Elswood Bowmen
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Archery Clubs
Elswood Bowmen
Highfield Park Dr, St Albans AL4 0EZ
# Elswood Bowmen
Elswood Bowmen is an established archery club based in St Albans, Hertfordshire, serving both beginners and experienced archers from across a wide area. Founded in 1958, the club has deep roots in the local community and maintains one of the longest histories of any archery club in Hertfordshire.
The club welcomes people of all ages and skill levels, from those curious about the sport to competitive archers. Members shoot various bow types including Olympic recurve, compound bows, barebow, traditional longbows, and Asiatic horse bows. Elswood operates a vibrant junior section that shoots alongside seniors, fostering intergenerational participation.
What sets Elswood apart is its strong community focus. Beyond competitive shooting, the club emphasises the social aspects of archery, hosting regular matches against other clubs, inter-county competitions, and post-match gatherings featuring tea and cake. This balance between serious sport and social connection creates a welcoming environment for newcomers.
The club actively supports beginners through structured archery courses designed to teach fundamentals and build confidence. Guests are welcomed at most sessions (except league matches and championships) for a nominal £5 fee, allowing people to experience the sport before committing to membership. The club offers particularly attractive incentives for Archery GB members joining for the 2024/25 season.
Elswood Bowmen caters to Olympic aspirants, recreational shooters, competitive archers, and anyone seeking a friendly community sport with genuine competitive opportunities.
Elswood Bowmen is an established archery club based in St Albans, Hertfordshire, serving both beginners and experienced archers from across a wide area. Founded in 1958, the club has deep roots in the local community and maintains one of the longest histories of any archery club in Hertfordshire.
The club welcomes people of all ages and skill levels, from those curious about the sport to competitive archers. Members shoot various bow types including Olympic recurve, compound bows, barebow, traditional longbows, and Asiatic horse bows. Elswood operates a vibrant junior section that shoots alongside seniors, fostering intergenerational participation.
What sets Elswood apart is its strong community focus. Beyond competitive shooting, the club emphasises the social aspects of archery, hosting regular matches against other clubs, inter-county competitions, and post-match gatherings featuring tea and cake. This balance between serious sport and social connection creates a welcoming environment for newcomers.
The club actively supports beginners through structured archery courses designed to teach fundamentals and build confidence. Guests are welcomed at most sessions (except league matches and championships) for a nominal £5 fee, allowing people to experience the sport before committing to membership. The club offers particularly attractive incentives for Archery GB members joining for the 2024/25 season.
Elswood Bowmen caters to Olympic aspirants, recreational shooters, competitive archers, and anyone seeking a friendly community sport with genuine competitive opportunities.
Services offered
Beginners archery coursesRecurve bow instructionCompound bow tuitionBarebow coachingLongbow trainingGuest sessionsInter-club matchesCounty representative opportunities