Generated by All in One SEO v4.9.4.1, this is an llms.txt file, used by LLMs to index the site. # Derwent Bowmen Archery Club Archery in Central Derbyshire ## Sitemaps - [XML Sitemap](https://derwentbowmen.co.uk/sitemap.xml): Contains all public & indexable URLs for this website. ## Posts - [☀️🏹 Get Involved in the DCAA Summer League – Shoot for the Club! 🏹☀️](https://derwentbowmen.co.uk/2026/05/07/get-involved-in-the-dcaa-summer-league-shoot-for-the-club/) - The DCAA Summer League is underway, and this is your chance to represent the club throughout the summer season! Each month features a different round, and members can shoot the featured round at any point during the month before submitting their scores to the league organiser Conor at haveago@derwentbowmen.co.uk At the end of the month, - [🎯 Club Nights Are Back! 🎯](https://derwentbowmen.co.uk/2026/05/07/🎯-club-nights-are-back-🎯/) - We’re excited to announce the relaunch of our weekly club nights! Whether you’re a seasoned archer or just looking to enjoy a relaxed evening at the range, come along every Wednesday from 5:00pm – 10:00pm and shoot alongside fellow club members and range regulars. Club nights are all about enjoying the sport in a friendly - [Derek "Woody" Woodhouse](https://derwentbowmen.co.uk/2025/01/07/derek-woody-woodhouse/) - Details of the passing of our dear Derek Woody Woodhouse. - [Peter Greaves](https://derwentbowmen.co.uk/2025/07/14/peter-greaves/) - News of Peter Greaves our long time member passing. - [Don Richardson](https://derwentbowmen.co.uk/2024/11/25/don-richardson/) - Don Richardson, club trustee and former President of the BLBS, passed away in November. - [Club AGM 2024](https://derwentbowmen.co.uk/2024/05/18/club-agm-2024/) - Club Annual General Meeting (AGM) 2024. Held at the clubhouse from 18:00 until late. Followed by a general meeting. - [DCAA Indoor Champs '24 Information](https://derwentbowmen.co.uk/2024/02/21/dcaa-indoor-champs-24-information/) - For those of you looking for the target list for this weekend's DCAA Indoor Champs please see the Ianseo link bellow:https://www.ianseo.net/Details.php?toid=16941We look forward to seeing you all! - [Ian Wright Memorial Shoot Results](https://derwentbowmen.co.uk/2023/10/29/ian-wright-memorial-shoot-results/) - The results from the 7th Ian Wright Memorial Shoot are bellow: Memorial Shoot 2023 Results Page 1Download Memorial Shoot 2023 Results SheetDownload Thank you to everyone who took part. Thank you to all who helped set up and clear up. And to those who brought cake and raffle prizes.The weather was sunny for the first - [New Look Website](https://derwentbowmen.co.uk/2023/08/02/new-look-website/) - So having co-opted the role of webmaster I have began on developing the website. As some of you know I'm also the webmaster for the County and was behind it's recent developments. The two sites will start off looking similar but will slowly drift apart as I work on creating a little home on the ## Pages - [home](https://derwentbowmen.co.uk/) - The home of Archery in Matlock, Derbyshire and surrounding areas. Established 1962 Derwent Bowmen is a 24/7 hour club in Darley Bridge, Derbyshire. - [Become a member](https://derwentbowmen.co.uk/joining/) - Everything you need to know and to fill out to become a member at Derwent Bowmen Archery Club. - [Club History](https://derwentbowmen.co.uk/club-history/) - [Juniors](https://derwentbowmen.co.uk/juniors/) - Information on Juniors (U18s) at Derwent Bowmen. - [New Archers](https://derwentbowmen.co.uk/new-archers/) - [Membership](https://derwentbowmen.co.uk/membership/) - A part of the website for information for our membership including range closures and shoots. - [Documents](https://derwentbowmen.co.uk/documents/) - [About Us](https://derwentbowmen.co.uk/about-us/) - [Taster Sessions](https://derwentbowmen.co.uk/taster-sessions/) - 2 hour taster sessions information - [Privacy & GDPR Policy](https://derwentbowmen.co.uk/privacy-gdpr-policy/) - Derwent Bowmen Privacy Notice and GDPR Policy Last updated: 24/05/2018 Who We Are Derwent Bowmen Archery Club (of Gold Close, Darley Bridge, Matlock, Derbyshire, DE4 2LA) is a not-for-profit organisation dedicated to providing archery facilities to its members and archery related sporting opportunities to the community. In this notice, Derwent Bowmen Archery Club may subsequently - [Registration](https://derwentbowmen.co.uk/membership-join/membership-registration/) - [Members Area](https://derwentbowmen.co.uk/members-area/) - [Member Login](https://derwentbowmen.co.uk/membership-login/) - Login page for club membership. - [Join Us](https://derwentbowmen.co.uk/membership-join/) - This page and the content has been automatically generated for you to give you a basic idea of how a "Join Us" page should look like. 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Additional Information: Entries from AGB members only Juniors are welcome to shoot AGB Cards must be shown on the day Entry Fee: £8.00 The entry form can be downloaded below. Completed forms - [Derwent Bowmen Open Double American](https://derwentbowmen.co.uk/event/derwent-bowmen-open-double-american/) - Derwent Bowmen are hosting a Double American this Autumn. Double American is 60yd, 50yd and 40yds shooting 2 ½ dozen per distance. Additional Information: ENTRY FEE: £8.00 for a single, £12 for a double Assembly – 9:45 am Sighters – 10.00 am Judges: TBA Lady Paramount/Lord Patron will be announced on the day Medals will - [UKRS Worcester 2026](https://derwentbowmen.co.uk/event/ukrs-worcester-2026/) - Derwent Bowmen are pleased to host a Worcester round with UK Record Status. The event will be run over three sessions across the day, with places available for up to 24 archers per session. Session start times are 9:00am, 12:00 noon, and 3:00pm. Cost: £10 for Seniors, £7 for Juniors Application will open on 01/06/2026 - [Halloween Fun Shoot](https://derwentbowmen.co.uk/event/halloween-fun-shoot-2/) - This is for the Halloween shoot. Everyone is welcome including family and friends. Indoor Range Closure 16:00 - Late. - [Club Meeting - July 2025](https://derwentbowmen.co.uk/event/club-meeting-july-2025/) - Regular club meeting. Agenda to be emailed out closer to the time. - [Double American Shoot 2025](https://derwentbowmen.co.uk/event/double-american-shoot-2025/) - Club double American shoot. Sighters 09:30, if you’re able to help out setup please arrive around 09:00. Juniors can shoot WA900 variations. This is an outdoor range closure for the duration. - [Non-Sighted Bow Champs 2025](https://derwentbowmen.co.uk/event/non-sighted-bow-champs-2025/) - 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 - [Midsummer Madness 2025](https://derwentbowmen.co.uk/event/midsummer-madness-2025/) - Date: Friday 20th June 2025 Starts: 18:00 Participants: Club / Shooting Members / Friends & Family Cost: Free Limitations: Jelly Bows Only For those that have never been, the club's mid-summer madness shoot is a weird and wonderful shoot. You want to shoot at a moving cabbage? Check. Shoot at a (metal) crow? Check. It's - [DCAA Coaches Conference](https://derwentbowmen.co.uk/event/dcaa-coaches-conference-2/) - Indoor range closure for the DCAA Coaches Conference. - [Ian Wright Memorial Shoot 2025](https://derwentbowmen.co.uk/event/ian-wright-memorial-shoot-2025/) - The annual Ian Wright Memorial Shoot. Held at Derwent Bowmen to remember our good friend Ian. More details as they become available. - [St George Shoot 2025](https://derwentbowmen.co.uk/event/st-george-shoot-2025/) - 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 - [Club Meeting](https://derwentbowmen.co.uk/event/club-meeting-3/) - General club meeting to be held on Zoom. Email with links and agenda to be sent out shortly before. - [Club Target Champs 2025](https://derwentbowmen.co.uk/event/club-target-champs-2025/) - 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. - [Club Clout 2025](https://derwentbowmen.co.uk/event/967/) - 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 - [DCAA Indoor Champs 2025](https://derwentbowmen.co.uk/event/dcaa-indoor-champs-2025/) - 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/ - [Spring 2025 Beginners Course - Session 1](https://derwentbowmen.co.uk/event/spring-2025-beginners-course-session-1/) - 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 - [Autumn 2025 Beginners Course Session 4](https://derwentbowmen.co.uk/event/autumn-2025-beginners-course-session-4/) - 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 - [Autumn 2025 Beginners Course Session 3](https://derwentbowmen.co.uk/event/autumn-2025-beginners-course-session-3/) - 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 - [Autumn 2025 Beginners Course Session 2](https://derwentbowmen.co.uk/event/autumn-2025-beginners-course-session-2/) - 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 - [Autumn 2025 Beginners Course Session 1](https://derwentbowmen.co.uk/event/autumn-2025-beginners-course-session-1/) - 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 - [Spring 2025 Beginners Course - Session 4](https://derwentbowmen.co.uk/event/spring-2025-beginners-course-session-4/) - 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 - [Spring 2025 Beginners Course - Session 3](https://derwentbowmen.co.uk/event/spring-2025-beginners-course-session-3/) - 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 - [Spring 2025 Beginners Course - Session 2](https://derwentbowmen.co.uk/event/spring-2025-beginners-course-session-2/) - 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 - [Club Meeting](https://derwentbowmen.co.uk/event/club-meeting-2/) - 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. - [Working Party](https://derwentbowmen.co.uk/event/working-party/) - First working party of spring. Come help get the outdoor range setup for outdoor season and help with some work inside the clubhouse too. - [Indoor Working Party](https://derwentbowmen.co.uk/event/indoor-working-party/) - 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](https://derwentbowmen.co.uk/event/trophy-awards-night/) - Club's annual trophy awards night. More details TBC. - [UKRS Worcester 2024](https://derwentbowmen.co.uk/event/ukrs-worcester-2024/) - Information on the first Derwent Bowmen UKRS Worcester held at the clubhouse on Saturday 19th October 2024. - [Winter Series 24 - Worcester](https://derwentbowmen.co.uk/event/winter-series-24-worcester/) - 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, - [Private Taster Session](https://derwentbowmen.co.uk/event/private-taster-session/) - - - [8th Annual Ian Wright Memorial Shoot](https://derwentbowmen.co.uk/event/8th-annual-ian-wright-memorial-shoot/) - Come join us as we remember our dear friend Ian Wright for the 8th Ian Wright Memorial Shoot. The round is a Western. - [Winter Series 24 - Vegas](https://derwentbowmen.co.uk/event/winter-series-24-vegas/) - 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 - [Winter Series 24 - Portsmouth](https://derwentbowmen.co.uk/event/winter-series-24-portsmouth/) - 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 - [Winter Series 24 - WA18](https://derwentbowmen.co.uk/event/winter-series-24-wa18/) - 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 - [Winter Series 24 - Double Bray](https://derwentbowmen.co.uk/event/winter-series-24-double-bray/) - 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 - [Autumn 24 - Beginners Course - Session 3](https://derwentbowmen.co.uk/event/autumn-24-beginners-course-session-3/) - Our beginners' course will give you tools needed to start your archery journey with our friendly helpful coaches giving you the knowledge to start archery. - [Autumn 24 - Beginners Course - Session 2](https://derwentbowmen.co.uk/event/autumn-24-beginners-course-session-2/) - Our beginners' course will give you tools needed to start your archery journey with our friendly helpful coaches giving you the knowledge to start archery. - [Autumn 24 - Beginners Course - Session 1](https://derwentbowmen.co.uk/event/autumn-24-beginners-course-session-1/) - Our beginners' course will give you tools needed to start your archery journey with our friendly helpful coaches giving you the knowledge to start archery. - [Autumn 24 - Beginners Course - Session 4](https://derwentbowmen.co.uk/event/autumn-24-beginners-course-session-4/) - Our beginners' course will give you tools needed to start your archery journey with our friendly helpful coaches giving you the knowledge to start archery. - [UKRS Worcester Working Party](https://derwentbowmen.co.uk/event/ukrs-worcester-working-party/) - 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. - [Club Working Party](https://derwentbowmen.co.uk/event/club-meeting/) - - - [Club Double American 2024](https://derwentbowmen.co.uk/event/club-double-american-2024/) - Club double American shoot. Sighters 10:00, if you’re able to help out setup please arrive around 09:15 This is an outdoor range closure for the duration. - [DCAA Summer League 24 - St Sebastian](https://derwentbowmen.co.uk/event/dcaa-summer-league-24-st-sebastian/) - Third shoot in the DCAA summer league 24 is Derwent vs St Sebastian. Membership to note this is an outdoor range closure from 12:30 until the shoot completes. - [DCAA Summer League 24 - Mercia & BBA](https://derwentbowmen.co.uk/event/dcaa-summer-league-24-mercia-bba/) - Second shoot in the DCAA summer league 24 is Derwent vs Mercia & BBA. Membership to note this is an outdoor range closure from 12:30 until the shoot completes. - [DCAA Summer League 24 - Pastures](https://derwentbowmen.co.uk/event/dcaa-summer-league-24-pastures/) - First of the DCAA summer league is Derwent vs Pastures Company of Archers. Members to note, this is an outdoor club closure. - [DCAA Coaches Conference](https://derwentbowmen.co.uk/event/dcaa-coaches-conference/) - DCAA Development Group is organising a Coaches Conference. This will be a full day event and is to be held on Saturday 8th June at Derwent Bowmen, Darley Dale. This event is open to all DCAA coaches and archers undertaking coach training. The event is a good opportunity to get together with other coaches in - [Club Working Party - June 2024](https://derwentbowmen.co.uk/event/club-working-party-june-2024/) - Club working party, tasks to be announced closer to the time. - [Club 2024 AGM](https://derwentbowmen.co.uk/event/club-2024-agm/) - Club AGM, Election of officers, membership fees and any changes to the constitution followed by a general meeting. Held at the clubhouse pending any acts of god or bridge closures. - [Working Party - May 2024](https://derwentbowmen.co.uk/event/working-party-may-2024/) - Club working party; Lots to get done especially with range marking and pothole repairs. - [Club Meeting - May 2024](https://derwentbowmen.co.uk/event/club-meeting-may-2024/) - Club General Meeting Held via Zoom - correct link, minutes and agenda will be sent via email shortly before, also available on Facebook event. 19:30 start. - [AGB Level 2 (Development) Coach - Compound Selection Set-up and Tuning - Code 24-CS-06](https://derwentbowmen.co.uk/event/agb-level-2-development-coach-compound-at-derwent/) - 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: - [AGB Level 2 (Development) Coach - Recurve Selection Set-up and Tuning - Code 24-RS-06](https://derwentbowmen.co.uk/event/agb-level-2-development-coach-recurve-at-derwent/) - 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. Recurve Equipment Selection Set-up and Tuning is an in-person 1 day training event for all coaches. Event summary: Date: Sunday, 28 July 2024 Time: 9am-5pm - [Mid-Summer Madness Shoot](https://derwentbowmen.co.uk/event/mid-summer-madness-shoot/) - Date: Sat 21st June 2024 Starts: 18:00 Participants: Club / Shooting Members / Friends & Family Cost: Free Limitations: Jelly Bows Only For those that have never been, the club's mid-summer madness shoot is a weird and wonderful shoot. You want to shoot at a moving cabbage? Check. Shoot at a (metal) crow? Check. It's - [Spring Beginners' Course 2024 - Session 1](https://derwentbowmen.co.uk/event/spring-beginners-course-2024/) - Derwent Bowmen Spring Beginners' Course 2024 Session 1 Dates: Saturday - 13th April 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 - [Spring Beginners' Course 2024 - Session 2](https://derwentbowmen.co.uk/event/spring-beginners-course-2024-session-2/) - Derwent Bowmen Spring Beginners' Course 2024 Session 2 Dates: Saturday - 20th April Timing: 09:00 - 12:00 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 - [Spring Beginners' Course 2024 - Session 3](https://derwentbowmen.co.uk/event/spring-beginners-course-2024-session-3/) - Derwent Bowmen Spring Beginners' Course 2024 Session 3 Dates: Saturday - 27th April Timing: 09:00 - 12:00 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 - [Spring Beginners' Course 2024 - Session 4](https://derwentbowmen.co.uk/event/spring-beginners-course-2024-session-4/) - Derwent Bowmen Spring Beginners' Course 2024 Session 4 Dates: Saturday - 4th May Timing: 09:00 - 12:00 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 - [Club Working Party - April 2024](https://derwentbowmen.co.uk/event/club-working-party-april-2024/) - Derwent Bowmen April Working Party Date: Saturday 6th April Timing: 09:00 - 12:00 Location: Derwent Bowmen, Gold Close, Darley Bridge, Matlock, DE4 2LA What3Words: ///hindering.remedy.date Two focus' for the working party: Getting equipment ready for the first beginners' course of the year. If you've never fletched an arrow or replaced a knocking point on a - [St George Shoot](https://derwentbowmen.co.uk/event/st-george-shoot-24/) - Round: St George or age appropriate round (Albion, Windsor, Windsor 50 etc) Date: Sat 20th April 2024 Sighters: 12:30 Participants: Club / Shooting Members Cost: Free Limitations: None Come join us for the club's first outdoor shoot of the 2024 outdoor season. Although the round is a St George members can opt for an age - [Club WA720 Shoot](https://derwentbowmen.co.uk/event/club-wa720-shoot/) - Round: WA 720 Date: Sat 4th May 2024 Sighters: 13:45 Participants: Club / Shooting Members Cost: Free World Archery 720 round shoot. Come and get your first scores of the outdoor season. This is a non-record status event. The round is 6 dozen arrows at the following distances and target sizes: Seniors: Longbow / Recurve - [Club Vegas Shoot](https://derwentbowmen.co.uk/event/club-vegas-shoot/) - Round: Vegas Date: Sat 16th March 2024 Sighters: 18:00 Participants: Club / Shooting Members Cost: Free Come on down for the final of the indoor arranged indoor shoots. And lets finish on a big one, a Vegas. All archers will be encouraged to shoot the 3-spot Vegas for a bit of fun. Using the club's - [Club Portsmouth Shoot](https://derwentbowmen.co.uk/event/club-portsmouth-shoot/) - Round: Portsmouth Date: Sat 10th Feb 24 Sighters: 18:00 Participants: Club / Shooting Members Cost: Free 3 spot targets available for compound archers and anyone feeling brave Will be using the club's digital timing system. This is a bowman tier event (it is ran to a standard you can obtain a bowman classification) Come practice - [Club Final Frostbite shoot.](https://derwentbowmen.co.uk/event/club-final-frostbite-shoot/) - Round: Frostbite Date: Sun 3rd March 2024 Sighters: 11:00 Participants: Club / Shooting Members Cost: Free Club final monthly Frostbite shoot. - [Club Frostbite Shoot - Feb 24](https://derwentbowmen.co.uk/event/club-frostbite-shoot-feb-24/) - Round: Frostbite Date: Sun 4th February 2024 Sighters: 11:00 Participants: Club / Shooting Members Cost: Free Club monthly Frostbite shoot. - [Club Meeting - Feb 2024](https://derwentbowmen.co.uk/event/club-general-meeting-feb-2024/) - Club General Meeting Held via Zoom - correct link, minutes and agenda will be sent via email shortly before. 19:30 start. - [Range Closure - Lighting Upgrade](https://derwentbowmen.co.uk/event/range-closure-lighting-upgrade/) - As agreed at club meeting dated 9/11/2023 the clubhouse is getting a lighting upgrade. The indoor range will be closed from 09:00 - 17:00, this is to allow for an upgrade for our lighting to LEDs - I will be ripping out all light fitting and starting over. Those willing to assist please let me - [Trophy Night 2024](https://derwentbowmen.co.uk/event/trophy-night-2024/) - It's that time of year again for trophies and medals from 2023 to be handed out to club members. Event starts at 18:30 with food, then on in to the awards. Location is All Saint's Parish Church Hall - ///savers.squashes.seriously Food ordering sheet is in the club house on the notice board payment via paypal - [Derbyshire County Indoor Champs](https://derwentbowmen.co.uk/event/derbyshire-county-indoor-champs/) - Notice to all members, the clubhouse will be closed from Friday 23/02/24 until completion of the County Indoor Champs on the 25/02/24. The carpark will also be filled with archer's vehicles for the duration of the event. - [Pre-County Champs Working Party](https://derwentbowmen.co.uk/event/pre-county-champs-working-party/) - Working Party for us holding the County Indoor Champs. Plenty of work to be done getting the clubhouse cleared ready for the county champs. Full work list closer to date. ***Members are to be aware, the clubhouse will be closed after this working party until the county champs finish on Sunday 25th Feb*** - [DCAA & Open Clout Champs](https://derwentbowmen.co.uk/event/dcaa-open-clout-champs/) - Round: Double One Way Metric Clout Date: Sat 11th May 2024 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 2024. Hosted by The Clout Collective at John Port Spencer Academy, Etwall. This is a Tassel - [Non-sighted Bow Champs](https://derwentbowmen.co.uk/event/non-sighted-bow-champs/) - Round: Albion or age appropriate round (Albion, Windsor, Windsor 50 etc) Date: Sat 15th June 2024 Sighters: TBC 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 - [Club Working Party - Jan 24](https://derwentbowmen.co.uk/event/club-working-party/) - Regular Club working party. 09:00 - 12:00 indoor and outdoor range closure. Plenty of jobs require doing, please pop down and help if you're able. - [Club Meeting - Jan 24](https://derwentbowmen.co.uk/event/club-meeting-jan-24/) - Club General Meeting Held via Zoom - link, minutes and agenda will be sent via email shortly before. 19:30 start. - [Club Night - Bray](https://derwentbowmen.co.uk/event/club-night-bray/) - The third event in the winter series: (Double) Bray The club Bray night, introduces archers to the Bray round, breaks up the indoor season and creates a social night for club members. Members can shoot a double if they wish. Members are encouraged to bring along food and drink. - [Autumn Beginners' Course 23 - Session 4](https://derwentbowmen.co.uk/event/autumn-beginners-course-23-session-4/) - Ever wanted to learn archery? The beginners' course is a foundation in the basics of archery, from being safe with a bow to learning how to aim and shoot. This is the requirement for Archery GB and on successful completion of the course you will be given a certificate which will enable you to - [Autumn Beginners’ Course 23 – Session 3 - CANCELLED](https://derwentbowmen.co.uk/event/autumn-beginners-course-23-session-3/) - This session has been cancelled due to flooding - we will arrange for make up session at the end of the course. Ever wanted to learn archery? The beginners' course is a foundation in the basics of archery, from being safe with a bow to learning how to aim and shoot. This is the requirement - [Club Night - Archery Darts (Pub Night) - CANCELLED](https://derwentbowmen.co.uk/event/club-night-archery-darts-pub-night/) - Cancelled due to flooding - will organise again for later in the year. The first in the winter series, starting with a darts night. Using darts archery targets at 20 yards on the indoor range. Players will start with a score of 501 or 301 - depending on bow type and abilities on a 80 - [Club Night - WA18](https://derwentbowmen.co.uk/event/club-night-wa18/) - The second in the winter series: WA18 (Formally the FITA 18) The club WA18 night, introduces archers to the WA18 round, breaks up the indoor season and creates a social night for club members. Compound archers will expected to shoot on the 3-spot target. Everyone else the 40cm face. - [November Club Meeting](https://derwentbowmen.co.uk/event/november-club-meeting/) - As agreed in the last meeting held 14th September the next club general meeting will be on 9th November 2023 at 19:30 on Zoom. Minutes from the previous meeting have been emailed out. These and the agenda items will be sent out before the next meeting along with the login details. - [Autumn Beginners’ Course 23 – Session 2](https://derwentbowmen.co.uk/event/autumn-beginners-course-23-session-2/) - Ever wanted to learn archery? The beginners' course is a foundation in the basics of archery, from being safe with a bow to learning how to aim and shoot. This is the requirement for Archery GB and on successful completion of the course you will be given a certificate which will enable you to - [Autumn Beginners' Course 23 - Session 1](https://derwentbowmen.co.uk/event/autumn-beginners-course-23/) - Ever wanted to learn archery? The beginners' course is a foundation in the basics of archery, from being safe with a bow to learning how to aim and shoot. This is the requirement for Archery GB and on successful completion of the course you will be given a certificate which will enable you to - [Halloween Fun Shoot](https://derwentbowmen.co.uk/event/halloween-fun-shoot/) - Halloween Fun Shoot Join us for the Halloween themed fun shoot on Saturday 28th October 2023. All members of all ages welcome including family and friends. Exact timings and games closer to the time. Expect an indoor range closure from 17:00 until late. - [Club Handicap Champs](https://derwentbowmen.co.uk/event/club-handicap-champs/) - Club handicap champs. Sighters at 10:30. If you can help setup targets please arrive a little earlier. Round will be a St George / Albion / Windsor or age appropriate round. Outdoor range closure from 10:00 until it is completed. - [Ian Wright Memorial Shoot 2023](https://derwentbowmen.co.uk/event/ian-wright-memorial-shoot-2023/) - Derwent Bowmen Archery Club 7th Annual Ian Wright Memorial Shoot Western Round Saturday 14th October 2023 This is an open event for anyone Entries from AGB members only AGB Cards must be shown on the day Juniors are welcome to shoot the Western Round: Western Sighters: 10:30 Entry Fee: £7.00 Field Captain – Derek Woodhouse - [Club Regular Meeting - September 23](https://derwentbowmen.co.uk/event/club-regular-meeting-september-23/) - Club Regular Meeting. Will be held in person at the club (pending any short notice bridge closes, again). Starts at 19:30. Agenda will be sent out shortly before the meeting. - [Club October Working Party](https://derwentbowmen.co.uk/event/club-october-working-party/) - Club October Working Party. Plenty of things to do, fix and clean. 15:00 assembly however will be ongoing in to the evening for those not at work / school. Jobs to be done for all age ranges and abilities. Attendance is not compulsory. However if you can't attend, please try and do / clean something - [Club August Working Party](https://derwentbowmen.co.uk/event/club-august-working-party/) - Club August Working Party. Plenty of things to do, fix and clean. 09:00 assembly. Jobs to be done for all age ranges and abilities. Attendance is not compulsory. However if you can't attend, please try and do / clean something at another time. It's all appreciated. - [Club / County Clout Champs](https://derwentbowmen.co.uk/event/club-county-clout-champs/) - Club & Derbyshire County Archery Association Clout Championship 23, hosted by The Clout Collective. Assembly 10.15am Sighters 10.30am Double One-Way Metric Clout Tassel Award and UK Record Status If you wish to attend please sign up in foyer of the club house. John Port Spencer Academy, Etwall, Derby, DE65 6LU what3words https://what3words.com/newleyweds.fillers.wiggling - [DCAA Outdoor Champs 23](https://derwentbowmen.co.uk/event/dcaa-outdoor-champs-23/) - Derbyshire County Archery Association Outdoor Championships, hosted by Greasley Castle. UKRS WA720 shoot. Now allowing carbon arrows. When: Sunday 10th September 2023 – Registration 08:00, Assembly 08:45. Location: Greasley Castle Archers, Church Road, Nottingham NG16 2AB What3Words ///final.incensed.seagull Round: Double WA720 or appropriate rounds for Juniors, 50+ etc Cost: £14 for Seniors £8 for Juniors - [Club Monthly Meeting](https://derwentbowmen.co.uk/event/club-monthly-meeting/) - Club member meeting via Zoom. Links to the Zoom call are sent out before the meeting in an email. This email will also contain the minutes from the last meeting and the agenda for the current meeting plus any relevant information. If you don't receive this email please contact webmaster@derwentbowmen.co.uk - [Club Target Champs](https://derwentbowmen.co.uk/event/club-target-champs23/) - 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. 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