Archery & Axe Throwing
Archery is a target sport requiring skill, precision, and a steady hand
A great confidence booster for young and older people, especially when they hit the target for the first time.
This activity is a great opportunity for people to develop dexterity, control and precision. Our flexible target ranges are geared to each age group, and our GNAS trained Instructors concentrate on developing technique. Students use bows and arrows to match their individual strength, size and age.
GoWild Outdoors is able to offer real archery sessions both indoors and outdoors and we have a range of equipment enabling us to run sessions for all ages from aged 8 to adult!
For those under 8 we are able to offer “soft archery”, although real archery may be possible with those aged 6+ in some circumstances.
All archery sessions are led by an Archery GB Qualified Instructor, using recurve bows and sessions can be offered for up to 12 participants at a time.
Soft Archery
Put simply Soft Archery is a safe way to introduce anyone of any age to experience archery, where conventional archery equipment can’t be used or as an introduction to archery.
Our soft archery has been designed to introduce young children to archery in a fun and safe way. It is a version of archery that uses child-friendly equipment and we use simple ideas for activities and competitions that can be used in schools, groups, parties, PE lessons, school fairs and as part of events. The equipment and resources provided make it possible for our instructors to deliver archery in almost any setting.
We introduce archery concepts and skills through fun activities rather than technical instruction and use it to encourage learning in other areas; for example, maths through scoring, literacy through language, and citizenship through cooperation and self-discipline.
It’s a great way to get kids involved with archery as well as providing a fun activity that enhances eye-hand coordination, increases upper body strength, and helps to develop focus, self-esteem and self-discipline. Our soft archery events are safe and fun for everyone! We can run soft archery parties or as a mobile event anywhere.
Our qualified Archery GB coaches can bring archery directly to your school
We can provide primary and secondary schools programmes for young people aged from 5 to 18 years. Our sessions can be run as part of the curriculum, as an after-school club or as a one-off taster.
School Workshops
We can offer workshops for children of all ages, over half days, full days, activity weeks or long term projects. The activities can be designed to suit your requirements. For example it could cover topics in the medieval period such as Robin Hood. We can also create worksheets around the topic reinforce learning outcomes.
Our Coaches
All of our other coaches are Archery GB qualified to at least Level 1 UKCC standard. The coaches all have enhanced DBS clearance, child protection course certification and full specific archery insurance. We can also carry out any necessary risk assessments that you may require.
Benefits of Archery
Archery is a low-impact gateway sport, that is both physically and mentally challenging. The benefits of archery include improving mental capacity, physical health, and general fitness. Archery can also improve patience and focus and can give the student a strong sense of personal achievement.
We can also teach children within Key Stage One.
Using our soft archery kits we can provide archery for primary schools and introduce young children to archery in a fun and safe way.
For more details and booking please contact us.
Ways of including archery in your school’s programme:
- Archery in Schools
- Activity Days
- Enrichment opportunities (for example History)
- Duke of Edinburgh Award Scheme
- Tailored Key Stage Archery Sessions
- SEN Provision
GoWild Outdoors are now part of Archery GB’s Archery Activity Partner programme.
We have agreed to form a partnership with Archery GB, act as ambassadors for the sport of archery and actively promote campaigns and events. Archery Activity Partners will always use trained, Archery GB qualified and competent staff, to deliver our archery sessions. To find out more about what it means to be part of the programme click here.
Axe Throwing
Axe throwing is an activity where participants throw specially designed throwing Angel Axes at a target. Using our specially crafted throwing axes, you will learn all the techniques you need to throw from a variety of distances into large wooden targets.
Who is it suitable for?
Axe Throwing is suitable for ages 12 and above with a maximum of 12 people.
At GoWild Outdoors, we offer axe throwing (as well as target archery) for groups, schools, events, and corporate groups.
Where is a suitable location?
We can provide axe throwing (as well as archery) at your own venue i.e. school etc. or wherever there is a suitable indoor or outdoor space for archery.
Axe throwing is only suitable for outdoor grassed areas/Woodland areas NOT indoor locations.
We are mobile and have a range of venues we can access and maybe near your location. We can arrange a venue at its hire cost – depending on where they are usually reasonably priced.
Outdoor Space Requirements: Approximately 30mx60m with a safe drop zone behind the catch net.
There is no such thing as bad weather, only bad clothing.
Our archery and axe throwing activity sessions run in all weathers (the only weather that may put a stop to sessions are lightening and extremely high wind).
To have a positive experience, children need to be dressed appropriately, so old, inexpensive clothes are most suitable.
These guidelines should help:
- Waterproof Jacket & Trousers
- All-in-one waterproofs are very useful, especially for younger children.
- Layers – more in winter (2 isn’t enough!)
- Long trousers (to avoid stinging nettles and scratching hazards)
- Wellies/other waterproof boots/strong shoes/trainers suitable for all seasons.
- Woolly hat, gloves & scarf
- Sun hat (in summer/sunny weather)
We have a duty of care for your child and we make every attempt to ensure that they are dressed appropriately (using spare resources where possible). However, we will not be able to take children if they are inadequately dressed.
Want to know more?
Please contact us to discuss any specific requirements for Archery, Soft Archery, and Axe Throwing, and we will be happy to provide a bespoke quote based on your information.
Location
We can provide archery or axe throwing at your own venue i.e. school etc. or wherever there is a suitable indoor or outdoor space for archery.
Axe throwing is only suitable for outdoor grassed areas/Woodland areas NOT indoor locations.
We are mobile and have a range of venues we can access that may be near your location. We can arrange a venue at its hire cost on your behalf. They are usually reasonably priced.
Outdoor Space Requirements: Approx 30m x 60m with a safe drop zone behind the catch net.
Suitable For?
We offer target archery and axe throwing for groups, schools, events, and corporate groups.
Fun for the whole family!
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