Burscough Archers have kindly offered our new Archery Group a Taster Session on Tuesday Afternoon 18th April. All equipment will be provided and the cost is £10.00 including tea and coffee.
What to expect
Your Archery Taster Sessions lasts for an hour please following your 15 minutes Archery Equipment Set up time. You will be taught by fully accredited Archery GB coach. This will give you a good basic introduction to archery in the Ormskirk countryside and a fun afternoon.
What to wear
This is an outdoor sport and you will be in a field on uneven ground. Comfortable clothing with a shower proof jacket in case of light rain. Stout footwear essential and no open toed footwear of any kind. If it is raining heavily on the day the session will be rearranged.
Where is it ?
Sessions are run on the range at Asmall House Livery stables in Asmall Lane Scarisbrick. Those without a car please email and we will try to arrange a lift from another member.(Detailed directions will be provided)
What if I want to do more?
If you wish to continue with Archery after the taster session you will need to complete a beginners course consisting of four, ninety minute lessons, over four weeks at a cost of £60 for the full course, including all equipment. On completion you will be given a certificate of competence to take to any Archery GB affiliated club and apply for membership. (Under insurance rules this is the only way forward after a taster session.)
What to do next?
Head over to the Archery group page, where you will find a questionnaire and a link to the event.
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