A message from our COVID Officers (Oct 2021) – In line with members wishes we will continue with online lane booking, increased boss spacing, wearing of masks both in the covered shooting area and the clubhouse. If family members or close work colleagues etc test positive or are waiting for results we ask you either not to attend practice sessions or speak to the Club Secretary so isolated bosses can be arranged.

We are Deer Park Archers

We are a Sport, Recreation and Social Club with lots of things to share, lots of achievements and a real passion for our sport and our community!

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Deer Park Archers are:

• A sport, recreation and social club registered with Archery GB

• A member of Gloucestershire Archery Society.

• A ‘not for profit’ Company Limited by Guarantee

• A Registered Environmental Body

• The only club in Gloucestershire to have achieved the new merged Archery GB Ontarget Performance Club system and the Archery Training Centres criteria(October 2018)

• A ClubMark Accredited & Ontarget Club holding all 3 specialisms of Performance, Young People and Community

• An Ontarget Performance club, recognise the importance of suitable coaching and competition as fundamental drivers to raising performance, and create an environment that encourages excellence in club Achievements, School and Community settings.

• 3 Times Archery GB Ontarget Club of the Year (latest 2021).

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A Summary of Deer Park Archers

• As of October 2021, we have over 200 members of which 70 are juniors.

• We strive to be fully inclusive – More than 18% of our membership have a disability.

• We have our own ground located in Shurdington which offers target, field and clout facilities.

• We have a fast developing field course, offering a range of fantastic shots, brilliant environment which changes in layout on a regular basis.

• We have access to a range of indoor facilities including our own Clubhouse plus Balcarras School Sports Centre (Charlton Kings) and Kingshill Sports Centre (Cirencester).

• We do not offer 24 hour open shooting, all sessions (there are lots of them) are programmed and supported by coaches, we are passionate to remain a club, with social interaction at its heart and not become just a venue where people shoot!

• We are just one of many clubs in the county that offer a great experience!

• We have 25+ trained coaches and our club structure and facilities support pathways from recreational to high performance. As of September 2021, we have 11 members in GB Squad/Development Programmes.
  

• We believe in encouraging competition at all levels.

We have been the Sport & Recreation Alliance National Sports Club of the Year and the Archery GB Ontarget Club of the Year three times and in 2018 & 2020 received an award from Archery GB recognising our club’s outstanding performance and contribution to our sport and the Ontarget Club Development Programme!

As a grant recipient we are pleased to acknowledge the support that the Big Lottery Fund has provided us with. We would also like to thank the following organisations for their generous support in the development of our ground and the work we do in the community.