Thanet Archery Club
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Thanet Archery Club
225 Canterbury Rd, Westgate-on-Sea CT8 8LX
# Thanet Archery Club
Thanet Archery Club is one of Kent's largest archery organisations, based at Manston Airport in Westgate-on-Sea. Established over 70 years ago, the club serves archers of all ages and abilities, from complete beginners to experienced competitors.
The club specialises in target archery and welcomes all bow types except crossbows, making it inclusive for diverse shooting preferences. Their membership spans across age groups, reflecting archery's unique appeal as a sport accessible regardless of age or physical ability.
The club offers structured pathways for different participant types. Junior members aged 12-18 can join dedicated sessions, whilst adults can progress through beginner courses designed to introduce newcomers to the sport. They actively engage the wider community through corporate team-building experiences and group days, positioning archery as both a competitive pursuit and recreational activity.
What distinguishes Thanet Archery Club is their longevity and scale within the regional archery scene, combined with their comprehensive offering across competitive, recreational, and educational programmes. Their location at Manston Airport provides dedicated facilities, whilst their approach to inclusivity—welcoming all ages and abilities—removes traditional barriers to participation. The club balances serious competitive archery with accessible, fun introductory experiences, making them a hub for both grassroots development and established archers.
Thanet Archery Club is one of Kent's largest archery organisations, based at Manston Airport in Westgate-on-Sea. Established over 70 years ago, the club serves archers of all ages and abilities, from complete beginners to experienced competitors.
The club specialises in target archery and welcomes all bow types except crossbows, making it inclusive for diverse shooting preferences. Their membership spans across age groups, reflecting archery's unique appeal as a sport accessible regardless of age or physical ability.
The club offers structured pathways for different participant types. Junior members aged 12-18 can join dedicated sessions, whilst adults can progress through beginner courses designed to introduce newcomers to the sport. They actively engage the wider community through corporate team-building experiences and group days, positioning archery as both a competitive pursuit and recreational activity.
What distinguishes Thanet Archery Club is their longevity and scale within the regional archery scene, combined with their comprehensive offering across competitive, recreational, and educational programmes. Their location at Manston Airport provides dedicated facilities, whilst their approach to inclusivity—welcoming all ages and abilities—removes traditional barriers to participation. The club balances serious competitive archery with accessible, fun introductory experiences, making them a hub for both grassroots development and established archers.
Services offered
Junior club sessionsBeginner's coursesTarget archeryField archeryCorporate experience daysGroup experience daysBow type coachingCompetitive archery membership