Leicestershire and Rutland County Archery Association

Local Clubs affiliated to Leicestershire and Rutland County Archery Association

Club Name	Description
Bowmen of Birstall	The Bowmen of Birstall were formed 40 years ago in 1963. Originating in the Birstall area, the club moved to various shooting grounds before settling 28 years ago off Meadow Lane in the village. Unfortunately the summer of 2002 was to be our last year at that venue and after much searching the club has now relocated to Leicester Forest East at the 'Old Newtonians Rugby Club'. Although not in the Birstall area the club will be keeping its name. Over the years the club has become one of the strongest in the County and the Region, winning numerous county team trophies together with winning the National Indoor Championships Team title. The club is predominantly a target archery club having members past and present that have represented Leicestershire & Rutland, the East Midlands, England and Great Britain at both junior and senior level. The club runs a beginners course each year during the summer and holds several "Have a Go's" for local companies and groups. Mixed in with the shooting the club has social events each year such as walks, bike rides and an annual dinner. The clubs meets to shoot on Tuesdays and Fridays and visitors are always welcome. top

Bowmen of Glen	The Bowmen of Glen Archery Society was originally established in 1959. We operate from our own shooting ground on Newton Lane just outside of Great Glen. The club caters for a wide range of ages and currently has around 90 members. Our archers shoot a wide range of bows - recurve, compound & longbow - at any level from shooting for fun, for the county, or even shooting for the country. Members are entitled to use the shooting ground whenever they wish and we also organise indoor shooting during the winter season. The club hosts several open tournaments each year, organises beginners courses, and runs 'have a go' events for local organisations and groups at our field. For further information and contact details please visit the club website at http://www.bowmenofglen.com" top

Bowmen of Rutland	The Bowmen of Rutland Archery Club was formed in 1976, we are the only archery club in Rutland but our members come from Leicestershire, Northamptonshire and Lincolnshire as well as Rutland. We are a target archery club with members shooting recurve, compound or longbow. We have a very friendly membership of approximately 60 archers and there is an active social calendar of events. The Junior part of the club is very active and enthusiastic with archers taking part in County and National competitions. During the winter we shoot indoors at Casterton Community College and Greetham Community Centre and in the summer we shoot outdoors at our own ground at Greetham Valley Golf Club. We run a number of beginners courses for those interested in starting archery. During the winter these are held at Casterton Community College and in the summer at our Greetham ground, these courses are run by qualified coaches who are members of the club. The Bowmen of Rutland welcomes new members of all ages both experienced archers and novices alike. For more information please look on our website www.b-o-r.org or email info@b-o-r.org. top

Foxes Archery Club	The Foxes Archery Club is based at Farnham Bridge Farm, Rothley, Leicester. It is a target archery club and it has an active junior club associated with it, The Junior Foxes, for archers under 18 years. During the outdoor season [April to end September] the club has normally three sessions/week, Tuesday and Thursday evenings and also Saturday mornings, but normally we can shoot at other times as well. Indoor shooting takes place at Winstanley College [just off Hinckley Road] on Saturday mornings between the end of September and the end of March , but we are hopeful that very soon we will get an evening session mid week also. We have archers at all levels of expertise including some who regularly represent the County in inter County matches. Many of our archers shoot in tournaments while others just shoot for the fun of it. The club runs tournaments, fun shoots, Have -A- Go's, enters postal leagues and runs BEGINNER'S COURSES throughout the year. We welcome novice as well as experienced archers. Our members are very friendly and new archers integrate easily into a good club atmosphere. If you would like to know more ring me Glyn Edwards on 0116 2362844 / Mobile 07833 358116 or via the website www.the-foxes.org.uk top

Hinckley Archers	Hinckley Archers Introduction Hinckley Archers were founded in 1980 by Ty Cruddas and consisted of twelve members. Shooting indoors was in the projectile ranch of the Hinckley Leisure Centre, with outdoor shooting at Weaver Springs in Earl Shilton – neither venue being ideal; and the club moved to the Earl Shilton William Bradford Community College. In April 1996 the club moved their outdoor shooting venue to the Hinckley Town Rugby Club ground. From April 2007 the club will move next door to the Hinckley United Football club ground. Venue Outdoor Shooting ( April – September), takes place at the Hinckley United Football Club ground (far side of the Marston Stadium) on Tuesdays and Thursdays from around 6pm to 9pm. Indoor Shooting (October – April), takes place at the William Bradford Community College Sports Hall on Thursdays from 7pm until 9.30pm. Note – the first hour (7pm – 8pm) is mainly for Juniors and Beginners Courses. The Club Hinckley Archers currently have around 30 members shooting a variety of styles – Longbow, Recurve, Compound, Barebow. Some members are very competitive archers and have shot for the County and England in target competitions, whilst others just shoot for recreational pleasure. A 6 week beginners course is usually held outside in May and inside in October. Beginners to the club can use the clubs basic equipment until they feel it is time to purchase their own equipment, new or second hand. The club currently has two County Coaches who ensure that positive progress can be made within the sport. The Club year starts from August and the yearly club fees include affiliations to GNAS, Region (EMAS) and County (Leics. & Rutland). Once paid there are no additional shooting charges. Social events also take place throughout the year with a Club dinner, bowling, BarBQ etc. If you want to know more, please visit our website at www.hinckleyarchers.co.uk top

Kirby Muxloe Archery Club	Kirby Muxloe Archer Club is one of the oldest clubs in the county. It was first formed in the late 1950s and, after a break of a few years, was revived with its present constitution in the 1970s. The re-forming of the club was achieved by Liz and Len Byfield who approached the Committee of Kirby Muxloe Village Sports and Social Club for permission to shoot on the Sports Club field. The club now has about 40 members, of whom about 30 are active archers (6 women, 6 juniors and 18 men). In the summer we meet regularly on Tuesday and Thursday evenings at the Sports Club. Our winter quarters are at Groby College (Tuesday evenings, 7.15 pm - 10.15 pm). Most archers shoot recurve bows but we have two compound archers and four members who also shoot longbow. Our club hosts and organises some of the top FITA Star competitions in the County, along with Rose award competitions, an autumn St Nicholas 'fun' shoot and many club shoots. The latter include winter postal Portsmouth rounds and Frostbites, and a Christmas 'fun' shoot. We are also a socially orientated club, organising long-alley skittle evenings, a club Christmas dinner and a barbecue to round off the outdoor club championships. top

Ivanhoe Archers	Ivanhoe Archers was formed in 1990 and currently has a membership of approximately 35 . We are a target archery club with a good mix of Female,Male and Junior archers .Although the majority of our members shoot recurve we also cater for Longbow Flatbow and Compound archers. The club runs several have a go events at local shows during the summer months, we also run two beginners courses (equipment provided) during the spring and summer. We have a healthy competitive section within the club with members taking part in tournaments throughout the year. The club also boasts an active social side with fun shoots, barbeques and our popular Tatty Bogle shoot. We shoot at the Ivanhoe college, Ashby de la Zouch, on the Rugby pitch during the outdoor season (April to September) and in the colleges sports hall for the indoor season (October to March) We shoot on Sunday mornings and Tuesday and Thursday evenings during the Spring/Summer. During the Autumn /Winter we shoot on Sunday mornings (outdoor) and Thursday evening (indoor) For further information see our website http://www.ashbyivanhoearchers.co.uk top

Leicester Ancient Order of Foresters Archery Club	Leicester Ancient Order of Foresters Archery Club (LAOFAC or 'Foresters') was formed in 1970 and is affiliated to GNAS. We are a Target Archery club with about 60 members, including a number of Coaches, two of County level. We actively encourage juniors (age 8 upwards) and disabled members, shooting all types of bow. Our Junior Club currently has about 20 members. Our outdoor venue, to which we have sole and year round access, is at the junction of Leicester Rd , Countesthorpe and Hospital Lane . In winter we shoot at the Enderby Scouts hut on Wednesday evening and Saturday. Each year we stage a number of open outdoor tournaments. These include an early fun shoot in aid of charity, two record status shoots, and a competition aimed at less experienced archers late in the season. We intend to hold a two-way Western for longbow archers in 2007. Club membership costs £35.00 for adults and £17.50 for juniors. Thanks very much, Contacts: Liz Clark-Lewis (Secretary) Tel : 01455 282863 or Mr Pat Callaghan (Vice Chairman) Tel : 0116 286 4879 top

Lutterworth Archery Club	Lutterworth Archery Club Our philosophy is that archery should, first and foremost, be enjoyable but we encourage improvement and competition too. We are the newest club in Leicestershire and growing fast. Members range in age from 7 to 60+ and shoot mainly recurve and longbow. Since moving to our own field we are able to shoot every day if we want to and set up coaching and tuning sessions as required. About three beginners' courses are run each year. Club days are Wednesday evenings and Saturday afternoons outdoors at Buckwell Lodge, between Walcote and North Kilworth. During the winter we move indoors at Lutterworth Grammar School. Visitors are always welcome Web Site http://www.lutterwortharchery.org.uk top

Melton Mowbray Archery Club	MMAC is a thriving archery club with over 50 members. This includes a junior section of about 20. We have male and female archers, able bodied & disabled, ranging from six years old to the late seventies. In the winter we shoot indoors at the Holwell Rifle Club on Wednesday evenings and all day Saturday & Sunday. This is a purpose built rifle club and offers us one of the best indoor archery facilities in the county, if not the country. In the summer, (and when the weather suits in the winter), we shoot outdoors at Gretton Court field (opposite the BP fuel station on the Leicester Road). Both sites are in Melton Mowbray in rural Leicestershire, England. We shoot mainly target archery, using recurve bows, compound bows and traditional longbow. We are one of the few clubs in the Midlands who will teach archery to absolute beginners. We also loan all equipment, free of charge, during training. If you want to know more, please visit our website at http://www.mmac.co.uk or contact our secretary, Gill Betts. top

Welland Valley Archers	Welland Valley Archers was established in 1992, and has maintained a membership of approximately 60 archers. We have a junior and senior section, catering for target archery, both indoor and outdoor. Beginner’s courses are run by qualified members of the club. We have members of the club both junior and senior who are in the County Archery Squad, and a lady British Flight record holder. Within our club we have a County, Club and two Assistant coaches, who are always willing to help members when required. Visitors are always welcome. Shooting times: In the summer we shoot at the Symington's Sports Ground in Market Harborough on Saturday mornings, Thursday evenings and some Sundays. We also organise "Have-a-Go" evenings for local groups on Tuesday evenings. During the wintertime we still shoot on Saturday mornings at the Symington's Sports Ground and Indoor shooting takes place at the Market Harborough Leisure Centre on two Sunday mornings per month. For more information please visit our website at http://www.wellandvalleyarchers.com/ top

Hall Lane Archers	Hall Lane Archers was formed in 2000 by Ian Chambers (club secretary) and has grown steadily since then. Both senior and junior members have enjoyed some success in competition within the county and elsewhere. Very much a family club, HLA has it's base at Coalville Rugby Club in Coalville, Leicestershire. The facilities allow pleanty of space for the clubs activities, and the excellent clubhouse make the venue ideal for archery events, a round of the county championships was held here in 2003. HLA welcome GNAS members to their club nights on Tuesday and Thursday evenings from 6 pm during the summer months. Beginners courses are held indoor at Ibstock Community Centre during the winter. Please visit our website for futher information www.hall-lane-archers.org top

Harborough Arrows	This is a club set up for the "less abled", who can experience archery on a "one to one" basis with a qualified coach. They could of course then progress within the sport. Harborough Arrows meet once a month, the 2nd Monday in the month 12.30pm to 3.30pm at the Harborough Leisure Centre, but from July to Sept this is at Care Village, Shangton, Near Market Harborough. Everybody welcome!. Contacts:- Roberts Brewer (Chairman) Tel : 01858 445446, Mobile : 07778 611736 Jean Gamble (Secretary) Tel : 0116 277 2726, Mobile : 07773 915511 John Taylor (Vice Chairman) Tel : 01858 463519, Mobile : 0777 661764 Mike Cheeseman (Publicity Officer) Tel : 01858 445872 top

Club Name

Description

Bowmen of Birstall

The Bowmen of Birstall were formed 40 years ago in 1963. Originating in the Birstall area, the club moved to various shooting grounds before settling 28 years ago off Meadow Lane in the village. Unfortunately the summer of 2002 was to be our last year at that venue and after much searching the club has now relocated to Leicester Forest East at the 'Old Newtonians Rugby Club'. Although not in the Birstall area the club will be keeping its name.

Over the years the club has become one of the strongest in the County and the Region, winning numerous county team trophies together with winning the National Indoor Championships Team title.

The club is predominantly a target archery club having members past and present that have represented Leicestershire & Rutland, the East Midlands, England and Great Britain at both junior and senior level.

The club runs a beginners course each year during the summer and holds several "Have a Go's" for local companies and groups.

Mixed in with the shooting the club has social events each year such as walks, bike rides and an annual dinner.

The clubs meets to shoot on Tuesdays and Fridays and visitors are always welcome.

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Bowmen of Glen

The Bowmen of Glen Archery Society was originally established in 1959. We
operate from our own shooting ground on Newton Lane just outside of Great
Glen. The club caters for a wide range of ages and currently has around 90
members. Our archers shoot a wide range of bows - recurve, compound &
longbow - at any level from shooting for fun, for the county, or even
shooting for the country.

Members are entitled to use the shooting ground whenever they wish and we
also organise indoor shooting during the winter season. The club hosts
several open tournaments each year, organises beginners courses, and runs
'have a go' events for local organisations and groups at our field.

For further information and contact details please visit the club website
at http://www.bowmenofglen.com"

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Bowmen of Rutland

The Bowmen of Rutland Archery Club was formed in 1976, we are the only archery club in Rutland but our members come from Leicestershire, Northamptonshire and Lincolnshire as well as Rutland. We are a target archery club with members shooting recurve, compound or longbow. We have a very friendly membership of approximately 60 archers and there is an active social calendar of events.

The Junior part of the club is very active and enthusiastic with archers taking part in County and National competitions. During the winter we shoot indoors at Casterton Community College and Greetham Community Centre and in the summer we shoot outdoors at our own ground at Greetham Valley Golf Club.

We run a number of beginners courses for those interested in starting archery. During the winter these are held at Casterton Community College and in the summer at our Greetham ground, these courses are run by qualified coaches who are members of the club. The Bowmen of Rutland welcomes new members of all ages both experienced archers and novices alike.

For more information please look on our website www.b-o-r.org or email info@b-o-r.org.

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Foxes Archery Club

The Foxes Archery Club is based at Farnham Bridge Farm, Rothley, Leicester. It is a target archery club and it has an active junior club associated with it, The Junior Foxes, for archers under 18 years.

During the outdoor season [April to end September] the club has normally three sessions/week, Tuesday and Thursday evenings and also Saturday mornings, but normally we can shoot at other times as well. Indoor shooting takes place at Winstanley College [just off Hinckley Road] on Saturday mornings between the end of September and the end of March , but we are hopeful that very soon we will get an evening session mid week also.

We have archers at all levels of expertise including some who regularly represent the County in inter County matches. Many of our archers shoot in tournaments while others just shoot for the fun of it. The club runs tournaments, fun shoots, Have -A- Go's, enters postal leagues and runs BEGINNER'S COURSES throughout the year. We welcome novice as well as experienced archers. Our members are very friendly and new archers integrate easily into a good club atmosphere.

If you would like to know more ring me Glyn Edwards on 0116 2362844 / Mobile 07833 358116

or via the website www.the-foxes.org.uk

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Hinckley Archers

Introduction

Hinckley Archers were founded in 1980 by Ty Cruddas and consisted of twelve members. Shooting indoors was in the projectile ranch of the Hinckley Leisure Centre, with outdoor shooting at Weaver Springs in Earl Shilton – neither venue being ideal; and the club moved to the Earl Shilton William Bradford Community College. In April 1996 the club moved their outdoor shooting venue to the Hinckley Town Rugby Club ground. From April 2007 the club will move next door to the Hinckley United Football club ground.

Venue

Outdoor Shooting ( April – September), takes place at the Hinckley United Football Club ground (far side of the Marston Stadium) on Tuesdays and Thursdays from around 6pm to 9pm.

Indoor Shooting (October – April), takes place at the William Bradford Community College Sports Hall on Thursdays from 7pm until 9.30pm. Note – the first hour (7pm – 8pm) is mainly for Juniors and Beginners Courses.

The Club

Hinckley Archers currently have around 30 members shooting a variety of styles – Longbow, Recurve, Compound, Barebow. Some members are very competitive archers and have shot for the County and England in target competitions, whilst others just shoot for recreational pleasure.

A 6 week beginners course is usually held outside in May and inside in October. Beginners to the club can use the clubs basic equipment until they feel it is time to purchase their own equipment, new or second hand. The club currently has two County Coaches who ensure that positive progress can be made within the sport.

The Club year starts from August and the yearly club fees include affiliations to GNAS, Region (EMAS) and County (Leics. & Rutland). Once paid there are no additional shooting charges.

Social events also take place throughout the year with a Club dinner, bowling, BarBQ etc.

If you want to know more, please visit our website at www.hinckleyarchers.co.uk

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Kirby Muxloe
Archery Club

Kirby Muxloe Archer Club is one of the oldest clubs in the county. It was first formed in the late 1950s and, after a break of a few years, was revived with its present constitution in the 1970s. The re-forming of the club was achieved by Liz and Len Byfield who approached the Committee of Kirby Muxloe Village Sports and Social Club for permission to shoot on the Sports Club field.

The club now has about 40 members, of whom about 30 are active archers (6 women, 6 juniors and 18 men). In the summer we meet regularly on Tuesday and Thursday evenings at the Sports Club. Our winter quarters are at Groby College (Tuesday evenings, 7.15 pm - 10.15 pm). Most archers shoot recurve bows but we have two compound archers and four members who also shoot longbow.

Our club hosts and organises some of the top FITA Star competitions in the County, along with Rose award competitions, an autumn St Nicholas 'fun' shoot and many club shoots. The latter include winter postal Portsmouth rounds and Frostbites, and a Christmas 'fun' shoot.

We are also a socially orientated club, organising long-alley skittle evenings, a club Christmas dinner and a barbecue to round off the outdoor club championships.

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Ivanhoe Archers

Ivanhoe Archers was formed in 1990 and currently has a membership of approximately 35 .

We are a target archery club with a good mix of Female,Male and Junior archers .Although the majority of our members shoot recurve we also cater for Longbow Flatbow and Compound archers. The club runs several have a go events at local shows during the summer months, we also run two beginners courses (equipment provided) during the spring and summer.

We have a healthy competitive section within the club with members taking part in tournaments throughout the year. The club also boasts an active social side with fun shoots, barbeques and our popular Tatty Bogle shoot.

We shoot at the Ivanhoe college, Ashby de la Zouch, on the Rugby pitch during the outdoor season (April to September) and in the colleges sports hall for the indoor season (October to March)

We shoot on Sunday mornings and Tuesday and Thursday evenings during the Spring/Summer.

During the Autumn /Winter we shoot on Sunday mornings (outdoor) and Thursday evening (indoor) For further information see our website http://www.ashbyivanhoearchers.co.uk

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Leicester Ancient Order
of Foresters Archery Club

Leicester Ancient Order of Foresters Archery Club (LAOFAC or 'Foresters') was formed in 1970 and is affiliated to GNAS. We are a Target Archery club with about 60 members, including a number of Coaches, two of County level. We actively encourage juniors (age 8 upwards) and disabled members, shooting all types of bow. Our Junior Club currently has about 20 members.

Our outdoor venue, to which we have sole and year round access, is at the junction of Leicester Rd , Countesthorpe and Hospital Lane . In winter we shoot at the Enderby Scouts hut on Wednesday evening and Saturday. Each year we stage a number of open outdoor tournaments. These include an early fun shoot in aid of charity, two record status shoots, and a competition aimed at less experienced archers late in the season. We intend to hold a two-way Western for longbow archers in 2007. Club membership costs £35.00 for adults and £17.50 for juniors.

Thanks very much,

Contacts:
Liz Clark-Lewis (Secretary) Tel : 01455 282863 or
Mr Pat Callaghan (Vice Chairman) Tel : 0116 286 4879

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Lutterworth Archery Club

Lutterworth Archery Club

Our philosophy is that archery should, first and foremost, be enjoyable but we encourage improvement and competition too.

We are the newest club in Leicestershire and growing fast. Members range in age from 7 to 60+ and shoot mainly recurve and longbow. Since moving to our own field we are able to shoot every day if we want to and set up coaching and tuning sessions as required. About three beginners' courses are run each year.

Club days are Wednesday evenings and Saturday afternoons outdoors at Buckwell Lodge, between Walcote and North Kilworth. During the winter we move indoors at Lutterworth Grammar School.

Visitors are always welcome

Web Site http://www.lutterwortharchery.org.uk

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Melton Mowbray
Archery Club

MMAC is a thriving archery club with over 50 members. This includes a junior section of about 20. We have male and female archers, able bodied & disabled, ranging from six years old to the late seventies.

In the winter we shoot indoors at the Holwell Rifle Club on Wednesday evenings and all day Saturday & Sunday. This is a purpose built rifle club and offers us one of the best indoor archery facilities in the county, if not the country. In the summer, (and when the weather suits in the winter), we shoot outdoors at Gretton Court field (opposite the BP fuel station on the Leicester Road). Both sites are in Melton Mowbray in rural Leicestershire, England.

We shoot mainly target archery, using recurve bows, compound bows and traditional longbow. We are one of the few clubs in the Midlands who will teach archery to absolute beginners. We also loan all equipment, free of charge, during training.

If you want to know more, please visit our website at http://www.mmac.co.uk or contact our secretary, Gill Betts.

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Welland Valley Archers

Welland Valley Archers was established in 1992, and has maintained a membership of approximately 60 archers. We have a junior and senior section, catering for target archery, both indoor and outdoor. Beginner’s courses are run by qualified members of the club.
We have members of the club both junior and senior who are in the County Archery Squad, and a lady British Flight record holder. Within our club we have a County, Club and two Assistant coaches, who are always willing to help members when required.
Visitors are always welcome.

Shooting times:
In the summer we shoot at the Symington's Sports Ground in Market Harborough on Saturday mornings, Thursday evenings and some Sundays. We also organise "Have-a-Go" evenings for local groups on Tuesday evenings.
During the wintertime we still shoot on Saturday mornings at the Symington's Sports Ground and Indoor shooting takes place at the Market Harborough Leisure Centre on two Sunday mornings per month.

For more information please visit our website at http://www.wellandvalleyarchers.com/

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Hall Lane Archers

Hall Lane Archers was formed in 2000 by Ian Chambers (club secretary) and has grown steadily since then. Both senior and junior members have enjoyed some success in competition within the county and elsewhere. Very much a family club, HLA has it's base at Coalville Rugby Club in Coalville, Leicestershire. The facilities allow pleanty of space for the clubs activities, and the excellent clubhouse make the venue ideal for archery events, a round of the county championships was held here in 2003. HLA welcome GNAS members to their club nights on Tuesday and Thursday evenings from 6 pm during the summer months. Beginners courses are held indoor at Ibstock Community Centre during the winter.

Please visit our website for futher information www.hall-lane-archers.org

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Harborough Arrows

This is a club set up for the "less abled", who can experience archery on a "one to one" basis with a qualified coach. They could of course then progress within the sport.
Harborough Arrows meet once a month, the 2nd Monday in the month 12.30pm to 3.30pm at the Harborough Leisure Centre, but from July to Sept this is at Care Village, Shangton, Near Market Harborough. Everybody welcome!.
Contacts:-
Roberts Brewer (Chairman) Tel : 01858 445446, Mobile : 07778 611736
Jean Gamble (Secretary) Tel : 0116 277 2726, Mobile : 07773 915511
John Taylor (Vice Chairman) Tel : 01858 463519, Mobile : 0777 661764
Mike Cheeseman (Publicity Officer) Tel : 01858 445872

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