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Malden Bowman Beginners Programme
Our club offers a 6 weeks course for new archers.
- When: Every Saturday (by arrangement)
- All equipment is provided by the club
- We get you shooting the fastest and safest way possible
- Cost: £50
- Interested? Contact the Club Secretary for more details.
- We do not have facilities for Juniors, but there are quite a few clubs in roughly in the same area of Surrey, several of whom do have dedicated Junior sections. The GNAS club locator can be found [here].
Lesson 1
- Learn how to use the archers equipment, bow, arrows etc.
- Learn the safety rules
- Learn the etiquette
- How to shoot - introduction to shooting bare bow
Lesson 2
- Shooting practice
- How to keep score
- Shooting at a longer distance
Lesson 3
- Shooting practice and coaching
- Longer distance
- Field layout
Lesson 4
- Shooting practice
- Try out a mini competition
- Longer distance - up to 40 yards
Lesson 5
- Shooting practice
- Look at other bows
- Handicaps and Class achievements
Lesson 6
- Shooting practice
- Other distances
- Choosing and maintaining equipment
- Joining a club
