News
May
Congratulations to our May 2018 course graduates!
Congratulations and a massive well done to you all. Two long,enjoyable and productive days of archery. It was a pleasure to meet you. We hope you continue on your archery journey and may it be a long and prosperous one!
– Adrienn Ducza
– Carina Mincioni
– Emma Dean
– Richard Dean
– Ian Knight
– Joshua Dalby
– Daniel Hunt
– Peter Comber
– Carole Comber
After a damp day on the Saturday, the Beginners Championship H2H’s finished in nice sunny conditions on the Sunday afternoon. The gold medal was won on a tense one arrow shoot off; as Adrienn nailed a 10, the crowd seemed to gasp and cheer at the same time, and even though Dan also struck gold, it wasn’t quite enough to claim the top spot. What a fitting way to finish off a fantastic weekend.
Medals
- Gold – Adrienn
- Silver – Dan
- Bronze – Rich
- 4th – Carole
Awards
- Highest 12 arrow score – Ian
- Most improved archer – Emma
Thank you to Chris and Warren for acting as Instructors, Len for front and back of house support. Yet again, there was a special delivery of coffee and homemade ginger cake(this time) at around 1400 on the Sunday, which kept the instructors energised for the last 90 minutes. Thank you for the supplies.
Next Archery Beginner Course Dates
09 & 10 Jun 18 (FEW SPACES LEFT)
07 & 08 Jul 18 (SPACES)
04 & 05 Aug 18 (SPACES)
Sessions will begin at 0930 and finish at around 1500. To successfully complete the course, participants need to complete both days.
The course is suitable for all ages from 10 years old. Note that children under the age of 18 must be accompanied to each session by a parent, guardian or other responsible adult.
The venue will be on the small field at The Longhill Sports Centre, Falmer Road, Rottingdean, Brighton, East Sussex, BN2 7FR.
Insurance cover and good quality equipment are provided. You are strongly advised not to purchase archery equipment before attending the course. Our courses cost £75 per person. For more information or to book a place, send an e-mail to membershipsec@brightonbowmen.org.uk
To avoid disappointment, book ASAP to secure a place for your preferred course date.
Our courses are popular and have received good reviews on our Facebook page.
Apr
Congratulations to our April 2018 course graduates!
Congratulations and a massive well done to you all. Two long productive days of archery. It was so much fun and a pleasure to meet you all. We hope you continue on your archery journey and may it be a long and prosperous one!
-Seung-Joo Lee
-Melanie Beatty
-Laureen Casement
-Gael Mailhol
-Sanjar Qiam
-Weihua Zhou
-James Gormley
-Benjamin Darking
-Zi Peng
After a lovely warm sunny spring day on the Saturday, the Beginners Championship H2H’s finished in rather wet conditions on the Sunday afternoon. Spirits remained high throughout the competition and the results were as follows:
Medals
- Gold – Seung-Joo
- Silver – James
- Bronze – Ben
Awards
- Best 12 arrow score – Weihua
- Most improved archer – Zi
Thank you to Chris and Warren for acting as Instructors, Len for front and back of house support. There was a special delivery of coffee and homemade biscuits at around 1400 on the Sunday, which kept a certain person energised for the rest of the afternoon. Thank you kindly, you know who you are!
Next Archery Beginner Course Dates
14 & 15 Apr 18 (GRADUATED)
12 & 13 May 18 (GRADUATED)
09 & 10 Jun 18 (SPACES)
07 & 08 Jul 18 (SPACES)
04 & 05 Aug 18 (SPACES)
Sessions will begin at 0930 and finish at around 1500. To successfully complete the course, participants need to complete both days.
The course is suitable for all ages from 10 years old. Note that children under the age of 18 must be accompanied to each session by a parent, guardian or other responsible adult.
The venue will be on the small field at The Longhill Sports Centre, Falmer Road, Rottingdean, Brighton, East Sussex, BN2 7FR.
Insurance cover and good quality equipment are provided. You are strongly advised not to purchase archery equipment before attending the course. Our courses cost £75 per person. For more information or to book a place, send an e-mail to membershipsec@brightonbowmen.org.uk
To avoid disappointment, book ASAP to secure a place for your preferred course date.
Our courses are popular and have received good reviews on our Facebook page.
Apr
2018 Outdoor Archery at Brighton Bowmen
Venue
The small field at The Longhill Sports Centre, Longhill High School, Falmer Road, Rottingdean, Brighton, East Sussex, BN2 7FR.
Dates
Our outdoor club sessions will take place on Tuesday evenings, Saturdays and Sundays beginning April 2018. Dates and times can be found on our Club Diary
Range Set Up and Take Down
Please assist with setting up and taking down the range. There is a range safety layout document in the storage container. Our outdoor range assessment document can be found here .
Important note: our range is used by the students and staff of Longhill High School and by other sports clubs. Shooting, therefore, must end 30 minutes before dusk to ensure that all equipment is removed from the range and stored securely in the container. This also provides time for the retrieval of lost arrows.
In the event that a lost arrow cannot be found, the staff at the Longhill Sports Centre must be informed before members leave the campus. Additionally, the owner of the lost arrow must return to the field the next morning no later than 7.00 am to find it.
Sports Centre staff should be notified of the outcome of the following morning’s search no later than 9.00 am on that day.
Guests
Regardless of your age, experience or skill level, you are welcome to shoot with us as a guest.
It is probably worth your while to contact us before you turn up to check that space is available. Send an e-mail to secretary@brightonbowmen.org.uk.
Target fees are £5, which must be paid before you set up your equipment. For insurance purposes, you must also have a current Archery GB (GNAS) membership card or a temporary card provided by your club secretary.
All children and young adults under 18 must be accompanied by a parent, guardian or responsible adult.
Feb
February 2018 Beginners Course
Congratulations and a massive well done to you all. Thank you for a very enjoyable course. You all did brilliantly.
-Zara Gravett
-Georgina Sutton
-Laura Holmes
-Chantal Lardner
-Robin Lardner
-Alan Butler
-Laura Martin-Simpson
-Ivy Pierce-Nicolau
-Lance Dann
-Lola Dann
H2H results, after Sunday’s quaification round were as follows:
Gold – Chantel
Silver – Georgina
Bronze – Zara
4th – Lance
Most improved archer – Laura Holmes
Highest 12 arrow score – Lance Dann
Next Beginners Courses will be moving outside
14 & 15 Apr 18 (GRADUATED)
12 & 13 May 18 (GRADUATED)
09 & 10 Jun 18 (SPACES)
07 & 08 Jul 18 (SPACES)
04 & 05 Aug 18 (SPACES)
Sessions will begin at 0930 and finish at around 1500. To successfully complete the course, participants need to complete both days.
The course is suitable for all ages from 10 years old. Note that children under the age of 18 must be accompanied to each session by a parent, guardian or other responsible adult.
The venue will be on the small field at The Longhill Sports Centre, Falmer Road, Rottingdean, Brighton, East Sussex, BN2 7FR.
Insurance cover and good quality equipment are provided. You are strongly advised not to purchase archery equipment before attending the course. Our courses cost £75 per person. For more information or to book a place, send an e-mail to membershipsec@brightonbowmen.org.uk
Our courses are popular and have received good reviews on our Facebook page.
Feb
Archery Beginner’s Courses Outdoors 2018
Our final indoor Beginners Course of the season takes place this weekend (24th/25th February). We will then be having a short break to recharge our batteries before starting our outdoor courses in April. Our courses fill up quickly, so it is advisable to book as early as possible for your preferred dates.
14 & 15 Apr 18 (GRADUATED)
12 & 13 May 18 (GRADUATED)
09 & 10 Jun 18 (SPACES)
07 & 08 Jul 18 (SPACES)
04 & 05 Aug 18 (SPACES)
Sessions will begin at 0930 and finish at around 1500. To successfully complete the course, participants need to complete both days.
The course is suitable for all ages from 10 years old. Note that children under the age of 18 must be accompanied to each session by a parent, guardian or other responsible adult.
The venue will be on the small field at The Longhill Sports Centre, Falmer Road, Rottingdean, Brighton, East Sussex, BN2 7FR.
Insurance cover and good quality equipment are provided. You are strongly advised not to purchase archery equipment before attending the course. Our courses cost £75 per person. For more information or to book a place, send an e-mail to membershipsec@brightonbowmen.org.uk
Our courses are popular and have received good reviews on our Facebook page.
Jan
January 2018 Archery Course
Congratulations to our January 2018 Beginners Course graduates. It was a pleasure to meet you all.
– Paige Gregory
– Colin Nicholls
– Mat Sunderland
– Nicola Tedman
– Sam Bartlett
– Catheryne Michael
– Tom Brand
– Anne Brindley
– Oscar Brindley
Secondly, a huge thank you goes out to Rod Woodhatch for giving up his Saturday to grace us with his coaching expertise, advise and guidance. Thanks Rod, your a true gent! And thirdly thanks to Chris Barrett and Warren Mason for acting as Instructors.
Next Beginners Course
Our final indoor course of the 2017/2018 season will take place during February 2018. The venue will be in the upstairs gym at The Longhill Sports Centre, Falmer Road, Rottingdean, Brighton, East Sussex, BN2 7FR. Details can be found here.
Sessions will begin at 1230 on Saturday, 1200 on Sunday; and finish at around 1700. To successfully complete the course, participants need to complete both days.
The course is suitable for all ages from 10 years old. Note that children under the age of 18 must be accompanied to each session by a parent, guardian or other responsible adult.
Insurance cover and good quality equipment are provided. You are strongly advised not to purchase archery equipment before attending the course. For more information or to book a place, send an e-mail to membershipsec@brightonbowmen.org.uk
Our courses are popular and have received good reviews on our Facebook page.
We will be running outdoor courses when the season begins in April 2018. Please keep an eye on our website, Twitter and Facebook pages for details and dates of these courses.
Dec
Congratulations and Seasons Greetings!
Firstly, congratulations to our December 2017 Beginners Course graduates. It was a very enjoyable course and lots of fun was had by all!
– Ji-Hyun Lee
– Tara Thomas
– Drew Hardy
– Robert Buckell
– Richard Amico-Jones
– Robert Grice
Thank you to Warren Mason and Chris Barrett for acting as Instructors.
Next Beginners Course
Our next course will take place indoors during January 2018. Details can be found here.
The venue will be in the upstairs gym at The Longhill Sports Centre, Falmer Road, Rottingdean, Brighton, East Sussex, BN2 7FR.
Sessions will begin at 1230 on Saturday, 1200 on Sunday; and finish at around 1700. To successfully complete the course, participants need to complete both days.
The course is suitable for all ages from 10 years old. Note that children under the age of 18 must be accompanied to each session by a parent, guardian or other responsible adult.
Insurance cover and good quality equipment are provided. You are strongly advised not to purchase archery equipment before attending the course. For more information or to book a place, send an e-mail to membershipsec@brightonbowmen.org.uk
Our courses are popular and have received good reviews on our Facebook page.
Secondly, all of us at Brighton Bowmen wish our members, our friends and families, supporters and suppliers a very merry Christmas and a prosperous new year.
Nov
Archery Beginner’s Courses Indoors 2017/2018
The outdoor season is drawing to a close and it will soon be time to shoot indoors! Our first courses of the indoor season will take place during the last weekend of October and the second weekend of November.
– 28th/29th October 2017 (Sat/Sun) STUDENTS GRADUATED
– 11th/12th November 2017 (Sat/Sun) STUDENTS GRADUATED
– 16th/17th December 2017 (Sat/Sun) STUDENTS GRADUATED
– 20th/21st January 2018 (Sat/Sun) STUDENTS GRADUATED
– 24th/25th February 2018 (Sat/Sun) STUDENTS GRADUATED
Sessions will begin at 1230 on Saturday, 1200 on Sunday and finish at around 1700 both days. To successfully complete the course, participants need to complete both days.
The course is suitable for all ages from 10 years old. Note that children under the age of 18 must be accompanied to each session by a parent, guardian or other responsible adult.
Insurance cover and good quality equipment are provided. You are strongly advised not to purchase archery equipment before attending the course. The cost of the course is £75 per person. For more information or to book a place, send an e-mail to membershipsec@brightonbowmen.org.uk
The venue will be in the upstairs gym at The Longhill Sports Centre, Falmer Road, Rottingdean, Brighton, East Sussex, BN2 7FR.
Our courses are popular and have received good reviews on our Facebook page
Our courses fill up fast, so DONT DELAY, BOOK TODAY!
Nov
November 2017 Beginner Course Graduates
Congratulations to our November 2017 Beginner Course graduates. Very well done to you all!
– John Williams
– Lee Joseph Brooks
– Maggie Gairdner
– Kay Sherman
– Barry King
– Barrie Hunt
– Pip Dorkings
– Aidan Eames
– Daniel Horne
– Danya Dehasse
Thank you to Ray Thomson, Warren Mason and Chris Barrett for acting as Instructors.
Next Beginners Course
Our next course will take place indoors during December 2017. Details can be found here.
The venue will be in the upstairs gym at The Longhill Sports Centre, Falmer Road, Rottingdean, Brighton, East Sussex, BN2 7FR.
Sessions will begin at 1230 on Saturday, 1200 on Sunday; and finish at around 1700. To successfully complete the course, participants need to complete both days.
The course is suitable for all ages from 10 years old. Note that children under the age of 18 must be accompanied to each session by a parent, guardian or other responsible adult.
Insurance cover and good quality equipment are provided. You are strongly advised not to purchase archery equipment before attending the course. For more information or to book a place, send an e-mail to membershipsec@brightonbowmen.org.uk
Our courses are popular and have received good reviews on our Facebook page.
Oct
October 2017 Beginner Course Graduates
Congratulations to our October 2017 Beginner Course graduates. Very well done to you all!
– Florence Laguzet
– Robert Gillott
– Jodi Lee
– Linus Turner
– Arthur Knapp
– Margaret Knapp
– Rooshaan Qaiser
– Rory Collinge
– Mike Davies
Thank you to Ray Thomson, Warren Mason and Chris Barrett for acting as Instructors.
Next Beginners Course
Our next course will take place indoors during November 2017. Details can be found here.
The venue will be in the upstairs gym at The Longhill Sports Centre, Falmer Road, Rottingdean, Brighton, East Sussex, BN2 7FR.
Sessions will begin at 1230 on Saturday, 1200 on Sunday; and finish at around 1700. To successfully complete the course, participants need to complete both days.
The course is suitable for all ages from 10 years old. Note that children under the age of 18 must be accompanied to each session by a parent, guardian or other responsible adult.
Insurance cover and good quality equipment are provided. You are strongly advised not to purchase archery equipment before attending the course. For more information or to book a place, send an e-mail to membershipsec@brightonbowmen.org.uk
Our courses are popular and have received good reviews on our Facebook page.
Oct
Membership Fees 2017 – 2018
Details of fees for the 2017 – 2018 membership year can be found here
Note that:
- Senior fees over 25 – apply to those aged over 25 at the date of joining
- Senior fees 18 to 24 inclusive – apply to those aged over 18 to 24 inclusive at the date of joining
- Junior fees – apply to those aged under 18 at the date of joining
- Associate members * – must be direct members of Archery GB or affiliated via another club. A current Archery GB membership card, a
temporary card issued by your club secretary or an e-mail confirming that your fees have been paid, from either Archery GB or your club, must be
shown before you can shoot with us - Student members * – must be in full time University education and be direct members of Archery GB or affiliated via another club. A current
Archery GB membership card, a temporary card issued by your club secretary or an e-mail confirming that your fees have been paid, from either
Archery GB or your club, must be shown before you can shoot with us
If you would like more information about becoming a member of Brighton Bowmen, please e-mail your enquiry to membershipsec@brightonbowmen.org.uk
* Note – You will be required to show the club any relevant documentation or cards to confirm your entitlement. This is necessary for insurance purposes.
Guests
Target fees for guests are £5 per day. Fees must be paid and proof of Archery GB membership produced before a guest begins to prepare to shoot.
Oct
Safeguarding, Range Safety and Rules of Shooting
It is the responsibility of everyone present at club target days, tournaments and courses to ensure that archery at the Longhill Sports Centre is practiced in a safe and controlled manner.
To ensure this, club members, guests, parents and carers present whilst shooting is taking place should familiarise themselves with the following documents:
- Safeguarding – Policy and Guidance
- Code of Conduct for Adult Archers
- Code of Conduct for Young Archers
- Code of Conduct for Coaches, Leaders and Officials
- Code of Conduct for Spectators, Parents and Carers
- Code of Conduct – Anti-Bribery
- Code of Conduct – Smoking
- Rules of Shooting
- Range Health and Safety Guidelines
If you’re not sure about something, please ask for advice.
Please note: our range is used by the students and staff of Longhill High School and by other sports clubs. Shooting, therefore, must end 30 minutes before dusk to ensure that all equipment is removed from the range and stored securely in the container. This also provides time for the retrieval of lost arrows.
To assist in finding lost arrows, two metal detectors and three rakes can be found in the container. If, however, a lost arrow cannot be found, the staff at the Longhill Sports Centre must be informed before members leave the campus. In addition, the owner of the lost arrow must return to the field the next morning no later than 7.00 am to find it.
Sports Centre staff should be notified of the outcome of the following morning’s search no later than 9.00 am.