| So, we've all seen Robin Hood on TV and it all
looks pretty easy, shooting two or three arrows at once (in
different directions), cutting ropes, shooting flaming arrows, well
it's not quite like that in the real archery world. However, it can
be just as much fun! Archery falls into two many formats Target and Field, although by no means is that where it ends. Archery is an ancient art, and has been practiced for centuries, and is today a very diverse sport. So, you reckon it looks easy, and you want to try it, then what are you waiting for! Here at Andover Archers we hold (by arrangement) 'Have a Go Sessions' and through out the year three or four Beginners courses. It is very important to learn the correct shooting form right from the start. Experimenting yourself and having fun is great, and is exactly what most people would do. However, bad habits can be hard to get rid of once they become familiar. Beginners Courses Courses are run throughout the year, consisting of 6 two hour sessions, normally held in our indoor range on a Thursday evening between 7:00pm and 9:00pm. Courses are also held on a Saturday Morning From 10:00am to 12:00pm, depending on demand and the availability of coaching staff. The current course commenced on Saturday the 16th August at 10:00am. A second course will start on Thursday the 21st August at 7:00pm. If you wish to book a place on the Thursday night course then, please e-mail the Tournament Organiser through the (Committee Members Page.) before Thursday night. The courses consist of:-
No equipment is required, the club will provide all that is required for the course. Not with standing this, the coaching staff are partial to the odd chocolate biscuit though! The Cost The cost of the course is £40.00 (for both Adults and Juniors) for all the six lessons and covers the Instruction given by G.N.A.S. qualified coaches, use of all necessary equipment and the G.N.A.S. insurance cover. Once you have completed the course, (and unless you have previously belonged to an Archery club, you cannot join Andover Archers until you have done a beginners course) and wish to join the club as a full member, £20.00 will be refunded towards your first annual club fee. On the final session you will be given all the information on how to join the club, club fee's and the cost of buying your own equipment, if you so wish. Due to the popularity of Archery lately, we at Andover Archers can now provide a 'Have-A-Go' session, prior to anyone wanting to book onto a beginners course. The session last for about half an hour to an hour, and cost £3.50 per person, or £10.00 for a family of four, regardless of age. Sessions are normally held on a Saturday afternoon, (by arrangement) around 3:00pm. Sessions can be provided of an evening if coaching staff are available. Please contact us through the web-site.
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