Archery

[ofco8]

Have been thinking about having a go at this.
Anybody on here participate? If so, can you suggest a club for beginners and any other info that is worth knowing before I start looking further into it.

 

[Ninja Elephant]

You've seen the Hunger Games, haven't you.

 

[ForestRowSeagull]

Have been thinking about having a go at this.
Anybody on here participate? If so, can you suggest a club for beginners and any other info that is worth knowing before I start looking further into it.

Depends what you want to do ? My brother was national champ at field archery (albeit there wasn't many taking part) which is like shooting at 3d animals etc whereas you can do target archery which is just shooting at standard targets. If you're interested in field then I believe my brother did it in the ashdown forest. Hope this helps

 

[Muzzy]

I've witnessed people firing these arrows outside of St. Dunstans, Ovingdean.... Always worries the f*** out of me for some reason!

 

[ofco8]

You've seen the Hunger Games, haven't you.

No, I haven't. Worth seeing?
Use to see them shoot their arrows on Carden School playing field when driving by and thought it might be worth giving it a try.

Thought with decent weather (hopefully) coming to give it a go. Not really aware of field archery but sounds good fun.

 

[Smith DID score]

Probably best to contact the Sussex Archery Association on Sussex Archery Clubs, Sussex Archery Tournaments, Archery Coaching in Sussex There are a number of clubs in the Brighton area, my advice from when I used to shoot near LA - Littlehampton - is to go and see what each club is like, some are very serious, some not, so see how you feel and don't be put off by the first one you go to.

 

[Willy Dangle]

Have been thinking about having a go at this.
Anybody on here participate? If so, can you suggest a club for beginners and any other info that is worth knowing before I start looking further into it.

Depends on where you live, my son had a lot of success. He was Sussex Junior Champion, shot for the county and GB. I spent many a weekend travelling all over the country. The longest trip we did was when were on Hol's at Lands End and he had a shoot in Essex. Had to do it there and back in a day. The nationals was cool though, it was held at the national sports centre in Lilleshall, alot of national footy teams train there including England. Great place.

Let me know where you live and I may be able to offer you a contact or two. Be prepared to shell out on kit though it aint cheap.

 

[Superphil]

Friend of mine does it at Horsham Holbrook Club (Leisure Centre)

 

[Willy Dangle]

Friend of mine does it at Horsham Holbrook Club (Leisure Centre)

That's where my son shoots. Home - The Holbrook Club

 

[Falkor]

I do archery so does my partner she is very good infact Newhaven have an open day very very very soon but the day as slipped my mind, i shoot at St Dunstons were called Greenways but we also help the blind archers, we also have 2 Sussex county coaches.

 

[ofco8]

Depends on where you live, my son had a lot of success. He was Sussex Junior Champion, shot for the county and GB. I spent many a weekend travelling all over the country. The longest trip we did was when were on Hol's at Lands End and he had a shoot in Essex. Had to do it there and back in a day. The nationals was cool though, it was held at the national sports centre in Lilleshall, alot of national footy teams train there including England. Great place.

Let me know where you live and I may be able to offer you a contact or two. Be prepared to shell out on kit though it aint cheap.

Live in Westdene. Brighton. travel not to big a problem but nearer the better.

 

[Willy Dangle]

Live in Westdene. Brighton. travel not to big a problem but nearer the better.

Try this one. It's a great club in a lovely location etc.

Ditchling Archery Club - archery courses, coaching and competitions in Sussex

 

[Ninja Elephant]

No, I haven't. Worth seeing?

Deffinitely, yes. Brilliant film, really enjoyed it. Girl is rather cute, too.

 

[Tooting Gull]

I have archery tickets for the Olympics, and rashly promised my daughter that beforehand we would make a bow and fire off some arrows in the woods. I think she's going to be disappointed/upset when it's less Robin Hood's pinpoint accuracy, and more inadvertently wounding some passing stranger/dog.

 

[Tom Hark Preston Park]

 

[Tricky Dicky]

I think you may have left it a little late to get into the Olympics this year.

 

[Falkor]

There is a open day at heighton street firle, Saturday 21st April near middle farm