A friendly club of archers of all ages and abilities
Recurve, Barebow, Compound and Long Bow
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For information, advice, help or to report child abuse, bullying etc please follow the above links (click on icon)
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Congratulations
County Portsmouth Junior U14 Recurve Champion 2019
William Liversidge
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Winners or the Coach's choice for Most Improved Junior's 2017 is
Caitlin
&
Alex
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Winner of the Mike King Trophy 2019 goes to:
Graham Styles
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AGB November 2018 Challenge
Results
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AGB January 2019 Challenge
Results
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We shoot in the summer (well, all year round if you're hardy
enough!) in the fabulous location of Knebworth Park and for the indoor
season, we will be shooting at the Nobel School sports hall. For
more information, please follow the links or contact our
Secretary via the
All (present) members are expected to assist in getting bosses and associated equipment out of the huts / equipment cupboards and set up on the range before they get their own equipment ready and any shooting takes place, also to assist in taking down and storing away at the end of shooting.
GDB Members and our visitors MUST park near to the club huts (not the Church car park), you may unload by the church, but MUST return vehicle to the hut car park. --- NB. Due to our Insurance constraints whilst shooting at our venues Knebworth House and Nobel school, We only shoot the following bow styles (Recurve, Barebow, English Longbow and Compound Bow) all below 60# draw weight. All other bows such as Flat Bows, Horse Bows, Mongolian Bows or Similar types and Cross bows are not permitted at any of our venues.
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** IMPORTANT MESSAGE
FOR MEMBERS **
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Green Dragon Bowmen is a member of ontarget, Archery GB’s Club Development Programme. Clubs joining ontarget are making a public pledge to be open and friendly, to advance archery and to proactively work with Archery GB and in return clubs will be recognised, rewarded and given support, guidance and advice to develop and improve.
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Field Markers
The shooting field markers have been relayed and are in a different location, please see the map below, as email will be sent out shortly explaining the differences .eg:
1.There are 5 discs on the Shooting Line (2 for Shooting line tape, 2 for centres of target 1 and 10 and 1 centre of the range, centres also located at 30, 50, 70 & 90M.
2. the Target range has been enlarged by 2 targets spaces, but it is advisable that targets 1 & 2 are used for distances upto 60Y only.
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HAA Open Coaching evenings
Winter only:
Cost: £5.00 block booking or £6.00 pay as you go (19:30 to 22:00) held at:
Loreto College,
Hatfield Road, St Albans.
AL13RQ
Open Coaching dates for season 19/20
Oct 14th & 28th. Nov 11th & 25th
Dec 9th, Jan 6th & 20th, Feb 10th & 24th
and Mar 9th & 23rd
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If you wish to be considered for the County Squad, please see the following link:
Please use the form on this link.
to declare your interest.
Please submit your scores online (HERE)
NB: You are required to submit your own scores on the online forms provided by HAA.
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GDB EVENT
2019
Please ensure that all cars are parked near to the huts and not near the church, this is a request from the estate, you are permitted to unload at the church car park, but please ensure you park at the huts. Please also make sure you have your club passes.
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GDB CLUB SHIRTS
Our next order will be late September 2019, please follow link to order form and details.
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NO SHOOTING AT KNEBWORTH PARK ON THE FOLLOWING DATES: TBC
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Our Next Beginners Courses is :
Course 2 (COURSE NOW FULL)
Sept: sat 7th, Sun 8th, Sat 14th and Sun 15th
(13:00 to 16:30)
For more information, please contact:
Club Secretary or secretary@greendragonbowmen.org.uk
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GDB 500 2019
Record Status Portsmouth
to be held on
10th November at Nobel School, Stevenage
Entry Form
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(Click to enlarge)
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Due to our Insurance constraints whilst shooting at our venues Knebworth House and Nobel school, We only shoot the following bow styles (Recurve, Barebow, English Longbow and Compound Bow) all below 60# draw weight.
All other bows such as Flat Bows, Horse Bows, Mongolian Bows or Similar types and Cross bows are not permitted at any of our venues.
Local Tournaments and Events
2019
Now on Mondays between 2:15-4pm
Please see leaflet for more information (leaflet), This is an open invitation for all GDB members, for some extra practice.
Contact John Meischke for more details
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Junior Archery Coaching,
The SCAS pathway Alignment Acadamy (North Central) are looking for both Recurve and Compound junior archers. SCAS are looking to offer a channel for all junior archers to receive structured training on top of any coaching being received at club level. SCAS are looking for any junior that shows potential and any found will be fed through the current channel with Archery GB to make sure that can reach their full potential. Sessions are once a month on a Saturday morning 10:00 - 12:00. These Sessions are held at Aim4Sport, the cost per archer is £10.00, this covers all technical, equipment ,mental training & physical program.
Archery training Centres (ATC)
Exciting times at ArcheryGB- The performance unit have been working towards setting up Archery Training Centres (ATC) around England. We have spaces for adults as well as juniors on the programme. Archery Training Centres will be able to offer the AGB Junior Development programme based on the National Talent Development Programme. (NTDP). One of the Archery Training Centres is going to be based at Aim4sport Training Centre.
The ATC sessions will be 3 hrs 09:30am to 12:30 or 13:30 to 16:30 - cost £45.00 for a block of 3 sessions.
Please contact Gaynor Hutchison: performance@hertsarchery.org.uk
or click the link for further details: The SCAS pathway Alignment Academy (North Central): http://www.aim4sport.com/a4sweb/archery-lessons/scas-pathway-alignment-junior-academy-north-central/
or Archery Training Centres (ATC):
http://www.aim4sport.com/a4sweb/archery-lessons/archery-training-centre/
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AGB Junior Events
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Friday evening, 6th September 2019
Hertford Company of Archers Present The Starlight Shoot Venue: The Butts, The Meadow, Off Hailey Lane, Hertford Heath SG13 7NU, STARLIGHT ROUND: 5 Doz. @ 60 yards. Metric scoring BBQ from: 6.30 pm SIGHTERS: 7.45 pm ENTRY FEE: £7.00 - 3rd CLASS & ABOVE Recurve, Compound and Longbow all welcome.
(click link)
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Saturday 7th September 2019
Hertford Company of Archers presents their Nineteenth Annual Junior Fun Shoot Venue: The Butts, The Meadow, off Hailey Lane, Hertford Heath, SG13 7LZ Assembly 10.45. Sighters 11.00. Morning – two and a half dozen arrows at animal / fun targets. Lunchtime - barbecue food and drinks will be available. Afternoon – Medieval Shoot; three dozen arrows at "The Castle Walls, Knights, Dragon and into the Castle!" Trophies and prizes according to age.
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Prospectus
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Entry Form
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Saturday & Sunday 14th/15th September 2019
The Howard Bowmen Archery Club Present The John Hartfield Memorial Field Archery Tournament incorporating the Field Archery England Championships.
A record status open shoot Two Combined rounds (12 Unmarked and 12 Marked Target) Rounds to decide the English Championship with a 4 Target shoot off to decide final positions for the John Hartfield Memorial medals (minimum numbers apply)” At Avalon Archers Everton Road, Sandy Bedfordshire SG19 2DA Saturday & Sunday 12 Target Unmarked & 12 Target Marked. 4 shoot off targets (marked) for final placings and medals in the John Hartfield Memorial Awards for the double rounds only, made according to entries in all recognised AGB styles.
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Entry Form
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Saturday
26th October 2019 & Sunday 27th October 2019
HERTFORDSHIRE ARCHERY ASSOCIATION Patron: The Marchioness of
Salisbury present their HERTFORDSHIRE COUNTY & OPEN METRIC AND IMPERIAL
CLOUT WEEKEND Incorporating the
53rd hertfordshire county clout championships UK Record and Tassel Award
Status
Venue: Jobbers Wood, Bishop Stortford High
School, Great Hadham Road, Much Hadham SG10 6FB (map with entry, if
required)
Date: Saturday 26th October 2019 (Metric
Double One Way Clout) and Sunday 27th October 2019 (Imperial Double One Way
Clout) Sighters: 10am each day Entry Fee: One Day: £10.00, Two Days: £18.00,
Cheques payable to Hertfordshire Archery Association.
Judges: Judge in Charge: Gary Bellamy,
Tracey Jackson, Bill Kinsella, Paul Jackson Lady Paramount: Barbara Williams
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~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Sunday 27 October 2019 RACKETTS ARCHERY CLUB Present their 31stOpen Portsmouth,
Venue: James Hornsby School, Leinster Road, Laindon, Essex SS15 5NX
Sessions: A 9.15am B = 12.30pm C = 3.45pm (Assembly 15 mins before starting
times)
(click link)
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Venue: Brunel University (Sports Centre) Kingston Lane Uxbridge Middlesex UB8 3PH Sessions : Saturday: Two ends of practice: A-9.45am B-12.30pm C-3.15pm Sunday: Two ends of practice: D-9.45.am E-12.30.pm F- 3.15.pm.
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Entry Form