Beginners Page
Beginners course run approx 3 time a year in Autumn, Spring & Summer. To go on the waiting list for the next course please email the Beginners' Co-ordinator.
You must confirm your place with the club prior to the course starting – numbers are strictly limited so we cannot accommodate people on the day. Our courses are very popular and often over subscribed. We run a waiting list system for our courses.
The course consists of 5 lessons of approximately 2 hours each which take place over a five week period. Places on the courses are limited to 6 people per course.
The next course will start on Saturday 14th April. It is currently fully subscribed. The course after that will be sometime in the Autumn. Watch this space for an announcement.
Cost
The fee for the full course is £50.00 in total, which must be paid prior to the start of the first lesson. Payment is non refundable. Cheque should be made payable to Netherhall Archers.
Juniors
We allow juniors of age 10 years and above to apply to join the beginner’s course. However, acceptance of each junior on the course is subject to the approval of the coaches. Juniors under 14 years of age must be accompanied by a parent, or parentally approved guardian, at all times when at the archery club. Juniors over 14 may attend unaccompanied at the clubs discretion.
Equipment
We provide all the equipment for the course. Please, do not buy any equipment yourselves. If you join the club after the course you may continue to borrow club equipment for up to 2 months at a charge of £25. At the end of this time we can offer advice to help you purchase your own equipment.
Clothing
You should wear comfortable but close-fitting clothing. If it's chilly it's better to wear several thin layers rather than one bulky one & perhaps bring a woolly hat. In particular it's important that you don't wear jumpers or jackets with baggy sleeves as bow strings tend to catch on them & spoil your shot. Similarly long hair may need to be tied back and nose, ear, eyebrow etc piercings removed for safety. Please wear suitable footwear ie. not open sandals or crocks etc.
Where
The Autumn & Spring courses are held at the Netherhall Archers indoor shooting range which is located at The Sports Hall, Netherhall School, Cambridge. The summer course is held at the outdoor range at Hills Road Sports Field, Cambridge.
Notes: Persons on a course are expected to obey the rules of the Club and the safety guidelines at all times and to treat the facilities with the greatest respect. The Club is affiliated to the Grand National Archery Society, The Southern Counties Archery Society and the Cambridgeshire Archery Association, all of whom have a code of conduct and a set of regulations which are to be obeyed at all times.
Terms and Conditions
An application form must be completed before starting the course. All medical disclosures relevant to the sport of archery must be indicated at that time.
- All course fees must be paid in full prior to the start of the course.
- Beginner’s course fees are non-refundable.
- Beginner’s course fees do not entitle you to membership of Netherhall Archers.
- All coaching and shooting will be strictly in accordance with GNAS rules, regulations and practice. Any contravention of shooting or safety rules will result in immediate suspension from the lesson.
- Netherhall Archers retain the right to refuse further access to the beginners course if students persistently disobey the safety instructions or the rules of shooting.
- Netherhall Archers cannot accept any responsibility for damage or injury sustained whilst entering, or leaving, the ground.
- All Juniors under 14 attending must be accompanied by a parent or guardian who must remain present throughout the duration of Netherhall Archers.
