St Austell Bay Archers

How to Join

Whether you're completely new to archery or already an experienced archer, we'd love to welcome you to St Austell Bay Archers.



If you're new to the sport, our 4 week Beginners' Course will teach you the fundamentals of archery, including safe shooting technique and range etiquette.



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We provide the equipment, so all you need to do is turn up, learn and enjoy yourself!

Not sure if Archery is for you?


If you'd like to try archery before committing to a full Beginners' Course, we may be able to arrange a one-off taster session.
Taster sessions provide a brief introduction to the sport and an opportunity to meet members of the club.




Places and availability may vary, so please contact us to discuss arranging a session.

Contact Us

Beginners' Course


Our Beginners' Courses are open to people aged 10 and over, with no previous archery experience required.
We provide all the equipment needed during the course.

Courses run over 4 weeks, with an additional follow-up session on a regular club night to help you transition into club shooting.

The course costs £60 to secure your place.

What to bring

• Flat-soled shoes are essential because we shoot on an indoor bowling green.

• Avoid wearing loose sleeves, bracelets or watches.

• Tie back long hair and remove dangling jewellery.

Course dates and times

We hold courses throughout the year, usually in Spring and Autumn.
Our October 2026 Course is live! Apply below to secure your place:

Club Membership



Once you've completed our beginners' course, you'll be able to apply for our club membership which is required to attend our club nights regularly.

Membership to Archery GB ensures that you are correctly insured against injury whilst shooting and also grants you permission to enter competitions.


Annual membership fees
Archers aged over 21£105.00
Archers aged 18 - 20£60.00
Archers aged 10 - 18£40.00
Archers with disabilities£45.00

Discounts are available to couples and families joining together, please contact us for more information.

You will receive a membership card with your official registration number, along with a quarterly magazine. This membership card allows you to shoot as a guest at any Archery GB-affiliated club.



Joining from another club?


Already paid for your affiliation fees for Archery GB through another club?
Feel free to join St Austell Bay Archers by just paying our membership fee.

Archers aged over 18£26.00
Archers aged under 18£9.33

This fee covers insurance at our venues and must be paid before attending a club night.

Attending Club Nights


Once you have completed the Beginners' Course and have your club membership, you will be able to attend any of our regular club nights.

At the Club
When you arrive, please register yourself in before shooting. We also appreciate members helping with setting up and closing down the range.

Club nights are charged at £4.50 per session at our indoor venue. Charges for outdoor sessions may vary depending on the venue.

When and Where
Club nights are held on Tuesdays, Thursdays and Fridays, from 18:15 until no later than 20:45.

For the majority of the year we shoot at Carnmoggas Holiday Park aiming to shoot outdoors during the summer months.


What to Bring
We have club equipment available, so you don't need to own your own bow or equipment when you first join. You can use our equipment while you gain experience and decide what suits you.

Please wear flat-soled shoes for shooting. Comfortable clothing is recommended, with no loose sleeves or dangling jewellery.

Junior Archers
Archers under 18 must be accompanied by an adult while attending club nights. If you are a young person and are concerned about how someone is behaving towards you, speak to your parents, friends, our Safeguarding officer Darren Adams, or any other committee officer, straight away.

Badges and Achievements
We like to give our members something to aim for, so we encourage archers to work towards our range of shooting badges. These are awarded as you achieve the required scores and are completely free of charge.

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