Can Juniors join the Bowmen of Warfield club?

Juniors aged 8 and above are welcome to join the club. All junior members between the ages of 8 and 18 must be accompanied by a parent (or parentally approved guardian) at all times. An adult member of Archery GB must also be present, though this can be the parent/guardian. Acceptance of Juniors onto the Beginner’s course or as members of the club is subject to the approval of the head coach, based on an assessment of capability to practice archery safely.

When can members shoot at the Bowmen of Warfield outdoor range?

Our shooting field is open to club members 7 days a week, 365 days a year. On Tuesday evenings from 17:30 during British Summer Time, the field is reserved for under-25 members. On Friday mornings the field is closed for field maintenance. Access to the field is controlled by a combination lock. The combination is changed annually and will be given to you once membership fees have been paid. For safety reasons, archers must close and secure the gate if they are shooting alone.

Can non-members shoot at the Bowmen of Warfield outdoor range?

Archers from other clubs may shoot on our range for a fee of £5.00 per day. Guest archers must be Archery GB (GNAS) members and must be accompanied by a club member. Alternatively, you can become an Associate member and take advantage of the 365 day access to the field. Please contact the Club Secretary for more details (see link at top of page).

Do you run training courses for beginners?

The club runs one or more beginners courses each year, usually held on Saturdays during the Spring/Summer. Please see the beginner’s course page for more details.

Do I have to register for the Beginners course?

The Beginner’s course is very popular and there are a limited number of places each year. To join the course you must complete an application form and obtain confirmation that you have been allowed to join the course. We regret we cannot accept any people turning up without pre-registration.

Do you run Have-A-Go events where members of the public can try archery?

Yes, we offer different types of have-a-go events (taster sessions). We do occasional public taster sessions and also we can offer sessions for companies and other organisations such as the Scouts. Please check the club Have-A-Go page for more details. Please email the Club Secretary for more details (see link at top of page).

What Accessibility arrangements are in place?

Archery is an accessible sport. You only have to watch the Paralympics to see how people with various disabilities can participate.

Wheelchair archery is very common, and our range has an accessible walkway up to 30 metres on the right hand side of the field. The shooting line, car park, and toilet facilities are wheelchair accessible.

Visually impaired people can shoot, using tactile sights and foot positioning equipment. We run weekly sessions for visually impaired archers. Please email the Club Secretary for more details (see link at top of page).