Covid19 Update 4 July
AGB have made changes to their guidance in line with the government guidelines, the full update can be seen here.
Based on this we have made 1 change to the club guidelines:
- Targets may be used by either:
- One archer or
- one group of up to 6 archers from the same household or
- two archers from different households, shooting in two single details,
- in all cases – avoid pulling out someone else’s arrows.
This change can be found in the updated version of the WAC – Back to archery guidance, the updated document can be found here,
We continue the guidance that all members book targets prior to travelling to the field. This prevents the possibility of clashes with maintenance or mowing, which might be booked at short notice, arriving and finding no targets are available and subsequent disappointment. Following AGB’s advice, we are keeping records in case they are needed for Covid-19 track and trace. For clarity:
- Members should always pre-book visits to the club. Book slots using our Signupgenius Target Booking
- The sessions are 2 hours long throughout the day, You are welcome to book more than 1 slot to allow shooting for longer than 2 hours. Also, should you wish to continue when your booked slot ends and there is an available slot, then its fine to continue shooting, update your booking as soon as you can.
- Do not go to the field if all lanes are booked.
If you wish to score a round scoresheets can be downloaded and printed here or use your apps, please do not leave these to be collected and send a photo to records@wokingarcheryery.club
Covid19 Update 18 May
Dear Members,
We are pleased to say that from Saturday 16th May Woking Archery Club’s field is once again open for shooting!
We do have to ask you to abide by a few extra rules in order to limit social contact and to follow Archery GB’s recommended guidelines for return to Archery. The WAC guide to shooting during this period can be found here, please ensure you read it carefully and understand what we are asking you to do.
Numbers at the field are restricted, to 10 taregts, so you will need to book a target each time you intend to shoot. The link for booking follows and is also in the WAC Guide. Signupgenius Target Booking
RHS Wisley have now removed the physical barriers that were stopping us from driving to our field, so we can now access our field by car and so the target limit is now 10 targets, the gate combination is back to the pre lockdown code.
If you wish to score a round scoresheets can be downloaded and printed here or use your apps, please do not leave these to be collected and send a photo to records@wokingarchery.club is you want them to be recorded.
The first few days have gone smoothly, thanks to everyone for being careful to follow the guides helping everyone to stay safe and ensure we can remain open.
Please keep an eye out for updates on this page.
Stay Safe and Good Shooting!
Your Committee
You can also refer to the Archery GB return to Archery phase 1 information here and archers guide here
Covid19 Update 15 May
Dear Members,
We are pleased to say that from Saturday 16th May Woking Archery Club’s field is once again open for shooting!
We do have to ask you to abide by a few extra rules in order to limit social contact and to follow Archery GB’s recommended guidelines for return to Archery. The WAC guide to shooting during this period can be found here, please ensure you read it carefully and understand what we are asking you to do.
Numbers at the field are restricted, so you will need to book a target each time you intend to shoot. The link for booking follows and is also in the WAC Guide. Signupgenius Target Booking
The ongoing complication is that for security reasons the RHS have blocked all vehicle access to car park 4 & 5 from Wisley Lane. We therefore need to be mindful of Deers Farm Close residents when parking, and this is the main reason for starting with a restriction of 5 targets at a time. Please park against the Research Centre fence and walk to the field via our normal access route (the gate combination is also back to the pre lock down code). Please also make sure you display a club sticker in your car or put a note on the dashboard.
If you wish to score a round scoresheets can be downloaded and printed here or use your apps, please do not leave these to be collected and send a photo to records@wokingarchery.club is you want them to be recorded.
Please keep an eye out for updates on this page.
Stay Safe and Good Shooting!
Your Committee
You can also refer to the Archery GB return to Archery phase 1 information here and archers guide here
Previous updates on Covid19 can be found here
About Woking Archery Club
Woking Archery Club is situated just outside the Wisley village, close to the Royal Horticultural Society Gardens. The Club membership is close to 150, making it one of the largest target shooting clubs in the County. We successfully combine both recreational archery with serious competitive archery; for people who want to enjoy shooting in a relaxed environment. Age is no limit, we have archers from 7 to 80. Additionally, we have members shooting all of the different bow styles.
Our membership is open to all. if you are new to archery the club offers pre-booked beginners courses. So to make sure you get off to a great start you must complete a course before becoming a member, unless you’re an experienced archer. Courses give a good grounding in all aspects of archery. This gives you plenty of opportunities to shoot while learning about safety and different types of bow.
We are lucky in having our own field that gives shooting seven days a week and having semi-permanent foam bosses.
The Club hosts a number of competitions. Woking Open tournament, the Woking Double (50m/60m/70m rounds), the County Junior championships, along with friendly shoots with local clubs.