Field Archery Club - White Mark Bowmen

Have-a-go Days

You can come to White Mark Bowmen and find out about the sport of Field Archery. The Have-a-go days are run on selected Saturdays throughout the year and are open to anyone over the age of seven. See the shoot calendar for the actual dates. The programme content is being reviewed for the 2013 season but will start with a safety briefing which you must attend.

You will learn about the club and its shooting range and be shown how to shoot safely. We have special training bows for beginners of all ages and other, more powerful bows if you would like to progress. The equipment and instruction are provided free but to cover insurance and expenses like broken arrows, there is a small charge of Ł10 for adults and Ł5 for children. By law, children must be accompanied by an adult.

Clothing
You will be out in the woods for most of the time so dress appropriately for the weather. Long sleeves are preferable but avoid loose or really bulky garments. It can be damp or muddy underfoot so wear trainers or walking boots.

Reserving Places
To reserve places or for further information please email the secretary, Fred Wells: thesecretary@whitemarkbowmen.co.uk

Programme

Duration	Activity	Content
10 minutes	Introduction and safety	After a welcome to White Mark Bowmen you will find out what Field Archery is all about, and be given essential safety information.
5 minutes	Archery equipment	Nowadays there is an enormous variety of bows and arrows available but there are other important accessories, like arm guards and finger tabs, that you will be shown as well.
5 minutes	Meet your instructor	After being organised into smaller groups, you will be introduced to your instructor who will ensure that you have the required accessories.
10 minutes	Basic instruction	You will be shown how to stand, hold a bow, load an arrow, draw back the string, aim and release the shot. The instructor will remind you of the safety procedures and show you how and when to recover arrows.
1 hour	Individual instruction	You will receive individual attention to ensure that your technique is correct and safe, and have time to practice and improve.
1 hour	Round the course	This is your chance to see the full course and shoot a selection of the targets. You will also learn about the procedures and course etiquette.

Something more advanced?
We also run a more intensive, four hour Beginners Course. For further information please email the Lead Instructor: instructors@whitemarkbowmen.co.uk.