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Is archery for you?

Target archery is a sport that can be undertaken, and enjoyed, by almost everybody, from the young to the very old.  It requires only a modest level of fitness to participate.  Although it is an Olympic sport  and is very competitive at the higher levels, it is also a very social activity at club level.

Want to take up archery?

To become a member of an archery club, and to take up the sport properly, you need to complete an approved Archery GB beginners' course. This will ensure that you are capable of shooting safely and help you to understand and apply basic archery techniques.

About the beginners' course

  • Our beginners' courses are led by Archery GB licenced coaches, supported by experienced members of the club. We try to achieve a ratio of one instructor to three beginners, or better.  The course is usually limited to a maximum of nine attendees to make sure everybody can participate fully.
  • No previous archery experience is required but archers must be 8 years old or over, and we recommend getting in touch with the course coordinator before booking a beginner under the age of 10 on a course.
  • The course consists of three formal sessions of approximately two and a half hours each, normally spread over three successive weekends, plus an optional fourth supported session shooting with the club. 
  • Courses usually take place at our range near Shootash.  

What happens afterwards?

If you enjoyed the course and want to continue with archery then the next thing to do is to become a member of a club. Naturally we hope that you would join our club but there are other clubs in the area who you may prefer.

We normally accept attendees who complete the course successfully but this does depend on whether or not we have vacancies.  Head over to the Membership page to find out more information about joining The Romsey Archers.

Not sure about archery?

If you are unsure whether archery is for you, and don’t feel ready for a full beginner’s course, we occasionally run taster sessions, which are single two hour sessions where, with a minimum of theory, you can try your hand at shooting some arrows at a target.  See the Courses page for any scheduled taster sessions.

Costs

The cost of a beginner’s course is currently £50.00 plus a small booking fee.  The cost of a taster session is £10.00 plus a booking fee.  We provide all the necessary equipment.

If you would like further information on scheduled courses please look on the Courses page.

Frequently Asked Questions

We provide all the archery equipment necessary to complete the course. You just need to turn up on the day suitably attired for the weather conditions.  It's also a good idea to bring along a drink - archery can be  thirsty work.

Attendees must be a minimum of 8 years old.  But you are advised to contact the Coaching Coordinator before making a booking for a junior less than 10 years old.  Our experience is that some smaller juniors can struggle to reach the target, and can find it frustrating.

Children under 18 must be accompanied by a responsible adult for the duration of each session.  Whilst parents don't have to take part in the course we encourage them to do so.  Archery is a sport that the whole family can enjoy.

Our range is located near Shootash, approximately 4 miles from Romsey.  It is not located on any public transport routes, so the options to get there are limited to motor driven transport and, for the athletic, by bicycle.

There is ample parking available on site.

Absolutely not. The course is intended to take people with no previous experience of archery and provide them with the knowledge and skills needed to shoot independently on successful completion of the course.

Archery is an all-weather sport so please dress sensibly for the conditions.  The only exceptions are when conditions, such as lightning or high winds,  affect safety.  If that is the case then we will stop and reschedule the course sessions.

All our courses are sold through Eventbrite.  Go over to to the courses page and follow the link for the course that interests you to find out more detail and to book a place. 

Eventbrite will take payment  and provide you with the booking details.  (If you are booking a group please make sure there are sufficient spaces still available before starting to book)