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Frequently Asked Questions

The Ku-Ring-Gai Archery Club FAQ page provides quick answers to common questions about membership, coaching, safety, and getting started with archery. Whether you’re a beginner or an experienced archer, find the key information you need to join and shoot with confidence.

Beginner's Course

The minimum age is 12 years. Our equipment and course format are not suited for small children. This is basically the same for all archery ranges and clubs around Australia.

We operate outdoors, and as such are subject to the weather!

If there are passing showers or just a sprinkle of rain, we will usually still operate. There is some spoken content in the course which can be presented in a weatherproof space. However if the rain is steady or storms are forecast we will cancel.
In these instances, we will monitor the weather closely, and make a final decision at least 1 hour prior to the start time of any class. If a class is cancelled, we will notify you by email if there is enough notice, or post it on our home page.

For unforeseen cancellations, we will do our best to offer a make-up class, or otherwise credit you towards future lessons.

Beginners Course fee is $150.00 per head for one person, $135 in a group of two or more.

Close fitting clothing. Shoes, NOT sandals. Sun protection. Drinking water. Snacks.

We provide everything a complete novice needs to be able to use a bow and arrows: technique, equipment, safety, competition. To focus on effective tuition, we have one instructor for every three or four beginners.

Currently the payment method is EFT into the club’s account. Payment must be made early to ensure enrolment in your corse date of choice.

First, make contact with the club’s Coaching Coordinator to make sure that there is space in the course you would like to enrol in. You could look at an application form online here, which collects enrolment information.

We can make arrangements for catchup sessions as required.

No. The course provides all the equipment a beginner needs to participate

Membership

To get into archery, you are required to complete some form of beginner course or induction program, and this is pretty much universal at all archery clubs and ranges across Australia. Once you have achieved this, you may attend for nine more sessions until you have decided to continue. Then you can formally request to join the club.

Under 14
An athlete may participate in the U14 Class in tournaments when the competition takes place up to and in the year of his or her 13th birthday. U14 athletes may also participate in U16, U18, U21 and Open age classes. This Class was previously known as ‘Cub’.

Under 16
An athlete may participate in the U16 Class in tournaments when the competition takes place up to and in the year of his or her 15th birthday. U16 athletes may also participate in U18, U21 and Open age classes. This Class was previously known as ‘Cadet’.

Under 18
An athlete may participate in the U18 Class in tournaments when the competition takes place up to and in the year of his or her 17th birthday. U18 athletes may also participate in U21 and Open age classes. This Class was previously known as ‘Intermediate’.

Under 21
An athlete may participate in the U21 Class in tournaments when the competition takes place up to and in the year of his or her 20th birthday. U21 athletes may also participate in the Open age class. This Class was previously known as ‘Cub’.

Open
An athlete of any age must compete in the Open class in tournamentswhen the competition takes place in the years between his or her 21st birthday and his or her 50th birthday

50+
An athlete may participate in the Master Class in tournaments when the competition takes place in the year of his or her 50th birthday and up to the year of his or her 60th birthday. 50+ athletes may also participate in the Open age class. This Class was previously known as ‘Master’.

60+
An athlete may participate in the Veteran Class in tournaments when the competition takes place in the year of his or her 60th birthday and up to the year of his or her 70th birthday. 60+athletes may also participate in 50+ and Open age classes. This Class was previously known as ‘Veteran’.

70+
An athlete may participate in the 70+ Class in tournaments when the competition takes place in the year of his or her 70th birthday and later. 70+ athletes may also participate in 60+, 50+ or Open age classes. This Class was previously known as ‘VeteranPlus’.

The minimum age is 12 years old. Our equipment and course format is not suited for small children. This is basically the same for all archery ranges and clubs around Australia.

Annual membership is $280.00 for seniors, $155.00 for juniors under 14 years of age, and $165 for juniors under 21. All new membership applications include a $35 one-off joining fee.

There are a number of ways to pay, but before parting with any money, please discuss membership with the club secretary.

Yes. to progress in the sport you will need your own equipment. This will be “tuned” to your individual needs of bow poundage and draw length.

However, do Not buy equipment without first researching exactly what you need. Go shopping by all means, but don’t purchase anything until you have discussed this in depth with club coaches and advisors.

Our Club

Unfortunately, archery at our club doesn’t work like this.

I know, I know… wouldn’t it be great if archery was set up like a golf driving range where you could come and sling arrows to your hearts content for a few dollars?

 Due to the safety protocols and the shortage of qualified instructors, we don’t have the capacity to run ‘come-n-try’ or casual archery sessions.

The minimum age is 12 years old. Our equipment and course format is not suited for small children. This is basically the same for all archery ranges and clubs around Australia.

We operate outdoors, and as such are subject to the weather!

If there are passing showers or just a sprinkle of rain, we will usually still operate, however, if the rain is steady or storms are forecast we will cancel.

In these instances, we will monitor the weather closely, and make a final decision at least 1 hour prior to the start time of any class. If a class is cancelled, we will notify by email if there is enough notice, or post it on our website.

For unforeseen cancellations, we will do our best to offer a make up class, or otherwise credit you towards future lessons.

We have ramp access between the clubhouse at street level and the field slightly lower.

We have tools to suit all archery requirements: equipment setup and repair, fabrication and adjustment. Many members are experienced in equipment tuning and maintenance and are always prepared and happy to assist novices.
 There are BBQ facilities, toilets, a clubroom and storage space.

Yes, we have equipment available for Beginners Course graduates who have a few more weeks to decide whether they wish to go further in the sport. There fee is $10 per session.

About Archery

Target faces have 5 coloured concentric circles with each one having an inner and outer scoring zone. A shot in the innermost circle scores the highest value (10 points), whilst a shot in the outermost circle scores the lowest value (1 point).

Target divisions include the compound bow and the recurve bow. The maximum distance shot for the men’s open division is 90 metres and for the women’s open division is 70 metres. For youth under the age of 13 the maximum distance is 40 metres.

Events at the Olympic Games are in the outdoor target discipline and use the recurve (Olympic) bow. The compound bow is very popular. On average they are faster, more accurate and easier to shoot than a recurve bow.

Competition has reached new heights with this equipment.

A single string bow that is used exclusively in the Olympics. In the Freestyle Recurve configuration your 1st year cost can be between $500 to $900 which will keep you going for many years in the social and recreational environment. The price includes the cost of sights, stabilisers and arrows.

When you decide to set your sights on open competition then you would trade-in your existing equipment for some of the high performance equipment and that can cost you up to $3,000. The price includes the cost of sights, stabilisers and arrows required to shoot in this division.

In the Barebow Recurve configuration the cost is around 30% less as sights and stabilisers are not allowed. Barebow Recurve is one of the biggest divisions in America and Europe and is one of the hotly contested divisions in the World Field Championships.

For a usable setup you could expect to pay between $500 to $900 which will keep you going for many years in the social and recreational environment. The price includes the cost of sights, stabilisers and arrows. If in the following years you may wish to get into open competition then you would trade-in your existing equipment for the top of the line bow, arrows and accessories where you could expect to pay up to $3,000. In the Barebow Compound division you would expect to pay around 30% less. This price is lower as sights and stabilisers are not allowed.

In Sydney there are a number of retailers of archery equipment, and once you have a clear idea of your equipment needs you should visit the shops  and ask questions about their stock availablility.

BUT: do not purchase anything until you have confirmed with our club coaches that your choices will meet your actual needs.

Start with the club. Coaches and members are always happy to offer advice and assistance with equipment.

Check online resources as well, to bring to any discussion.

Beginner’s Course

Want to learn the art of archery?

Come and do one of our comprehensive Beginners Courses. We run 3-day beginners courses every two months during the year.

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