Falkirk Company of Archers

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Falkirk Company of Archers was founded in 1971 by a group of local enthusiasts and one founder member remains an active participant to this day. Since its formation our Club membership has included both Scottish and British champions. We also have members who play an important role in coaching throughout Scotland and who have contributed towards the administration within the Scottish Archery, the SAA and Archery GB bodies.

The Club continues to attract a keen and active membership with a variety of abilities and interests across the spectrum of the sport called archery.

Because of Falkirk’s strategic location the town has been influential throughout Scotland’s history. Falkirk has provided the venue for two major battles; in 1298  the first battle in the“Wars for Independence” (William Wallace); and in 1746 during the Jacobite Rebellion. Impressed by the effectiveness of the opposition’s archers we decided to develop the skills locally!

Throughout the year we hold regular internal events to allow our members to assess how well they are doing. Our Club supports participation across a wide-range of age groups and physical capabilities. We arrange introductory coaching for beginners and welcome visiting archers to the area.

Our club shoots indoors from September to April in Central Falkirk and Outdoors at Westquarter & Redding Cricket Club in Brightons from April to September. Our main club evening is a Wednesday (5-9pm outdoors & 7.30-9.30pm indoors). We also shoot on a Monday evening (7.00- 9.00pm indoors, times by arrangement outdoors). We have a Coach on duty each Wednesday to help and support all club members.

We are an inclusive club and welcome members who want to shoot competitively and also those who enjoy the more social side of archery.