BEGINNERS COURSE

Lough Cuan Bowmen run archery regular beginners courses. Our Beginners Courses are friendly and enjoyable and are designed to teach the basic skills of archery

How much will it cost?

£50 per person. We currently accept payment by cheque, cash and bank transfer. The course has a maximum of 12 spaces.

Where is it held?

Between April and August courses are held on a Friday evening at Ards Rugby Club, Lansdowne Road, Newtownards. From September to March we move indoors and courses are held on a Friday evening in Ards Blair Mayne Wellbeing and Leisure Complex, Newtownards.

How long will it last?

Six weekly sessions, each session is approximately 1 1/2 hours long. We also hold a fast track course which is over 2 weekends. (Usually a Friday evening, and Saturday morning or Sunday morning).

Do I need my own equipment?

No. All equipment is provided by Lough Cuan Bowmen.

What is involved?

What will I achieve?

Once the course is completed, all beginners will -

have an understanding of the basic skills of shooting;
know basic archery technique, safety and etiquette to the level required to join an archery club;
have the ability to shoot a recurve bow with reasonable confidence and skill;
have been introduced to other types of bows (traditional, longbow, compound, recurve and others);

When you complete the course you will receive a certificate providing proof that you have completed a Beginners’ Course and are safe to shoot in a club environment. This certificate can be used to join any archery club.

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