1. Click the Get Started button below to go to the Sydney Uni Sport & Fitness (SUSF) login page.

2. Create a SUSF account, or log in if you already have one.

3. From your dashboard, select Memberships.

4. Choose the membership type that applies to you:

   ⚬ USYD Student & Staff

   ⚬ Community Adult

   ⚬ Community Junior (16–17 years old)

5. Select Archery and follow the prompts to complete registration and payment. You will receive a confirmation email from SUSF once your membership has been processed.

6. Download Discord and join the SUAC Discord server.

7. Introduce yourself in the #introductions channel. A committee member will verify your membership and grant you access to the club’s sign-in/sign-out system.

8. Book your first session through Discord, Instagram, or email. Booking is strongly recommended so we can ensure an instructor is available to assist you.

   Beginners: You must complete our free beginner induction course before your first session. Please book through Discord or Instagram.

   Experienced archers: Induction is not required, but please contact the committee through Discord or Instagram before attending. We will ask about your experience and equipment, and all personal equipment must be inspected before use.

   Please note

   If you attend without booking, we cannot guarantee that an instructor will be available, particularly during busy periods.

   For assistance, contact the committee through Discord, Instagram, or email.

Yes — beginners are always welcome, and no prior experience is required.

All new members without archery experience must complete a free one-hour beginner induction course before their first session. The course covers range safety, equipment handling, and basic shooting technique, and is led by an experienced instructor.

We provide all essential equipment, including a bow, arrows, finger tab, quiver, and protective gear. After completing induction, you can attend regular training sessions and progress at your own pace. Our instructors can also help you explore different disciplines, including traditional, barebow, target recurve, and target compound.

Yes, but only if they are 16 or 17 years old, or will turn 16 during the current calendar year. SUAC does not accept members younger than this.

Applicants aged 16–17 must meet the requirements of our Under-18 Junior Membership Policy, including:

• A signed Parent or Guardian Declaration consenting to membership and participation.

• Confirmation that the applicant is physically fit, understands the risks of archery, and can follow club rules and safety procedures.

• Acknowledgement that the parent or guardian accepts responsibility for the member’s conduct and compliance with club policies.

• Emergency contact details and any relevant medical information.

SUAC is a volunteer-run university club, not a childcare or supervision service. Under-18 members must behave responsibly, follow all safety requirements, and comply with directions from committee members, instructors, and coaches. Parents or guardians may be asked to attend sessions if the committee has concerns about safety or behaviour.

Please contact us before registering if you have any questions about junior membership.

No. SUAC provides all the equipment you need to get started, including a bow, arrows, finger tab, quiver, and protective gear.

As you progress, we also provide beginner target recurve and compound equipment, including sights, stabilisers, and low-poundage compound bows. We do not provide traditional bows due to the wide variety available; please speak with experienced traditional members before purchasing your own.

If you decide to buy equipment, consult our instructors first. They can advise you based on your discipline, experience, draw length, and budget to help you choose a safe and suitable setup.

Yes. You are welcome to bring your own archery equipment to club sessions, but it must be inspected and approved by our qualified instructor before use.

For safety reasons, firearms, crossbows, and broadhead hunting arrow tips are strictly prohibited and must not be brought onto the range.

No. SUAC does not provide storage for personal equipment. Members are responsible for transporting, storing, and looking after their own bows, arrows, and accessories outside club sessions.

Our outdoor range is at St John’s Soccer Oval on the University of Sydney’s Camperdown campus, next to RPA Hospital and the Charles Perkins Centre.

Training sessions are held:

• Monday: 12:00 pm – 5:00 pm

• Friday: 12:00 pm – 5:00 pm

We operate year-round, including during university holidays. As an outdoor club, sessions may be cancelled due to heavy rain, strong winds, extreme weather, or field closures announced by SUSF.

Please check our Discord and Instagram stories before attending for the latest opening updates and schedule changes.

SUAC is a University of Sydney sports club run by students, for students. Most members are not on campus on weekends due to university commitments.

Our sessions are scheduled around field allocations provided by Sydney Uni Sport & Fitness (SUSF), and weekend field access is not currently allocated to the club.

We encourage members to attend our regular weekday sessions and follow Discord and Instagram for any additional tournaments, workshops, social events, or special sessions.

Our range supports distances up to 70 metres, the official Olympic outdoor target archery distance.

Beginners start at 10 metres during induction. To shoot at longer distances, members must complete a distance qualification assessment.

The assessment consists of 60 arrows (10 rounds of 6 arrows), completed in one session with no breaks between rounds. Traditional, barebow, and recurve archers shoot at a 122 cm full-ring target face; compound archers shoot at an 80 cm six-ring target face.

Any arrow outside the scoring rings or missing the target is recorded as a miss (“M”). One miss results in immediate failure, and the assessment must be restarted. All completed assessments must be verified and signed by a committee member.

After passing, archers may progress in 10-metre increments up to 70 metres. The committee and instructors may require a member to return to a shorter distance or repeat an assessment if there are concerns about safe and consistent shooting.

Yes. SUAC hosts competitions, social events, and activities throughout the year for members of all experience levels.

Members can participate in major events, including the National and State Indoor Archery Championships and inter-university competitions, including events with UNSW Archery. We also run internal competitions such as the Novice Cup, designed to give beginners a friendly introduction to competitive archery.

We also organise social activities, including arrow workshops, pizza days, tea parties, casual training games, and members’ dinners.

Follow our Discord announcements and Instagram page for upcoming events.

Yes. SUAC is an Archery Australia (AA) registered club.

Speak to a committee member for information on registering with AA through SUAC. AA membership provides access to clubs and ranges across Australia, eligibility for external local, state, and national tournaments, the national scoring database (Archer’s Diary), performance and classification awards, and pathways to high-performance programs.

More information is available on the Archery Australia website.

Yes. Archery Australia members from other clubs may attend as guests up to four times every three months.

A $10 range fee applies to each visit. Club equipment is not provided for guest archers.

Yes. SUAC offers corporate and team-building sessions, which are booked through Sydney Uni Sport & Fitness (SUSF).

For enquiries, contact SUSF at recreation@sport.usyd.edu.au or call 1300 068 922.