Since the club’s foundation in 2013, Wymondham Archers have consistently been hitting their targets, and making more progress than a speeding arrow.

Starting with just 30 members, last year we reached a mighty 398, making us the largest club in the UK to be recognised by Archery GB, the governing body for target archery.

We are now a charity, which will bring further long term benefits to the club and its members.

Diversity in the Ranks

Archery is truly for everyone. Our membership is currently 33% female and 67% male, and we are constantly encouraging more women to take up the sport and show the guys how it’s done - more of our women members go on to compete at a higher level than the men.

Inclusivity

As a registered charity, we pride ourselves on being open to all. Currently more than 6% of our members are archers with disabilities, and with 11 qualified coaches, the club works hard to ensure everyone can hit the gold (by the way, we don’t call it a bullseye).

With an average age of around 41, our oldest archer is a legend at 92, and the youngest budding Robin Hood is just 8 years old.

Archery pulls families together: about 46% of our members are part of a family group. The sport gets everyone off their smartphones, it’s a perfect way to spend time together.

Where and when to hit the gold

With Wymondham Archers you don't need to wait for a specific season to start, we shoot all year round.

The outdoor range at Wymondham Rugby Football Club is available at least 350 days a year from sunrise to sunset, in all weather conditions (apart from lightning!)

There’s also an indoor range at Norfolk Showground, where we can shoot from September to May – it can be chilly, but it’s always dry.

If you thought archery was just about Legolas or Katniss, or dare we say Men in Tights, think again. Are you tempted to have a go?

Why not sign up for one of our beginners’ courses, available throughout the year? A course consists of four sessions of 1½ hours each, and costs £12.50 per session.

One of our eleven friendly qualified coaches will help you acquire the skills you need to participate, have fun, and if you want to get really serious, archery is a recognised Olympic sport.

You can sign up for a beginners’ course here.

Need more info? Give Pete Hill (Chair of Trustees) a shout by emailing chair@wymondhamarchers.co.uk, or by phone at 07837 780792

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