Massey Archery Club (MAC) is a field archery club, where shooting is set out in beautiful bushland with many targets to shoot at varying distances – some are marked (the distance is marked on pegs) and some are unmarked so you have to learn to judge distances – lots of fun!

Introduction to Archery at Attitude Archery

The Introduction to Archery course caters for all ages.  No previous archery experience is required.  Club training equipment will be provided. If you have your own gear you are welcome to bring it along.  These classes are run indoors so weather and lack of sun are not an issue.

All courses are conducted by appointment so please contact Linda Lainchbury at Attitude Archery (09 218 7494) to make a booking or email linda@attitudearchery.co.nz.

Courses are held on Tuesday evening by appointment only - please read the format below.

Tuesday Classes:

  • Run by Linda Lainchbury

  • Each class takes place on a single evening (1.5 - 2 hour class)

  • It includes a walk the course invitation on the first Sunday of each month once you have completed the Intro Course

  • Cost: $65. 
    Note: Membership will only be considered once you have completed a suitable course.

Format
The following is a brief outline of the Introductory to Archery Course:

  • About Massey Archery Club

  • Different styles/classes of archery

  • Introduction to various types of bows and arrows and general shooting information

  • Fundamentals: stance, nocking the arrow, drawing the bow, anchoring, aiming, releasing the arrow

  • Wrap up. Discussion about where to from here - further coaching, how to join the club, how to go about purchasing a bow and equipment, costs etc.

Sunday shoots

Come along any Sunday for an introductory walk the course and shoot in a group.

List of Coaches

Any Coaches and Instructors in the club that are verified are listed below that can be approached for further instruction if you would like.

Coach Name Coach Level Contact
Linda Lainchbury Attitude Archery linda@attitudearchery.co.nz
Evan Backhouse-Smith NZFAA Level 1 Instructor macnz.rgistrar@gmail.com
After a venture of shooting longbows with wood arrows:
Don’t worry, when the forest burns down you can find your point
— Mark Horne of Hornes Archery