ABOUT THE CLUB
We are a community Archery Club based Brackla Bridgend. Whether you are a novice or a seasoned archer, come along and have a go, make use of club equipment and get started!
CHRISTMAS SHOOT IS COMING!
Jumpers, Raffle, Prizes, Fun Targets and more...BEGINNERS
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FAQ
- WHEN & WHERE
- Every Sunday*
- Book only first session
- Location
- £10 per person
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- Ages 8 and over
- Children must be accompanied
- All equipment provided**
- Disability access improvement underway
* Except Jan, Dec and for county show weekends.
** Own equipment can be used after inspection
MEMBERSHIP FORMS
[Word Version] | [PDF Version]
Please complete one form per member after speaking to our Treasurer.
MEMBERSHIP VOUCHERS 2025
Everything a new starter needs, with club membership and beginners course.Come visit us at club on Sundays or contact us on Facebook for pricing and details.
HAVE-A-GO VOUCHERS 2025
Not sure if Archery is for you.. this £20 voucher gives you two sessions to try out archery.No equipment or experience required. Our accredited trainers will get you setup and shooting.
EVENTS CALENDAR
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KEY
- New Starters
- Brackla Sports Hall.
- Regular Meet
- Members & Returning New Starters
- Event / Show
- Members only Event
- Members Only
- Club Members Only
SHOWS & EVENTS 2025
- - No Show events booked right now
MEMBERS
You will need your Archery GB number.
COURSES 2025/26
BEGINNERS COURSE 2025
We get you up and running as an archer with our introductory sessions but in order to give you the full benefit of our (Archery GB) trained instructors we offer a full instructed course to improve your understanding and abilities.
We give you dedicated time and a solid foundation, teaching you how to grow from a beginner to an intermediate archer.
We get you up and running as an archer with our introductory sessions but in order to give you the full benefit of our (Archery GB) trained instructors we offer a full instructed course to improve your understanding and abilities.- WHAT YOU GET
- Accredited instructors
- Course Notes
- Starter Pack +wax
- Course Certificate
- 6 Instructed Hours
- WHAT'S COVERED
- Rules and etiquette
- Form and mistakes
- Range Setup & Scoring
- Equipment setup & care
- Sights & Games
INTERMEDIARY COURSE 2025
Whether you are a recent adopter or brushing off the rust or taking things to the next level...
Our Intermediary Course is here to give you the know-how on practical techniques both on and off the range, with up-to-date advice to turn more of those reds into golds.
Whether you are a recent adopter or brushing off the rust or taking things to the next level...- WHAT YOU GET
- Fully tutored course
- Course book
- Self-built Arrow
- Course Certificate
- Accredited instructors
- FOR WHO?
- 20 Yard shooters
- Basic Competency
- Form & Improving
ARCHERY GB PROGRESS AWARDS
We run AGB award scheme for all abilities with badges and certificates
"Celebrate your progress and showcase your passion with the official Archery GB pin badges. Perfect for all ages and abilities, these badges are a fantastic way to set goals, mark milestones, and celebrate your love for archery!"
ARCHERY GB PROGRESS AWARDS
Designed to develop skills and knowledge, regardless of bowstyle. Stay motivated, challenge yourself and have fun earning certificates and badges.
Five skill levels — White, Black, Blue, Red and Gold over 5 age groups. Achieve in any order, one badge per set of scores.
The scheme for indoor and outdoor archery, allowing you to track your progress.
ROUNDS
Three qualifying scores per badge. 36 arrows in a single session with six sighter arrows.
- Indoor : 10, 15 and 20 yards (depending on age group and badge colour) on 60cm Portsmouth target.
- Outdoor : on 80/120cm face.
Multiple rounds can be shot back-to-back.
SCORES
Five age groups: U12, U14, U16, U18 and Seniors. Over 65 can opt for U16 scores.
- Outdoors : ALL bow styles, 5 zone scoring for 122cm and 10 zones for 80cm face.
- Indoors : 10 zone scoring for ALL bow styles (Compounds use inner 10 ring to score 10).
- Details : Login to AGB: Member Resources for the Progress Awards Scheme - Scores pdf.
CLAIM A BADGE
Ask for a score sheet, complete your qualifying rounds, submit to Rob and pay the purchase price of the badge.
GALLERY
PERSONNEL
The people who help make the club a great place to be and learn every week.
Chairman
Mark Nash
Appointed in 2019 he has been with the club for over 7 years, shooting recurve and compound. As an accredited trainer he regularly instructs beginners & intermediates.
Treasurer
Katy
Appointed in 2021, the club could not run without her dedication and organisation as she arranges competitions and events.
Vice Chairman
Gary
Appointed in 2025, Gary is our lead instructor for beginners and a driving force in developing the club.
Vice Chairman
Alison
Integral to the club and our longest standing member. She is an accredited trainer and develops members skills.
Our instructors are Archery GB trained and attend AGB approved child protection courses.
Over a dozen people make the club a success every week, their passion and dedication to the growth and good name of the club makes us a fun place to shoot.
- Secretary : Mark / Mike
- Safeguarding Officers : Ben, Alison +Committee
- Events Officer : Louise
- Social Media : Alison, Gary
- Line Captains : Richard, Tudor
- Lead Instructor : Gary & Mark
- Instructors : Rob, Katy, Alison, Mark, Jack
- Vice Treasurer : Emma
HOW TO FIND US
BRACKLA SPORTS CENTRE.
Oak Tree Way, Brackla, Bridgend CF31 2DN(Off Whitethorn Dr, for Archbishop McGrath School)
Top car park, reception via black gates, main sports hall.
Turn left down the hill past Brackla Triangle shops towards Archbishop McGrath School
Follow the road round and up the hill, through the black gates
Use top car park and enter reception for main sports hall
CONTACT THE CLUB
The best way to contact us is via Facebook.
New starters will need to contact us to arrange their first session, places are limited and first come first served.
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