Derwent Bowmen Archery Club

DCAA Coaches Conference
2025-06-22 08:00 - 17:00 (Europe/London) | Derwent Bowmen Archery Club, Gold Close, Matlock, Derbyshire, DE4 2LA, United Kingdom
Indoor range closure for the DCAA Coaches Conference.

Club AGM 2025
2025-06-28 18:30 - 20:00
Derwent Bowmen’s Annual General Meeting.
All members are welcome to come and participate.
This is an in person meeting at the clubhouse.

Outdoor Range Closure
2025-08-01 09:00 - 20:00
The outdoor range will be closed Friday 1st August 2025 to allow for marking to be completed.
It will take as long as it takes.

Club Target Champs 2025
2025-08-31 09:00 - 17:00
Members only.
Round will be a WA1440.
Juniors will be shooting Long Metrics.
Sighters 09:30
Arrive a little earlier if you’re able to help move targets and put out faces.
Outdoor range closure for the duration.

Ian Wright Memorial Shoot 2025
2025-10-12
More information available soon.

Autumn 2025 Beginners Course Session 1
2025-10-25 09:30 - 12:30
Have You Ever Wanted to Try Archery?

Join our beginners’ 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 – 25th October
Session 2 – 1st November
Session 3 – 8th November
Session 4 – 15th November

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

Autumn 2025 Beginners Course Session 2
2025-11-01 09:30

Halloween Fun Shoot
2025-11-01 16:00 - 21:00
This is for the Halloween shoot. Everyone is welcome including family and friends.
Indoor Range Closure 16:00 – Late.

Autumn 2025 Beginners Course Session 3
2025-11-08 09:30 - 12:30

Autumn 2025 Beginners Course Session 4
2025-11-15 09:30 - 12:30
