NCAS Juniors Tournament 2026 – 27th Sept

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NCAS Juniors Tournament 2026 – 27th Sept

Targetcraft is delighted to host the Northamptonshire County Archery Society (NCAS) Juniors Tournament 2026 on Sunday 27th September. This friendly competition is open to juniors under 18 at all levels of their archery journey. The County is keen for Northamptonshire juniors to participate and has made the event free for them. Juniors outside of Northamptonshire are required to pay a £5 entry fee.

Event details are available in the prospectus and the entry form is online at https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScgUhyFpMoufbfD-R9XeXkF24som-E_HF26wkNc7O-UfsECzQ/viewform

Competition Prospectus

On the day, experienced competition archers and parents will be on hand to answer any questions you may have about progression routes for junior archers, competitions and more.

Field Archery Have-a-go with LBAC

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Field Archery Have-a-go with LBAC

Looking to step off the target line and take your archery into the woods? Come along to Long Buckby Archery Club for their Have-a-Go Field Shoot on Saturday 22nd August, from 12:00pm to 4:00pm.

Field archery is a fantastic way to test your skills in a setting that makes use of natural terrain. Gather a group of friends, head out onto the course and experience the challenge together.

Event Details

  • Date & Time: Saturday 22nd August | 12:00pm–4:00pm
  • Location: Long Buckby Archery Club, Western Ave, Daventry, NN11 4ST
  • Entry Fee: £5 per archer
  • Bow Types: All bow types are welcome

What to Expect & Preparation

  • Safety Briefing: A full briefing will be provided before anyone heads out onto the course.
  • Footwear: Please wear sturdy, closed-toe footwear such as boots or solid trainers, as the course covers uneven ground.
  • Refreshments: We recommend bringing a drink and some snacks to keep your energy up throughout the afternoon.

Whether you’re completely new to field archery or just looking for a fun afternoon shooting with fellow archers, Long Buckby Archery Club would love to see you there.

If you have any questions before the event, please email lbacdaventry@gmail.com.

Junior Archery Programme

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Junior Archery Programme

AUGUST – Summer Skills & Confidence

Saturday 15th August
Please arrive from 9:45am for a 10:00am start.

Location:
Targetcraft Archers
West Lodge Rural Centre
Back Lane
Desborough
Kettering
Northamptonshire
NN14 2SH

August brings sunshine, confidence and the chance to enjoy archery at its best. This month is all about developing skills, having fun and building belief in your shooting.

This Month’s Focus

  • Fun skill-building drills
  • Building confidence at longer distances
  • Strengthening outdoor shooting routines
  • Enjoying the sport while continuing to improve

Your confidence grows every time you choose to challenge yourself, so keep choosing growth.

There are still spaces available if any more junior archers would like to take part.

For more information, please email cco@ncasarchery.org.uk.

Have a great week, and we hope to see you on the shooting line soon.

Clout Have-a-go with Kettering Archers

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Clout Have-a-go with Kettering Archers

Kettering Archers are putting on a “Have-a-go” for anyone wanting to try Clout without the “pressure” of a competition.

Saturday 26th September from 12pm till 4pm. £5 for adults and £3 for juniors.

There will be plenty “clouters” there to help anyone who needs it.

Bar for refreshments when shooting and afterward for anyone wanting to stay a bit longer.

Contact: tournaments@ketteringarchers.co.uk