The Bowmen of Lytchett is an archery club based at the Purbeck Sport Centre in Wareham, we are a friendly club which boasts a large membership and we are always welcoming new members.
We shoot all the types of bows; Recurve, Compound Longbow.
Planned 2023 Course Schedule, up to 10 places per course
(all dates are Saturdays or, for the first course, Sundays):
16 & 23 April
17 & 24 June
12 & 19 August
30 September & 7 October
Sessions run from 11.00 am – 4:00 pm on two successive Saturdays (Sundays for the first course) with a break for lunch. Participants need to attend both days to complete the course successfully. We typically reserve the following Sat as a contingency for bad weather or unforeseen circumstances.
Please let us know if the proposed schedule doesn’t suit as it will inform our course planning.
The course is suitable for all ages from eight years old. Young people below the age of 18 must be accompanied throughout each session by a parent, guardian or responsible adult.
The courses are run by ArcheryGB-certified coaches and attendees are covered by the Club’s insurance. Archery equipment is provided and participants should dress for our outdoor range in non-baggy clothing. Footwear must fully enclose the toes (i.e. no sandals).
Attending parents may want to bring a seat. We advise that personal archery equipment is not purchased until after the course, as we include equipment advice.
Pricing
The fee for the course is £70.00 per person for senior archers (18 yrs and above) and £60.00 for juniors. This will cover everything from tuition fees to equipment use. Successful completion enables you to apply for membership at any ArcheryGB-affiliated club, including our own Bowmen of Lytchett (annual membership and Archery GB fee payable).
Club members are reminded they need to log in using the leisure centres system when using any leisure center facility (including the Cafe and Toilets).
We are happy to announce that the online booking facility has been developed and the page is now live. Please note first bookings can be made from Monday 3rd August 2020.
On Saturday 13th and Sunday 14th October 2018 we are hosting out clout weekend tournament and invite you all to shoot.
Rounds shot will be both Metric and Imperial clout on respective days, as well as shorter clouts for juniors where needed.
See the entry form below for more information.
To all those who shot with us at our 40th anniversary Owl competition please find the results attached below:
We are holding our Memorial Tournament UKRS on Sunday 23rd September 2018
Rounds: Bristols, Hereford, York and National round in the afternoon
at Purbeck Sport Centre, Worgret Road, Wareham, Dorset, BH20 4PH
We hope to see as many people joining us on what is always a lovely shoot, the entry form link is below:
Please find attached the provisional target list for the shoot. It is subject to potential change and a final edition will be available at the shoot on the day.
This year we are celebrating the 40th year of the Owl Competition which is shot as a variety of Western Rounds.
The prospectus can be found below and we hope many of you join us for this special milestone.
If you have any enquiries please contact Tournament Organiser Vicky Burden at tournaments@bowmen-of-lytchett.co.uk
We are holding our first outdoor shoot of the year on Sunday 15th April 2018 and hope to see lots of you there.
Rounds: Double WA 70m, WA 50m & WA Cadet 60m
Location: Bowmen of Lytchett, Purbeck Sport Centre, Worgret Road, Wareham, Dorset, BH20 4PH
Click Below for the Entry Form:
Another season is beginning and that means many more dates for your diary, we hope to see as many of you joining us for another year of fun outside shooting with friends.
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Date |
Competition |
Round |
|
15/04/2018 |
UKRS Double WA 720 | Double WA 70m, 60m (cadet) and 50m (compound) |
|
06/05/2018 |
Wessex |
TBC |
|
01/07/2018 |
UKRS 40th Annual Owl Trophy |
ALL Westerns (New, Long, Western, Short, Junior, Short Junior |
|
23/09/2018 |
UKRS Memorial Shoot |
York, Hereford, Bristols (1-5) and National (afternoon) |
| 13&14/10/2018 |
UKRS and tassel Clout Weekend |
Metric and Imperial Clout |
