Welcome to Illawarra Archers
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News Notes
updated 2/8/2026
many thanks to our carpet suppliers - Simmons Flooring Xtra Wollongong, B&D Carpets Galore Fairy Meadow, and Warilla Carpet Court. A great bunch of people that have been helping us out for several years now!
members please note
the field course will be closed from Friday morning through to Sunday afternoon, and only open to registered South Coast Field participants for the competition on Saturday and Sunday.
the range will be open only to South Coast Field participants for practice on Saturday and Sunday morning, and will have limited (if any) availability while the SCF is running.
all assistance from members throughout the weekend is greatly appreciated
setup of the course and practice areas and targets on Friday
operation of the competition on Saturday and Sunday (car parking control, registration, BBQ, arrow searches, assistance with the canteen, DOS for the practice sessions)
The next Saturday Comp will be our South Coast Field - August 8-9
registrations have now closed, but if you would still like to attend, send a nice message to Fiona at recorder@illawarraarchers.org might get you a spot
- more info
addition to Coaching Corner
- Arrow Spine - what does it mean, how does it impact arrow performance, how to use a spine chart to select an arrow
Jake Kaminski Backyard Challenge
- Winter 2026 postal competition - submissions close Aug 17
can we better our achievements from the Summer indoor round?
- 3rd most club participants (14) in the world!
- 5 podium finishes shared between Fiona and Michelle
- indoor or outdoor - sign up here - more info here
ANSW Event Schedule List for June/July/August
Australia National Indoor Championship - multiple sites - Aug 22-23
- registrations closed
Australia National Target and Para Championship - Sandy Bay Tasmania - Oct 19-24 - register in Assemble
more info on the State and National Competitions is available on our News page
a few highlights: South Coast Field - IA - Aug 8-9, Nat'l & State Indoor - various locations - Aug 22-23, Spring Fling C'ships - Liverpool - Aug 30.
Pan Pacific Masters Games - Gold Coast
- Archery on Nov 7-8, Centenary Archery Club - minimum age 30 - register here - more info here
Introduction to Archery and Beginners Courses
Introduction to Archery Courses September 2026
Beginners Courses August, September 2026.
Sundays August 23rd & 30th, 9-12:30pm - register here
Sundays September 13th & 20th, 9-12:30pm - register here
please note an Intro course is a pre-requisite for a Beginners course
private courses can be arranged - Please contact the coaching co-ordinator if interested
Illawarra Archers is a non-profit sporting club who practice the sport of target archery at our range in the foothills of Mt. Keira. We are one of the largest archery clubs in NSW with over 200 members. We practice target, field, and indoor archery, and our members use various bow types.
see the Membership page for information on joining the club
We are affiliated with the Archery Society of NSW and in turn with Archery Australia and World Archery. This allows our members to enjoy the challenge and comradery of participating in tournaments throughout the country.
Our members range from Australian Representative level to the social weekend archer, families and individuals – archery is a sport for all!
Our club has some of the best facilities available to archers in Australia with the club facilities being available to members 7 days a week, and the depth of experience within the club is of great benefit to newer archers and those wishing to advance their skills.
We hold club competitions every Saturday and also host several tournaments throughout the year. Interested in archery?? Try one of our Beginner Classes and get involved.
Who can come to our
Club for archery?
per Archery Australia Safety-Guidelines
"In accordance with the Archery Australia Constitution and Shooting Rules and the Archery Australia Public Liability Insurance Policy, only members (affiliates) of a club registered to Archery Australia through their RGB are permitted to shoot or undertake archery activities on any club ground or identified facility used by the club. A visitor or non-member to the club who undertakes any archery activity must be a Temporary Member of Archery Australia."
Club and Archery Australia members must register on line before attending the club. (If this is not possible, there is an attendance book in the clubhouse)
An archer from a non-Archery Australia archery club that wishes to participate at our ranges must:
show proof to an Illawarra Archers member of being a financial member of an archery organisation.
fill out and submit an Archery Australia Temporary Membership form. These can be found inside the club house, in the documents rack beside the door. The filled out forms must be placed in the black Correspondence Box on top of the filing cabinet beside the safe.
Non-member range fees are $5. Cash can be put in the Range Fee container on top of the drinks fridge, or electronically paid using the eftpos terminal on the counter near the microwave.
register on line (QR codes are posted around the club house) or in the attendance book in the clubhouse
Daily Sign In Register
Daily Sign In Register
SignIn This electronic sign-in is to be used for every attendance at our club grounds. If an alternative is required, the manual sign-in book is available inside the club house.
Illawarra Archers Events
Illawarra Archers Events
How can I join the club?
To join the club you must have completed an Introduction to Archery Course, followed by a Beginners Course, or have verified experience in archery or be transferring from another club. You will also need to complete a registration form and pay the annual membership fees. More information...
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