Take Aim At Whitsundays Archery Club

Sabian Nuttall, Diane Jackson and Jai Dennison. Photo Credit: Zach Houtenville.  

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Contributed with thanks to Diane Jackson

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After months of determination and planning, the Whitsundays Archery Club will be commencing Come and Try Archery sessions with the first one scheduled for Sunday 22nd November.  

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Head down to the outdoor range at the Sportspark, behind Club Whitsunday, any Sunday from 9am to 11.30am, where the club will supply all the gear, and qualified instructors will show you the ropes before you get a chance to put what you’ve learnt to the test.

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Over two and a half hours, participants will learn how to hold and shoot a bow safely, get familiar with common archery terms and find out how to score their shots.  

Each session wraps up with a friendly scoring competition, giving friends and family a chance to see who can finish closest to the bullseye.

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The club encourages anyone with accessibility needs to get in touch before booking so instructors can discuss what would help them take part. That could mean using adaptive equipment, setting up a custom bow stand or adjusting the way a coach teaches a technique.  

The club already has a member who uses a wheelchair and is working to make its shooting line as accessible as possible.

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The club plans to extend its shooting distances to 70 metres, giving experienced archers more room to practice as several members set their sights on the Olympics or Paralympics in Los Angeles in 2028 or Brisbane in 2032.

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Bookings for Come and Try sessions can be made through the club’s website at www.whitsundaysarchery.com.au.