Joining Process
Whether you’ve never touched a bow or you’re a seasoned archer looking for a new club home, there’s a route in for you. If you’re not sure which path fits, just get in touch – we’re happy to point you in the right direction.
Complete Beginner
No experience? No problem. This is where most of our members start.
Book a Taster Session – a coached taster for £10, separate from the Beginner’s Course. A low-commitment way to see if archery clicks before you commit to the full four weeks. Taster Sessions are not mandatory to complete a Beginner’s Couse.
Sign up for a Beginner’s Course – four sessions on consecutive Sundays, two hours each. Cost: £90.
Complete the course – you’ll receive a completion certificate signed by our coaches.
Apply for full membership – your certificate unlocks access to the club and shooting facilities and an additional two weeks of coaching.
Some experience
You’ve tried archery before but it’s been a while, or you’ve never formally trained.
Sign up for a Beginner’s Course – same four-week Sunday course. Cost: £90.
Complete the course and receive your certificate.
Apply for full membership
Experienced archer
You’ve shot regularly, have your own equipment, and have been a member of another club.
Get in touch to introduce yourself.
Come in for a safety assessment – a short session with one of our coaches to check you’re shooting safely and are a good fit for the club.
Apply for full membership once approved.
F.A.Q.
The minimum age is 12. Junior members must also be able to draw a 16lb (8kg) bow.
Yes – anyone under 18 must be accompanied by an adult throughout their course. We ask that young archers are not dropped off unsupervised.
Absolutely – Path A is designed exactly for that. Most of our members started with zero experience.
You’ll receive a completion certificate signed by our coaches, which lets you apply for full club membership and access the shooting facilities independently.
All equipment is provided for the course, including bow, arrows and safety equipment. If you join us as a member after completing the course you can continue using this equipment for around a month, but we recommend you purchasing your own to help you continue improving. How much this costs depends on the style of bow you are interested in. Most of our beginners go with a recurve style bow, and you should expect to pay around £500 for your first bow and associated equipment.