The Archery GB Instructor Award is the industries leading training course for archery. The course is designed for learners with little, or no prior experience of archery. Learners must be at least 17 years old by the first day of the course. The course is a two and a half day (Friday evening) course and includes a practical assessment. The successful learner will gain an Archery GB Instructor licence which lasts for three years. After this it can be renewed by successfully completing an online renewal module. The licence does not provide the instructor with insurance.

These are some of the skills you will learn on the course: How to shoot arrows, How to prepare and deliver archery sessions, How to select appropriate equipment, How to set up a range, How to ensure safety on the range, Friday evening arrival practice session after dinner at 7.30pm, followed by Saturday and Sunday course days 9am-5pm.

Who:

Scouts and the general public.

How much:

Member (18+) £300.00, Non-member (18+) £350.00

Accommodation:

The course is fully catered and comes with two nights accommodation in our Sir Garth Morrison Lodge.

Where:

Fordell Firs, Hillend, Dunfermline, Fife KY11 7HQ

When:

The course is running on the following dates: 

Friday 6th to Sunday 8th November 2026 

Friday 11th to Sunday 13th December 2026

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This Archery GB Instructor Course trains and assesses leaders to deliver fun and safe introductory archery sessions with guidance on how to apply this within Scouting. The course will be delivered by Feathers and Fletchings and a Scout Archery Permit recommendation can be made at the end of the course.

The training you'll receive over the two days is practical, hands-on and takes place outdoors at Great Tower. No prior archery experience is required, and all equipment will be provided. Just bring your enthusiasm to learn!

Successful completion of the course will result in a certificate sent to you by Archery GB as well as a recommendation for a permit, but the permit itself is granted locally. Permits can be restricted depending on individual performance so that archery can still be delivered, but only under specific circumstances. 

Who:

This course is open to both members and non-members. Attendees must be aged 18 and over at the start of the course. 

How much:

Early bird - £230 per person (Available until 8 weeks prior to the course). 

Standard - £250 per person.

Accommodation:

Free camping is available. You can upgrade to a self-catering building for just £20 per night. All accommodation will be available from 4pm the evening before the course starts until 11am on the last day. All rooms have bunk beds and you may be sharing with another participant on your course. Bedding is provided with our indoor accommodation, but you do need to bring a towel. The kitchen will have everything you need for preparing and eating your meals.  

Food:

You will need to bring food for the whole course. Please make a packed lunch as you may not be at your accommodation for lunch.

Where:

Great Tower, Birks Road, Newby Bridge, Cumbria LA23 3PQ

Duration:

Two days.

When:

Saturday 19th to Sunday 20th September 2026 (9am - 5pm).

If the above dates are not suitable this course is also running at Gilwell Park. 

Enquiries:

If you have any questions about the course, please contact us at [email protected]

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