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The beginners course is £30 (inc £5
refund towards joining the GNAS) for 5 lessons of
around 1.5hrs. All equipment is supplied and you can continue to
use club equipment for a few more weeks after the course is
completed depending on the number of beginners at the time for
£1 per session. At this time we have a minimum age of 13yrs for
juniors.
Once completed, you
have to join the Grand National Archery Society (GNAS) for
insurance purposes along with the Welsh Archery Association
and the Glamorgan Archery Association. Total cost will be £43
for adults and £24 for juniors. These fees are for Oct 1st
2009 to Sept 30th 2010. If your course finishes after May 1st then you will not have to pay again until Sept
of the following year.
Club membership
fees are due in April and are at present £15 for adults, £10
for juniors and £40 for a family of 4. This fee is waived
until the April after you have completed the course. There are
plenty of competitions locally to enter, if not
just enjoy the sport on club nights.
Once you have been a
member for a year seniors may apply for a club shed key so you
can shoot outdoors whenever you like. Two people have to be
present when shooting outside and all safety equipment must be
deployed as depicted in the club rules.
Equipment.
Beginners get better
value for money these days with complete packages including
bow, arrows, case, tab, bracer starting around £120 with a wooden
riser (handle) bow. For a bit more there are metal riser bows with
all you need to shoot to a high standard for around £200-£240.
There is also a wide range of second hand equipment on Ebay
and through other clubs for those starting out or after a top
competition bow. Have a look under shops on the links section.
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Indoor season Oct to
April
Pentrehafod Community leisure centre Map.
Tuesdays 6.30-9pm (beginners 6.30-8pm) Saturdays Swansea
Met University, Townhill Rd 9.45am-midday. Map
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