Rickmansworth Archery Club is proud to deliver expert tuition to those new to archery from the club’s Archery GB qualified instructors.
All those new to archery need to complete a ‘beginners’ course to receive an Archery GB qualified Beginners Certificate, which enables them to join any Archery GB affiliated club – including, of course, Rickmansworth Archery Club. The course is open to anyone aged 10 or older.
Our Beginners Courses comprise 10 hours of tuition in 4 two and a half hour sessions over a single weekend. We supply all the equipment needed for the course. All you need to do is arrive wearing clothing suitable for archery (explained in the joining notes).
If, upon completion of the course you are ‘hooked’ on archery (we think you will be) and wish to join the Club as a Member, instructors will give you advice on how to set about the purchase your own archery equipment.
Principally for junior joiners, the club has a few starter kits available for hire. These kits may be hired for up to 4 weeks and enable beginners to practice their skills and learn what equipment suits them best.
BEGINNERS COURSES 2026
| COURSE 1 |
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| SATURDAY FEBRUARY 28th and SUNDAY 1st MARCH 2026 10.00 to 12.30 and 13.30 to 16.00 on each day. 10 hours of tuition – 2 sessions of two and a half hours each day. Venue: MAPLE CROSS JMI School, DENHAM WAY, MAPLE CROSS, Rickmansworth WD3 9SS Course Fee: £95.00 per person |
| Course Instructors: Peter Burford, Claire Byfield & Anoosh Liddell |
| 6 Places Available |
| COURSE 2 |
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| SATURDAY 9th and SUNDAY 10th MAY 2026 10.00 to 12.30 and 13.30 to 16.00 on each day. 10 hours of tuition – 2 sessions of two and a half hours each day. Venue: MAPLE CROSS JMI School, DENHAM WAY, MAPLE CROSS, Rickmansworth WD3 9SS Course Fee: £95.00 per person |
| Course Instructors: Peter Burford, Claire Byfield & Anoosh Liddell |
| 12 places available |
| COURSE 3 |
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| SATURDAY 4th and SUNDAY 5th JULY 2026 10.00 to 12.30 and 13.30 to 16.00 on each day. 10 hours of tuition – 2 sessions of two and a half hours each day. Venue: MAPLE CROSS JMI School, DENHAM WAY, MAPLE CROSS, Rickmansworth WD3 9SS Course Fee: £95.00 per person |
| Course Instructors: Peter Burford, Claire Byfield & Anoosh Liddell |
| 12 places available |
| COURSE 4 |
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| SATURDAY 5th and SUNDAY 6th SEPTEMBER 2026 10.00 to 12.30 and 13.30 to 16.00 on each day. 10 hours of tuition – 2 sessions of two and a half hours each day. Venue: MAPLE CROSS JMI School, DENHAM WAY, MAPLE CROSS, Rickmansworth WD3 9SS Course Fee: £95.00 per person |
| Course Instructors: Peter Burford, Claire Byfield & Anoosh Liddell |
| 12 places available |
| COURSE 5 |
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| SATURDAY 7th and SUNDAY 8th NOVEMBER 2026 10.00 to 12.30 and 13.30 to 16.00 on each day. 10 hours of tuition – 2 sessions of two and a half hours each day. Venue: MAPLE CROSS JMI School, DENHAM WAY, MAPLE CROSS, Rickmansworth WD3 9SS Course Fee: £95.00 per person |
| Course Instructors: Peter Burford, Claire Byfield & Anoosh Liddell |
| 12 places available |
To book a place
Please email beginners.rickyarchers@gmail.com for an Enrolment Form.
To secure your place, the course fee must be paid in full and an Enrolment Form submitted. As places are limited they will be allocated on a first come first served basis.
Cancellation
If you have booked a place and are unable to attend the course, we offer a full refund if you cancel more than 4 weeks before the course start date, and 50% if less than 4 weeks but more than 2 weeks. There will be no refund if you cancel less than 2 weeks beforehand. In the light of the Covid-19 situation, if Government guidelines change such that the course cannot take place, you will receive a full refund.
Please note
- In accordance with our Child Protection Policy all juniors under the age of 16 years attending our Beginners Courses must be accompanied by a parent/adult legal guardian at all times.
- Participants’ own archery equipment may not be used on our Beginners Courses and we strongly advise against purchasing any equipment before attending a Course.
- Long hair should be tied back and closed toed foot wear must be worn at all times during shooting.