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We are currently taking bookings
for the first indoor beginners course commencing on October 4th.
Book
early to avoid disappointment as places are limited & filling fast.
Click here to book a place or to
make further enquiries.
Click here to download application
form
Outdoors, the club holds
one
beginners courses per year comprising 6 hours tuition over six weeks.
The first 4 of these will be held on a Thursday outdoors, then the last
2 weeks on a Wednesday to help you get the feel of a club night whilst
still being reassured by the presence of our coaches. For the indoor
course the first 4 weeks will be on a Monday, changing to a Wednesday
for the last two weeks.
Indoors the format changes
to a 2 hour lesson over 3 weeks, held on a Saturday 12-2pm. following
the 3rd session you will have the chance to stay for the club session
which starts immediately afterwards.
You will be given the
opportunity to attend a free intermediate coaching session once you have
settled into club life.
During the Spring/Summer
the courses will be outdoors at the BRJ school in Wellington and in
Autumn/Winter, indoors at Charlton School, Wellington.
All equipment is provided for the course and tuition is led by
qualified, CRB cleared coaches. We carry full insurance cover through
our affiliation to the Grand National Archery Society - the sports
governing body in the UK.
Cost is £35 for adults and £30 for juniors - this includes a £5
refundable fee for equipment (arm guard/finger tab) on completion of the
course.
Please note that available
spaces fill very quickly and the courses are
usually full 4 or 5
weeks before they start!
***Parents - please note that
you will be expected to remain with children under 15 during the
lessons***
FAQ's
CHILDREN
Is there a minimum age for children?
No – but a reasonable degree of
co-ordination, concentration and strength is required. We
usually find from 8 or 9 years is ok. Contact the course organiser to
discuss if in doubt.
Do I need to remain with my child during the lessons?
If your child is under 15 years
of age then you will be expected to remain with them for the
duration of the lesson. The club accepts no responsibility beyond its
legal requirements and
parents are to ensure that suitable collection arrangements are in place
if leaving their child.
Do you have a Child and Vulnerable Person Protection Policy?
Yes. We have a Child Protection
Officer and all our qualified coaches are CRB cleared.
What if it is raining?
Archery is an outdoor sport and as such we will usually shoot in all
but heavy rain. If in doubt
contact the course organiser at about 5.30pm to confirm if the course is
still on.
What facilities are there
(toilets & refreshments)?
Outdoor toilet facilities are VERY limited – be warned! We are
restricted to a camping toilet for
emergency use. Indoor toilet facilities are OK.
Refreshments such as tea, coffee, cans of pop and crisps are available
to purchase from our
clubhouse outdoors.
PHYSICAL CONSIDERATIONS
Do I need to be physically
fit?
Archery is a physical sport and
will require a reasonable degree of mobility and strength –
contact the course organiser to discuss if in doubt.
Can you cater for
physical/learning difficulties?
Possibly – dependant on the nature of the difficulty – contact the
course organiser to discuss.
Will there be any physical
contact between the coach and the archer?
Yes, a degree of physical contact
will be necessary during the tuition.
TUITION
Do I need to provide any
equipment?
No – all equipment is supplied by the club.
What clothing should I wear?
Close fitting on the upper body and arms – avoid baggy sleeves and
bulky jackets. For the
outside courses you should ensure that clothing, including footwear, is
suitably warm and
waterproof as necessary! Hats are ok but hoods are no-go as they
interfere with the required
technique. One point to note – if you have long hair then best if it is
tied back.
What type of equipment will I
be using?
We will be using only lightweight “recurve” bows (the type used in
the Olympics). During the
course there will be a discussion and demonstration of these and the
other types of bow
available (Longbow and Compound bow). If you have a specific interest in
a particular bow type
then discuss with the course coaches.
Are the coaches qualified?
Yes, the course leaders will be qualified to a minimum of Level 1
Coach. Tuition may be
supported by candidate coaches and experienced club members.
What format does the tuition
take?
The course is very much “hands-on”. There are some initial
administration/safety issues to cover
and we have to get you equipped with a suitable bow etc. This is
followed by a demonstration of
technique by the coaches. All this takes about 30 minutes of the first
lesson only – after that you
will be shooting for the remainder of the course. Further
tuition/coaching is undertaken as you
are shooting. Because of this hands-on approach we limit the course size
to 15/16 maximum –
this maintains a 5 to 1 archer to coach ratio at most.
AFTER THE COURSE?
What happens when I have
finished the course?
Assuming you have achieved a minimum standard of ability, you will
be presented with a
certificate stating that you have completed an archery beginners course
with Telford Archers.
Please note that this certificate only signifies your competence and
safety as at the time of the
course. It should not be viewed as an all time “license to shoot”.
Can I join Telford Archers
after the course?
Yes – subject to your successful completion of the course. Our usual
joining fee is waived for
anyone joining immediately after completing our beginner course.
Are there other clubs I can
join if more convenient to me?
Yes – You will find details of other local clubs on the “links page
of our website. Please note that
if you go to join another club they would almost certainly wish to
undertake a separate
assessment of your ability – but you should not need to undertake
another beginners course.
What if I want to carry on
with archery but don’t want to join a club?
We would always recommend that you join a club – it is the only way
that you can guarantee
shooting in a safe environment. It will also present you with
opportunities to improve your ability
and give you access to a host of advice on technique and equipment from
experienced club
members.
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