Welcome to Christchurch Archery

Founded in 1948 Christchurch Archery Club is located in Christchurch, the Garden City of New Zealand. We are run on a voluntary basis with club members running an elected committee. Since the Club’s inception, several junior and senior members have regularly competed in both National and International archery tournaments. Consequently, the Club proudly boasts past and present Champions and record holders in several disciplines.

A shooting programme is determined at the beginning of the season and provides details of the club rounds, postal league shoots and upcoming tournaments. Christchurch Archery Club events are held each Saturday afternoon with scoring rounds commencing at 1:00pm unless otherwise stated in our programme.

The Benefits of Archery

Fitness

Archery builds strength, flexibility, and hand-eye coordination while improving muscle endurance. It’s a full-body workout that’s both fun and effective. At a tournament level, you can burn up to 150 calories every 30 minutes while honing your skills.

Mental Health

Archery sharpens focus and strengthens resilience, making it perfect for mindfulness and reducing stress. The meditative nature of the sport helps you stay present while improving drive and mental clarity in a supportive environment.

Inclusive Community

Join an inclusive community where archery welcomes all genders, ages, and abilities. Our club celebrates diversity, supporting everyone—including archers with disabilities—to grow and thrive in a safe, encouraging environment.

Meet New People

We’re a friendly and welcoming bunch! From sharing tips to competing together, we support one another to make archery a fun, social, and rewarding experience for everyone. Join us to connect with others and grow your skills.

Where to start

So, you have tried archery on holiday, at school or at one of our come and try days, or maybe you have been inspired by the Hunger Games or watching the Olympics/Paralympics. Why not try our beginners Course?

We are frequently asked “what is the right age to start archery?” We are happy to take a child of any age as long as they can pull a bow and understand the safety. If you are not sure please get in touch with us to book a free assessment for your child!

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Range Returners

Are you looking to get back into archery? A simple refresher session can soon get you back up and shooting.

We would like to reassure you that our club and coaches follow Archery New Zealand safety guidelines. We are ready to welcome you back to help you achieve your sporting ambitions in a social, fun and fully supportive environment.

Book a refresher session

Have A Go!

Are you looking for a great team building activity for your next work event or are you an organisation or community group looking for something fun and collaborative to do. We have a team of dedicated coaches and volunteers ready to give you a fun experience.

Duration: 2 Hours. Prices from $40 per person.

For more information, click the button below to send us an email.

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Archery For All

Christchurch Archery Club believe that archery is an adaptable sport that can be enjoyed by everyone regardless of background, age, gender or ability.

As part of our “archery for all” belief, we work collaboratively with Aotearoa Adaptive Archery to run sessions for individuals with disabilities and other in-need individuals.

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