Your Questions, Answered

General

  • Yes, Archery is one of the safest sports when when proper safety precautions and rules are followed. Frankston Archery club has safety guidelines, and beginners are trained in safe shooting practices before handling equipment.

  • Archery is a great sport for all ages. Typically, archers can start participating as young as 9 years old, depending on strength, coordination, and attention span.

    There really is no upper age limit, archery is a sport you can enjoy at almost any stage of life.

  • No. Archery relies on technique than strength. Beginners start with low draw-weight bows and gradually increase as their form and confidence improve. Our coaches help match equipment to the archer’s ability.

  • Archery is one of the most accessible sports, as it can be adapted to suit a wide range of physical abilities.

    Equipment such as lighter draw‑weight bows, release aids, adapted arrow rests, bow mounts and seated shooting options make it possible for many people with physical or mobility challenges to participate .

    This inclusivity is demonstrated by archery’s long‑standing presence in the Paralympic Games. Check out Paralympic Games youtube channel to see some brilliant archers shoot!

    We encourage you to contact us before booking so we can understand your needs and make the session as safe and enjoyable as possible (for example, adapting equipment, lane position, or coaching approach where feasible).

  • Our range is outdoor with distances ranging from 10m to 90m.

  • We are open every Saturday from 9:00am.

    Members can access the range 7 days a week (subject to safety rules and any scheduled club activities).

Getting Started

  • We recommend starting by completing a come & try course which teaches you the basics of archery techniques, safety procedures and shooting etiquette.

    If you’re still hungry for more archery, we recommend completing our Basic Archery Course. This course builds on what you’ve learned in the Come & Try, focusing on developing your technique and introducing two styles of archery (barebow recurve and sighted recurve). You’ll also learn how scoring works and introduction to competition etiquette.

    Once you have completed both courses, the next step is membership.

  • We recommend booking in advance to secure your spot in a course. Walk‑ins are welcome, subject to availability.

    If you prefer to pay by cash, please email frankstonarcheryclub@gmail.com to arrange a booking.

  • Please wear enclosed shoes and comfortable and fitted clothing. We recommend avoiding loose sleeves, baggy t-shirts, dangling accessories and/or Jewelry. Additionally, we recommend bringing water, and a hat/sunscreen if it’s sunny.

  • Yes, juniors are welcome. For safety and supervision, a responsible adult must remain onsite with junior participants..

  • Unfortunately, we currently do not offer private lessons. However, this could change in the near future.

  • Yes, Frankston Archery club is a proud Get Active Kids activity provider. Vouchers can be used for our sessions, equipment, uniform and membership.

    Please reach out to us via email, frankstonarcheryclub@gmail.com, to book using Get Active Kids vouchers.

  • Yes, we do! For bookings with more than 10 participants, please get in touch with us via email at Frankstonarcheryclub@gmail.com to arrange a group session. We’ll be happy to help you organise a booking that suits your needs.

Membership

  • Membership is not required to participate in our Come & Try or Basic Archery courses.

    However, outside of these courses, all participants shooting at our range must be members of an Archery Australia affiliated club.

  • Please refer to our membership page for more information.

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