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Target Archery is the most commonly practiced form of archery worldwide.

Popularity
Archery is one of Britains fastest growing leisure activities. It is enjoyed by thousands of people of all ages and abilities at clubs across the country. Most clubs offer training to people interested in taking up archery, and equipment is provided.

Location
Organised clubs and events take place throughout the UK, with dedicated organisations in Scotland and Ireland.

Age
There is no maximum age, people of all ages are welcome, although children should be at least 8 years old, and should be accompanied by a parent or guardian.

Ability
Archery is one of the few sports that can be enjoyed by almost everyone, whether they be able-bodied, or have a disability. It is possibly the only sport where beginners can compete next to an Olympic archer! Archery provides something for everyone.

Description
There are quite a number of different target archery rounds, but generally, target archery consists of archers shooting a fixed number of arrows at a specified distance. The target is circular with ten concentric rings. The inner of which is gold scoring ten points, the outer ring is white, scoring one. After an end of arrows, usually three or six, all arrows are scored. At the end of the day, the person with the highest score wins!

Dedication
Archery is one of the few sports where an individual can go from being an absolute beginner to shooting at the highest levels within a fairly short space of time. Of course, this does not happen without dedication, commitment and some good instruction.

Potential
Target archery is the only form of archery competed in the Olympic games. British archers have won 9 medals at the last three Olympic Games.

Closely Related Activities
Flight Archery 987, Field Archery 14, Popinjay 1010, Kyudo 1011, Field Sports 247, Clout Archery 676.

Cost
Club fees usually start at £10.00 per annum.
A complete beginners Archery kit can be purchased at costs starting from around £85.
A typical kit consists of;
* 1 x full size recurve bow.
* 3 x arrows.
* 1 x Dacron string.
* 2 x arrow rests.
* 2 x brass nock sets (These are crimped on to the bow string to mark the nocking point of the arrow).
* 1 x Basic bracer.(Fits around the forearm).
* 1 x Basic tab.(to protect from sore fingers).
* An Introduction to Archery' DVD.

Level of Demand
The table below shows the maximum levels of demand that this activity requires. NOTE: These are not entry levels or levels of requirement and has nothing to do with ability.

Energy

Arms

Legs

Sight

Hearing

Speech

Learning

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