Archery

Archery is the art, sport, practice, or skill of using a bow to shoot arrows. Historically, archery has been used for hunting and combat. In modern times, it is mainly a competitive sport and recreational activity. Archery can take place indoors or outdoors so you can do it all year round.

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An Overview of Archery

Archery offers many opportunities across age ranges and abilities. It is a very social sport and provides the opportunity to join a club, shoot in a social setting and participate, should you want, in friendly club and inter-club competitions (indoor in winter, outdoor in summer).

Glasgow is home to multiple archery clubs and sessions if you are interested in having a go. Click here to see some of the organisations that deliver Archery in the city

Scottish Archery and Glasgow Sport provide support to develop clubs and the sport in the city. If you are interested in starting a new club or would like some advice or support for your existing one. Please get in touch.

Benefits

Archery has main benefits including the following;

FUN! Archery can be fun. The thrill of hitting the target and sharing experiences with others can be very enjoyable!
Whole family activity; the sport can challenge everyone providing a good activity for all age groups and abilities.
Upper body strength
Balance
Co-ordination

Involvement

In Glasgow we have various groups and clubs that deliver Archery throughout the year. To find some of these fantastic organisations please click here

Adaptations and Equipment

Clubs may provide all equipment for the beginner's course and may lend equipment for up to 3 months after joining. Most archers choose to shoot the 'Recurve' bow, the modern version of the traditional Longbow.