Beginners' Courses

We are based at the Archbishop's School in Canterbury, St Stephen's Hill, CT2 7AP.

Our clubhouse is located within the compound on the school field.

There is plenty of parking available.

Our 2025 beginner's courses have now finished for the year but please get in touch regarding our 2026 courses.

The courses begin at 13:30 and finish at 16:30 but you will need to assemble at 13:00.

If you are interested in joining our club after you have completed your beginners' course, our normal club opening hours are as follows:

During the summer season, (beginning of April to end of October) we shoot on Saturday, Sunday from 10:00am and Friday evenings from 16:00 until it gets dark.

During the Winter season, (end of October to end of March) we shoot on Saturday, Sundays from 10:00am and on Tuesday evenings indoors from 17:00 till 21:00.

For those wanting to learn the basics, we offer a beginner's course which runs twice a year. This is a three week course and must be completed before you can join the club. If you have completed the beginner's course with another archery club you will need to show your certificate to us before you can join.

If you have not shot for a while and would like to join the club, we may ask you to do an assessment to demonstrate that you know how to shoot safely.

Yes, we accept anyone who is 10 years or older* although we ask that anyone under the age of 18 is accompanied by an adult.

*Young archers will be assessed before they can take part in our beginners course as to whether the are strong enough to pull back the bow and whether they are able to follow the Archery GB rules.

It is important that you wear shoes that fully cover your feet (no flip-flops of sandals). We advise that you wear close fitting clothing so no baggy sleeves.

The club welcolmes all archers including those with disabilities and we try to accomodate people where we can. If you are interested in doing the beginner's course, please contact the course organiser in advance at canterburyarcherscoaching@gmail.com to discuss your needs.

No, all the equipment you need will be provided by the club free of charge. There are drinks and light refreshments available on the day too.

We have no maximum age. Plenty of people take up the sport after retiring. We have had members ranging from age 10 all the way up to those in their 90's! It really is an all inclusive sport that everyone can enjoy.

Please remember that we are based on a school ground. This means no alcohol, smoking or vaping is allowed on site.

For those that would like to smoke/vape, you may do so but outside of the school gates.

We have archers that shoot a range of bows including recurve, compound, longbow, barebow, primative and flatbow. On the beginner's course you will be using training recurve bows.

We do not allow crossbows at our club for health and safety reasons.