ABOUT
Our Club
At Saxon Archery Club, we offer a range of services to cater to archers of all levels. Whether you're a beginner or a seasoned pro, we have something for everyone.
Archery Coaching
Target Practice
Equipment Assistance
Competition Support
Our Archery Styles
THE QUESTION:
What is archery?
Archery: the skilled sport of propelling arrows with a bow, blending focus, precision, and control for hitting targets. Ancient art meets modern challenge.
Recurve Archery
Compound Archery
Traditional Archery
Sighted or
unsighted
Recurve Archery
A recurve bow is a type of archery bow characterized by its curved limbs that bend away from the archer when unstrung. This design stores more energy, allowing for greater arrow speed and distance. The simplicity and versatility of recurve bows make them popular among archers of various skill levels. A recurve can be used with or without sights and other accessories.
Compound Archery
A compound bow features a complex pulley system that enhances arrow velocity and accuracy. Its limbs are stiffer than those of traditional bows, allowing for less force during full draw. This design aids in aiming and reduces archer fatigue. Widely used in sports and hunting, compound bows are favored for their precision and power. A compound bow can be used with or without sights and other accessories.
Traditional Archery
A traditional archery bow is a handcrafted weapon used for shooting arrows. Typically made from wood, it embodies ancient design principles. Archers with this kind of bow use wooden arrows, and do not use modern accessories such as sights and release aids.
Archery Styles
As part of the Australian Bowhunters Association, Saxon Archery Club shoots three different forms of target archery;
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1) ABA: unmarked feral animal targets up to 48m away for adults shooting recurve or compound.
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2) 3D: unmarked 3D animal targets up to 48m away for adults shooting recurve or compound.
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3) IFAA: marked black and white round targets up to a maximum distance of 80yards.