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TASTER SESSIONS 

MINIMUM AGE FOR TASTER SESSIONS IS 12 YEARS OLD AND HEIGHT RESTRICTIONS MAY APPLY. CONTACT THE TRAINING COORDINATOR BEFORE BOOKING IF UNSURE.

A Taster Session is where participants are taught range safety and a basic T-Draw technique using bare bow style. The aim of a taster session is to give an opportunity to decide about progressing to a full course. However, for under 18 year olds, the final decision for this would rest with the attending coach for that taster session. 

 

12-15 year olds must have an adult in attendance with them at all times. We do encourage adult relations of this age who would be attending to book on the taster session themselves and have some fun together!!

16 - 17 year olds need to have an attending adult with them but can apply independently through our website booking system.

18 year olds and above can apply independently through our website booking system.

Taster sessions take place on a Saturday afternoon - 13:00 till 14:15, Participants need to arrive half and hour before for equipment set up.

 AIMS OF OUR TASTER SESSIONS

  • to assess a paticipants capbilities through direct coaching in T-Draw technique. For under 16s this would form the basis of a recommendation whether or not to progress to a full course 
  • to inform parents of the finacial and time commitments required if their child was recommended to continue to a full course
  • to give over 18s the opportunity to decide whether they want to progress to a full course

2023 TASTER SESSION FEES

There is a flat rate of £20 for each participant

2023 TASTER SESSION DATES 

April 8th, April 22nd, May 13th, June 3rd, July 1st, August 5th, August 12th, September 2nd

TASTER SESSION CAPACITY

To ensure adequate safety and maximum shooting time, each Taster Session is limited to 8 participants. When this limit is reached, the booking system will automatically close.

BOOK AND PAY ONLINE ONLY THROUGH THE WEBSITE EVENTS CALENDAR. Your place is not secured unless payment is made with your booking. No cash or cheque transactions are conducted.

PLEASE READ THE 'ESSENTIAL INFORMATION' PAGE BEFORE BOOKING

If you do have any queries that are not covered by the FAQs or the information above, contact the Training Administrator before completing your booking.

Contact the Training Administrator

Upcoming Taster Sessions

Training FAQs

I've never shot before - what's the best course for me?

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Either one of our Taster Sessions or a Beginners Course would be ideal.

You can even try a Taster Session and if you like it and want to continue learning, join one of the Beginners Courses and finish your training without waiting, as long as there are spaces left.

How do I book a place on a course?

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  • Visit the CMO website and register for a user account
  • Go to the course date on the event calendar or use the up and coming courses links on the right hand side of the training pages
  • Select the session you want to book and follow the booking and payment instructions
  • Your booking will be automatically confirmed on receipt of payment
  • We do not make tentative bookings due to the high demand for places.

What if I have a visual or hearing impairment?

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Archery is an inclusive sport and we will endeavour to accommodate archers with any disability.

This is why we ask you to state any known impairment when you book your place, so that we can make appropriate provision.

All of our coaches have been fully trained to help course members with a range of needs including visually and hearing impaired and we will to do all we can to accommodate you.

Do I have to join CMO Bowmen when I have completed my course?

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The simple answer is no. When you have satisfactorily completed your 12 hours of tuition, you will be presented with an Archery GB certificate saying that you are now safe and competent to shoot using simple T-Draw technique.

You can take this certificate to any AGB affiliated club in the UK and apply for membership.

Of course we hope you will choose to join CMO Bowmen, but that choice is entirely yours!

Do I need my own equipment?

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All the equipment that you will need for training is provided on the course.

As part of the Beginner's Course we give you advice about what equipment to buy and where to buy it, should you wish to continue with archery.

If you decide to join CMO Bowmen we offer a free New Members Programme, where as part of our membership services, you can use the same training equipment for the following four Saturdays whilst you sort out your own equipment.

There will also be other club members available to offer help and advice about buying and setting up your own equipment.

Training Calendar

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