History

Since its inception in 1939 field archery has evolved into a World class sport yet on the clubman level it can offer individuals or whole families a fascinating leisure pastime for young and old alike.

It is a woodland sport, with targets set out over challenging terrain and shot from a variety of distances 10-80 yards which vary from uphill to downhill. Field archery has been called "golf in a forest" an apt description for it is shot by groups, shooting either 28 targets or twice round a 14 unit and trying to achieve the maximum of 560 points per 28 targets. Adults shoot 80 yards max, 13 to 16 years up to 50 yards and 9 to 13s up to 30 yards.

Crossbows are banned under the SFAA /IFAA rules and regulations. Hunting with any type of Bow and Arrows is ILLEGAL in Britain.

CLUB HISTORY
Forest Spirit Archers was established in 2004 with six members, shortly after which we built a 14 target course in the forest. Earlier this year we improved the facilities and extended the course to 28 targets, which include some up and downhill shots.

The membership of our club has grown over the last year, we now have in excess of 40 active shooting members.