10th anniversary celebration
Successful Double Portsmouth held on Sunday 7th March
Beginners' course to start 12th April 2010
2010 Portsmouth Entry Form (PDF file 130KB)
Handicap shoot results
New members
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So what's it all about?
Fun. We shoot because we enjoy it. Tournaments are regarded by most archers more as social events than competitive. Many archers are not interested in competition but simply enjoy shooting a few arrows in good company.
Compelling. The apparently simple act of shooting a bow covers so many disciplines, from the physics and engineering of the equipment, to the philosophy of becoming one with the bow, to the huge world history spanning tens of thousands of years. There is always something new to learn.
Rewarding. Modern archery is a highly disciplined exercise for the whole person, body and mind. Success in competition is entirely based on individual ability, so make the effort to get it right and the sky is the limit.
Robin Hood - men in tights. Never has been, and never will be. Just don't go there.
Dangerous. We shoot to very strict safety rules laid down by the national governing body of the sport. In fact archery has one of the best safety records of any sport. We follow the rules, so it's safe.
Just for children. We value our junior members highly, but it's just as good for the adults.
Easy. Be under no illusion, it takes a lot of hard work to get any good.
Needs great strength to haul back huge heavy bows. Certainly not. Modern bows can shoot accurately to 100 yards or more with relatively light draw weights. If eight year olds and eighty year olds can do it, so can everyone else.