Welcome to Croesoswallt Archers
Croesoswallt Archers nominated in the top 3 'Community Clubs' and were placed 'Highly Commended' at the ArcheryGB Club and Volunteer Awards 2021
Beginners Courses
Want to take up the noble sport of archery? want to challenge yourself, or perhaps compete with others?
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If so, then this is the place to start!
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This course is designed for persons who, after completing the course, wish to take up membership of an archery club and to progress in the sport, although there is no obligation to do so. However, all archery clubs will insist that inexperienced persons wishing to take up membership in the sport will have attended a Beginners Course as a pre-requisite.
Please note that the minimum age is 10yrs old
An ArcheryGB recognised Beginners Course will teach you how to shoot safely, gain basic archery skills, and give you a general understanding of the sport. Courses are regularly run from March to September each year and are lead by an ArcheryGB registered / qualified club coach supported by senior experienced club archers.
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Courses consist of four 2.5-hour lessons and cost £80 for the full 10 hours of tuition. Most people aged 10 and over are able to participate. All equipment is provided by the club, appropriately sized for the individual participant and supplied for the duration of the tuition.
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Children must be accompanied by a responsible adult and as archery is a sport that the whole family can participate in, we would encourage parents to join together with their children.
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Vouchers are available for a Beginner’s Course, which can make an ideal gift for Christmas / Birthday / Special Occasions. Vouchers can be redeemed against scheduled events which will be publicised here on the website.
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Should you wish to register your interest in attending a Beginners Course with us, or require additional information, please contact our Club Head Coach on the website enquiries form.
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Alternatively, you can pre-arrange (via the same email contact) a visit to our club field at The British Ironworks Centre where we would personally provide any further details.
Types of Bows
On our Beginners course you will be introduced to a Recurve bow which is different to other bows in that the string is in contact with the top and bottom section of the limbs when the bow is strung. The middle section (The Riser) is where the limbs are attached and is where the archer would hold the bow.
These bows are made from a variety of materials and the increasing costs reflects that. A number of gadgets can be added to a Recurve bow to aid shooting, e.g. stabilisers screwed to the front to aid stability, sights to aid arrow aiming, a pressure button to aid the smooth passage of an arrow off the rest. A "clicker" to ensure each arrow is drawn to the same position each time. These bows are very common in Olympic Archery.
The Long Bow
This type of bow is used in Traditional archery along with war-bows, flat bows, and horse bows and have been around for a long, long time. They are made from a variety of materials i.e. fibreglass but primarily of laminated woods very skilfully crafted and can be physically demanding to shoot but great fun!
The Compound Bow
The latest evolution is the compound bow the difference between this and a recurve bow is that the limbs are compressed by the use of "Cams" this helps in reducing the holding weight at the fingers and the arrow is released using a mechanical trigger, arrow speeds are exceptional and extremely accurate.
Increasingly popular and fun to shoot.​​
The Barebow
Barebow archery strips down the bow to its essentials, removing sights, stabilizers, and other gadgets. The archer relies on their skill, instinct, and consistency to aim and shoot. Barebow archers often use a recurve bow but without the additional aids, providing a pure and traditional form of archery that emphasizes technique and precision. This style is particularly popular in field and 3D archery where versatility and adaptability are key.
LOOKING FOR A NEW EXPERIENCE OR GIFT IDEA?
Archery is a healthy activity available to pretty well everyone, It is good for the mind and body, plenty of fresh air and great company with like minded people.
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Croesoswallt Archery club is situated in the grounds of the British Ironworks Centre on the outskirts of Oswestry Shropshire. SY11 4JH
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If you are visiting Shropshire on holiday, live here already, or looking for a new experience, or perhaps a gift idea for the person who has everything, then what about learning the ancient art of archery in its modern format.
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We run Taster sessions for a good insight into the sport of archery as well as Beginner courses for those more discerning and wish to take up the sport and become a member of Archery GB as a safe, competent archer.
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All our courses are run by qualified coaches and are available to book via our website.
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Currently our Beginner Courses are £80 per person.
Taster sessions are £15 per person.
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We have beginners courses starting on the following dates:
Our 2024 courses are now finished. Please check back in 2025
Beginner Course Timings
First Saturday of course commences at 09:30 hrs for equipment issue, the following three Saturday mornings are 10:00 hrs start.
Please note for Archery Sessions the minimum age for Children is 10yrs old
If you want an individual or family experience, please contact us and we will arrange it for you.
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Feedback from our beginner's courses:
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“…My family completed the beginner’s course today and are interested in becoming full club members. I’d also like to say we have really enjoyed the beginner’s course, thanks to the friendliness
and patience of the coaches…..”
Jo. 09 April 2022
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“…We have really enjoyed the archery lessons, and also just wanted to take this opportunity to say thank you for how welcoming, friendly and helpful you all were….”
Matt. 22 May 2022
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“…Following on from the very enjoyable beginners course held over the last 4 weeks……. can I please take this opportunity to thank all those involved in making my return, and my son’s introduction to
archery, a very pleasurable experience…..”
Mark. 23 May 2022
“…Thank you for a great beginner's course. Very well thought out, safe, enjoyable and very friendly…”
Geoff. 02 July 2022
“…I look forward to jointing your club and thank you all for a great 4 week course….”
Kathryn. 03. July 2022
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