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South Coast Field
South Coast Field
August 8&9
August 8&9
Hi everyone,
Our annual South Coast Field, is coming up on 8 and 9 August at Illawarra Archers.
It's a two day World Archery Arrowhead Field Event and if you shoot the right scores you'll be able to claim awards from World Archery.
Full canteen facilities and breakfast are available for purchase on both days, and the barbecue lunch is free.
If you haven't already registered, registration is open till 23.59pm on 31 July at https://account.archery.assemblesports.io/finder?id=3004435
It's $60 to shoot both days and $40 to shoot only one day. As the target ranges are closed for both days during the event, it may be the only opportunity you get to shoot on that weekend, so you may as well shoot the event for at least one day. As it's a tournament and a controlled event, our usual field induction rules don't apply, and after the event we'll sign you off as having completed your field induction.
If you decide not to shoot, please consider volunteering to help run the event. We'll need people from 7.00 am for various jobs:
Parking directors
Barbecue cooking for breakfast and lunch
Manage archers sign-on sheets
Help to retrieve lost or stuck arrows
Take photos during the event
Assist Yingzhi, our Field Captain, to put up new targets for Sunday after the Saturday shoot
Assist with checking score-cards both days after the shoots
We have enough people for the canteen, however if you can, please provide some goodies for afternoon tea on the Sunday.
If you'd like to volunteer to help with the event, please contact Fiona at recorder@illawarraarchers.org or Yingzhi at fieldcaptain@illawarraarchers.org .
Yingzhi may also need some assistance during the couple of days before the event to set up the field and place targets.
Thanks,
Diane
News Notes
updated 27/7/2026
many thanks to our carpet suppliers - Simmons Flooring Xtra Wollongong, B&D Carpets Galore Fairy Meadow, and Warilla Carpet Court. A great bunch of people that have been helping us out for several years now!
congrats to Fiona for her 1st place bling in the PCA Autumn Indoor competition!
The next Saturday Comp will be an Australian / Newcastle / IA25/300 Round August 1
Illawarra's South Coast Field - August 8-9
- now open for registration in Assemble
- more info
Jake Kaminski Backyard Challenge
- Winter 2026 postal competition - submissions close Aug 17
can we better our achievements from the Summer indoor round?
- 3rd most club participants (14) in the world!
- 5 podium finishes shared between Fiona and Michelle
- indoor or outdoor - sign up here - more info here
ANSW Event Schedule List for June/July/August
Australia National Indoor Championship - multiple sites, including Penrith - Aug 22-23
- Penrith Indoor: waitlist in Assemble
- Central Coast Indoor: register in Assemble
- Tuggeranong Indoor: register in Assemble
more info here
- registrations close July 22 - some venues are already waitlisted as of June 30!!
Australia National Target and Para Championship - Sandy Bay Tasmania - Oct 19-24 - register in Assemble
more info on the State and National Competitions is available on our News page
a few highlights: Lake Macquarie Games - Westlakes - Aug 1-2, South Coast Field - IA - Aug 8-9, Nat'l & State Indoor - various locations - Aug 22-23, Spring Fling C'ships - Liverpool - Aug 30.
Pan Pacific Masters Games - Gold Coast
- Archery on Nov 7-8, Centenary Archery Club - minimum age 30 - register here - more info here
Introduction to Archery and Beginners Courses
Introduction to Archery Courses August & September 2026
Beginners Courses July, August, September 2026.
Sundays August 23rd & 30th, 9-12:30pm - register here
Sundays September 13th & 20th, 9-12:30pm - register here
please note an Intro course is a pre-requisite for a Beginners course
private courses can be arranged - Please contact the coaching co-ordinator if interested
Illawarra Archers is a non-profit sporting club who practice the sport of target archery at our range in the foothills of Mt. Keira. We are one of the largest archery clubs in NSW with over 200 members. We practice target, field, and indoor archery, and our members use various bow types.
see the Membership page for information on joining the club
We are affiliated with the Archery Society of NSW and in turn with Archery Australia and World Archery. This allows our members to enjoy the challenge and comradery of participating in tournaments throughout the country.
Our members range from Australian Representative level to the social weekend archer, families and individuals – archery is a sport for all!
Our club has some of the best facilities available to archers in Australia with the club facilities being available to members 7 days a week, and the depth of experience within the club is of great benefit to newer archers and those wishing to advance their skills.
We hold club competitions every Saturday and also host several tournaments throughout the year. Interested in archery?? Try one of our Beginner Classes and get involved.
Who can come to our
Club for archery?
per Archery Australia Safety-Guidelines
"In accordance with the Archery Australia Constitution and Shooting Rules and the Archery Australia Public Liability Insurance Policy, only members (affiliates) of a club registered to Archery Australia through their RGB are permitted to shoot or undertake archery activities on any club ground or identified facility used by the club. A visitor or non-member to the club who undertakes any archery activity must be a Temporary Member of Archery Australia."
Club and Archery Australia members must register on line before attending the club. (If this is not possible, there is an attendance book in the clubhouse)
An archer from a non-Archery Australia archery club that wishes to participate at our ranges must:
show proof to an Illawarra Archers member of being a financial member of an archery organisation.
fill out and submit an Archery Australia Temporary Membership form. These can be found inside the club house, in the documents rack beside the door. The filled out forms must be placed in the black Correspondence Box on top of the filing cabinet beside the safe.
Non-member range fees are $5. Cash can be put in the Range Fee container on top of the drinks fridge, or electronically paid using the eftpos terminal on the counter near the microwave.
register on line (QR codes are posted around the club house) or in the attendance book in the clubhouse
Daily Sign In Register
Daily Sign In Register
SignIn This electronic sign-in is to be used for every attendance at our club grounds. If an alternative is required, the manual sign-in book is available inside the club house.
Illawarra Archers Events
Illawarra Archers Events
How can I join the club?
To join the club you must have completed an Introduction to Archery Course, followed by a Beginners Course, or have verified experience in archery or be transferring from another club. You will also need to complete a registration form and pay the annual membership fees. More information...
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