The beginners courses at CMO are designed to give participants a broad introduction to archery as a skill, a sport and a social activity. The weekend setting gives a focused but relaxed experience that we know you will enjoy. A full set of equipment is provided for each participant whilst they are on the course.
Over 18's can book independently through the website booking sytem.
10-17 year-olds will need to have an attendant adult with them to supervise for the whole course.
10-15 year olds would need to have attended a Taster Session and would only progress to a full course after a discussion between coaches, parents and child. The club reserve the right to make the final decision about progression to a full course.
The course will run over a weekend - Saturday and Sunday from 12:00 till 17:00, including a break for lunch. Please bring a packed lunch and any drinks you require with you. The course will be outdoors so please dress for the English weather! No open-toed footwear please. Face jewellery or piercings must be removed for safety reasons.
Each course covers the following aspects suggested by Archery GB:-
- Safety rules and regulations
- Basic T-Draw technique for target archery
- Recurve Freestyle using a sight
- Recurve Barebow without a sight
- Scoring
- Target and range etiquette
- Demonstration of other bow types
- Target and range set-up
- General advice on equipment and membership
- Plenty of coaching, practice and fun
All participants receive their own copy of the “Archery for Beginners Guidebook”. At the end of the course successful participants are awarded the AGB certificate of basic safety and competency. This certificate will enable you to apply for membership of any AGB affiliated club in the UK but of course we would welcome you to join as a new member of CMO Bowmen.
2023 COURSE FEES
There is a fee of £150 for adults over 18 and £120 for juniors aged 10-17. There will be a £20 family reduction for any participating junior if a paying adult family member is also doing the course with them.
2023 COURSE DATES:-
MAY 27-28
JUNE 17-18
JULY 15-16
AUG 26-27
SEPT 16-17
COURSE CAPACITY - participant numbers are limited to 8 to facilitate safe shooting, good tuition opportunities and use of reliable, quality equipment.
When the course is full bookings will automatically close and the course will be flagged as FULL on the events calendar.
BOOK AND PAY ONLINE ONLY THROUGH THE WEBSITE EVENTS CALENDAR. Your place is not secured unless payment is made when making your booking. No cash or cheque transactions are conducted.
PLEASE READ THE 'ESSENTIAL INFORMATION' PAGE BEFORE BOOKING
If you do have any queries that are not covered by the FAQs or the information above, contact the Course Administrator before completing your booking.
