Aycliffe Archers have been awarded £8330 by Great Aycliffe and Middridge Partnership (GAMP), so that their archery shooting range at Newton Aycliffe Sports Club can be made more accessible.
This will enable grass reinforcement to be laid to allow better access for existing, and new, wheelchair users and the purchase of lighter and more appropriate targets / equipment. Together, this will benefit existing and help attract new members of all ages and help achieve the Mayors vision of keeping people active for longer.
During the winter season, Aycliffe Archers shoot indoors at the Oakleaf Sports Complex. Sessions are on Friday 8pm to 10pm and on Sunday evening 7pm to 10pm.
Aycliffe Archers
Beginners Course
Following the successful award of funding from Great Aycliffe and Middridge Partnership (GAMP), Aycliffe Archers would invite applications from people who want to become involved in archery.
A beginner’s course has been arranged to commence on 17th February 2019 and to last for 6 weekly sessions. An initial training of 2-hour sessions will take place on successive Sundays between 12 midday and 2pm, which will be followed by 2 further training sessions at the Aycliffe Archers club sessions. Cost £70
All 6 sessions will be delivered by qualified coaches and all equipment is provided for the duration of the course.
Your attendance at the course enables you to join Archery GB and to join Aycliffe Archers Club. You will be able to shoot twice per week indoors at the Oakleaf Sports Complex (November to March), and at least twice per week outdoor at Newton Aycliffe Sports Club (April to October).
Once a club member, you will be able to enjoy the social aspect of archery as well as shooting the various types of bow (Traditional, Recurve, Compound, Crossbow), at a range of different targets.
Members can choose to simply enjoy shooting at the club ranges and if you wish, you can join in various competitions which take place at different ranges in the North East and further afield. Competitions cover all abilities.
The Recent GAMP funding will allow for disabled access and with all coaches trained in safeguarding the club can also take junior members.
The limited places on his beginners’ course are on a first come first served basis.
For further information contact Tony on 07483 870623, Jeff on 07969 428786 or make contact through our Aycliffe Archers public Facebook page.