Beginners’ Archery Course
Start Your Archery Journey with Assheton Bowmen
Have you ever wanted to try archery? Our beginners’ courses offer a friendly and supportive introduction to the sport, with guidance from our trained volunteer coaches. Whether you’re looking for a new hobby, a family activity or the beginning of a lifelong passion, we’ll help you develop the skills and confidence to get started safely.
Our courses follow Archery GB guidelines and provide the training required to progress towards joining an archery club.
Course Information
Our beginners’ course consists of 4 or 3 sessions, each lasting three or four hours. Each session builds on the skills learned in the previous one, so participants must start at the first session and attend the full course.
Available course times:
- Evening course: 6:00 pm for 6.30 pm start – 9:30 pm
- Saturday course: 8.30 am for 9.00 pm start– 1:00 pm
Course dates and availability depend on our volunteer coaching team.
- Course fee: £75 per person
- Duration: 4 or 3 sessions
- Equipment: All bows and safety equipment are provided
- Coaching: Instruction from our trained volunteer coaches
- Location: Assheton Bowmen Clubhouse, Victoria Avenue East, Manchester, M40 5SH
Places are limited, and demand can be high. We recommend registering your interest early to avoid disappointment.
What Will I Learn?
Throughout the course, you’ll develop the knowledge and practical skills needed to shoot safely and confidently in a club environment.
By the end of the course, you will have gained:
- An understanding of the fundamental skills of archery.
- Knowledge of shooting technique, range safety and archery etiquette.
- The ability to shoot a recurve bow with reasonable confidence and skill.
- An introduction to other bow styles, including traditional longbows and compound bows.
- A certificate of completion demonstrating that you have completed an approved beginners’ course and achieved the required standard for shooting in a club environment.
Completion of an Archery GB beginners’ course is a requirement for anyone wishing to join Assheton Bowmen. A qualifying course completed at another archery club is also acceptable.
Frequently Asked Questions
Do I need my own equipment?
No. All bows and safety equipment are provided by Assheton Bowmen, so you can concentrate on learning and enjoying the sport without needing to purchase equipment before you start.
What age is the course suitable for?
Our beginners’ course follows the Archery GB beginners’ course framework and is open to participants aged nine and over.
Children who are eight but will turn nine within a few weeks of the course ending may also be eligible to attend. Please contact us to discuss this before booking.
Requirements for children and young people:
- All participants under 18 must have a nominated responsible adult with them at all times throughout the course. This ensures that the adult understands the techniques and safety procedures required for archery.
- The club and its members cannot act in loco parentis or take the place of a parent or guardian.
If you have any questions about age suitability or safe participation, please contact us before registering.
Where is the course held?
All beginners’ courses take place at the Assheton Bowmen clubhouse:
Victoria Avenue East, Manchester, M40 5SH
Do I receive a certificate?
Yes. Participants who complete the course and meet the required standard will receive a certificate of completion. This can be used as evidence of beginners’ training when applying to join an archery club.
Can I join Assheton Bowmen without completing a beginners’ course?
Anyone wishing to join Assheton Bowmen must have completed an Archery GB beginners’ course, either with us or at another archery club.
Our beginners’ courses are conducted in accordance with Archery GB guidelines.
Ready to Give Archery a Try?
We’d love to hear from you! If you’re interested in joining an upcoming beginners’ course or would like further information, please contact our beginners’ course team.
Email: beginners@asshetonbowmen.com