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About the sportArchery is a sport that almost anybody can take up regardless of any disability. Within Kent there is considerable support for disabled people to try the sport, to develop their skill and to excel in archery. There are disabled archery clubs in Kent affiliated to the Grand National Archery Society , the sports governing body, as well as many day centers where you can try the sport. Other organisations that can help include the Kent Association for the Blind and the Kent Outdoor Pursuits Disability Project. |
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Archery At Bedgebury PinetumArchery has been introduced to Bedgebury Pinetum where you can shoot some arrows in idyllic forested surroundings. Available on Tuesdays and Fridays you can come and shoot as part of a half day activity program or book in for an hour session of just archery. Either way whether you've never shot before or you shoot regularly, archery at Bedgebury is a superb setting for such a popular sport. To find out more about archery and other activities being held at Bedgebury please visit the Country Parks section of our website. |
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Archery in SchoolsThe introduction of Archery into the Kent Youth Parallel games in 2002 has led to several on the special schools and designated units in Kent taking up the sport and even including it in their curriculum. Meadowfield School in Sittingbourne has archery as part of its curriculum and organises competitions with other special schools, Dorton House School in Seal, which is part of the Royal London School for the Blind, and Valence School in Westerham already have archery for some of their PE lessons as well as a lunchtime or after school club. Several of the other special schools in Kent have similar options. Wherever possible assistance has been provided with identifying suitable sources of funding and support with the relevant application forms. Archery specific leader courses have been arranged so that members of staff can gain a recognised teaching qualification. For the Schools Postal League Results please follow this link
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C.E.D.A.K (Centre of Excellence for Disability Archery in Kent)The Centre of Excellence for Disability Archery in Kent was established in 2006 The club aims to promote archery as a sport for disabled people, to help people who have tried the sport and wish to develop there skills perhaps with the intention of joining an open club, and to provide the specialist support for those who want to make it to the top. This centre is based at Valence School in Westerham and is staffed by coaches with experience of working with people with a wide range of abilities. At a lower level the aim is to enable disabled people to develop there skills and help integrate them into local open clubs. For those who have the aptitude and determination intensive coaching is available to help them explore their full potential within the sport. A leaflet about the centre has been circulated to disabled organisations across the County. If you require further information then please contact the associate officer for Archery Peter Drewry I am sure you will all will want to join me in congratulating two members of CEDAK in achieving the following - Lyne Burton was selected to join the GB Paralympic team. Lynne jetted off to sunny Phoenix for the Arizona Cup, which took place on the 11th of April. At the British Blind Sport National Indoor Archery Championships held at Lilleshall on the 31st March. Lewis March won the Gents B1 recurve class. In the Fita 25 on the 1st April where blackouts had to be worn Lewis was placed 4th in the overall lady/gent/recurve/compound/compound.
For more information about Archery for Wheelchair User's go to ;- www.british-wheelchair-archery.org.uk |