Starting Archery

Cambria Archers offer a warm welcome to
people of all ages wishing to learn archery.

We provide several types of introduction to archery, ranging from
Have-a-Go Sessions, through Taster Sessions, and
leading to Full Beginner Courses.

What’s the difference?

Have-a-Go Sessions are simple fun events typically seen at carnivals, fêtes, and country shows. They give an opportunity for members of the public to shoot a few arrows with a bow of unspecified character, and arrows of random length. They are fun, and Cambria Archers sometimes offer them (particularly at the annual Creigiau Carnival), but they are just a game, and do not reflect real archery.

Taster Sessions are different. Taster Sessions offer an introduction to proper archery, using high quality equipment selected according to the archer’s age and height, and located at a proper archery range. Most importantly, Taster Sessions are conducted and led by fully qualified and accredited coaches, all of whom are also CRB-checked. Taster Sessions typically last two to three hours and involve around a dozen people. Having undertaken a Taster, candidates will be in a good position to decide whether they wish to pursue the sport further.
From January 2027 the fee for Taster Sessions will be £25 per person.

Full Beginners Courses at Cambria Archers usually consist of between three and six two-hour sessions spread over a four week period.  Courses are conducted by Session Coaches fully accredited by Archery GB (the UK governing body) and use high-quality bows, arrows and safety equipment selected specifically for the candidate.
Upon successful completion of the course, participants will be given a certificate of competence which is recognised by any Archery GB affiliated club. Juniors must be over 8 years old, and all those under the age of 16 must be accompanied throughout the course by a parent or guardian (who may also be a course member).  Summer courses are held outdoors at Creigiau Recreation Ground, winter courses indoors at The Ilan Leisure Centre in Rhydyfelin, while spring and autumn courses are held at a mixture of our outdoor and indoor venues depending upon the weather.

For more information on how our courses are structured, see the
Enrolling on a Course page.