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​Next Fosse Company of Archers Beginners Course will begin on - 28th June 2025

 

This course covers basic skills and safety procedures. The course will include 9 hours of training split over several sessions

with training and support from qualified coaches who will teach the necessary safety skills and the setting up of a club bow.

Also covered are an introduction to scoring and the  different bow styles used in archery.

Upon completion of the course we expect you to be shooting independently under observation at 20 yards and will receive a certificate that allows you to join any archery club.

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Our next course dates:

Our next beginners’ course will be run over three sessions with an additional pre-course equipment allocation session

Equipment Allocation Session
Saturday 14th June 2025 – Time: between 12 midday and 1pm
There will be no shooting at this session

Course Sessions
Saturday 28th June 2025 Time: 9:30am – 12:30pm
Saturday 5th July 2025 Time: 9:30am – 12:30pm
Saturday 12th July 2025 Time: 9:30am – 12:30pm

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Location

All sessions will take place at ​Syston Rugby Football Club, Barkby Road, Queniborough, LE7 3GD

 

Cost £60

 

Closing Date for applications Monday 2nd June 2025

 

For further details please contact the Membership Secretary -  club1012membership@gmail.com

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The minimum age for participation is 10 and all juniors, under the age of 16 must be accompanied by a responsible adult.

 

If you have any queries contact the membership secretary.

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What do I need to bring/wear?

All archery equipment is provided.

Please wear clothes that are close fitting on the arms and torso. For personal safety loose hair is to be tied back, and loose jewellery to be removed prior to shooting. No open toed shoes.

Some courses are held outdoors so bring appropriate clothing and a bottle of water.

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What if I want to join the club? 

At Fosse Company of Archers, we allow our new members to hire the club bows for up to 3 months or until the next course, whichever is sooner. There is a small fee of £2 per session in addition to shooting fees (There is also an option to pay a £20 block bow hire fee for a period of 3 months).

 

After completing your beginners course if you would like to join our club, the fees are broken down on the Club Information Page and can be explained by the membership secretary.