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Originally Posted by HOTHOUSEDOG  Whilst i understand the obvious frustrations for the club members who so kindly invest their time in newbies for them to leave for another club; how does a beginner with no experience of organised archery know if a club will suit them? From what i have read there is some diversity in attitude, approch and atmosphere for club to club. As someone who has yet to join a club or do a course ( i know, I know i will soon!) how do i choose? Do clubs allow guests with no formal training to attend and shoot? And if i am not happy should i feel obliged to stay for a while?  .
I don't know any other archers except my mate and we started together 6 mnths ago. We stump shoot on his land and target shoot in the farmers field next door (thanks farmer Jim!) |
I have absolutely no problem with people coming along to have a go, see if they like shooting, see if they like the club etc etc. I do have a problem with people taking a beginneres course at one club KNOWING that they are going to join the one down the road that doesn't happen to have any courses running at the time.
