In November last year the club presented a strong showing at the Somerset Country Archery Association (SCAA) Indoor Championships. Clair Crook, placed fourth, was named SCAA Champion for Ladies Compound Archery. Clive Jarrett, sixth, was SCAA runner up for Men’s Recurve Archery and as a result, has been called up to County Level training for the first time.

Janet Ross was third and SCAA runner-up for Ladies Recurve. Sophie Young and Harriet Crook were placed first overall and SCAA Champions at U18 and U16 respectively.

The Senior and Junior teams both crowned Indoor Champions. At the 47th Grand Western Archery Society Indoor Championships, Clive Jarrett demonstrated composure to score 526 out of a possible 600 shooting at a 40cm target 18 metres away. This ensured sixth place.

Harriet Crook and Sophie Young continued to attend Archery GB’s National Age Group Academy. Sophie also attends the Conversion Academy as a stepping stone for young archers into senior international competitors. Harriet gained the ArcheryGB recognised status of Junior Master Bowman – U16.

During February and March the club hosted twelve beginners, aged between 8 and 60, with a further session planned for Autumn. If you are interested, please visit: www.southwansdykearchers.co.uk. The club now looks forward to the summer outdoor season. Simon Whittle