General Information.

Each course consists of four sessions and will cost £80 in total.  Note that you need to attend all sessions.

Please note that  juniors must be at least 10 years old.

For Juniors under 13, please use the contact us form to register your interest with the Juniors Coach. Individual’s over 13, can use the booking links (when activated) to secure their place. Tickets are available on a first come, first served basis,

Our introduction to archery courses consist of four 2 hour sessions on consecutive weeks at our outdoor venues.  All equipment is provided for – you only need to bring yourself (and maybe some boots and a raincoat if the weather turns inclement).

You will be taught target archery and learn to shoot a recurve bow with a sight.  You will be provided with your own bow for the day (no sharing!) and share a target with other archers.  An experienced club coach will instruct and guide you throughout the session.

Please come dressed in close fitting long sleeved tops. Thin layers work best in colder days. Bulky and loose clothing can catch the string on release and arm strike is quite possible as novices get to grips with a consistent technique.  We will provide protective arm guards but for additional safety please wear long sleeves.  Facial piercings should be removed and long hair tied back.

For your safety, open toe footwear is not allowed.

Membership of Wilford Bowmen or indeed any club is dependent on completing the course – there is no obligation to join afterwards.  You will be issued a certificate upon successful completion of the course – with this you should be able to join any club in the UK after their vetting process.  Your application to join this club may be subject to committee vote.

Cancelled sessions due to poor weather (decided by us) will be rescheduled – normally after the originally proposed dates.  Please allow for course dates to run beyond the original proposed dates due to variable weather.  Be prepared to shoot in light/intermittent rain (this is the norm for archery!).

After the course there will be a follow up session where your options are discussed.

Below are the introduction to archery course dates.

Dates: (Juniors, under 13) These are bespoke courses with our Juniors coach. Please use the contact form to register your interest

Due to circumstances outside of our control, the original January course has been postponed until March

Dates: (13 and over) 2026 – Course 1: Winter Dates: (TBC) March @ The Walled Garden Ticket release date to be confirmed

Dates: (13 and over) 2026 – Course 2: Spring Dates: (TBC) May @ The Walled Garden Ticket release date to be confirmed

Links to book your place on the course will be available 1 month before the course is due to take place.

Please bookmark the page and check back regularly

Alternatively, you can visit https://archerygb.org/clubs/find-a-club to contact other local clubs that may be hosting “Introduction to Archery – Beginner’s Courses