Course Profile

Greasley Castle Archers welcomes anybody who would like to try archery with a view to taking up the sport and joining our club.

On the beginners' course our instructors will teach you correct shooting technique and ensure you know how to shoot safely within a club environment.

Courses are a minimum of 9 hours tuition, spread over 3 sessions (3 Saturdays 11am till 2pm unless otherwise arranged by the coach in charge). 

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A course normally consists of a weekly three-hour session, though the specifics are at the discretion of the lead coach. If it is necessary to cancel a session due to bad weather or any other unforeseen situation, an alternative session will be scheduled. If you know in advance that you will have to miss a session, please let us know - the missed session can be made up later at the coach's discretion. We cannot accept beginners into the club unless they have received a minimum of 6 hours coaching and gained our official beginners' certificate.

Cost

The fee for a course is £60.00 (adults) / £40.00 (juniors under 18)

Juniors

We allow juniors of 10 years and above to join a beginners' course. Younger juniors may be accepted at the discretion of the lead coach.

Juniors must be accompanied by parents, or parentally approved guardians, at all times when shooting.

Equipment

We provide all the equipment for the course. Please do not buy any equipment yourselves. Once you have completed the course and joined the club, we can offer bows for hire, or offer advice to help you purchase your own equipment. Please bring a drink and perhaps a small snack.

Clothing

You should wear comfortable, close-fitting clothes. If it is chilly, we recommend you wear several thin layers rather than one bulky jacket, and to bring a woolly hat. Please avoid wearing baggy jumpers or jackets as bow strings tend to catch on them and spoil your shot! Also remember to wear suitable footwear (no open toe sandals or flip flops)

Venue

Outdoors (April – September) Greasley Castle Farm, Church Road, Greasley, Nottingham NG16 2AB

Contact

If you have any queries, please e-mail our Club Secretary:   greasleysecretary@gmail.com

Terms and Conditions

• An online RSVP or document based application form must be completed and be returned to the above email before the start of the course.

• Please disclose any relevant medical conditions on the application form. This information will be treated with absolute confidence.

• All course fees must ideally be paid in full by bank transfer prior to the first session. If this is not possible payment will be accepted at the start of the first session.

• Beginners' course fees do not entitle you to membership of Greasley Castle Archers.

• All coaching and shooting will be strictly in accordance with the Archery GB Rules of Shooting, regulations, and practice.

• Any contravention of shooting or safety rules will result in immediate suspension from the lesson.

• Greasley Castle Archers retains the right to refuse further access to the beginner’s course if a participant persistently disobeys the safety instructions or the rules of shooting.

• Greasley Castle Archers cannot accept any responsibility for damage or injury sustained whilst entering or leaving the venue.