Sunday 13th July at 11:30am, there will be a fun target competition being held.
All are welcome, regardless of skill or bow used.
Beginners Course July/Aug
Other than knowing your left from your right there is absolutely no experience required to take a beginner’s course. Unless you are an experienced archer, taking one of our courses is the only way to become a shooting member.
The course costs £60 per junior (under 21) and £70 per senior and is made up of three two-hour sessions held on Thursday evenings. Details for each session are detailed below. Under 18s must be accompanied by a guardian to all sessions. There are no exceptions to this. If this is the case, you might want to consider taking the course yourself, rather than watching for the duration.
May/June
Thurs 24th July 6pm-8pm
Thurs 31st July 6pm-8pm
Thurs 7th Aug 6pm-8pm
All payment information is at the link for each course.
All sessions will be held at our field nr. Napton (details are on the ticket). Places are limited to 8 attendees and are allocated on a first-come, first-served basis.
For more information about the courses, booking and payments, please see our Courses page.
Beginners Course May/June 2025
We’re running a mid week course for the first time.
Other than knowing your left from your right there is absolutely no experience required to take a beginner’s course. Unless you are an experienced archer, taking one of our courses is the only way to become a shooting member.
The course costs £60 per junior (under 21) and £70 per senior and is made up of three two-hour sessions held on Wednesday evenings. Details for each session are detailed below. Under 18s must be accompanied by a guardian to all sessions. There are no exceptions to this. If this is the case, you might want to consider taking the course yourself, rather than watching for the duration.
May/June
Weds 28th May 6pm-8pm
Weds 4th June 6pm-8pm
Weds 11th June 6pm-8pm
All payment information is at the link for each course.
All sessions will be held at our field nr. Napton (details are on the ticket). Places are limited to 8 attendees and are allocated on a first-come, first-served basis.
For more information about the courses, booking and payments, please see our Courses page.
And we’re Back?
Hopefully the maintenance worked
First Outdoor Beginners Course for 2025
Other than knowing your left from your right there is absolutely no experience required to take a beginner’s course. Unless you are an experienced archer, taking one of our courses is the only way to become a shooting member.
The course costs £60 per junior (under 21) and £70 per senior and is made up of three two-hour sessions held on Saturdays. Details for each available session are detailed below. Under 18s must be accompanied by a guardian to all sessions. There are no exceptions to this. If this is the case, you might want to consider taking the course yourself, rather than watching for the duration.
April/May
Sat 26th April, 10am to 12pm
Sat 3rd May, 10am to 12pm
Sat 10th May, 10am to 12pm
All payment information is at the link for each course.
All sessions will be held at our field nr. Napton (details are on the ticket). Places are limited to 8 attendees and are allocated on a first-come, first-served basis.
For more information about the courses, booking and payments, please see our Courses page.
And we’re outside
Equipment/bosses moved from Thornfields to our field. Can’t wait for the next club session.
First Archery Beginners Course for 2025
We’re delighted to announce our first beginners course for 2025.
Other than knowing your left from your right there is absolutely no experience required to take a beginner’s course. Unless you are an experienced archer, taking one of our courses is the only way to become a shooting member.
The course costs £60 per junior (under 21) and £70 per senior and is made up of three two-hour sessions held on Sundays. Details for each available session are detailed below. Under 18s must be accompanied by a guardian to all sessions. There are no exceptions to this.
The dates are as follows:
January/February
Jan 19, 10am to 12pm
Jan 26, 10am to 12pm
Feb 2, 10am to 12pm
All payment information is at the link for each course.
All sessions will be held at Rugby Thornfield Indoor Bowls Club (details are on the ticket). Places are limited to 8 attendees and are allocated on a first-come, first-served basis.
For more information about the courses, booking and payments, please see our Courses page.
New Archery Beginners Courses for 2024
Having moved into our new outdoor venue nr Napton.
We’re delighted to announce that we are ready to accept bookings for the following beginners courses in 2024.
Other than knowing your left from your right there is absolutely no experience required to take a beginner’s course. Unless you are an experienced archer, taking one of our courses is the only way to become a shooting member.
The course costs £60 per junior (under 18) and £70 per senior and is made up of three two-hour sessions held on Sundays. Details for each available session are detailed below. Under 18s must be accompanied by a guardian to all sessions. There are no exceptions to this.
The dates are as follows:
July
July 14, 10am to 12pm
July 21, 10am to 12pm
July 28, 10am to 12pm
August
August 4, 10am to 12pm
August 11, 10am to 12pm
August 18, 10am to 12pm
September
Sept 15, 10am to 12pm
Sept 22, 10am to 12pm
Sept 29, 10am to 12pm
All payment information is at the link for each course.
All sessions will be held at our field nr Napton (details are on the ticket). Places are limited to 8 attendees and are allocated on a first-come, first-served basis.
For more information about the courses, booking and payments, please see our Courses page.
Grand National Archery Meet 2024 results
At the weekend, four of our club members returned to the 169th Grand National Archery Meet at Lilleshall.
Steve claimed in Black and Blue Rose Awards for barebow, which is a brilliant achievement. Also he was part of the winning County team for Mens’ barebow, as Warwickshire took home The Challenge Cup.
Shona took Gold in the Ladies’ Barebow shooting a Double Bristol III, and Su took Silver.
Clare took Gold in the Ladies’ Longbow shooting a Double Bristol III.
Both Su and Clare gained Archer 1st class Outdoor Classifications with their scores.
All in all, a great outing from Rugby Archers!
Competition updates 🥇 – January 2024
Rugby Archers has had some good competition results in the first few weeks of 2024.
Archers of Raunds – 21st January 2024
Steve shot a WA18 and took gold in the Senior Mens Barebow 50+ category.
Coventry and Warwickshire Archery Association – 28th January 2024
Shooting Portsmouth rounds, Steve took bronze in the Senior Men Barebow, Su took bronze in Ladies Barebow and Clare took gold in Ladies Longbow.
South Leeds Archers 2nd Barebow Only and Head to Head Tournament – 11th February 2024
Shona shot a WA18 and took bronze in a nailbiting, one arrow shoot off in the Head to Head!
Dunston Triple – 12th February 2024
Steve took gold in the Single Barebow Mens Senior, and silver in the Triple Barebow Mens Senior.
Congratulations to all of the Rugby Archers who added to their medal or pin collection during January and February! More competitions are on the horizon over the coming months and we will share more updates when we have them.
If you are interested in entering your first competition, please speak to any of the individuals above who will be happy to chat through what to expect. You can learn more about archery competitions on the Archery GB website.