Joining Bath Archers
Whether you are an experienced archer or new to the sport, if you would like to join the club here's how (downloads a .pdf).
If you are interested in joining the club but have never shot before, you must first undertake our Beginners Course to learn about field safety, the rules of shooting and how to shoot safely and effectively.
If you have shot before and want to change clubs or re-start archery, you will need to be briefly assessed for competency, best undertaken at one of our Taster Sessions.
If you are a current Archery GB member and would like to join Bath Archers for a short while, temporary membership is available at £60.00 for 3 months, or with guest shooting at £6 per shoot.
To apply for membership, please contact the Membership Secretary for an application form and to confirm the fee.
2024-2025 Membership Fees
Archery GB have now changed their membership arrangements from 1st October 2024 and Bath Archers will fall in line. There is no longer a distinction between new and renewing members and no part year fee for new members joining part way through the year. Your membership will last for 12 months from the date of joining.
| Category | Club Fee | AGB Fee | GWAS Fee | SCAA Fee | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Senior Member (aged 21 and over) | £60.00 | £60.00 | £8.00 | £6.00 | £134.00 |
| Junior (under 21s) | £10.00 | £20.00 | £2.67 | £3.00 | £35.67 |
| Disabled | £60.00 | £20.00 | No charge | No charge | £80.00 |
Membership fees cover your club membership, and also affiliation to Archery GB (our national governing body), Grand Western Archery Society (GWAS) and Somerset County Archery Association (SCAA). Membership of Archery GB and a county and regional society is compulsory. This will be arranged for you unless, under the new system from this year, you opt to pay Archery GB directly. If you opt to pay AGB directly you must still pay the balance due to GWAS/SCAA/Club.
Associates
Associate members need only pay the club fee but will need to maintain AGB/GWAS/SCAA affiliation through their primary club. You may be asked to show your AGB card to prove your AGB affiliation.
Beginners Course discounts
Discounts are available for new members who join following completion of a Bath Archers Beginner's Course. £30 if you are a Senior (21 and over), £20 if under 21 - at the time of joining.
Additional members at the same address discounts
First senior pays full price, additional Seniors receive a discount of £10, and additional Under 21s receive a discount of £5.
Discount combinations
Beginners Course discounts may not be claimed as well as additional member at the same address discounts. Only one discount may apply per membership application.
Life members
Life members are entitled to free club membership, and only affiliations to Archery GB, GWAS and SCAA are due. No discount applies to these fees. If any life member also affiliates directly or through another club, please contact the Membership Secretary to confirm this.
Volunteer discounts
As agreed at the AGM, a £20 discount on club fees can be earned if members volunteer for at least 12 hours in a 12-month period. This can be claimed from 1st October 2025.
How to pay
Electronic transfers are preferred:
- Bath Archers, A/c No: 31657259, Sort Code: 40-09-19.
Please add in the reference 'BA Fee' followed by as much of your surname as your bank allows.
Questions?
If you have any questions about membership or fees, please contact the Membership Secretary for assistance.
