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Beginners Equipment
Thanks to Wales Archery we now hold some new bows, sights etc which can be purchased for the same shop price, however
the cost of crossing the bridge, fuel etc and a donation to the club for each purchase makes this a valueable club service.
Locations Use of target archery venues at Birdlip, Balcarras, Kingshill, Shurdington and
Bubbs Hill. Use of the Field Course and Clout Shooting Areas at local farm and schools.
Shooting equipment A selection of over 70 bows (recurve and compound) to support beginners
programmes and to loan as well as arrows, bracers, tabs and quivers etc We now also have more than 20 Genesis
Bows (mini, standard and Pro) which we will use for School beginners courses and as part of the process for training individuals
who want to try compound.
Club Longbows
One of our members makes
excellent longbows and the club have purchased a junior and senior longbow for members to try.
Higher Spec Recurve Bows
We have 10 higher
spec bows with sights, longrods, pressure buttons etc for use in after-school clubs for improvers and also for supporting
pupils that are doing GCSE archery.
String Making
Dan offers a string making
service for a small charge, Excellent strings made to suit you bow.
Tools
A vast range of tools for our members to use/borrow, from string making jigs, serving tools, bow press (compound), Tuning
clamps and jigs, string alignment tools, poundage measure, fletching jigs, nocking pliers, bracing height guages,
Hex wrench/allen key sets, feather and vane strippers, digital scales, longbow arrow taper tools, blow tourch, arrow straightener
etc Latest addition is a laser centre shot for setting up compound bows.
Coaches/Experienced archers Within the club we have 10 coaches, the most senior of which
is Andy. Steph, Dan, Roger and Vanessa are currently doing Level 2 and Ed taking a Level 1. From time to time we also are
fortunate enough to have some visiting coaches, a practice we would like to continue. We also have a number of archery leaders
who are also very knowledgable. We are fortunate to have a number of very experienced members who will always be
pleased to offer advice. For example Roger and Mark will offer lots of advice on making longbows. So
if you need any help or advice than ask!
Equipment Loan Scheme
All beginners have free use of equipment during the 6 week programme and for up to 6 months after (Equipment is brought
along by the Club on practice sessions). After that period we do encourage members to buy their own equipment or if available
to loan it from the Club for just £5 per month (members take the equipment home).
Pay for new equipment in installments
We operate a limitted confidential loan programme for Members who would like new equipment but due to domestic circumstances
would find it difficult to pay for it in one go. The Club buys the bow and the member agrees a repayment scheme with the Club.
Club Workshops
We deliver a range of
workshops to our members, from equipment maintenace, bow tuning, fitness to preparation for competition. 5 of our coaches
will also provide specific formal 4 week technique development programmes as well as establishing ongoing formal coaching
arrangements.
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