Welcome to Barnsley YMCA Archers
Barnsley YMCA Archers is a friendly, members-led club open to archers of any ability and experience shooting any bow style accepted by Archery GB. Members are accommodating and supportive of other members archery needs and are encouraged to take an active part in the running of the club, its events and the maintenance of its facilities and equipment.
We are located in the heart of Barnsley, South Yorkshire, UK. As an officially affiliated club with ArcheryGB, the national governing body for archery in the UK, we take pride in promoting the sport of archery and fostering a thriving community of archers of all skill levels. We are also members to our more local governing bodies, Yorkshire Archery Association (YAA) and the Northern Counties Archery Society (NCAS).
Whether you’re a complete novice or an experienced archer looking for a new club to call home, we invite you to join the Barnsley YMCA Archers and embark on a rewarding and fulfilling archery adventure. Explore our website to learn more about our club, events, training opportunities, and how you can become a part of our vibrant archery community. We look forward to welcoming you and sharing our passion for archery!
Members
Being a member of an archery club can be exhilarating, the camaraderie among fellow archers is supportive and you exchange tips and techniques to improve your skills. Whether a beginner or seasoned enthusiast, you all share a passion for this ancient art, fostering patience, discipline, and self-awareness. Barnsley YMCA Archers provides not only a thrilling sporting outlet but also a place to connect with like-minded individuals who understand the unique allure of this age-old sport.
Beginners
Unleash your inner archer! Join our beginner’s courses today. Experience the thrill of mastering the bow and arrow, guided by our friendly instructors and fellow enthusiasts. Get ready for a journey of focus, precision, and camaraderie. Start hitting the gold with every shot. Join now and embrace the adventure!
Latest News, Blogs & Events
- Equipment Repair Day – Thank You for a Fantastic Effort!
Our Equipment Repair Day on 27th September was a huge success — with 5 bosses re-foamed, 100+ arrows re-fletched, 20 bow kits refreshed, and plenty of tea and biscuits shared along the way! - Archery Fun at Elsecar by the Sea
This year’s Elsecar by the Sea gala at Elsecar Park was a fantastic celebration of community spirit. - Archery Have-a-Go Day in Hoyland | Barnsley YMCA Archers Event Recap
Discover how our Archery Have-a-Go Day in Hoyland brought together families, beginners, and archery lovers for a fun, inclusive experience—despite a rainy twist! - 🎯 Try Archery in Barnsley – Have-a-Go Session on 21st June 2025
Join Barnsley YMCA Archers for an exciting Have-a-Go Archery Session on Saturday, 21st June 2025, at the Rockingham Centre, Hoyland. - Final Beginner’s Archery Session Rescheduled
Unfortunately, due to the forecasted snow, we’ve made the difficult decision to postpone the final session of our November Beginner’s Archery Course. - 2024 Indoor Season Temporary Home
Join us on Tuesday, 1st October at Broad Close Farm as we kick off the indoor archery season in our temporary new home, with range set-up instructions and a warm, welcoming environment for all members!
Today is shaping up to be a fantastic day at Barnsley YMCA Archers!
We'll be kicking things off from 9:00am with our club maintenance morning, where volunteers will be helping with:
🔨 Boss re-foaming
🧰 Equipment maintenance
🏠 Container roof repairs
🛠️ General club jobs
A huge thank you in advance to everyone giving up some time to help improve the club.
Then from approximately 1:00pm onwards (weather permitting), we'll be switching from work mode to fun mode with our:
🎯 Loose Western-style shoot
📋 Scoring optional
🍔 Summer BBQ
🥤 Refreshments
🏹 Plenty of shooting and socialising
Whether you're coming to help, shoot, eat, chat or all four, we'd love to see you down at the field today.
Here's hoping for sunshine, good shooting and #BarnsleyYMCAArchers️#SummerBBQl#archerylifes #SummerBBQ #ArcheryLife
Starting at 9am, we'll be carrying out club maintenance including boss re-foaming, equipment repairs and work on the container roof.
Then from 1pm onwards, we'll be enjoying our Summer BBQ and a relaxed Western-style shoot (weather permitting).
Whether you're helping out, shooting arrows or just coming for a burger and a catch-up, we'd love to see you at the field today.
See you all soon! ☀️🎯🍔🏹
Fancy representing Barnsley YMCA Archers in style? 🎯
We're putting together another order of club T-shirts and wanted to see if anyone else would like one!
They are:
👕 £16 each
📏 Sizes available: XS – XXXL
🏹 Unisex fit with a slightly generous sizing, so we recommend checking the size before ordering if you're unsure.
Perfect for:
✅ Club events
✅ Have-a-go sessions
✅ Competitions
✅ Social days
✅ Showing off your archery pride!
If you'd like to order one, please comment below or speak to Hannah with your preferred size.
We'll confirm the order deadline once we have enough interest, we need a minimum order of 6.
Who wants to join the Barnsley YMCA Archers team look? 👕🏹