Watt is Archery?
Archery dates back to approximately 10,000BC, when it was first used in Europe. It originally came about as an effective hunting tool, later becoming a method of warfare.
In modern times we use it as a form of recreation and competitive sport, with it making its first appearance in the 1900 Olympic games.
Archery is a very easy sport to start taking part in and doesn’t require any previous training, with the basics being point the arrow at the target and shoot.
Competitions
We compete in the Scottish Student Sport archery league which is comprised of 5 matches across the year, three held at Oriam and the others at Edinburgh. We also take part in the SSS indoor championships held at St Andrews as well as BUCS. Each event we send a 10-person team comprised of senior and novice archers. To qualify as a novice, you must be new to the sport and will shoot in a separate category to seniors.
Training
We train three times a week, Tuesday and Friday from 18:45-21:45 are our main sessions, with a slightly more competition focused session on Wednesday from 12:30-15:00. Training takes place in Oriam in SH2. We also provide all the equipment you will need to get started.
Committee 24/25
President – Lucy Grierson
Captain – Sophie Garret
Secretary – Thea Frost
Armourer – Haylie Menzies
Health & Wellbeing Officer – Adam Loxely
Treasurer – Jack Davenport
Social Secretary – Angus Huston
Social Media
Facebook – Heriot Watt University Archery Club (Edinburgh)
Instagram – heriotwattarcheryclub
Mascot Instagram – kinggeorgetheswan