© Lamorbey Park Archers 2009

Lamorbey Park Archers are affiliated to  Archery GB (The governing body for archery in the UK),  Kent Archery Association (KAA) and Southern Counties Archery Society (SCAS).

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Members our new Constitution and Rules are available in the Members Area

Archery Equipment Sale - A notice is displayed each week at the shooting ground to enable those with equipment to sell to get together with those who are looking for equipment.

SCAS
Southern Counties Archery Society

Lamorbey Park Archers was attached to the Adult Education Centre in Burnt Oak Lane, Sidcup and was originally formed as one of the many social activities of the Centre in 1958. Since our Jubilee in 2008, we shoot at an adjacent field occupied by the Chislehurst and Sidcup Grammar School for, primarily, rugby matches and we are indebted to them for their indulgence and support for our endeavours.

The Longbow is one of the oldest weapons in recorded history. It began as a weapon used in the hunt for food, and later, in the reign of King Edward I, became the first artillery weapon of war. (The word `artillery’ derives from the French `arc et tirer’) It developed in

We are a Family Friendly Club with a competitive streak for Target Archery. Currently our membership totals over 60 with a general mix of ages and abilities. The Club’s objectives include the development of archery skills and promoting the sport in our locality. We also have fun.

Founded in 1958 Lamorbey Park Archers meet most weekends throughout the year weather permitting. Saturday afternoons are primarily for practice and for beginners’ tuition. Sunday mornings are for Club Members only when scoring rounds or matches, both home and away, are contested within the Kent County Archery Association rules. We shoot longbow, compound bow and recurve. We have club members who hold accreditation for  Safeguarding and Protecting Children, Equity in Coaching and Emergency First Aid.

Recently Lamorbey Park Archers become a member of Ontarget, Archery GB’s new Club Development Programme.  Clubs joining Ontarget are making a commitment to be open and friendly and to advance the art and skills of archery. In return Archery GB will recognize and reward clubs and give support guidance and advice to develop and improve.

many different ways to be a very effective weapon both for attack and defense. The use of the longbow was superseded by the crossbow and subsequently by firearms. Archery

today is essentially an "individual" sport, but is normally enjoyed in the company of fellow archers. Expertise is not essential to the enjoyment and pleasure of "loosing a shaft”.

To arrange a visit, enquire about training or membership, please visit our Training Page and supply the information requested.

Visit our gallery to see some shoots taking place and our six gold successes.

Many thanks to our sponsors for 2011 :-

Steiner Engraving UK - 020 8298 7199 / 07815 816686 - www.steinerengravinguk.co.uk
SP Services - 020 8302 1931 - www.sp-services.co.uk