Derwent Bowmen Archery Club

Non-Sighted Bow Champs 2025
2025-05-31 13:00 - 17:00 (Europe/London) | Derwent Bowmen Archery Club, Gold Close, Matlock, Derbyshire, DE4 2LA, United Kingdom
Round: Albion or age appropriate round (Albion, Windsor, Windsor 50 etc)
Date: Sat 31st May 2025
Sighters: 14:00
Participants: Club / Shooting Members
Cost: Free
Limitations: Non-sighted bows

Although the round is an Albion you can opt for an age appropriate round, or shorter round. Please be aware that shooting below your expected distance will stop you qualifying for awards.

Albion – 3x doz arrows at 80y, 3x doz arrows at 60y, 3x doz arrows at 50y.
Windsor – 3x doz arrows at 60y, 3x doz arrows at 50y, 3x doz arrows at 40y.
Windsor 50 – 3x doz arrows at 50y, 3x doz arrows at 40y, 3x doz arrows at 30y.
Windsor 40 – 3x doz arrows at 40y, 3x doz arrows at 30y, 3x doz arrows at 20y.
Windsor 30 – 3x doz arrows at 60y, 3x doz arrows at 50y, 3x doz arrows at 40y.

New archers and shooting members are welcome!
As ever with a club shoot, if you’re willing and able please arrive early to help with setup.
Membership to note: The outdoor range will be closed from 13:00 until the shoot finishes.

Club Meeting May 2025
2025-05-29 19:00 - 21:00 | Zoom
Club meeting held via Zoom.
All members are welcome to attend.
Please note the earlier start time of 7pm

Working Group - Club Complaints Guidance
2025-05-15 19:30 - 21:00 | Zoom
Zoom meeting to discuss and update the club’s complaints guidance to be brought to a future meeting.

Club Clout 2025
2025-05-10 10:00 - 17:00 | John Port Spencer Academy, John Port Spencer Academy, Derby, Derbyshire, DE65 6LU, United Kingdom
Round: Double One Way Metric Clout
Date: Sat 10th May 2025
Assembly: 10:15
Participants: Open Tournament
Cost: Seniors £10 / Juniors £5
Location: John Port Spencer Academy, Etwall, DE65 6LU

Derbyshire County Archery Association & Open Clout Championships 2025. Hosted by The Clout Collective at John Port Spencer Academy, Etwall. This is a Tassel Award & UK Record status shoot.
For more details and sign up please see The Clout Collective’s website linked below.
New archers and archers that have never shot clout before are more than welcome to sign up. Full tuition will be given to you by The Clout Collective and experienced club members – we’ll even help setup equipment (read modified sights for those of you shooting sighted bows).

Club Working Party - May 2025
2025-05-02 16:00 - 19:00 | Derwent Bowmen Archery Club, Gold Close, Matlock, Derbyshire, DE4 2LA, United Kingdom
Club working party.
Membership to note, this is a full facility closure to allow repairs and upkeep of the ranges.

St George Shoot 2025
2025-04-19 09:00 - 17:00
Round: St George or age appropriate round (Albion, Windsor, Windsor 50 etc)
Date: Sat 19th April 2024
Sighters: 09:30
Participants: Club / Shooting Members / Visitors
Cost: Free
Limitations: None

Come join us for the club’s first outdoor shoot of the 2025 outdoor season.
Although members can just turn up on the day, please sign up in the clubhouse so we know how many targets and distances we need to setup.
Although the round is a St George members can opt for an age appropriate round, or shorter round. Members to be aware that shooting below your expected distance will stop you qualifying for awards.

St George – 3x doz arrows at 100y, 3x doz arrows at 80y, 3x doz arrows at 60y
Albion – 3x doz arrows at 80y, 3x doz arrows at 60y, 3x doz arrows at 50y
Windsor – 3x doz arrows at 60y, 3x doz arrows at 50y, 3x doz arrows at 40y
Windsor 50 – 3x doz arrows at 50y, 3x doz arrows at 40y, 3x doz arrows at 30y
Windsor 40 – 3x doz arrows at 40y, 3x doz arrows at 30y, 3x doz arrows at 20y
Windsor 30 – 3x doz arrows at 30y, 3x doz arrows at 20y, 3x doz arrows at 10y
Windsor 20 – 3x doz arrows at 20y, 3x doz arrows at 15y, 3x doz arrows at 10y

New archers and shooting members are welcome!
As ever with a club shoot, if you’re willing and able please arrive early to help with setup.

Anyone not attending the shoot be aware, the outdoor range will be closed for the duration.

Club members please note, the outdoor range is closed from 08:30 to aid with setup.

Club Meeting
2025-04-17 19:30 | Zoom
General club meeting to be held on Zoom.
Email with links and agenda to be sent out shortly before.

Spring 2025 Beginners Course - Session 4
2025-03-22 09:30 - 12:30 | Derwent Bowmen Archery Club, Gold Close, Matlock, Derbyshire, DE4 2LA, United Kingdom
Have You Ever Wanted to Try Archery?

Join our beginner’s archery course and take the first step into the exciting world of archery! Led by qualified coaches, this course will teach you the essential skills you need to get started, including:• Assembling your bow• Understanding range safety• Mastering shooting techniques• Scoring your shots accurately
With the guidance of our friendly and experienced coaches, you’ll gain all the knowledge and tools needed to enjoy archery from the very first session.

Course Details:• Duration: 4 weeks, Saturday 09:00 – 12:30• Session Dates:o Session 1 – 1st Marcho Session 2 – 8th Marcho Session 3 – 15th Marcho Session 4 – 22nd March

The course requires 12 hours of tuition. If you cannot attend all sessions, let us know, and we may be able to arrange a catch-up session.

Accessibility: Archery is a wonderfully adaptable sport suitable for people of all abilities. Our facilities are wheelchair-friendly, and if you have any concerns, please reach out.

Age Requirements:• Minimum age: 8 years old• There’s no maximum age limit, as long as you’re able to draw the bow• Under-18s must be accompanied by a parent or guardian, who may also take part in the course
Cost: £80 for the entire courseAll tuition and equipment provided.

Once you’ve completed the course, you’ll be eligible to join any Archery GB club across the UK. While we’d love for you to join us at Derwent Bowmen, there’s no obligation.

To sign up, please email: beginners@derwentbowmen.co.uk

Spring 2025 Beginners Course - Session 3
2025-03-15 09:30 - 12:30 | Derwent Bowmen Archery Club, Gold Close, Matlock, Derbyshire, DE4 2LA, United Kingdom

Working Party
2025-03-09 12:00 - 16:00 | Derwent Bowmen Archery Club, Gold Close, Matlock, Derbyshire, DE4 2LA, United Kingdom
First working party of spring. Come help get the outdoor range setup for outdoor season and help with some work inside the clubhouse too.

Winter Series 24 - Vegas
2025-03-08 13:00 - 20:00 | Derwent Bowmen Archery Club, Gold Close, Matlock, Derbyshire, DE4 2LA, United Kingdom
Derwent Bowmen Winter Series
Vegas

Round: Vegas
Date: Sat 8th February 2024
Sighters: 13:30 for the junior session (adults welcome if they can’t make the later session) – 18:00 for the senior session
Participants: Club / Shooting Members / Visitors (must be invited)
Cost: Free
Limitations: None

Compound archers aged 14 and above will be on the 3 spot face. Other archers will be encouraged to shoot the 3 spot.
New archers, shooting members & visitors are welcome!
As ever with a club shoot, if you’re willing and able please arrive early to help with setup.
Membership to note, as agreed in the club meeting dated 8th August 2024, the indoor range will be closed to shooting from 13:00 until the end of the late session approx 20:00.

Spring 2025 Beginners Course - Session 2
2025-03-08 08:00 - 17:00 | Derwent Bowmen Archery Club, Gold Close, Matlock, Derbyshire, DE4 2LA, United Kingdom

Club Meeting
2025-03-06 19:30 - 21:00 | Zoom
The next club meeting is 6th March at 19:30 on Zoom.
Links will be emailed out to club members with the agenda before the meeting.

Spring 2025 Beginners Course - Session 1
2025-03-01 09:30 - 12:30 | Derwent Bowmen Archery Club, Gold Close, Matlock, Derbyshire, DE4 2LA, United Kingdom
Have You Ever Wanted to Try Archery?

Join our beginner’s archery course and take the first step into the exciting world of archery! Led by qualified coaches, this course will teach you the essential skills you need to get started, including:

Assembling your bow
Understanding range safety
Mastering shooting techniques
Scoring your shots accurately

With the guidance of our friendly and experienced coaches, you’ll gain all the knowledge and tools needed to enjoy archery from the very first session.

Course Details:Duration: 4 weeks, Saturday 09:30 – 12:30Session Dates:

Session 1 – 1st March
Session 2 – 8th March
Session 3 – 15th March
Session 4 – 22nd March

The course requires 12 hours of tuition. If you cannot attend all sessions, let us know, and we may be able to arrange a catch-up session.

Accessibility: Archery is a wonderfully adaptable sport suitable for people of all abilities. Our facilities are wheelchair-friendly, and if you have any concerns, please reach out.

Age Requirements:
Minimum age: 8 years old
There’s no maximum age limit, as long as you’re able to draw the bow
Under-18s must be accompanied by a parent or guardian, who may also take part in the course

Cost: £80 for the entire courseAll tuition and equipment provided.

Once you’ve completed the course, you’ll be eligible to join any Archery GB club across the UK. While we’d love for you to join us at Derwent Bowmen, there’s no obligation.

To sign up, please email: beginners@derwentbowmen.co.uk

DCAA Indoor Champs 2025
2025-02-22 - 2025-02-23 | Derwent Bowmen Archery Club, Gold Close, Matlock, Derbyshire, DE4 2LA, United Kingdom
Notice for members that the range will be closed all weekend for the DCAA County Indoor Champs 2025.
For more information on the County Champs please see:
https://derbyshirearchery.com/event/dcaa-open-indoor-champs-2025/

Indoor Working Party
2025-02-21 16:00 - 21:00 | Derwent Bowmen Archery Club, Gold Close, Matlock, Derbyshire, DE4 2LA, United Kingdom
Working party for the DCAA Indoor Champs 22-23 Feb.
Indoor range closure from 16:00 21st Feb until late on Sunday 23rd Feb.
Jobs need doing include re-packing the bosses, removing everything from the range and tidying.
The more help we get, the quicker it gets done.

Trophy Awards Night
2025-02-15 18:00 - 20:00 | All Saints Church Hall, Smedley Street, Matlock, Derbyshire, DE4 3JG, United Kingdom
Club’s annual trophy awards night.
More details TBC.

Winter Series 24 - Portsmouth
2025-02-08 13:00 - 20:00 | Derwent Bowmen Archery Club, Gold Close, Matlock, Derbyshire, DE4 2LA, United Kingdom
Derwent Bowmen Winter Series
Portsmouth

Round: Portsmouth
Date: Sat 8th February 2024
Sighters: 13:30 for the junior session (adults welcome if they can’t make the later session) – 18:00 for the senior session
Participants: Club / Shooting Members / Visitors (must be invited)
Cost: Free
Limitations: None

Compound archers aged 14 and above will be on the 3 spot face. Other archers may opt to shoot the 3 spot.
This will be shot in the same format as the County Indoor Champs so will be a great practice for those going.
New archers, shooting members & visitors are welcome!
As ever with a club shoot, if you’re willing and able please arrive early to help with setup.
Membership to note, as agreed in the club meeting dated 8th August 2024, the indoor range will be closed to shooting from 13:00 until the end of the late session approx 20:00.

Winter Series 24 - WA18
2025-01-18 13:00 - 20:00 | Derwent Bowmen Archery Club, Gold Close, Matlock, Derbyshire, DE4 2LA, United Kingdom
Derwent Bowmen Winter Series
WA18

Round: WA18
Date: Sat 18th January
Sighters: 13:30 for the junior session (adults welcome if they can’t make the later session) – 18:00 for the senior session
Participants: Club / Shooting Members / Visitors (must be invited)
Cost: Free
Limitations: None

Compound archers aged 14 and older will shoot the 3 spot target face. Other bow types may opt to shoot the 3 spot face.
Benefits of the Winter Series are that archers get a chance for a social shoot over the indoor season, get to try rounds they maybe haven’t shot before and as all the series are ran to bowman tier standard so will count towards indoor classifications.
New archers, shooting members & visitors are welcome!
As ever with a club shoot, if you’re willing and able please arrive early to help with setup.
Membership to note, as agreed in the club meeting dated 8th August 2024, the indoor range will be closed to shooting from 13:00 until the end of the late session approx 20:00.

Winter Series 24 - Double Bray
2024-12-14 13:00 - 20:00 | Derwent Bowmen Archery Club, Gold Close, Matlock, Derbyshire, DE4 2LA, United Kingdom
Derwent Bowmen Winter Series
Double Bray

Round: Double Bray
Date: Sat 14th December
Sighters: 13:30 for the junior session (adults welcome if they can’t make the later session) – 18:00 for the senior session
Participants: Club / Shooting Members / Visitors (must be invited)
Cost: Free
Limitations: None

Although the event is a double Bray, archers can opt to just do a single – it will be a very quick shoot if you choose to do that.
Benefits of the Winter Series are that archers get a chance for a social shoot over the indoor season, get to try rounds they maybe haven’t shot before and as all the series are ran to bowman tier standard so will count towards indoor classifications.
New archers, shooting members & visitors are welcome!
As ever with a club shoot, if you’re willing and able please arrive early to help with setup.
Membership to note, as agreed in the club meeting dated 8th August 2024, the indoor range will be closed to shooting from 13:00 until the end of the late session approx 20:00.

Autumn 24 - Beginners Course - Session 4
2024-11-16 08:00 - 17:00 | Derwent Bowmen Archery Club, Gold Close, Matlock, Derbyshire, DE4 2LA, United Kingdom
Derwent Bowmen Autumn Beginners’ Course 2024
Session 4

Dates: Saturday – 16th November
Timing: 09:00 – 12:00 at each session
Cost: £80 (for all 4 sessions)
Location: Derwent Bowmen, Gold Close, Darley Bridge, Matlock, DE4 2LA
What3Words: ///hindering.remedy.date
Have you ever wanted to take up archery?
Our beginners’ course will give you tools needed to start your archery journey with our friendly helpful coaches giving you the knowledge to start enjoying archery.
The course runs over 4 weeks, each week it’s Saturday 09:00 – 12:00.
Session dates are:
Session 1 – 26th October
Session 2 – 2nd November
Session 3 – 9th November
Session 4 – 16th November
You must completed 12 hours of tuition. If you cannot attend all sessions, please let us know as we may be able to arrange a catch up session.
Archery is a fantastically adaptable sport, with all disabilities catered for and we’re proud to say our facilities are wheelchair friendly – if you have any concerns please let us know.
Minimum age to attend the course is 8 years old, there is no max age as long as you’re able to draw the bow. Under 18s must be accompanied by a parent or guardian throughout the course (you are allowed to take part in the beginners’ course too).
All tuition and equipment is provided. Once you complete the course you can join any Archery GB club in the UK (target archery’s governing body) and are under no obligation to join us at Derwent Bowmen – as much as we would love for you to do so.
Price is £80 for the entire course.
To sign up please email beginners@derwentbowmen.co.uk
Membership to note: Indoor range closure, expect increased activity around the clubhouse before and after the session. Volunteers of all abilities are always welcome to help out.

Winter Series 24 - Worcester
2024-11-09 13:00 - 20:00 | Derwent Bowmen Archery Club, Gold Close, Matlock, Derbyshire, DE4 2LA, United Kingdom
Derwent Bowmen Winter Series
Worcester

Round: Worcester
Date: Sat 9th November
Sighters: 13:30 for the junior session (adults welcome if they can’t make the later session) – 18:00 for the senior session
Participants: Club / Shooting Members / Visitors
Cost: Free
Limitations: None

Shot according to Archery GB rule 408 (high and low targets, compound on the 5 spot target face with x’s). Conveniently timed to be a few weeks before the clubs UKRS Worcester shoot which will be ran to the same standard – come get some practice in.
Benefits of the Winter Series are that archers get a chance for a social shoot over the indoor season, get to try rounds they maybe haven’t shot before and as all the series are ran to bowman tier standard so will count towards indoor classifications.
New archers, shooting members & visitors are welcome!
As ever with a club shoot, if you’re willing and able please arrive early to help with setup.
Membership to note, as agreed in the club meeting dated 8th August 2024, the indoor range will be closed to shooting from 13:00 until the end of the late session approx 20:00.

Autumn 24 - Beginners Course - Session 3
2024-11-09 08:30 - 12:30 | Derwent Bowmen Archery Club, Gold Close, Matlock, Derbyshire, DE4 2LA, United Kingdom
Derwent Bowmen Autumn Beginners’ Course 2024
Session 3

Dates: Saturday – 9th November
Timing: 09:00 – 12:00 at each session
Cost: £80 (for all 4 sessions)
Location: Derwent Bowmen, Gold Close, Darley Bridge, Matlock, DE4 2LA
What3Words: ///hindering.remedy.date
Have you ever wanted to take up archery?
Our beginners’ course will give you tools needed to start your archery journey with our friendly helpful coaches giving you the knowledge to start enjoying archery.
The course runs over 4 weeks, each week it’s Saturday 09:00 – 12:00.
Session dates are:
Session 1 – 26th October
Session 2 – 2nd November
Session 3 – 9th November
Session 4 – 16th November
You must completed 12 hours of tuition. If you cannot attend all sessions, please let us know as we may be able to arrange a catch up session.
Archery is a fantastically adaptable sport, with all disabilities catered for and we’re proud to say our facilities are wheelchair friendly – if you have any concerns please let us know.
Minimum age to attend the course is 8 years old, there is no max age as long as you’re able to draw the bow. Under 18s must be accompanied by a parent or guardian throughout the course (you are allowed to take part in the beginners’ course too).
All tuition and equipment is provided. Once you complete the course you can join any Archery GB club in the UK (target archery’s governing body) and are under no obligation to join us at Derwent Bowmen – as much as we would love for you to do so.
Price is £80 for the entire course.
To sign up please email beginners@derwentbowmen.co.uk
Membership to note: Indoor range closure, expect increased activity around the clubhouse before and after the session. Volunteers of all abilities are always welcome to help out.

Autumn 24 - Beginners Course - Session 2
2024-11-02 08:30 - 12:30 | Derwent Bowmen Archery Club, Gold Close, Matlock, Derbyshire, DE4 2LA, United Kingdom
Derwent Bowmen Autumn Beginners’ Course 2024
Session 2

Dates: Saturday – 2nd November
Timing: 09:00 – 12:00 at each session
Cost: £80 (for all 4 sessions)
Location: Derwent Bowmen, Gold Close, Darley Bridge, Matlock, DE4 2LA
What3Words: ///hindering.remedy.date
Have you ever wanted to take up archery?
Our beginners’ course will give you tools needed to start your archery journey with our friendly helpful coaches giving you the knowledge to start enjoying archery.
The course runs over 4 weeks, each week it’s Saturday 09:00 – 12:00.
Session dates are:
Session 1 – 26th October
Session 2 – 2nd November
Session 3 – 9th November
Session 4 – 16th November
You must completed 12 hours of tuition. If you cannot attend all sessions, please let us know as we may be able to arrange a catch up session.
Archery is a fantastically adaptable sport, with all disabilities catered for and we’re proud to say our facilities are wheelchair friendly – if you have any concerns please let us know.
Minimum age to attend the course is 8 years old, there is no max age as long as you’re able to draw the bow. Under 18s must be accompanied by a parent or guardian throughout the course (you are allowed to take part in the beginners’ course too).
All tuition and equipment is provided. Once you complete the course you can join any Archery GB club in the UK (target archery’s governing body) and are under no obligation to join us at Derwent Bowmen – as much as we would love for you to do so.
Price is £80 for the entire course.
To sign up please email beginners@derwentbowmen.co.uk
Membership to note: Indoor range closure, expect increased activity around the clubhouse before and after the session. Volunteers of all abilities are always welcome to help out.

Autumn 24 - Beginners Course - Session 1
2024-10-26 08:30 - 12:30 | Derwent Bowmen Archery Club, Gold Close, Matlock, Derbyshire, DE4 2LA, United Kingdom
Derwent Bowmen Autumn Beginners’ Course 2024
Session 1

Dates: Saturday – 26th October
Timing: 09:00 – 12:00 at each session
Cost: £80
Location: Derwent Bowmen, Gold Close, Darley Bridge, Matlock, DE4 2LA
What3Words: ///hindering.remedy.date
Have you ever wanted to take up archery?
Our beginners’ course will give you tools needed to start your archery journey with our friendly helpful coaches giving you the knowledge to start enjoying archery.
The course runs over 4 weeks, each week it’s Saturday 09:00 – 12:00.
Session dates are:
Session 1 – 26th October
Session 2 – 2nd November
Session 3 – 9th November
Session 4 – 16th November
You must completed 12 hours of tuition. If you cannot attend all sessions, please let us know as we may be able to arrange a catch up session.
Archery is a fantastically adaptable sport, with all disabilities catered for and we’re proud to say our facilities are wheelchair friendly – if you have any concerns please let us know.
Minimum age to attend the course is 8 years old, there is no max age as long as you’re able to draw the bow. Under 18s must be accompanied by a parent or guardian throughout the course (you are allowed to take part in the beginners’ course too).
All tuition and equipment is provided. Once you complete the course you can join any Archery GB club in the UK (target archery’s governing body) and are under no obligation to join us at Derwent Bowmen – as much as we would love for you to do so.
Price is £80 for the entire course.
To sign up please email beginners@derwentbowmen.co.uk
Membership to note: Indoor range closure, expect increased activity around the clubhouse before and after the session. Volunteers of all abilities are always welcome to help out.

UKRS Worcester 2024
2024-10-19 09:00 - 19:00 | Derwent Bowmen Archery Club, Gold Close, Matlock, Derbyshire, DE4 2LA, United Kingdom
Round: UKRS Worcester
Date: Sat 19th October 2024
Sighters: Sessions are due to start at 09:00, 12:00 and 15:00
Participants: Open
Cost: £10 for seniors, £7 for juniors
Limitations: Shot to rule 408 of the AGB Rules of Shooting. Juniors awards will be combined.

Link to the full event prospectus is here
Membership are to be aware, this will be an indoor range closure for the day until after the awards ceremony. A working party is scheduled for the Friday PM before.

UKRS Worcester Working Party
2024-10-18 17:00 - 23:30 | Derwent Bowmen Archery Club, Gold Close, Matlock, Derbyshire, DE4 2LA, United Kingdom
Sorting indoor range for UKRS Worcester event the next day. Mostly repacking bosses, checking range measurements, moving furniture and a spot of cleaning.
Help is always welcomed.
Members to note this is an indoor range closure from 17:00 on the Friday listed until the end of the event the following day.

8th Annual Ian Wright Memorial Shoot
2024-10-12 09:30 - 16:00 | Derwent Bowmen Archery Club, Gold Close, Matlock, Derbyshire, DE4 2LA, United Kingdom
Round: Westerns
Date: Sat 12th October 2024
Sighters: 10:30
Participants: AGB Members – Longbow, Barebow, Flatbows are all welcome
Cost: £7
Juniors are welcome to shoot
AGB Cards must be shown on the day
Field Captain – Derek Woodhouse
The Field Captain will be awarding spot prizes throughout the shoot
There will be a prize for the best dressed medieval archer
There will also be a raffle.
Entry form is here
Membership to note the outdoor range closure from 09:30 – finish.

Club Working Party
2024-10-05 09:00 - 12:00 | Derwent Bowmen Archery Club, Gold Close, Matlock, Derbyshire, DE4 2LA, United Kingdom
Club Working Party.
Outdoor range cleanup, preparing indoor range for the indoor season. Jobs for all ages and abilities.
This will be a closure of all the facilities.

AGB Level 2 (Development) Coach - Compound Selection Set-up and Tuning - Code 24-CS-06
2024-09-21 08:30 - 17:00 | Derwent Bowmen Archery Club, Gold Close, Matlock, Derbyshire, DE4 2LA, United Kingdom
Members to note, this is an indoor range closure. This is an AGB coaching course. To book on to this course, please go to Sport 80 to book your spot.
Compound Equipment Selection Set-up and Tuning is an in-person 1 day training event for all coaches.

Event summary:
Date: Saturday, 21 September 2024
Time: 9am-5pm
Venue: Adjacent Gold Close, Darley Bridge, Matlock DE4 2LA
Cost: £82

What you need to attend: This event is open to coaches of all levels.

About the module: This is a hands-on practical workshop for all coaches. This module supports you to learn correct equipment selection, set-up and tuning of modern competition compound bows.

How to attend: Once payment has been made for your entry fee, you will receive a payment confirmation email with the event information.

IMPORTANT: Development Coach – Terms & Conditions (Please read before registering for modules)

Entry Requirements: Individuals should be aged at least 17 years old by the first day of the course. When carrying out supported practice sessions, learners who are under the age of 18 must be supervised by a responsible adult. You must hold a current Session Coach or Level 1 Coach Licence, before starting your Development Coach qualification.

Development Coach Module Cancellation Policy: There is a minimum requirement of eight Learners to make a Development Coach module viable for delivery. In the event that this minimum number is not met, Archery GB reserves the right to cancel the module. Learners will be notified via email of the cancellation and will be provided with the option of either a full refund or provided with a ‘Transfer Coupon’ to re-register for an alternative module.

Learner Cancellation Policy: Cancellations or requests for transfers by Learners within 10 days of a Development Coach module commencing will incur the full cost of the module (£12/£27 for online modules and £82 for in-person workshops).

Payment of Fees: All registrations and payments are now made through Sport80. Our preferred method is for individuals to register and pay directly through Sport80 and claim any funding back through their respective club. If this is not possible, please contact coaching@archerygb.org and we will do our best to accommodate you.

Order of sequence to take modules: Please note all Development Coach modules should be taken in the following order:

Module 1 – Role of the Development Coach (Individuals are provided with a hard copy of the Development Coach workbook)
Module 2 – Developing the Archer in Front of You
Module 3 – Empowering Archery (Part 2)*
Module 4 – Archery Technique – Drills & Skills
Module 5 – Coaching Technique – Practice
Module 6 – Recurve Selection Set-up and Tuning**
Module 7 – Compound Selection Set-up and Tuning**
Module 8 – Coaching Journey Presentation (individuals should only register for this module when modules 1-8 and the 12 hours of supported practice have been fully completed)***

*Empowering Archery (Part 1) must be completed before taking Empowering Archery (Part 2)
**Learners can choose to take either the Recurve or Compound or both (each cost £82 each)
***AGB reserve the right to request Individuals to re-book the Practical workshops if all prior module requirements have not been fulfilled.

Certificates: Learners will be issued with Completion Certificate(s) after completing each module. Please allow up to 14 days for these certificate(s) to be uploaded to your Membership account. If not received in this timeframe, please email coaching@archerygb.org.

Development Coach (Level 1) Evaluation: We are always looking to improve the content, resources and delivery of our coach education courses. It is therefore vitally important to receive your feedback, please take a moment to complete the survey’s at the end of each module:

Module 1 – Role of the Development Coach: https://forms.office.com/e/vs0a4hspYq
Module 2 – Developing the Archer in Front of You: https://forms.office.com/e/AiugwaFAcL
Module 3 – Empowering Archery (Part 2): Link will be shared at the end of the session.
Module 4 – Archery Technique – Drills and Skills: https://forms.office.com/e/zxDw6TkNXw
Module 5 – Coaching Technique – Practice: https://forms.office.com/e/zxDw6TkNXw
Module 6 – Recurve Selection Set-up and Tuning: https://forms.office.com/e/zxDw6TkNXw
Module 7 – Compound Selection Set-up and Tuning: https://forms.office.com/e/zxDw6TkNXw
Module 8 – Coaching Journey Presentation: https://forms.office.com/e/yKM0cSG93g

Coach Licence: A Learners Coach Licence will be added to their Membership account after all Coach Licence requirements have been fulfilled (i.e. Completion of Development Coach course, Safeguarding training (please upload your safeguarding certificate to your Membership portal), AGB Membership and an Enhanced Disclosure through DBS/PVG/Access NI.
