Description
It is generally believed that the Dunedin Archery Club was the first of the modern clubs to get started although no early minute books available for reference or confirmation of this fact due to the fire that completely destroyed the club house and it contents in the autumn of 1949.
However, two references from the Fred lake collection of archery literature show quite clearly that this was correct and that the club was formed in 1938 by Mr. N.J. Ryan. This club operated successfully during the war years with around 30 members from the armed forces shooting regularly with the club.
Mr. Nick Ryan's contribution to the establishment of archery in New Zealand was immense and his devoted efforts were not only responsible for the formation of the Dunedin club in 1938 but also the New Zealand Archery Association itself which was registered in Dunedin on 16th February 1943. Mr. Nick Ryan is known today as the "Father of Archery in New Zealand".
Today Dunedin Archery Club shoots at Chingford Park, North East Valley, Dunedin throughout the year. The Club runs beginner's courses which are run by qualified coaches with often as many as four coaches to six learners. On completion of one of our beginner's courses new archers are encouraged to practice at our learner sessions held every Saturday from 11.00am. These sessions are attended by a number of experienced coaches who maintain a safe shooting environment and give advice as required.
Our members include recurve, compound and target crossbow archers and we welcome visitors so why not pop down and see us in action on Saturday or contact us via our website.
However, two references from the Fred lake collection of archery literature show quite clearly that this was correct and that the club was formed in 1938 by Mr. N.J. Ryan. This club operated successfully during the war years with around 30 members from the armed forces shooting regularly with the club.
Mr. Nick Ryan's contribution to the establishment of archery in New Zealand was immense and his devoted efforts were not only responsible for the formation of the Dunedin club in 1938 but also the New Zealand Archery Association itself which was registered in Dunedin on 16th February 1943. Mr. Nick Ryan is known today as the "Father of Archery in New Zealand".
Today Dunedin Archery Club shoots at Chingford Park, North East Valley, Dunedin throughout the year. The Club runs beginner's courses which are run by qualified coaches with often as many as four coaches to six learners. On completion of one of our beginner's courses new archers are encouraged to practice at our learner sessions held every Saturday from 11.00am. These sessions are attended by a number of experienced coaches who maintain a safe shooting environment and give advice as required.
Our members include recurve, compound and target crossbow archers and we welcome visitors so why not pop down and see us in action on Saturday or contact us via our website.
Contact Details
Our Website:
Dunedin Archery Club
http://www.dunedinarcheryclub.co.nz
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