When does the Autumn Rove event take place and how does registration work?

Autumn Rove runs from the end of October to the beginning of November. Registration is 09.30 to 10.15 with first arrows at 10.30.

Do you have equipment rules for the Autumn Rove classes?

For Class 3 Thumb Release Archers, feather fletched wooden arrows only are required and no sighting aids are allowed. The Longbows class is split into Heavy, Light, and Ultra-Light by draw length and weight.

The Longbow Archery Club | Birkenhead, United Kingdom

Q: What types of archery do you run at The Longbow Club?

We concentrate on traditional archery including English Longbow, American Flatbow, Hunter recurve, and horsebows. We don't allow modern olympic recurve or compound bows in the club.

Longbow Archery Club, based in Birkenhead, Wirral, Merseyside, is the brainchild of dedicated organiser John Smith. Focusing exclusively on traditional archery, the club specialises in English Longbow, American Flatbow, Hunter recurve, and horsebows, maintaining strong ties with The Longbow Shop. Modern Olympic recurve and compound bows have no place here.

John Smith has fostered an inclusive environment, welcoming male and female archers of all ages. Members regularly compete in Archery GB indoor and outdoor tournaments, and senior archers often represent the club in winter Cheshire leagues. With four Archery GB qualified coaches on board, members receive expert guidance.

Beyond Archery GB affiliation, many members also engage with societies like the National Field Archery Society (NFAS), English War Bow Society (EWBS), and British Long Bow Society (BLBS), enriching their traditional archery experience.

The club hosts a variety of events and competitions, including Metric Clout, Imperial Clout, Two Way Clout, Traditional Clout, and Field Shoot to the Marks, providing platforms for members to showcase and refine their skills.

With a close-knit community of passionate traditional archers, Longbow Archery Club, under John Smith’s leadership, extends a warm invitation to both seasoned archers and beginners alike. Join them in celebrating the art of traditional archery.