able to have a go at archery, delivered by Archery GB's team of qualified archery coaches and volunteers. There are no limits as to who can do archery – it's for everybody regardless of physical ability. It also has numerous health and wellbeing benefits and is well documented as a confidence-boosting sport. Just give it a go!
Is there an age limit?
Archery can be enjoyed by all ages but some beginners' courses set an age limit of around 8. At Start Archery Week, clubs will often have soft archery kits or extra volunteers on hand to support younger children.
What do I need?
All equipment will be provided. For a Start Archery Week event the kit provided typically includes a bow, arrows, an arrow stand or quiver, an arm guard and a target. Dress for the weather and wear flat shoes. suncream and water is a good idea if it's sunny. Long hair should be tied up and glasses or sunglasses or a sunhat can be worn.
Where can I do archery near me?
Bowmen of Glen
Newton Lane, Great Glen, Leicester, LE8 9FP
09/05/203 and 10/05/2023
6pm-8pm
Free of charge
Kirby Muxloe Archery Club
Stones Lane, Markfield, LE67 9PN
Meet at the Clubhouse Car Park
11/05/2023 from 6pm-8pm (£12)
14/05/2023 from 1:30pm-3:30pm (£1)
Leicester Archery Academy
Gwendolen Road, Leicester, LE5 5FS
Park in the car park on Gwendolen Road and follow the signs to the fields
13/05/2023
11:15am-1:15pm
Free of charge
Phoenix Archers Leicestershire
Saddington Road, Smeeton Westerby, LE8 0QS
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14/05/2023
10am-4pm
£2.50
Give it a go and join the fun!
More information: https://archerygb.org/get-involved/archery-for-beginners/start-archery-week
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