Welcome to Illawarra Archers
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News Notes
updated 05/10/2026
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!
Its time to get your team together for the Illawarra Archers All Bow Team Challenge
A team is made up of one archer for each of the 4 standard bow types: compound, sighted recurve, barebow recurve, and longbow.
Team captains register your team in Assemble
Yes, its finally here!!! Twilight Season starts Tuesday Oct 6th, 6pm first arrow flies!!!!
The Twilight Comp Calendar is out now - get your copy here
Tuesday Oct 6 - Indoor 1, 30 arrows from 18m at the 40cm Indoor Face - register in Archers Diary
Thursday Oct 8 - Indoor 1, 30 arrows from 18m at the 40cm Indoor Face - register in Archers Diary
we are considering some options for the Tuesday twilight shoots to be a team leagues night. If you have any thoughts on this, let Fiona or Scott know.
The next Saturday Comp will be Mini Fremantle / Mini Intermediate / Sht Mini Horsham / IA 20/300 .
register in Archers Diary
We are running a Barebow and Recurve Workshop Sunday Oct 11. This is for members who would like to learn more about equipment setup, form, training, and tournament prep.
sign up here
We managed to get our Club Field Championship completed last Saturday. Congratulations to everyone who turned up, despite the threatening weather! As with all our Club Championships, awards will be presented at the end of year celebration.
Only one shoot remains in the Club Championship season
John Chaplin Target Championships Nov 21
ANSW Event Schedule List for October/November
ANSW State Target Championships - Penrith City Archers - Oct 10 age classes /Oct 11 open classes
registration now closed
Australia National Target and Para Championship - Sandy Bay Tasmania - Oct 19-24 - registration closed
more info on the State and National Competitions is available on our News page
a few highlights: Summer Field C'ships - Liverpool - Nov 8, Northern 900 Nov 8 Northern Archers, The Funnelweb Nov 22 Northern Archers, BIG BASH - Longbow & Barebow Shoot - Warringah Archers Nov 22/23 info
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 November 2026 (choose one)
Beginners Courses September and October 2026 (choose one)
Sundays October 25th & Nov 1st, 9-12:30pm - fully booked - waitlist here
Sundays Nov 22nd & Nov 29th, 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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