4th August 2018
Can we please leave the 20 yard boss nearest the coppice pond in position at all times. The Boss is at the safety limit at this distance and if moved further down the field may be compromise our safety limits
4th August 2018
At the committee meeting on saturday 4 August it has been decided not to charge for the 252 badges.
These are awarded to an Archer if they submit two scoresheets with a score of 252 or better (adjusted scores for Compound, Longbow and Barebow) and we think this is an achievement that should be recognised by the club and promoted and encouraged.
Following submission of two scoresheet one of the committee members with access to the bow store at the clubhouse will put a badge in an envelope and leave it on the noticeboard so that it can be picked up by that archer.
16th May 2018
It is imperative that all shooting members make themselves aware of the rules of shooting.
There are copies in the club house and on the Archery GB website and can be downloaded from the link
In particular we would draw the attention of every member – Full or Asscociated – to rules governing etiquette (Introduction 3) and safety especially foot ware (para 307.(b) Dress regulations) and conduct on the shooting line.
When shooting on the field the signing in book must be completed with full name – no initials or first name . The red flags must be put in the holders by the field gate and by the fence near the gate to the coppice pond path. This is for your protection and the protection of the public and failure can result in serious consequences that may warrent suspension from the club.
If you are shooting on your own at the field you are totally responsible for your own safety and the safety of the public – we suggest that the field gate to the coppice pond path is bolted shut to discourage unwanted visitors.
If you are shooting with others then you must appoint a suitable person to act as Field Captain to ensure the safety of other archers and the public and to control the order of shooting. If we all learn to carry out this role then further incidents of infringements of shooting safety should not arise again. it should be noted that juniors may not carry out this task -if they are accompanied by an adult -shooting or not shooting – this person should take the responsibility of Field captain.
27th March 2017
You will all now have been sent the password for access to some of the pages in the members area. This will contain information not freely available to other web site viewers. We ask you to please keep this password safe – although there is no sensitive information in these pages on personal details we do not want free access by non-club members.
18th February 2017
The Club tries to promote and actively supports our junior members by purposely designating certain days or evenings as junior sessions. We do not exclude other members from using the facilities during these sessions although we do request that on these days we give them preference as our coaches are also actively involved and may well be providing intense supervision and some delays in shooting should be expected.
This does not exclude our junior members from attending any other sessions allocated at the indoor range at Knowle Mill or at any time at the field at St Ives – except on days when beginners courses are being run or field maintenance is being carried out. Parents are encouraged to make use of the clubs facilities for junior members and not think that the designated junior sessions are the only times they can bring their young archer.
7th January 2017
One way of promoting a good competitive spirit in an Archery club is to have a number of challenges that people starting out in the sport can take part in.
The 252 challenge is one such activity that has proved popular – full details can be found elsewhere on this site but simplified you shoot 3 dozen arrows at the imperial distances for a badge award from 20 yards up to 100yrds. We want to promote various distance 252 challenge days during this years outdoor season.
Achieving a handicap and a classsification is also an essential form of guidance on your performance during a season. Handicaps are worked out by the records officer on rounds submitted during a season and you must submit at least three complete rounds to start the process. Classifications are also based on submitted rounds and range from third class up to Bowmen class for club rounds with two further grand classifications for those at high competitive levels. Please check the details given in rules of shooting on the Archery GB website if you want further information.
7th January 2017
The Club has a good core of Archery Coaches willing to help new members at any level. There are also a number of experienced archers who will help and assist anyone wanting advice on shooting – they will not step forward unless you ask!! This is important to both you and the helper – but once you ask we can assure you they will give you any assistance that you require or will point you in the direction of someone who can. Please ask – this is how most of us learnt and we are willing to give back what we have got from this sport.
8th December 2016
First Point Archery will be running beginners courses in january 2017 at the indoor
shooting range at Knowle mill Keighley in the Keighley Table Tennis club range.
Please check out their website at www.firstpointarchery.co.uk as they are members but are independant of the Aire Valley Archers club.
5th October 2014
The club is now fortunate enough to have a level 2 coach!
A massive congratulations to Bev, who passed her assessments in September and is our fully qualified Level 2 Archery Coach.
She is now available for one to one coaching and small group coaching sessions at the club. For more information, or to book a session with Bev, please chat to her at the club, or email coach@aire-valley-archers.co.uk.
Following on from this, Bev and the coaching team will also be offering one or two indoor training sessions, covering subjects such as equipment set-up, maintenance and tuning, over the winter months. There will be a small charge for these sessions so we can cover the cost of additional room hire. Times and dates are still to be confirmed, so keep an eye on the website and join our Facebook page to stay up to date.
7th July 2014
Whilst the rest of Yorkshire enjoyed the Grand Depart on Saturday 5 July, nine club members were being put through their paces at the Level One Coaching Assessment Day.
Each would-be coach has given up a great deal of their time preparing for this day and the hard work has certainly paid off. A number of classroom sessions enabled everyone to learn the theory of coaching and the beginners courses, Big Weekend and other coaching sessions gave them plenty of opportunity to put their knowledge into practice.
The newly-qualified coaches now supporting Bev at the club are:
Mick Haddlesey
Andrew Kitching
Gill Pybus
Martin Pybus
Adam Roe
Tracy Roe
Sarah Tilbrook
Paul Wilkinson
Liz Zieboll
Congratulations to you all!
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