archery - beginners course

sadchild · 12-08-2013 6:38pm #1

hi all,

I would like to start my adventure with archery.

So was wondering if you know any club that organizes beginner lessons or some archery courses in Dublin area?

I recently checked http://archery.ie/, even contacted 2 clubs (Blackheath Archers and Dublin Archers), but didn't get any reply

Perhaps, someone here could point me in the right direction?

many thanks
D.

greysides · 12-08-2013 11:46pm

Wicklow Archers is another to try.

Email: coaching@wicklowarchery.org

Jasonw · 12-08-2013 11:56pm

From the clubs you contacted it sounds like you are in North Dublin. Try Liffey archers too.

Some of the clubs emails could be checked only rarely. Best thing to do is look up on archery Ireland where and on what nights each club shoot then go along and see for yourself what it's all about. There's usually someone there who will let you know when the next beginners course is starting.

Hope this helps,
J

sadchild · 14-08-2013 11:35pm

I am from the city centre, south side, but transport is not a problem.

Jasonw, thanks for the hint, you're right, may simply try visiting them.

Cheers,

clopow · 30-09-2013 12:19am

Hey,
Just wondering if you found a beginner's course? I just moved to Dublin and am looking too.

SteveBabyface · 01-10-2013 9:28am

Where abouts in Dublin are you so we can suggest a club closest to you?

clopow · 01-10-2013 10:05am

City centre, D2.

SteveBabyface · 02-10-2013 12:28am

Check these out - http://archery.ie/site/index.php/current-clubs/dublin-clubs/

I shoot on a Saturday with my son 12.00pm - 1.00pm in Loughlinstown Leisure Centre, it's a pay as you go affair with limited coaching but it allows you to get some practice in. They also have a session on a Tuesday night around 8.00pm, you could give them a call and ask.

Xios · 13-11-2013 2:42pm

Is there any courses running in west dublin? Like the lucan area? I wanna give it a go.

SteveBabyface · 13-11-2013 7:53pm

Liffey Archers who are based in Kings Hospital School near Liffey Valley have beginner courses but are fully booked for the rest of 2013 - http://liffeyarchers.com/beginners-archery-courses-dublin/

Maybe contact them and book a space for the new year

clopow · 01-01-2014 9:14pm

Any update on beginners archery courses in Dublin?

Slaacer · 05-03-2014 8:23pm

They should really put up a map with all the various clubs and each club keeping their beginners course details up and updated cos I'm also looking for one for my son - we're in the Luttrellstown area - not easy to find ;-(

greysides · 06-03-2014 12:39am

A list of IAAA clubs.

http://archery.ie/site/index.php/current-clubs/dublin-clubs/

Slaacer · 10-03-2014 8:33pm

thank you that is more meaningful - didn't find it first time I went on the site.

Is there clubs who organise beginners's courses for children after school ie in the afternoon - so far I can find courses which are more suited to older kids or adults in the evening ?

I'm in D15. thanks

greysides · 10-03-2014 10:14pm

Slaacer, the trouble with what you are asking is that clubs are run by people who work during the day. Maybe the odd club might be able to accommodate you but.....

I know a man who could help you but he's in Arklow.

Slaacer · 11-03-2014 1:25am

Oh I understand that but I throught the IAAA had appointed coaches to schools years ago no ? if not then that could be a good idea to further develop the activity for kids then !

greysides · 11-03-2014 1:44am

As I understand it, that Participation Plan was to groups/schools. It may still be in operation. Equipment was provided but the group/school paid a modest fee for the coaching. For individual lessons I think you'd need to find a club willing to coach during the afternoon or a privately run facility.

Slaacer · 12-03-2014 10:50pm

yep you could be right there - thanks though :-)

archery - beginners course

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