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About The Castle Archers
THE CASTLE ARCHERS
We promote all styles of archery: Longbow, Barebow, Recurve and Compound.
Archers of all ages and abilities are welcome to join, from the age of seven upwards, and our experienced coaches are available not only to teach beginners but also to help and advise the experienced archer to become more proficient in this unique sport. Archery is an activity that can be enjoyed by participants of all ages, individuals and families alike, whether you shoot for pleasure or wish to enter tournaments.
Our very popular beginners' courses run regularly throughout the year.
Registered (GNAS) members are always welcome to come along and enjoy a shoot at the club, winter or summer - (range fees are applicable).
The club is run by a group of friendly and enthusiastic members who mostly shoot Target Archery, although several members also enter Field Archery events. The club was formed in 1991 and archery was one of the first sports to take place in the new Leisure Centre. The club has introduced literally hundreds of people to archery since it was formed, and a large number have continued to shoot and have excelled in the sport. New members of all ages are always welcome and we organise many "Have-A-Go" sessions for groups from the surrounding area. Various social events are also arranged during the course of the year.
Our members enjoy aiming for the highest shooting standards and abilities and one of our members shot with Team GB representing Great Britain during the Commonwealth Games. In addition, other members have shot for Team GB and Wales in other international competitions, and represented Dyfed in the inter-counties competitions, some setting new County and National Records.
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New Members
As a club member you will always find a friendly helping hand from our coaches and experienced archers as you improve and develop your skills. The aims of our club are to promote and enjoy this friendly unique sport, whether you shoot for pleasure or wish to enter competitions.
On completion of the course we encourage new members to participate in the WA Feathers & Arrows Programme, an entry level programme designed to motivate all new archers. Once a new archer has gained a first award, they can further develop at their own pace to enjoy archery for pleasure, or for the more ambitious, to take part in the many tournaments held by our own club, neighbouring clubs and on a county level or nationally. The sky's the limit!!
CLUB OFFICIALS
The Castle Archers is run by volunteers who have a passion for archery. Below is a small overview of the club officals
John Swain - Chairman
Joanne Humphreys - Vice-Chair
Joanne took up archery in 2004, shooting recurve. She has represented Wales in 2024 and 2026, and is a National Paralympic Classifier for Archery GB.
Dave Evans - Treasurer & Membership Secretary
Taking up Archery in 1998, shooting recurve and joining Castle Archers in 2008, Dave works tirelessly and enthusiastically in our organisation. Always eager and willing to help the club and its members, he is a leader in organising and running events, not only for our club, but also on county and national levels. A recurve archer, Dave also enjoys shooting Compound after recently taking up the style.
Steve Swanick - Secretary
Kevin Mason - Fund Raising Officer
Stephen Fanstone - Equipment Officer
Gwenda Humphreys - Welfare Officer
Gwyn Humphreys - Records Officer
Annette Jones - Media Officer
Jack Poole - Webmaster
The Castle Archers are a member of
Archery GB
The Castle Archers are a member of
Welsh Archery Association
The Castle Archers are a member of
Dyfed Archery Association
The Castle Archers are a member of
Ceredigion Actif
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