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OGMORE VALLEY ARCHERS


OV ARCHERS
The Friendly Archery Club

Welcoming Archers of all abilities.

ABOUT THE CLUB

We are a community Archery Club based Brackla Bridgend.

We welcome new members twice a month. Whether you are a novice or a seasoned archer, come along and have a go, make use of club equipment and get started!

NEW STARTERS

Checkout the new starters schedule and book your first session!

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BEGINNERS

IMPORTANT UPDATE!

Bookings in February 2025 are held at Brackla Sports Hall £5 per person.
Bookings from 1st of March 2025 are held in the Aberkenfig Memorial Hall and £10 per person
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FAQ

  • WHEN & WHERE
  • First & Third Sundays of month*
  • Book first session above
  • Locations
  • £5/£10 per person
  • MORE
  • Ages 8 and over
  • Children must be accompanied
  • All equipment provided**
  • Disabled accessible

       * Except Jan and Dec
       ** Own equipment can be used after inspection

MEMBERSHIP FORMS

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Please complete one form per member after speaking to our Treasurer.

MEMBERSHIP VOUCHERS 2025

Ogmore Valley Archers 2024 Membership Voucher 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

Ogmore Valley Archers Have-A-Go Voucher Not sure if Archery is for you.. this £10 voucher gives you two (2 hour) sessions to try out archery.

No equipment or experience required. Our accredited trainers will get you setup and shooting.

HAVE-A-GO 2025/26


HAVE-A-GO 2025/26

BEGINNERS COURSE 2025

Do you have a group of friends, a club, company and co-workers who want to have a evening of Archery?

Coming this year is our Have-A-Go evenings sessions. No experience necessary, we'll take you through the basics and have have you shooting golds and fun targets over the course of 2 hours.

Shortly we'll have an expression of interest email setup so you can book in.

  • WHAT YOU GET
  • 6 - 12 people (larger by arrangement)
  • All Kit supplied
  • Accredited instructors
  • 2 Instructed Hours
  • Price TBA

EVENTS CALENDAR

New Starters book your 1st session on the 1st or 3rd Sunday of the month (Except Jan and Dec).

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KEY

  • New Starters
  • Brackla Sports Hall 2-4pm
  • Regular Meet
  • Members & 2nd week starters
  • Event / Show
  • Closed for Event
  • Members Only
  • Club Members Only

SHOWS & EVENTS 2025

  • - No Show events booked right now

MEMBERS

Click to open the booking system:

You will need your Archery GB number.

COURSES 2025/26


BEGINNERS COURSE 2025

BEGINNERS COURSE 2024We 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.

  • 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

Intermediary Course 2024Whether 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.

  • WHAT YOU GET
  • Fully tutored course
  • Course book
  • Self-built Arrow
  • Course Certificate
  • Accredited instructors
  • FOR WHO?
  • 20 Yard shooters
  • Basic Competency
  • Form & Improving

PERSONNEL

The people who help make the club a great place to be and learn every week.

Chairman

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 Officer

Treasurer

Katy
Appointed in 2021, the club could not run without her dedication and organisation as she arranges competitions and events.


Vice Chairman

Vice Chairman

Gary
Appointed in 2025, Gary is our lead instructor for beginners and a driving force in developing the club.

Vice Chairman

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 & Ben
  • Events Officer : Louise
  • Social Media : Alison, Gary, Ben
  • Line Captains : Richard, Tudor
  • Lead Instructor : Gary & Mark
  • Instructors : Jack, Katy, Alison, Mark & Ben
  • Vice Treasurer : TBA

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.


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ABERKENFIG MEMORIAL HALL.

Hope Avenue Aberkenfig Bridgend CF32 9PR
Main Sports Hall.


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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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FRIENDS & LINKS

Glamorgan Archery G.A.A.
GlamorganArchery.wales
Archery GB AGB
Archery GB
Welsh Archery WAA
Welsh Archery
Merlin Archery Merlin
Merlin Archery
Wales Archery W.A.S.
Wales Archery Store
Bowmen of the Deans BotDs
BOWMEN OF THE DEANS