Eastbourne Archery Club philosophy is to actively promote its sport and feels that
its future lies with its juniors. To this end we endeavour to encourage and develop
all our young archers. We are basically a target archery club- although we also
do some field shooting at Five Ashes during the year.
Our main shooting day is Sundays throughout the year. This tends to be supported
by the serious adult archers, but we would like to encourage support from more of
our juniors. Tuesday evenings are reserved for juniors only shoots. Wednesdays
and Saturdays are also target days during the summer months, but as with practice
shoots (which can be done at almost any other time) - juniors require the presence
of a senior club member at all times!
Equipment:- At the end of beginners courses everybody is measured and provided with
details as to their individual requirements. The purchase of equipment can be expensive
and a basic beginners set-up starts from £100 upwards! We do not recommend the initial
purchasing of expensive equipment. Young people grow very fast as all parents know
! .......and interest may wane. We would suggest therefore, do not purchase anything
without seeking advice! To support our juniors we try to loan beginners equipment
for them to use for shoots, both target and practice, on the club field. See our
Equipment Officer - Roger Bourne to arrange access.
Achievement Awards and Badges: - Eastbourne Archery Club runs a number of schemes
to recognise individual progress and achievement. Throughout the club the G.N.A.S.
classification and Handicap scheme operates. There are also many opportunities to
participate in competitions and tournaments both within and outside of the club.
Facilities: - Our club facilities consist of an archery field for our sole use, and
our main equipment shed. We are fortunate to be able to access Eastbourne Borough
Football ground toilets. We have no mains water or telephone but of course we have
access to Langney Sports Club facilities.
Juniors attending club shoots:- As a guide, shoots start on time - but it is not
always easy to predict their duration. Therefore we rely on good communication such
that any young person left in the care of senior members for a shoot are both clear
as to the arrangements for their collection. Any Questions Contact the Junior Club
Leader Paul Bridge.
