Membership
We are currently welcoming new members to our club. Members are entitled to 24/7 access to the club and its facilities and are welcome to join club activities.
Please note that we usually require everyone who has never used a bow before do at least one Come n Try sessions before becoming a member. This includes safety information that is vital for all concerned. It is mentioned that committee approval being a part of becoming a member and we reserve this right to not accept anyone who has not been through Come N Try.
(Note from 08/04/24 the links have been updated to reflect the new site Archery Australia are now using. If you tried before and got the incorrect link, please feel free to try again)
How to Join
To apply for membership:-
Go to this site Archery Australia membership page and
1. Create a new account in https://account.archery.assemblesports.io/login
2. Once you have done that, look for the search tab at the top and then in the "search bar", type "Canberra".
This will present you with the different types of membership accounts. See the picture on the right -->
3. Choose the membership that suits your needs, ie Open, 60+, under 20 etc and click on the green register button and then follow the instructions that come up.
4. Email the secretary.caclub@gmail.com that you have joined the club or renewed your membership and paid your fees to arrange an induction. (A screen shot might also help but do not include any private information)
This membership will be pending committee approval. The Club reserves the right to decline membership to any person.
Once your membership has been approved you will receive an email inviting you to an induction. Your induction will cover access to the club and safety rules. Please read the provided induction material. The New Member booklet can also be downloaded by clicking the image below.
We are affiliated with Archery ACT and Archery Australia.
Archery Australia has also produced a PDF booklet that explains how to RENEW your Membership.
Click the image below to download
Assemble-Sports-Membership-Renewal.pdf
Entitlements
Ordinary, Junior and shooting Associate Members will be provided with access to club facilities. (Restrictions on providing keys to Junior members may apply).
Ordinary and Life members are voting members of the Club.
As a member of the club you will also become a member of Archery ACT and Archery Australia, allowing you to participate in territory, national and international events.
Membership also covers the cost of medals and pins under the award structure.
OzBow
Beginner Class (Pre-OzBow)
At the beginning of the regular OzBow cycle, the club offers a regular Beginner‑Specific Class available free of charge for members. These sessions focus on fundamental technique, safety, and form. They are recommended to be attended once during your early development, but they do not need to be completed before starting OzBow.
All classes require registration through Archer’s Diary (Event Registration). Classes are scheduled at 2:00pm on Saturdays and typically fill the Saturday between OzBow cycles, although timing may vary depending on demand.
OzBow
Coaching is available free of charge for members during OzBow sessions. Run every Saturday at 2:00pm, OzBow is designed specifically for beginner archers and provides a supportive pathway into the sport. Sessions run for 1.5 hours and cover everything from the fundamentals of shooting through to basic bow maintenance. OzBow operates on a repeating four‑week cycle, with different elements of form introduced each week to build skills progressively. Members may participate in OzBow for up to 12 months, although most people find that completing around three cycles gives them a solid understanding and prepares them to move confidently into regular club activities.
Once you feel comfortable with your shooting in OzBow, we recommend joining the club shoots held every Sunday. These scored rounds help develop your skills further and connect you with the wider club community. Details on how club shoots operate can be found on our Events page.
All classes require registration through Archer’s Diary (Event Registration). Each session is generally released onto Archer’s Diary one week before the activity date.
Equipment during OzBow
To help new archers get started without a large upfront cost, the club provides basic recurve bows during the sessions at no charge while members talk with coaches and research what gear best suits them. This equipment lending is capped at 12 sessions, after which members are expected to have transitioned to their own setup. Coaches are available throughout the process to help you make informed and safe choices.
Membership Categories
Senior Member - Person over the age of 18
Junior Member* - Person under 18 years of age
*Standard junior memberships commence at 10 years of age. Please contact president.caclub@gmail.com if you wish to sign up a junior under 10 years of age. Consideration will be on a case-by-case basis.
Family membership - Three or four people from the same family (at least one member must be a Senior Member).
Associate Member - Volunteer: For social membership to the Club; including those filling positions on the Committee.
Associate Member - Participant: A member of another Archery Australia Club who wants to participate in Club activities.
The following are special membership categories that are only awarded by agreement of the Committee.
Honorary Member - Granted to individuals or organisations in recognition of their contribution or potential contribution to the sport of archery.
Life Member - Elected in recognition of significant contribution to the Club
Patron Member - Elected in recognition of significant contribution to the Club
Fees
Membership is for 12 months from the date the application is approved by the Club and renewable on application.
Your membership fee includes an annual shooting fee which allows you to shoot at the Club any day it is open.
The Club's membership fees are:
Senior - $290.00
Junior - $225.00
Family - $570.00
Associate membership (Volunteer) - $70.00
Associate membership (Participant) - $130.00 [Must be a financial member of another Archery Australia club]
If you are a member of another Archery Australia club, you may shoot at our club for a visitor fee of $10.