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!
We're delighted to share the fantastic final total from our charity sponsored shoot, organised by our club member Gary!
Gary took on an impressive challenge, shooting 300 arrows in just 90 minutes! 💪🏹 With sponsorship and donations from our club community, the money was collected and sent off to Weston Park Cancer Charity — and the final total raised by everyone at Barnsley YMCA Archers came to an amazing £722.40! 🎉
A huge thank you to Gary for taking on the challenge, and to everyone who donated and supported the fundraiser. It’s brilliant to see our archery community coming together to support such a worthwhile cause. ❤️
Weston Park Cancer Charity helps people affected by cancer, including providing free transport to and from the hospital for patients across Barnsley, Doncaster, Rotherham and Sheffield.
📸 We've received our certificate confirming the final amount raised, and we're so proud of what everyone has helped achieve!
Well done, Gary — 300 arrows in 90 minutes is some effort! And thank you to everyone who helped us raise £722.40! 🙌
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Fancy putting some scores on the board? Our monthly scoring night is happening tonight, Tuesday 27th October, from 7–9pm at the YMCA Sports Hall!
Whether you're looking to work towards a personal best, keep track of your progress or simply enjoy a bit of friendly competition, it's a great chance to get some scoring practice in.
✅ Scoring is optional
🏹 All abilities welcome
📍 YMCA Sports Hall
⏰ 7–9pm tonight
Come along, get shooting and see what you can #BarnsleyYMCAArchersM#scoringnighto#archeryt #Archery
A huge well done to everyone who recently completed our latest beginners' archery course at Barnsley YMCA Archers!
We're delighted to share that 21 archers successfully completed the course and we're even more excited that half of them have already joined us as full-time club members! 🙌
And that's not all… half of those who have joined have already invested in their own archery equipment! 🏹 It's fantastic to see so many people discovering a new hobby, developing their skills and becoming part of our archery community. ❤️
A massive thank you to our coaches and everyone who helped make the course such a success and congratulations to all 21 of our new archers!
📸 Here's a look back at some of the highlights from the course.
Fancy giving archery a try yourself? Our next beginners' course is likely to be January/February 2027, with dates to be confirmed.
👉 Join the waiting list here:
www.barnsley-ymca-archers.c#BarnsleyYMCAArcherss#beginnersarchery
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