When will the next course start?
We ran 2 courses in 2024 – one in May & one in June. We will not run any more courses until after Easter 2025. Dates for 2025 courses will not be decided until Easter 2025 – please check back to this page for details.
If you cannot wait until after Easter 2025 consider contacting Experience Archery, who may be able to help you sooner.
Where are the courses run?
All of our courses, for both seniors and juniors, are run on the Covered Reservoir club site in East Finchley. All courses run outside, we do not run any courses at our indoor facility.
A map, full postal address and other contact details are available.
What does the course consist of?
The course is usually spread over 4 consecutive weeks, subject to light and weather conditions.
Courses usually take place on Wednesday evenings. Start times are 7pm.
You must complete the course successfully to be able to join the club. That means attending all 4 sessions.
Important: We are unable to run “catch-up” sessions if you miss a week.
Please do not book if you know that you will not be able to attend one or more sessions. We are unable to give refunds if you fail to attend a session.
How much does it cost?
For 2024 our beginners courses will cost £120 for an adult (18 or over) and £200 for a “parent and child” booking. Course fees are non-refundable. Fees are subject to change, but will be fixed before the courses begin.
How do I enrol on a course?
You may book on-line. If you are unsure which course to sign-up to please contact us and we will do our best to help.
Tuition
The lessons will provide instruction and supervised practice in the basic technique of the sport of archery – modern recurve bows and longbows only. All equipment is supplied and beginners are strongly advised not to purchase any equipment before the course.
Course start times
Lessons are normally on Wednesday evenings from 7.00 pm onward. Sessions will be a minimum of 90 minutes, but may run longer – especially if the light is good.
Juniors
We are accepting juniors (aged from 10 years to 18 years old) on the course but ONLY if a parent or guardian takes the course with them. Upon successful completion of the beginners course if the junior wishes to join the club, both parent and child must join as members. The club does not provide supervised junior sessions at the moment. Juniors must therefore have a parent or guardian club member present when they shoot at the club.
For children under 16 at least one parent or legal guardian must attend for the duration of the training session.
Weather
In damp or drizzle we carry on regardless, if it is pouring with rain then the lesson will be postponed to the following week. In the event of the lesson being interrupted by adverse weather then you will receive an extra lesson in lieu.
Clothing
For your own safety and comfort please wear suitable footwear that encloses the toes and front of the foot. Absolutely no open toed shoes/sandals – we will explain why on the course.
Correct upper body clothing is very important, especially a tight fitting top. In cold weather a thermal vest under a tight top is ideal. No baggy sleeves, neckwear, bulky or loose clothing as the bowstring will catch and ruin the “shot”. In warmer weather polo shirts are ideal. It does get cold during the spring/autumn evenings so bring layers to keep warm. A soft brimmed hat is also a good idea.
For more detailed information on the courses and club membership contact us.