Dearne Valley Archery Club is a well-established and friendly archery club located in Barnsley, South Yorkshire. With over 60 years of history, the club has achieved remarkable success at local, national, and international levels. The club welcomes individuals of all backgrounds and abilities, with no upper age limit. While there are some restrictions on children, the club generally accepts members as young as eight years old.
Members at Dearne Valley Archery Club shoot various types of bows, including longbow, American Flatbow, Olympic Recurve, and Compound. They have the option to shoot without sights (barebow) or with sights (freestyle), allowing each member to pursue their preferred archery style. Apart from traditional target archery, where arrows are shot at targets on a flat field, the club also offers field archery. Field archery involves shooting at mixed distances in a woodland setting at their course near Wakefield.
The club is known nationally for their field competitions and open days.
In 2020, the club formed a sister club called Dearne Valley Field Archery Club (DVFAC), affiliated with the National Field Archery Society (NFAS). DVFAC provides a unique archery experience, utilising the field course to shoot at 2D and 3D animal targets at unmarked distances. This offers members an exciting alternative to traditional target archery. More information about DVFAC can be found on their website.
On the club's website, visitors will find comprehensive information about Dearne Valley Archery Club, including its history, tournament information, photographs, and useful links to other archery-related websites. The club encourages visitors to explore the website and learn more about their activities and achievements.
Dearne Valley Archery Club also offers beginners' courses for those looking to get started in archery. The club's autumn and winter courses are yet to be confirmed, but they typically include optional sessions for field archery. Interested individuals can contact DVAC-beginners@outlook. Com for further information.
For general inquiries, individuals can reach out to dvac-archery@outlook. Com for club information. For shooting enthusiasts looking to join the club or participate in events, the club's Facebook page offers Membership details. They can also check the events calendar, entry forms, and results section on the website for updates.
Dearne Valley Archery Club has provided a range of shooting venues where members can practise and compete. Additionally, the club maintains useful links to other archery-related websites for additional resources and information.
Whether you are an experienced archer or a beginner looking to try out this exciting sport, Dearne Valley Archery Club offers a welcoming and supportive community. Join them today and discover the joy of archery in Barnsley's beautiful Dearne Valley.