ARCHERY

Please follow the step by step guideline below:

1. Go to the Join Us section on our website above.

2. Click the membership button. You will be redirected to the Sydney Uni Sport & Fitness (SUSF) website.

3. Create an SUSF account, or log in if you already have one.

4. Select Membership in the dashboard.

5. Choose the CLUB membership type that applies to you:

   • Student

   • Staff

   • Community

   • Junior

   • Concession

6. Select Archery and follow the prompts to complete your registration and payment.

7. Once your membership has been successfully processed, you will receive a confirmation email.

8. Download Discord and join the club’s Discord server. Link provided under social media on this website.

9. Introduce yourself in Discord so the committee can provide access to the club’s sign-in and sign-out system.

10. Booking is not currently compulsory. However, members are encouraged to reserve a session through Discord, Instagram, or email to help secure a place.

Please note: If you attend without booking in advance, we cannot guarantee that an instructor will be available on the day, particularly during busy periods or sessions with limited committee attendance. Booking ahead helps us provide the best possible experience for new members.

Absolutely! Beginners are always welcome — no prior experience is required.

Before your first shoot, you'll complete a short safety induction (approximately 45 minutes), where one of our qualified and experienced instructors will introduce you to range safety, basic shooting technique, and the correct use of the equipment. Once you've completed the induction, you'll be able to attend regular club training sessions and continue developing your skills at your own pace.

We provide all the equipment you'll need to get started, and our supportive instructors are always happy to offer guidance and answer any questions. Whether you're looking to try something new, shoot recreationally, or eventually compete, you'll find a welcoming and supportive community at our club.

As you progress, our instructors can provide further guidance on different archery disciplines, including traditional, barebow, target recurve, and compound, helping you choose the style and equipment that best suits your interests.

Yes — but only if they are 16 or 17 years old, or will turn 16 during the current calendar year. The University of Sydney Archery Club does not accept members younger than this.

Applicants who are 16–17 years old (including those turning 16 during the current calendar year) are welcome to apply for membership, provided they meet all requirements under our Under-18 Junior Membership Policy, including:

• A signed Parent or Guardian Declaration providing consent for membership and participation in club activities.

• Confirmation from the parent or guardian that the applicant is physically fit to participate, understands the inherent risks of archery, and is sufficiently responsible to follow all club rules and safety procedures.

• Acknowledgement that the parent or guardian accepts responsibility for the member's conduct and compliance with club policies while participating in club activities.

• Provision of emergency contact details and any relevant medical information required for safe participation.

Please note that The University of Sydney Archery Club is a volunteer-run university club, not a childcare or supervision service. Under 18 members are expected to behave responsibly, comply with all safety requirements, and follow directions from committee members, instructors, and coaches at all times. Parents or guardians may be required to attend future sessions if the committee has concerns regarding safety or behaviour.

If you have any questions about under-18 junior membership or the application process, please contact us before registering. We are happy to discuss your circumstances and explain the requirements.

No. Our club provides all the equipment you'll need to get started, including a bow, arrows, arm guard, finger tab, and quiver. Equipment hire is included with your session, so you can learn the fundamentals without having to purchase your own gear.

As you progress, we also have recurve sights, stabilisers, and beginner compound bows available for members who would like to explore different disciplines before investing in their own equipment.

If you decide to purchase your own gear, our coaches and experienced members can provide personalised advice based on your discipline, experience level, draw length, and budget. We'll help you choose equipment that is safe, suitable, and tailored to your needs, ensuring you start with a setup that supports your long-term development.

Yes. If you have your own archery equipment, you're welcome to bring it to club sessions. For safety reasons, all personal equipment must be inspected and approved by one of our qualified instructors before it can be used on the range.

Please note that firearms and crossbows are strictly prohibited at the club and must not be brought onto the field under any circumstances.

The club does not provide storage for personal equipment. Members are responsible for transporting and storing their own bows, arrows, and accessories outside of club sessions.

Our outdoor range is located at St John's Soccer Oval, The University of Sydney.

Training sessions are held:

• Mondays: 12:00 pm – 5:00 pm

• Fridays: 12:00 pm – 5:00 pm

We operate year-round, including during university holidays, so you're welcome to join us whenever we're open.

As an outdoor club, training is subject to weather conditions and field availability. In the event of heavy rain, extreme weather, or field closures, sessions may be cancelled for safety reasons. We recommend checking our Discord and Instagram before attending for the latest updates on range availability and any schedule changes.

The University of Sydney Archery Club welcomes members of the public and archers from all backgrounds; however, we are first and foremost a University of Sydney sports club. The club is run by students, for students, and most of our members are unlikely to already be on campus during weekends due to their university commitments.

Our training sessions are scheduled around the field allocation times provided by Sydney Uni Sport & Fitness (SUSF). While we would be happy to offer additional weekend sessions if there was sufficient demand and availability, weekend access to the field is not currently allocated to the club.

We encourage members to attend our regular weekday sessions and follow our Discord and Instagram for any additional events, workshops, or special sessions that may be scheduled.

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

All beginners will start at 10 metres during their induction course, where they will learn range safety, basic shooting techniques, and proper equipment handling. To ensure the safety of all members, archers must complete distance qualification assessments before progressing to longer distances.

Distance qualification requirements:

• The qualification assessment consists of 60 arrows in total (10 rounds of 6 arrows).

• Archers will shoot at a 122 cm full-ring target face.

• The assessment must be completed in a single session before the range closes. Unfinished assessments cannot be resumed on another day.

• No breaks are permitted between rounds.

• Any arrow that lands outside the scoring rings or misses the target will be recorded as a miss (“M”).

• A single miss results in an immediate failure of the assessment, and the archer must restart the qualification from the beginning.

To maintain fairness and safety, dishonest behaviour, including falsifying scores or misrepresenting results, is strictly prohibited. If a qualification is found to have been obtained dishonestly, it will be considered invalid and the archer will be required to repeat the assessment.

Upon successfully completing a qualification, archers may progress to the next available distance. Distance qualifications increase in 10-metre increments until reaching the maximum range distance.

The committee and instructors reserve the right to request that a member return to a shorter distance or repeat a qualification assessment if there are concerns regarding their ability to shoot safely and consistently, including repeatedly failing to keep arrows on the target.

Yes! Sydney Uni Archery Club hosts a variety of competitions, social events, and activities throughout the year, catering to members of all experience levels.

For archers interested in competition, members have the opportunity to participate in major archery events such as the National and State Indoor Archery Championships, as well as inter-university competitions held in collaboration with other university archery clubs, including UNSW Archery Club. We also run our own internal competitions, such as the Novice Cup, designed specifically for beginners to experience competitive archery in a supportive and friendly environment.

Beyond competitions, we organise a range of social and community-building activities, including Dress Your Own Bow, pizza days, tea parties, casual training session games, and members' dinners. These events provide opportunities for members to connect, have fun, and build friendships both on and off the range.

Whether you are looking to compete, improve your skills, or simply meet new people through archery, USYD Archery Club offers a welcoming environment for everyone.

Keep an eye on our Discord announcements and Instagram page for updates on upcoming competitions, events, and club activities.

All memberships require signing up to SUSF and the Club:

SUSF & Club: https://join.susf.com.au

NOTE: On the membership selection page, don't select under 'Annual Membership Only' as it will not give you the archery component. Scroll down to 'Club Membership' section to select archery.

Yes we are a Archery Australia registered club.

Speak to our committtee or coaches for more information on how to sign up

Archery Australia is the national governing body of archery in Australia (responsible for training archers for World Cups, World Championships and of course the Olympics). Becoming a member allows you access to all their resources and provides many perks/benefits such as:

Access to other clubs/ranges around the country (at their discretion though most are very inviting).

Available to register for any local, state or national tournament that is external to the club. (The club takes several teams to all major events.)

Provides you access to the national scoring database (Archer's Diary) where you score arrows digitally to track your progression. Archer's Diary provides a record of your scores, state & national rankings which can be compared with every other archer in the country.

Access to performance and classification awards/badges (provided by the club for free as well).

High performing archers have access to the national high performance program.

​More details can be found on their website: http://www.archery.org.au/

Archery Australia members from other clubs are allowed to shoot as a guest for no more than 4 times every 3 months. A range fee of $10 applies.

The club does cater for corporate sessions or team-building sessions. This is booked through SUSF.

Send enquiries to: recreation@sport.usyd.edu.au or call 1300 068 922.