Beginners Courses
Each year the club organises and runs three beginners courses. Anyone from the age of 10 is welcome and all equipment is provided. Juniors under the age of 12 must be accompanied by a parent or guardian and as this also applies if they subsequently join the club we strongly advise parents to consider doing the beginners course themselves so that they can also shoot. The course consists of five one-hour sessions on Wednesday evenings.
To enquire about future courses
and to be put on our waiting list
Contact the Course Organiser
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Courses in 2012
| 11 April - 16 May | - places available |
| 23 May - 27 June | - places available |
| 4 July - 8 August | - places available |
Frequently Asked Questions about Beginners' Courses
How long is the course?
You book and pay for five lessons, each lesson is one hour long. There is a spare slot at the end of each course to allow for "missed" lessons, so the course runs over five or six weeks.
When do the lessons take place?
All lessons take place on a Wednesday evening. Beginners lessons are not normally run at any other time.
Where do the lessons take place?
All beginner courses are run at the RLSAS Archery Field, Old Leamingtonians Rugby Football Club, Bericote Road - see map. Please park in the car park, walk through onto the Rugby field and across it on to the lower field where you will see the Archery Field.
What time do the lessons start?
You should be at the venue for 6.00pm to allow time to walk across to the archery field, get your kit assembled and warm up before the lesson. All lessons start at 6.30 pm prompt and finish at 7.30pm.
Is there an age limit?
There is an advisory minimum age limit of 10 years but no maximum age limit. Children under 10 may be taken on the course, but not on the first course of the year. This gives the Club Coach time to see and assess the child before starting on the course, please contact the course organiser for advice. If the child is over 10 but particularly small, again please contact the organiser for advice.
Are the lessons indoors or outdoors?
All lessons take place outdoors.
What should I wear?
Clothing should be well fitting tops, not loose sleeves or baggy jumpers, comfortable flat shoes or trainers (NOT open toed), possibly a hat if you wish. Enough to keep you warm and dry should it rain; remember this is an outdoor activity. In the early part of the season the field can be a bit wet and muddy, please bear this in mind when choosing footwear.
Will I be able to buy food and drink at the venue?
No, you will have to bring your own should you need it.
Will I need to bring any archery equipment of my own?
No, it is all provided by the Archery club.
What sort of bow will I be shooting?
We only teach beginners using the "Recurve" style of bow. This will give you the "basics" of shooting and enable you to shoot other styles such as longbow, flatbow or compound later.
Is it strenuous?
The training bows are light weight, but yes it is a "physical" sport. Should you feel any pain or muscle ache please tell your trainer immediately. If you have a disability which you think may affect your training, please inform the course organiser when you book onto the course.
How big a group will I be trained in?
There are usually 20 students booked onto each course.
Does RLSAS have a Child Protection policy?
RLSAS has signed an agreement to abide by the rules as laid out by the Child and Vulnerable Persons Protection Act, a copy of which is available for inspection in the club house. RLSAS has a child protection officer and a deputy, if you have any CP or VP issues please ask to speak to one of these people.
Persons under the age of 18 are classed as "Juniors". Parents/guardians must accompany juniors to and from the shooting ground and must remain with them for the duration of the lesson.
Can I join the RLSAS on completion of the course?
At the end of the course you may wish to apply for membership of RLSAS, details and advice will be available from senior members of the society.
Adults who have completed the course will get a price reduction on the first years membership fees. Junior archers may have the opportunity to borrow a competition recurve bow and set of arrows for up to twelve months at no cost (a refundable deposit will be required).
I think this covers all of the major questions you may have. If you do want any more information about the course, please do not hesitate to contact me.
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from a course in April 2007 |
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 lesson in bow stringing |
 lesson in bow stringing |
