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Philip van Buren has probably taught more archery leaders courses than any other Grand National Archery Society (GNAS) coach over the last 20 years. Philip has also coached for many UK and European Leisure companies, youth organisations, including Guides and Scouts, Center Parcs, Community Youth Services and GNAS Club Archers including various University Archery teams.  As an assessor since 1980, Philip has also examined at all levels from National to Leader levels. As a coach tutor, Philip has taught to all levels up to National Coach status and has given overseas in Pakistan, Belgium, Holland, Germany, Corsica, Greece, Kos and Turkey.

Philip's knowledge of archery is second to none, whether tutoring courses for juniors, adults or those with learning difficulties. Philip's approach is totally inclusive to all.

For professional archery training at competitive rates look no further than Archery Leaders.  This courses are ideal for:  SDO's, P.E. TEACHERS, TEACHING ASSISTANTS & Any Other LEA PROFESSIONALS, GUIDERS & SCOUTERS and other YOUTH WORKERS or ANYONE LINKED to the OUTDOOR EDUCATION / ADVENTUROUS ACTIVITY BUSINESS as this Course is recognised as THE Industry Standard.

BEWARE, Anything other than the 4-DAY GNAS/ARCHERY GB Archery Specific Community Sports Leader Course (incl. exam), is NOT recognised by ALAA, BAHA, SportscoachUK or any other Government Agencies & National Bodies and should be avoided at all costs.

The English archer of the middle ages was a professional soldier by the time of Edward III. He would have been required master a range of fighting skills, which didn't always involve a longbow. Even in the great battles of Crecy, Poiters and Agincourt he was required to draw sword and lay on to enemy, admittedly after causing serious damage, disruption and mayhem with his longbow. The English archer would have been a skilled archer, swordsman, wrestler and dagger fighter.

Now you have the chance to emulate this in the 21st Century, 500 hundred years later. We will show you the use of a long sword, longbow and how to wrestle as a medieval English archer would have in those great days when Kings and Knight rode and the Archer did the work.

The course based on the writings of medieval experts, is designed to teach you how to use a sword effectively and introduce wrestling and dagger fighting to your arsenal of martial skills. In other word learn to shoot, cut, stab and throw your  enemy to the floor.

You will need shorts/tracksuit, T-shirt, water or soft drink. No prior experience required only a willingness to have fun and learn.

Black Cat Archery is very pleased to announce that this year the annual Batsford shoot will be held at Black Cat Archery ranges.  This is a ETAS arrange shoot in conjunction with the War bow society.

This is a weekend event where the activities will take place on the Saturday and Sunday.  The activities will include the 3D target shoot, Clout shooting and distance shooting.

There will be music, drink and plenty of partying.

We will provided facility for camping and the grounds for the shoot.  We would expect some people to arrive on the 27th, set up camp and then to enjoy the weekend and leave on Monday 30th.

Entrance fee is £20 which represents excellent value for money. There may be additional fees for camping, this will be confirmed as quickly as possible.