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In case you were wondering we are the university's archery club. For those less knowledgeable, that means we spend our time, like Robin Hood, shooting arrows at targets. We consist mainly of students from the university, both undergraduates and postgraduates. We shoot each week during term time and on an occasional basis outside term. Members of the club regularly shoot at tournaments with both university and other archery societies. The club is actively geared to recruiting new archers who have never picked up a bow before. If you're interested in trying out the sport then read on...
The club has its own equipment that is lent out to members who don't possess their own bows. This way beginners can try out the sport without having to make any initial expensive purchases. In order to have a go, all beginners have to do is turn up at one of the clubs shooting sessions. Details of our practice times may be found on the information page. We also try to attend as many tournaments as possible, most of which are very friendly events that welcome beginners. What's more, if you take up archery then you could shoot in the Varsity Match against Oxford during the Summer term, an event which is over fifty years old! If you're good enough then your score will count for the team and you just might get a half blue! Archery is one of the few university sports where an absolute beginner can progress over their stay in Cambridge to represent the university. At many tournaments, there are also specific novice sections.
What's more the club has a social side as well. We have a regular pub night each week and various special events throughout the term. Furthermore, at many tournaments we spend time socialising with our fellow archers from around the country. It's a good way of escaping work pressures in Cambridge and getting out and about.
Now for some details...