Each course includes your own tab and bracer, which you can keep after the course. You get to use club bows throughout the course, and if you go on to join the club, you get free use of the equipment for a further three months.
Minimum age is 10. You have to attend three two-hour sessions, to get a beginners certificate. If there is one date you can't attend there is an allowance for one catch-up session at a later date.
To register an interest, please fill out the simple 'sign-up' form below, and please note, there are limited spaces per course so sign-up quickly.
Or if you require more details email us at beginners@chessington-bowmen.org.uk
Wednesdays 6.30pm to 8.30pm at King's Centre, Coppard Gardens, Chessington KT9 2GZ. Click here for directions.
Wednesdays 23rd, 30th October and 6th November 2024 (Course is nearly full, sign-up quickly)
Wednesdays 8th, 15th, and 22nd January 2025
Saturdays at Imber Court Sports Club (opposite CrossFit Gym), Ember Lane, East Molesey, KT10 8EG. The archery field is at the back of Imber Court, do not enter via the main club entrance, and make sure you checkout directions to archery field. What Three Words archery field map reference: appear.harp.loops
Saturdays end of March - beginning of April 2025
Saturdays end of June - beginning of July 2025
To be added to our Beginners Course waiting list, fill in the form below, if you are signing up for more than one person please add their name(s) and age(s) as well, and any disability requirements, and a contact telephone number too. We will aim to respond with 7-10 days to discuss dates etc. Please check your email spam folder if you have not heard from us in that time.
Please note that any junior beginners (under 18) MUST be accompanied by an adult at all times during the beginners course. Winter courses (Oct to March) are indoors on a Wednesday evening (6.30pm-8.30pm) at the King's Centre in Coppard Gardens, Chessington and summer courses (April to September) are on Saturday mornings/afternoons at Imber Court Sports Club, Ember Lane, East Molesey. Please make sure you go to the correct location.
If you complete the beginners course, we hope you continue with archery and join the club, the membership year runs from September through to August and the joining fee is reduced if you join mid-season. For all the details on how to join the club click here to see our 'Join' page.
Please do not try and join until you have successfully completed the beginners course. If you decide to join the club, please be aware that the equipment required can be expensive - expect to pay a minimum of £250 for a complete set up, our club members and coaches will give you lots of information about where to go and what to buy.
