Shooting Arrangements

Summer (April to September): we shoot at Verulam School Playing Fields, Sandpit Lane, St. Albans (Map Location ). The Club target Days are Sundays from 10:00 am until late afternoon. On Tuesdays, members practice from 6:00 pm until dusk. There is plenty of space to shoot the full distance of both metric and imperial rounds.

Winter (October to March): we shoot at St Albans Girls' School (STAGS) sports hall, Sandridgebury Lane, St Albans ( Map Location ) on Sundays from 10:00 am to 1:00 pm. The hall is large enough for us to comfortably accommodate up to 40 members shooting a FITA 25 round (25 metres). It is just possible to shoot a Stafford round (30 metres).

On Tuesdays, members practise at STAGS gymnasium, St Albans from 7:00 pm to 10:00 pm. This session is also used for bow-tuning and coaching. On Thursdays, in the same building, we shoot rounds from 7:00 pm to 10:00 pm. As the gym is smaller than the sports hall we are limited to 20yd/18m rounds.

A typical shooting line at the Club's outdoor base at Verulam School Playing Fields, Sandpit Lane, St. Albans. All shooting is conducted within a strict safety code which is taught on the beginners' course.

Pre-shoot assembly at the annual match against Berkhamsted Bowmen for The Chairman's Challenge. This is shot on a handicap basis, giving archers of all standards the opportunity to represent the Club.

The winter sees much Club shooting indoors at the STAGS Sports Hall, St. Albans. A monthly 'Frostbite' shoot is also held outdoors for the more hardy members!

Abbey Bowmen hold group 'Have-a Go' sessions at their outdoor base during the summer season. Those interested in getting more involved can participate in one of the Club's beginners' courses and then apply to join the Club or another archery club of their choice.