Beginners Courses
Please note that our beginners’ courses are very popular at present. Whilst are working through the waiting list as quickly as possible, and have put on additional courses, you may have to wait several months before we can offer you a place.
Course Overview
Our courses are designed to teach the basic skills of archery in a friendly and enjoyable way and are run in accordance with the Archery GB requirements and guidelines.
Almost anyone can take part and enjoy archery regardless of age and physical ability, (although a degree of physical fitness is required). However, the club does have strict conditions regarding the participation of young persons (under 18 years of age at the start of a course) and must be accompanies by a parent/guardian at all times.
All the equipment (bow, arrows, quiver, arm guard and finger tab) is provided by us, just turn up and enjoy the sport.
At the end of the course, you will have been taught the essential safety requirements to protect yourself and others from harm. You should be able to shoot an Olympic style Recurve Bow with reasonable confidence and skill, and be safe and sufficiently competent should you wish to join Lichfield Archers.
On completion of the Course, successful candidates will be presented with a Certificate of Competency and be invited to apply for membership of Lichfield Archers.
Our Beginner’s Course can be used as part of the Duke of Edinburgh Award Scheme.
What the Course entails
The Course comprises six consecutive sessions which take place on Wednesday evenings between 7:00pm to 9:00pm. Courses take place in our 20 yard indoor range but when warmer summer evenings permit we often try to shoot outdoors on our 100 yard field. Beginners must attend at least five of the six sessions and satisfy the coaches that they are safe and competent to be able to shoot safely on their own.
To ensure everyone benefits from coaching, each course is limited to a maximum of 15 people
Course Fees
Our courses cost £70 per adult and £50 per junior (under 18 years old at the start of the course). This includes insurance, loan of equipment and instruction from our archery coaches. Refreshments and biscuits are also provided. Please note that we can only accept payment via bank transfer.