New to Archery?
Begin your Archery Journey with us
We run a Beginners’ Introductory Course just for you. This is a four-week course where you will learn the basics of archery. The course covers necessary safety elements as well as the technique of how to shoot. Mountain Green Archery Club provides the equipment and coaching. At the end of the course we discuss how to take your archery further.
(Are you a MAGS or Diocesan student looking for course information?)
Essential Details
Course Length: Four weeks
Price: $230 incl GST
When: Saturday Mornings (see course dates below, as scheduled)
Week 1: 8:30 am – 10:30 am (2 hours)
Weeks 2 – 4: 9:00 am – 10:30 am (1.5 hours)
Maximum number per course: 15 – book early to avoid disappointment!
Suitability: Everyone aged 10 and older.
Location: Mountain Green Archery Club Outdoor Range, on Mount Albert / Ōwairaka.
All equipment supplied.
Notes: Classes are scheduled around public holidays, club activities etc.
Please make sure that you can attend the classes in the course you are booking.
Weather: Archery is an all weather sport so classes will be held if it is raining. However, if the weather is extreme, shooting on the day will be deferred to a later week.
Bookings: Our courses often sell out 6 months or more in advance, so book early!
For bookings and information, please visit our event booking website (TidyHQ).
Once you have successfully booked and enrolled, see below or click here for our Beginner Course Instructions.
Beginner Course Dates for 2025
All courses are at 9:00am unless otherwise specified below.
First week arrive at 8:30 for setup.
July/August 2025 – July 19, 26, August 2, 9 – SOLD OUT
August/September 2025 – August 23, 30, September 6, 13 – SOLD OUT
November 2025 – November 1, 8, 15, 22 – SOLD OUT
All courses sold out? Join Waitlist
Instructions for our Beginner Courses
We look forward to teaching you how to participate in and enjoy the sport of archery. There are a few additional things you should be aware of before you come along to your first lesson:
- Wear closed shoes. No bare feet, sandals or jandals are permitted.
- Wear slim upper body clothing. Short sleeve is best but if you wear a long-sleeved shirt, please ensure it is slim-fitting. Baggy sleeves, particularly those on sweatshirts and jackets, get in the way of the bow string.
- Apply sunblock before you arrive. That way, your hands are not greasy when you are trying to shoot.
- Tie Back Long Hair.
- Bring a water bottle. A snack is also a good idea for when you are finished.
- Arrive 15-20 minutes before the lesson starts. Then you will have time to get your gear set up with plenty of time to spare.
- Classes still happen in wet weather. Cancellations only happen in extreme weather. (these will be posted on the mgac.org.nz website by 8:00am) and a make-up session will be scheduled at the end of the course block.
- Ensure that you are available on all the dates of the four-week course. If you must miss a lesson, there is an opportunity for one only make-up lesson at the end of the block.
- Parking is available at the entrance to the maunga, on the right. Once you have parked, walk up the road to the left, to get the archery range. If you require special vehicle access to get closer to the range, please message us directly and arrangements will be made.
- Do the stretching exercises. They are essential – not an optional extra! Please make sure you do these before and after each session.
It is helpful to understand where your facial features are before you start the course. You will be frequently asked to find your nose, chin, jawbone, etc and it helps if you already know where they are! Ears and eyes definitely need to be in good working order (glasses and hearing aids are no problem).
No apples (or heads) will be damaged in the course of your instruction!
We look forward to seeing you on the archery range soon!
