Our policy is to welcome ALL those interested in archery and wanting to complete a beginners course. It is not a problem if on completion of the course you intend to join another club who are not able to provide a course to suit your timescales or budget.
We run many beginners courses over the year with 12 participants on each. The cost will be £50 for the 6 hours.
To register your interest for the 2026 courses or for further information click here to submit your details and we will get in touch.
Alternatively send email to the club secretary : secretary@deerparkarchers.co.uk
Next course with places available starts in 2026
Course 1 – Mondays 6.30-7.30pm
5th January, 12th January, 19th January, 26th January, 2nd February and 9th February
Course 2 – Mondays 7.45-8.45pm
5th January, 12th January, 19th January, 26th January, 2nd February and 9th February
Course 3 – 6.30-8pm
2nd March, 9th March, 16th March and 23rd March
Course 4– 6.30-8pm
8th June, 15th June, 22nd June and 29th June
Course 5 – Mondays 6.30-7.30pm
7th September, 14th September, 21st September, 28th September, 5th October and 12th October
Course 6 – Mondays 7.45-8.45pm
7th September, 14th September, 21st September, 28th September, 5th October and 12th October
Course 7 – Mondays 6.30-8pm
9th November, 16th November, 23rd November and 30th November
This price includes top quality coaching, equipment, insurance and for those that join Deer Park, free hire of equipment for a set period.
Can’t find a date that suits your timescales? We can arrange individual courses if you prefer.
Juniors (Min age 8)
As a club policy where juniors are involved, we encourage (we recognise that this may not happen in every case) at least one parent to also complete the course, they can then act as a buddy, support the junior in developing aspects of their technique that has been identified by a coach and be more than just a taxi driver. Likewise we like parents to get involved on the volunteering side!
Inclusive
We do our best to welcome those with a wide range of health conditions, impairments and learning differences, with 18% of our members having a disability we are developing experience on how to provide the best support we can. We are way off being fully competent but will relish the opportunity to learn! Where beginners work with a carer we welcome their participation in the course so the partnership can flourish!
Find out about the course!
We encourage all those looking to do a beginners course to ask questions, find out more about the coaches delivering the courses, previous joining rates, type of equipment (particularly poundage of bows, which ideally should be no more than 18lbs but ideally less), where appropriate is the equipment suitable for juniors, particular disabilities etc, coach to pupil ratio etc. And remember on successful completion of the course you should meet the requirements to join any Archery GB club!
Find out more about the local clubs and join the right one for you!
We would encourage those completing the courses to be even more searching about which club is best for you. Visit several clubs, get a feel for that club, is right for you? Prepare a list of things you would like to see in a club and find out which club best meets your specification or is working towards it. How will you be looked after once you have joined?
Individual Courses
If the timescales do not meet your requirements, or you would prefer more individual course then please contact secretary@deerparkarchers.co.uk
You can have an individual course at times to suit you for as little as £200 for 2 people / family unit (max 3) if a group session does not work for you!
2022 – Club Awarded the Ontarget Performance Club of the Year.
Thanks to the efforts of our 24 strong coaching team we were recognised by Archery GB for the support we give all our archers.
2022 – UKCoaching shortlisted Steph Gill for the prestigious Talent Development Coach of the Year.
