RS Archery Club (Welwyn Garden City)
If you are after a relaxed and fun archery club – Then we are the club for you!
Sir Frederic Osborn School, Welwyn Garden City AL7 2AF
RS Archery club (Welwyn) is an independent archery club – The first of it’s kind in the UK
Boasting both a large outdoor and indoor facilities the club hosts various archery related activities from
normal target archery up to 50metres, rowing archery (shooting at unmarked distanced targets) and even clout / distance shooting.
The club’s main objective is to promote archery whilst having fun in a safe environment.
RS Archery Club meets on Thursdays at 7.30pm-9pm with “extra” special archery activities (see below) on selected weekends (to be confirmed and advised in advance)
RS Archery club is run by husband & wife team Steven & Rebekah Davies who between them have over 30 years of archery experience including 7 years of coaching in Hertfordshire
RS Archery Club welcomes both the novice & experienced archers alike. Current archery club membership is made up of both male & female ranging between the ages of 8 which is our minimum age and nearly 70 there’s no maximum age.
Regular archery beginner classes / sessions
Are organised throughout the year and is held at our club on a Thursday evening (pre-booking required).
We run a 2 session archery beginner session costing £25.00 (paid in advance once the session dates have been organised).
Once your archery beginner class/sessions are completed you are entitled to join the club as a full member (membership is subject to our club terms)
Don’t worry if you don’t have your own equipment as we can provide all the equipment* required as well as coaching and of course a fun time.
You will be instructed on how to shoot the modern Olympic Style recurve bow (shown top right) this is the best style of bow to learn quickly & correctly.
Do I need my own equipment?
No you are more than welcome to use our basic equipment although after about six months you should be at a level where purchasing your own equipment will improve your archery. We are more happy to advise you on what’s right for you.
Can I reserve or guarantee having the same equipment each week?
Unfortunately it’s on a first come first served basis
Can I join part the way through the year i.e. July?
Yes of course you can, the archery beginner session fee remains the same but your membership year will start from the 1st of the month you join in
RS Archery Club Annual Joining Fee
Individual adult yearly joining fee £60.00
Individual junior (under 18′s when joining) yearly joining fee £30.00
Archery Club Shooting fee’s (excluding special events)
£7.00 per person per session
Prices are correct as of October 2011 – subject to change without notice.
Special archery club events
Because we are lucky to have such an excellent venue we can run our special archery events,
these events can range from:-
Clout – shooting anything up to 150 yards at a target on the floor
Roving shooting – shooting at targets at unmarked distances – targets can be varied.
Competitions – (internal competitions only – fun and serious) both team and individual.
Fun Shoots – Both indoors & outdoors – Christmas events etc…
RS Archery club (Welwyn) isn’t just a place to shoot it’s a place to socialize, meet friends but & above have fun! We will be organizing BBQ’s, Christmas meals etc. We are of course always open to suggestions on special events.
RS Archery also runs it’s own internal league – click here to see the latest results of RS Archery Club League
How do I become a RS Archery Club member?
Simply contact Steven Davies at RS Archery to either booking a place on our next archery beginner session/course or membership form. Steven will be more than happy to answer any question you may have.
You may also wish to read our club’s terms & conditions.
