Archery lessons in Norwich
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About Archery
Step into the world of archery at Sportspark! Archery is a precision sport that challenges focus, coordination, and control. Our beginner-friendly courses are suitable for both young people and adults, offering a fun and supportive way to try the sport or develop your skills.
Our hall-based sessions take place on our sprung wooden floors, offering a safe and supportive environment for all levels. Whether you’re trying a taster session or joining a beginner’s course, our qualified and experienced coaches guide you through the fundamentals of stance, aim, and release.
Over a typical four-week course, you’ll develop your skills and work towards hitting the Bull’s Eye, all while enjoying a fun and engaging sport that improves focus, coordination, and concentration.
BEGINNER ARCHERY COURSE
Adults and young people
Perfect for anyone trying archery for the first time or looking to build on existing skills. Our courses are led by qualified archery instructors experienced in teaching beginners of all ages (minimum 11 years old).
Over 4 weeks, you’ll learn the techniques of archery, improve your accuracy, and understand the safety rules of the sport. Each session includes a variety of fun activities, games, and challenges designed to develop your skills and keep you engaged.
Archery Course Timetable
Book An Archery Course
All Course bookings are managed and processed via the UEA Online Store.
All enquiries can be directed to the Community Sport Development Team at scd.sportspark@uea.ac.uk
Archery Course Prices
| COURSE | MEMBER PRICE | NON-MEMBER PRICE |
|---|---|---|
| Archery Beginners Course | £58 | £76 |
| Archery Taster | £9 | £14 |
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Meet the Teachers
Meet the experienced instructors who make archery at Sportspark both welcoming and rewarding. Our qualified coaches are here to guide you through every step, from your first shot on the range to refining your technique and building confidence. Whether you’re picking up a bow for the first time or looking to improve your aim, you’ll be in safe, supportive hands.
Max Roantree
Max has been an archer for 14 years and is completely obsessed with the sport. Inspired by fictional archers like Legolas, he leaped at the first opportunity to try archery and quickly discovered a lifelong passion. Since then, he has continued to train and compete, now taking part in the National Tour against some of the country’s top archers. Archery is a huge part of his life, and when he’s not competing, he can often be found officiating as a tournament judge, organising events, or volunteering with clubs across Norfolk to help other archers learn and improve.
He began coaching at 16, mentoring younger archers at his local club, and continued this passion at university. With encouragement from his coach, he achieved his coaching qualification in 2022 and became a fully licensed coach. Looking ahead, he plans to progress even further by pursuing a higher-level coaching qualification. For Max, archery is the ultimate sport because the only person you need to beat is your previous self, and the only feeling that matches personal progress is seeing others recognise their own.
Kieran Newell-Thomas
Kieran first discovered archery while studying at UEA and joining the university club. Since then, he has thrown himself into every opportunity that’s come his way. When the chance arose to qualify as a coach, he saw it as a way to give something back to the club that introduced him to the sport and its amazing community. He has been coaching since 2022 and loves helping others learn the sport he’s so passionate about, watching their skills and enthusiasm grow. His proudest moment as a coach was leading the UEA Beginners Team coaching programme in the year they became champions of the South-East Universities Novice League.
He has been an archer for a number of years and has achieved some fantastic milestones in that time. In his final year at university, he earned a sports scholarship after placing fourth at the National University Indoor Championships. He went on to win medals at events across East Anglia and represented Norfolk as part of the county team at the National Inter County Championships.
Kieran loves archery because every arrow feels like a new opportunity to learn, whether it’s solving the puzzle of a misplaced shot or testing new ways to refine his technique. Poor performances only motivate him further, pushing him to develop both mentally and physically and continue improving on and off the range.
The Benefits of Archery
Archery is a sport that offers more than just hitting the target. It helps develop both physical and mental skills while providing a fun, social environment. Some of the key benefits include:
Improved physical strength in your arms, core and back.
Improved focus and concentration, transferable into everyday life.
Improved resilience and self-confidence, developing that ability to believe in your ability.
Improved mental health, a study by H.A. Aysan (2016) found archery to have a positive impact on decreasing symptoms of stress, using archery like a form of meditation.
Improved social networks, building rapport with like-minded archers!
Get involved and join our wonderful team at the Sportspark for our Archery Tasters and Courses!
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