THE Crowthorne Archers are targeting new recruits with a come and try day next month.
The event is open to anyone looking to take up the sport either as a hobby or to take part at competition level. Former members have represented Britain at the Olympics.
The club is based at St Sebastian’s Playing Field Trust off Nine Mile Ride. The open day will be supervised by club coaches and all equipment provided free of charge.
A spokesperson said: “We invite people of all ages to try archery and enjoy the sport with us. Archery is particularly suited to whole family participation, and we provide properly qualified and insured instruction together with all of the equipment necessary to start and learn.
“The basics of the sport are easy to learn, with no significant physical requirements, and only require a responsible attitude.
“Many of our archers shoot purely for recreation, but others have worked hard at their shooting and have been very successful in competitions. Some of our members have represented Berkshire in the adult recurve, adult longbow and junior teams.
“Our junior members have been particularly successful, many having held British records. One represented Great Britain in the 2004 and another in 1996 Olympics.
“Crowthorne Archers is primarily a target archery club with the majority of members shooting the recurve bow, but we also have barebow, longbow, flat bow and compound archers too.”
The event takes place on Coronation Sunday, May 7, at St Sebastian’s Playing Field Trust Sports Club in St Sebastian’s Close, Wokingham Without.
Sessions run from 9am to 2.30pm, there is no fee, but donations towards the running costs of the event are welcomed. There is no minimum age.
For more details, email: [email protected]
