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.

Find Archery Clubs/Groups Near You

Use the search below to find local organisations near you.

Contact your local Physical Activity, Health & Wellbeing Team

Across Leicestershire, Leicester & Rutland the Physical Activity, Health & Wellbeing Teams are providing opportunities to support you to become more active.

Daily Boost

The Daily Boost aims to encourage children and young people to do 15 minutes of organised activity at school every day, benefiting their long-term physical and mental health and wellbeing.

Fitcation

The Fitcation offer is about inspiring gentle adventures and active escapes as part of short break activity holidays and trips to Leicestershire and Leicester.

Holidays Together

Leicestershire Holidays Together is a free and exciting Department for Education-funded holiday programme for school-aged children and young people

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National Governing Bodies

Archery GB

Contact Name
Archery GB General Enquiries
Contact Email
enquiries@archerygb.org
Contact Telephone
01952 677 888
University Of Leicester

University Of Leicester

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Leicester Learning Disabilities Sports Club

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We are looking to gain new members to join our membership core we already have this

Active Leicester

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Tudor Grange Samworth Academy

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Metcalf Multisports

Metcalf Multisports

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CEL SPORTS

CEL SPORTS

professional yet affordable for all offering our multi sports coaching working in the city & county, based Leicestershire and across the Midlands. We aim to offer a variety of sports coaching sessions for schools, clubs, holiday camps, birthday party’s,

Step Out Youth Group

Step Out Youth Group

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Meets Tuesday 6-730 pm
Thursday 6-7.30 pm

Nexus Archery

Nexus Archery

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Leicester Ancient Order Of Foresters Archery Club

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Active Blaby

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Fosse Company of Archers

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Rothley Foxes Archery Club

Rothley Foxes Archery Club

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Beaumanor Hall And Park

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Phoenix Archers

Phoenix Archers

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We hold a Try archery day annually. We can accommodate Corporate groups up to a maximum of 20 people, including archery for Scouts, Cubs, Beavers, Guides & Brownies etc.

We also offer begin

Active Charnwood

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Loughborough University

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Sport England

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North West Leicestershire Health & Wellbeing Team

North West Leicestershire Health & Wellbeing Team

The purpose of The North West Leicestershire Physical Activity team is to improve the health of residents by increasing physical activity opportunities.

Active Hinckley & Bosworth

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Active Hinckley and Bosworth are a team of individuals delivering, promoting and supporting all things sport and physical activity across the borough.

Archery Instructor Award

Archery Instructor Award

This 2 day course is designed to qualify novices and beginners to deliver archery taster sessions and be able to provide individual coaching. 

Archery Instructor Award

Archery Instructor Award

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Men's Adventure Network - Archery/Air Rifles

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Archery Beginner's Course

Archery Beginner's Course

Archery Beginner's Course run by Lutterworth Archery Club. Learn the basics of target archery in a family friendly, inclusive club environment. All equipment is provided and a certificate presented on completion so that you can join any Archery GB club.