Beginners Courses
The dates for our next course have not yet been decided.
The governing body of archery, ArcheryGB, stipulates that anyone taking up the sport of archery must
complete a “Beginners course” before being allowed to join a club. This course is aimed at
teaching the basic skills of archery with particular emphasis on safety.
Six Villages Archery Club run two courses each year, one in the Spring and one in the Autumn. The courses usually take place on
a Saturday and Sunday of the same weekend although this may change depending on circumstances. They take place
outside on the field behind the Sports Centre. The course runs for the two
full days from 9:30am until 4:30pm and beginners are required to attend the entire course.
Our courses are run by experienced, qualified coaches and all equipment is provided. If you join SVAC following the course you
will be able to continue to borrow equipment for a period on payment of a deposit.
Course Content
- Assembly/disassembly of a recurve training bow
- Shooting “bare-bow”
- Shooting “freestyle”
- Range layout
- Personal, bow and range safety
- Rounds and Scoring
- Handicaps and Classifications
- Introduction to other bow types
- Introduction to other forms of archery
Further Information
Please note the following before booking on the course:
- We have a minimum age of 10 years (on the date of the course) for juniors
- A parent or guardian must be present on the field for all juniors aged 13 years or younger,
for the entire course.
- The requirement for a parent or guardian to be present will
continue if the junior subsequently joins Six Villages Archery Club.
- Places will be allocated upon receiving course fees.
- You will be notified when you have been allocated a place.
Please note the following once you are allocated a place on one of our Beginners Courses:
- Smoking (including e-cigarettes and “vaping”) is NOT permitted anywhere on the Ormiston Six Villages Academy grounds.
- No dogs are allowed except for assistance dogs.
- Suitable footwear will be required, for example, waterproof shoes or trainers.
- Please note that flip-flops, sandals or other open shoes are not to be worn at any time.
- Long hair should be tied back (or bring something to tie it back with).
- Facial piercings may need to be removed.
- Multiple thin layers are preferable to thick ones
- Tops should not be baggy or have “strings”. The midriff must be covered.
- You will need to bring your own packed lunch and drinks.
- You will need a chair to sit on. Note picnic rugs will not be suitable if it’s wet.
- A notebook and pen are advisable.
- In extreme weather waterproofs or sun hat/sun screen may be required.
- The course will not stop for the weather unless there is lightning involved.
