Events

Whether you are a total archery novice or whether you have some limited archery knowledge, Sherbrooke Archers Come and Try sessions are the ideal place to start your archery adventure. Archery is suitable for all ability levels and is an ideal sport for those who have some disabilities. Age is no barrier with anyone from ages 7 and up welcome to have a go. In fact, archery is truly a family sport with many parents bringing their children along for a come and try session and end up becoming archers themselves. It is also not unusual at Sherbrooke to see 3 generations of family members all shooting together. Although the instructors are happy to answer any questions, the emphasis for these come and try sessions is on fun and safety foremost. The idea is to try archery casually before deciding on whether it is something that you wish to continue with. If you decide after a couple of these sessions that you may want to continue then a Sherbrooke Archers Archery Instruction Program may be the next step for you. These sessions are on a casual basis – there is no long commitment necessary.  You may attend 1, 2 or as many as you like. Our instructors are all qualified and accredited by Archery Australia and all have up to date working with children cards. All equipment is supplied. Please arrive at least 15 minutes prior to the scheduled start time (arrive 9:45) to allow time for us to set you up with equipment. The Safety demonstration starts at 10:00am. If you are not present for the Safety Demonstration you WILL NOT be able to participate in the class. Please remember that archery is an outdoor sport and that you should be prepared for the conditions. On days of extreme weather the club may be closed and any instruction sessions either cancelled or postponed accordingly. (Advanced notification will be given using contact details provided) Please wear closed toe shoes or boots as no open toe footwear (thongs or sandals etc.) is allowed. It is recommended to wear close fitting shirts or tops to avoid clothing getting caught in the string. If you have long hair, please ensure it is tied back to ensure your safety. Anyone under the age of 16 must have a parent or guardian present. The purchase of this ticket ensures you have read and understood the above information and are agreeing to follow all instructions provided. Cancelations of less than 24 hours notice will not be refunded.

This will be the final Come & Try for 2026. We will return in February 2027.   Whether you are a total archery novice or whether you have some limited archery knowledge, Sherbrooke Archers Come and Try sessions are the ideal place to start your archery adventure. Archery is suitable for all ability levels and is an ideal sport for those who have some disabilities. Age is no barrier with anyone from ages 7 and up welcome to have a go. In fact, archery is truly a family sport with many parents bringing their children along for a come and try session and end up becoming archers themselves. It is also not unusual at Sherbrooke to see 3 generations of family members all shooting together. Although the instructors are happy to answer any questions, the emphasis for these come and try sessions is on fun and safety foremost. The idea is to try archery casually before deciding on whether it is something that you wish to continue with. If you decide after a couple of these sessions that you may want to continue then a Sherbrooke Archers Archery Instruction Program may be the next step for you. These sessions are on a casual basis – there is no long commitment necessary.  You may attend 1, 2 or as many as you like. Our instructors are all qualified and accredited by Archery Australia and all have up to date working with children cards. All equipment is supplied. Please arrive at least 15 minutes prior to the scheduled start time (arrive 9:45) to allow time for us to set you up with equipment. The Safety demonstration starts at 10:00am. If you are not present for the Safety Demonstration you WILL NOT be able to participate in the class. Please remember that archery is an outdoor sport and that you should be prepared for the conditions. On days of extreme weather the club may be closed and any instruction sessions either cancelled or postponed accordingly. (Advanced notification will be given using contact details provided) Please wear closed toe shoes or boots as no open toe footwear (thongs or sandals etc.) is allowed. It is recommended to wear close fitting shirts or tops to avoid clothing getting caught in the string. If you have long hair, please ensure it is tied back to ensure your safety. Anyone under the age of 16 must have a parent or guardian present. The purchase of this ticket ensures you have read and understood the above information and are agreeing to follow all instructions provided. Cancelations of less than 24 hours notice will not be refunded.

Archery Instruction Program   This is the final AIP of 2026. we will be returning with New Classes in February 2027.   So, you have made the first step one of our come and try sessions and would like to know more. The Archery Instruction Program (AIP) is the next step. A 3 week more intensive course that delves into aspects of technique, equipment, scoring, etiquette and field archery. Each session is 2 hours with a set curriculum designed to take participants from a novice to a beginning club archer. This course gets quite detailed quickly and as such is not suitable for younger children (under 10) as they may struggle with some of the concepts and it is advised that parents also sit in on the theory components of this program. Children under 10 may only be accepted at the discretion of the coaching staff. (Please contact us to discuss children under 10 doing the course.) Week 1 covers: Introduction to Sherbrooke Archers Safety and etiquette The steps of good archery technique Scoring Target archery Weeks 2 & 3 cover: Stringing bows Sighting – including types and methods Equipment - Different bow types and trial of those bows Field archery

Matchplay is back at Sherbrooke and again we are holding 2 divisions for Compound and Recurve and 1 Barebow division. If you sign up for the event you are signing up for teams as well as individual matches. If you enter division 2 and your recent Archers Diary scores indicate you should be division 1, your entry will not be accepted. Division 1 is for the more experienced archers who want to face the challenge of the best archers in Victoria. Division 2 is for those archers who are not quite there yet, or who are not as competitive as they used to be. After lunch we will begin the teams event for each bow type, which all competitors will be included. Compound are teams of 3, you must be a combination of 2 division 1 archers and 1 division 2 archer. Recurve teams are teams of 2, which are made up of 1 division 1 and 1 division 2 archer. Barebow teams are teams of 2. This will be a 36 arrow ranking, followed by Matchplay with the finals at the end of the event. You will be competing against archers of a similar skill level. There are no separate gender divisions.   Suggested for division 1:   Compound: over 630 for a 50/720 round.   Recurve:     over 560 for a 70/720 round. When:                    Sunday 29th of November  Where:                   Sherbrooke Archers, 6 New Road, Upper Ferntree Gully Time:                      8:00am Registration. 8:30 Event commences. Price:                      $30.00  Distances:                Compound D1 & D2 50m                                                                        Recurve D1 70m                                                                        Recurve D2 60m                                                                        Barebow 50m (122cm)                                      NB: recurve teams matchplay will be 60m. Contact:                     Leanne Strahan    0412 055 844 Entry:                         Through AV calendar Maximum No.:         Compound     36                                 Recurve         18                                 Barebow         9                                      Sherbrooke Matchplay is proudly sponsored by Urban Archery. https://www.urbanarcherysupplies.com/

This is for Members of Archery Australia who are visiting Sherbrooke Archers to pay their shooting fee. Please note that The Archery Aliance was cancelled by ABA, so unfortunately we are unable to accept ABA members as visitors to the club.

Thank you to everyone who supported us and attended our Come and Try Archery and our Archery Instruction Program in 2026.  Our coaches are now taking a well deserved break and will return on the 7th of February 2027. New sessions for 2027 will be added soon.  From everyone at Sherbrooke Archers, we hope you all have a wonderful holiday break.

Whether you are a total archery novice or whether you have some limited archery knowledge, Sherbrooke Archers Come and Try sessions are the ideal place to start your archery adventure. Archery is suitable for all ability levels and is an ideal sport for those who have some disabilities. Age is no barrier with anyone from ages 7 and up welcome to have a go. In fact, archery is truly a family sport with many parents bringing their children along for a come and try session and end up becoming archers themselves. It is also not unusual at Sherbrooke to see 3 generations of family members all shooting together. Although the instructors are happy to answer any questions, the emphasis for these come and try sessions is on fun and safety foremost. The idea is to try archery casually before deciding on whether it is something that you wish to continue with. If you decide after a couple of these sessions that you may want to continue then a Sherbrooke Archers Archery Instruction Program may be the next step for you. These sessions are on a casual basis – there is no long commitment necessary.  You may attend 1, 2 or as many as you like. Our instructors are all qualified and accredited by Archery Australia and all have up to date working with children cards. All equipment is supplied. Please arrive AT LEAST 15 minutes prior to the scheduled start time (arrive 9:45) to allow time for us to set you up with equipment.   The Safety demonstration starts at 10:00am. **IF YOU ARE NOT PRESENT FOR THE SAFETY DEMONSTRATION YOU WILL NOT BE ABLE TO PARTICIPATE IN THE CLASS**   Please remember that archery is an outdoor sport and that you should be prepared for the conditions. On days of extreme weather the club may be closed and any instruction sessions either cancelled or postponed accordingly. (Advanced notification will be given using contact details provided) Please wear closed toe shoes or boots as no open toe footwear (thongs or sandals etc.) is allowed. It is recommended to wear close fitting shirts or tops to avoid clothing getting caught in the string. If you have long hair, please ensure it is tied back to ensure your safety. Anyone under the age of 16 must have a parent or guardian present. The purchase of this ticket ensures you have read and understood the above information and are agreeing to follow all instructions provided. Cancelations of less than 24 hours notice will not be refunded. Please make sure you have your ticket with you for scanning when you arrive.

Whether you are a total archery novice or whether you have some limited archery knowledge, Sherbrooke Archers Come and Try sessions are the ideal place to start your archery adventure. Archery is suitable for all ability levels and is an ideal sport for those who have some disabilities. Age is no barrier with anyone from ages 7 and up welcome to have a go. In fact, archery is truly a family sport with many parents bringing their children along for a come and try session and end up becoming archers themselves. It is also not unusual at Sherbrooke to see 3 generations of family members all shooting together. Although the instructors are happy to answer any questions, the emphasis for these come and try sessions is on fun and safety foremost. The idea is to try archery casually before deciding on whether it is something that you wish to continue with. If you decide after a couple of these sessions that you may want to continue then a Sherbrooke Archers Archery Instruction Program may be the next step for you. These sessions are on a casual basis – there is no long commitment necessary.  You may attend 1, 2 or as many as you like. Our instructors are all qualified and accredited by Archery Australia and all have up to date working with children cards. All equipment is supplied. Please arrive AT LEAST 15 minutes prior to the scheduled start time (arrive 9:45) to allow time for us to set you up with equipment.   The Safety demonstration starts at 10:00am. **IF YOU ARE NOT PRESENT FOR THE SAFETY DEMONSTRATION YOU WILL NOT BE ABLE TO PARTICIPATE IN THE CLASS**   Please remember that archery is an outdoor sport and that you should be prepared for the conditions. On days of extreme weather the club may be closed and any instruction sessions either cancelled or postponed accordingly. (Advanced notification will be given using contact details provided) Please wear closed toe shoes or boots as no open toe footwear (thongs or sandals etc.) is allowed. It is recommended to wear close fitting shirts or tops to avoid clothing getting caught in the string. If you have long hair, please ensure it is tied back to ensure your safety. Anyone under the age of 16 must have a parent or guardian present. The purchase of this ticket ensures you have read and understood the above information and are agreeing to follow all instructions provided. Cancelations of less than 24 hours notice will not be refunded. Please make sure you have your ticket with you for scanning when you arrive.

Archery Instruction Program   This is the first AIP of 2027.    So, you have made the first step one of our come and try sessions and would like to know more. The Archery Instruction Program (AIP) is the next step. A 3 week more intensive course that delves into aspects of technique, equipment, scoring, etiquette and field archery. Each session is 2 hours with a set curriculum designed to take participants from a novice to a beginning club archer. This course gets quite detailed quickly and as such is not suitable for younger children (under 10) as they may struggle with some of the concepts and it is advised that parents also sit in on the theory components of this program. Children under 10 may only be accepted at the discretion of the coaching staff. (Please contact us to discuss children under 10 doing the course.) Prerequisite: Completed a minimum of 1 Come & Try Session at Sherbrooke Archers or another Archery Australia affiliated Club within the last 6 months. Week 1 covers: Introduction to Sherbrooke Archers Safety and etiquette The steps of good archery technique Scoring Target archery Weeks 2 & 3 cover: Stringing bows Sighting – including types and methods Equipment - Different bow types and trial of those bows Field archery