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GETTING STARTED ON THE ROAD TO IMPROVEMENT

The best way to improve is to practise, practise, practise. However, if you don’t get the improvement you are hoping for, you may wish to seek the help of other archers. [See training events below]

The club now has three trained coaches who are available to give you free advice and coaching. They will only give you advice if you approach them. They are Jean Clarkson, Andy Arnold and Nick Beeson. We have put their pictures up on the noticeboard so you know who to approach.

Most members want to know how they are progressing and enjoy the fun of taking part in handicap events at the Club. To get a handicap you must shoot three recognised rounds and submit the scores to the Records Officer. Ask one of the training team which rounds to shoot and then tell the Field Captain so that bosses at the right distance can be put out. For a first scored round you might try a Short Warwick- 2 dozen arrows at 50 yards plus 2 dozen at 40 yards. Details of the recognised rounds, handicap rules and classifications can be found in the GNAS Rules of Shooting available on the GNAS web site.

Under the GNAS handicap scheme the Club has a Handicap Improvement medal. This is awarded, with a trophy, to the archer with the greatest improvement in handicap during the year (shooting at least 8 outdoor rounds). There are also first, second and third class badges to be achieved for outdoor shooting and indoor badges for the Portsmouth round shot at twenty yards. The Records Officer awards classification badges. The club gives members their first badges. You can either exchange your badge when you gain the next award or pay for the badge (about £2).

UPCOMING TRAINING EVENTS