WAC was delighted yesterday to welcome members of the GB Olympic Squad to train with Richard Priestman, Senior Olympic Coach, and two of WAC's own Olympic Squad members Louisa Piper and James Woodgate.
Covid19 Update 4 July
AGB have made changes to their guidance in line with the government guidelines, the full update can be seen on the AGB website at www.archerygb.org/return-to-archery-guidance-updated-4-july/.
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 bit.ly/Back2Archery,
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 at bit.ly/Back2ArchBooking
- 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.
- 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 at bit.ly/3cCMFrp or use your apps, please do not leave these to be collected and send a photo to our records officer.
Huge congratulations to James Woodgate, Eleanor Piper and Louisa Piper selected to the 2020-2021 Tokyo Olympic Squad as standby athletes.
So proud to have 3 tremendously dedicated and talented archers as members.
Archery GB announces updates to the Tokyo 2021 selection process | Archery GB
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Following the unprecedented decision by the International Olympic Committee (IOC,) and the International Paralympic Committee (IPC) to postpone the Tokyo 2020 Olympic and Paralympic Games by 12 months, Archery GB has had to consider the impact on the respective team selection processes.It's great to see our members taking advantage of being able to get back to shooting.
Thanks to everyone for following the guidelines to make sure everyone stays safe, keeping social distance, with only one household per target and coming to the field prepared.
Covid19 Update 18 May
We are pleased to say as of Saturday 16th May WAC’s our range is once again open for shooting! Please read the full post and follow the guide.
Thankyou for waiting patiently. 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 at bit.ly/Back2Archey, 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. bit.ly/Back2ArchBooking
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 here bit.ly/3cCMFrp and printed 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
Covid19 Update 15 May
We are pleased to say that from Saturday 16th May WAC’s field is once again open for shooting! Please read the full post and follow the guide.
Thankyou for waiting patiently. 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 at bit.ly/Back2Archey, 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. bit.ly/Back2ArchBooking
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 here bit.ly/3cCMFrp and printed 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
www.signupgenius.com
Please review the available slots below and click on the button to sign up. Before signing up please make sure you have read and understood the guidelines for returning to archery and ensure you follow these at all times to ensure everyone's safety. Should you find you're unable to use a slot please...Covid19 Update 11th May
The range remains closed at this point, as at this stage the AGB guidance is advising that all archery in the UK is postponed.
Please see the latest update from AGB regarding returning to archery, the committee are doing our best to keep up to date with the guidance as it is released.
Thanks for bearing with us while we understand ongoing guidance.
Official Update – COVID-19 | Archery GB
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Following the announcement from the Prime Minister last night (Sunday 10 May), Archery GB is finalising plans for the first phase of returning to archery in England. We are working with Sport England and the Department for Digital, Culture, Media & Sport (DCMS) in order to provide the best possible....Some drills to consider, as stated on the article make sure you work careful up to any form of exercise to avoid injury.