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About the club

The club, founded in 1985, is one of the largest archery clubs in the east of Scotland, catering for beginners, all the way through to competitive archers, who shoot at National and International levels. The club is affiliated to the Scottish Archery Association and to Archery GB

10 seconds to set up a competition field

Time lapse is a great thing. 40 minutes hard work setting up the field for last sundays competition compressed in to 10 seconds.

Putting up a field for a competition is no mean feat. Its early starts and preparation. So from field party first arriving too archers shooting in just over a minute is quite something else.
Posted by Penicuik Archers on Monday, 11 May 2015

Robert wins medals in Brighton

Congratulations to Robert "MacRab" Harvey who won gold and bronze medals at the Blind Veterans UK championships recently held in Brighton. Robert, who is a spritely octogenerian, was one of the last National Service fighter pilots. He joined the club in November last year. Although suffering form very limited vision, his scores put many club members to shame. The club was recently contacted by David Poyner, Chairman and webmaster of Blind Veterans UK Bowmen, about Robert's success. In his emaiL, David said:
"The Blind Veterans UK Bowmen, formerly St Dunstans, is the archery club for ex-servicemen and women who have lost their sight. This is the club where blind archery was founded. Robert Harvey, a member of Penicuik Archers, attended his first archery week down at Brighton with Blind Veterans Uk Bowmen as he has now become a member of them. All competitions are held on a handicap scoring system to make it equal for all level of sight impairments. Once Robert had attained a valid handicap he was eligible to enter competitions. He shot extremely well coming first in one and third in another.

For more information about the Blind Veterans UK Bowmen click here

Club members win SAA award

Congratulations to Norrie and Elayne Mclean who were awarded the David Christie Trophy for their services to Scottish Archery at the 2014 SAA AGM. Their tireless work in organising the first 2 stages of this years National Series was quoted as just one of the reasons for the award. It's the first time the trophy has been given to joint recipients.

Liz Garrigan was presented with a highly Commended certificate in the Senior Volunteer of the Year category in bringing a little bit of sunshine to the competition field whilst judging, especially on these all too wet Scottish weekends.

Club donation to Beeslack Allstars

On Sunday 26th October the club held a "have-a-go" for Beeslack All Stars. This is always a fun event for both the kids and the coaches.

Each year the club adopts a local cause as their charity for the year. Funds raised at Penicuik in the Park and from food sales at our competitions are used to help our chosen cause. This year we adopted the All Stars and the club was delighted to present the All Stars with a cheque for £600. This will help the All Stars provide all the kids and helps with smart new club shirts.

Do you have something to shout about

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How do I find out more about archery?

The club has five qualified coaches who run beginners courses during the indoor season (click here for details). There is a cost for the course, for which we supply the equipment, the coaches knowledge, and fun. At the end of the course you can then decide if Archery is a sport for you. Before continuing, hopefully you will join our club, and will be required to pay the appropriate joining fees.

Where can I find out more or speak with the Members of the club?

We are currently shooting outdoors at Penicuik High school playing field, Friday 1730 hrs to dusks and Sunday 1000 hrs to 1230 hrs click here to see a location map