Welcome to Blackpool Bowmen Archery Club, a friendly and family-oriented club located in Bispham near Blackpool. The club warmly welcomes new members of all ages, whether adults or juniors. For those who are new to archery, the club offers beginner courses on a regular basis. The club's membership includes individuals shooting various types of bows such as the longbow, flatbow, recurve, and compound.
Blackpool Bowmen Archery Club draws most of its members from Blackpool and the Fylde coast, including the surrounding rural areas of Fleetwood, Thornton, Cleveleys, Poulton-le-Fylde, St. Annes, and Lytham. The clubhouse and range are conveniently located at Little Bispham, with the address being Fleetwood Road FY5 1RN (not postal).
The club offers beginner courses consisting of six 90-minute sessions spread over six weeks. These sessions are usually held on Monday evenings from 7:30 pm to 9:00 pm in the club's purpose-built range. Qualified coaches, along with experienced archers, provide individual tuition to two groups of six people during the early stages of the course. All necessary equipment is provided at no additional cost to the course fee, which is 80 for adults and 60 for juniors (under 18).
Interested individuals can email the club at blackpoolbowmen@gmail. Com, download the application form from the club's website, or visit on a Tuesday or Thursday evening to pick one up. Please note that individuals under 18 or vulnerable adults must be accompanied by an adult.
In addition to the beginner courses, Blackpool Bowmen Archery Club also hosts “have a go” events for groups by arrangement. These events are open to individuals aged 8 and above and can accommodate 8 to 12 people. The cost per person is 10.
The club is associated with various archery associations and clubs. Some associations include the Lancashire Archery Association (LAA), Northern Counties Archery Association (NCAS), Archery GB, World Archery (FITA), and English Archery Federation. Local clubs include Bowmen of Pendle & Samlesbury, Chorley Bowmen, Rochdale Company of Archers, and Eccles Archery Club. For individuals looking to purchase archery equipment, some recommended shops include Aardvark Archery, Alternative Sporting Services, Archery World, Bow Sports, Custom Built Archery, and Quicks.
There is also an eBay seller named aim-archery.
For those interested in the club's upcoming events and competitions, the website provides a schedule for the Winter 2023/24 season and a recap of past events, including the Opening Day National, Spring Shoot, Presidents Day, Club Championships, and more.
Blackpool Bowmen Archery Club is dedicated to promoting the sport of archery in the Thornton-Cleveleys area. Whether you are an experienced archer or have never shot a bow before, the club invites you to explore their website and get in touch.
