Taster Session is for those interested in giving archery a try, have a shared experience with friends and family and gives you a basic introduction to archery. 

Each session is run by two licenced coaches that have Archery GB training, including Safeguarding and are DBS checked.  We cater for age ranges from six upwards (provided they are well behaved and will take to instruction). All under 18's must be accompanied by an adult for the duration of the session.

The taster session runs for three hours (including a break)

 

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The Taster Session consist of:-

  • Kitted out with a bow and arrows based on your reach, strength and dominant eye along with safety equipment.  

  • We then take participants through range rules and safety to keep us all safe.

  • Then instruction on holding and drawing the bow, how to nock an arrow and shoot.

  • Initially this will be one to one with each student until we and they are happy and safe.

  • Then move to shooting as a group.

  • Start to develop technique to improve accuracy of shooting.

  • Work and how to improve aim.

  • As many questions as you can come up with over the course of the session.

 

Booking is required as places are limited and a £5.00 deposit will be required. The session is £15 per adult and £10 per child (under 18) with the remainder being paid at the start of your session. The fee cover all aspects of the course including equipment hire, insurance cover and general wear and tear to equipment. The deposit is refundable under cirtain circumstances or if GVA is unable to hold the event.

 

Should you wish after your taster session to continue your training and if there is space available you could move to the Beginners Course and complete three further sessions at either £10 or 15 each (depending on age).