Club Habitat
We are proud of our beautiful Black Arrow Wood setting. We maintain the wood for the club but we also share it with the local wildlife! So much so that we have set up wildlife cameras around the area to view the natural visitors and dwellers of our wood.
View our gallery below to see for yourself…
Club History
Black Arrow Field Archers was founded in October 2005 by experienced archers who had previous experience of running field archery clubs. The objective was to establish a small friendly club that would introduce people to field archery; we also welcome visits from experienced archers and those who would like to learn with Archery Experience packages available which provide an opportunity for a simple one off taster, and they also make an unusual gift (vouchers available).
The club has staged open field and roving shoots which have been very well received.
For 10 years our club home was located in 5 acres of woodland mid-way between Derby and Belper in Derbyshire. However, as a result of the resident landowner selling the access to the land we were forced to find the club a new home. In March 2015 we secured tenure of a significantly larger area of woodland wood near Ashby de la Zouch, Leicestershire, just off A42 junction 13.
NFAS Membership
The club is affiliated to the National Field Archery Society (NFAS) and all club members are encouraged to join the NFAS. Additionally members and those participating in beginner and experience sessions are covered by the club’s Public Liability Insurance.
Club Facilities & Info
Our new woodland, known as Black Arrow Wood is private and whilst offering interesting and varied shooting, it also provides ample parking and easy access. Our facilities continue to be improved and already provide a club cabin, toilets, storage and good quality targets. We do not shoot wild animals of any type, and during the midnight hours, the wood remains a haven for the local wildlife; so much so, we have appointed wildlife cameras around the wood and regularly capture wonderful night-time pictures which we share with members.
Our membership fees are modest and renew on 1st October each year; young persons (under 18 years) must be accompanied by a parent or guardian who shall also be a member. We prefer parents /guardians to also be archers but it is not essential.
We are proud to say that our club continues to be regarded as very friendly and relaxed. Some of our members are happy to just come along to the club for a shoot and to socialise. In more recent years, we have had an increasing number of our members visit open shoots and Championships around the country too – often returning with personal best performances, medals and trophies.
Meet our Team
