Archery Welcome to the University of Derby Archery Club Ever fancied being the next Robin Hood, Green Arrow, Katniss, Hawk-Eye or Merida and many more? Archery is an inclusive club, welcoming all students and staff of the Union of Students! We accommodate all members regardless of experience. We offer both social and competitive opportunities, so you can enjoy the type of archery you want to participate in. Your membership with us also includes Archery GB membership, allowing you to join all clubs in the UK! What is Archery? Archery, as a sport, has been practiced for hundreds of years developing from the traditional style wooden bows, such as the English Longbow, all the way through to the modern, high-tech bows that you see in events like the Olympics. We have a majority Recurve and Barebow club but welcome Compound, Longbow and Traditional styles. A Social club The University of Derby Archery Club (UDAC) has also offered social events in the past with movie nights and pub quizzes to name a few. We also hope to offer social shoots such as Halloween and Christmas, as well as out of the hall social events. We welcome suggestions and requests, we have a few ideas but the more the better. Events & Competition Competition is an important part of modern archery and UDAC will cater to both casual and competitive archers. This year we aim to compete in our Regional League (Toucans), the national BUCS, the BUTC and many more. We like to have a Novice Team at each of our events, giving new Archers an oportunity to compete for the University. Get involved Want to get involved? We have several ways you can enter the sport of Archery. Our main suggestion is to attend our free Give-It-A-Go sessions to see if you would like the sport. If you have already decided to get involved, sign up using the Union website (click the join club button). Give-it-a-go sessions Give-It-A-Go sessions allow you to try out Archery before you jump into the sport. They are free of charge and they are a great way to see if the sport is right for you. We also provide equipment, so all you have to do is keep an eye out for the next one on your instagram!* *Give-It-A-Go sessions typically take place within the first few weeks of each semester. Beginner's courses The Beginner's Course is a requirement for all new archers to participate in the sport, as it is a regulatory requirement of ArcheryGB. These courses will run over a number of sessions after the Give-It-A-Go and will cost a very competitive £10. It will teach you the fundamentals of Archery, show you how to use a modern recurve bow and range safety, so that you can enjoy the sport to the fullest, while keeping yourself and others safe. Venues The University indoor facilities are the main range we use, shooting through the Autumn, Winter and Spring Seasons. We also have a new outdoor range at a local farm in Duffield, we use this during the Spring, Summer and Autumn time for outdoor shooting up to 90m. Fees & Pricing Item Price Description Sports Union Pass £20 A requirement to join any Sports Union Club. Membership £40 Includes: Gain access to all training sessions for the year. (about £2 a week!) Includes coaching in sessions Includes access to social and group activities. ArcheryGB (insurance) Inclusive in membership (for students) Normally £16, but included for UDAC members, also allowing you to shoot with any archery club in the UK! If you are not a student, then you will have to pay for ArcheryGB seperately. Beginner's Course £10 An ArcheryGB regulatory requirement for new archers. This is needed if you are new to archery and will teach you the basics with a qualified coach. Contact us You can contact us on our Instagram @uod.archery or email us: archery@derbyunion.co.uk