{"id":61,"date":"2021-05-07T21:08:13","date_gmt":"2021-05-07T21:08:13","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.greendragonbowmen.co.uk\/site1\/?page_id=61"},"modified":"2022-07-01T23:48:37","modified_gmt":"2022-07-01T22:48:37","slug":"faq","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.greendragonbowmen.co.uk\/site1\/faq\/","title":{"rendered":"FAQ"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_83 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<label for=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-6a016d508ace0\" class=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-label\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/label><input type=\"checkbox\"  id=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-6a016d508ace0\"  aria-label=\"Toggle\" \/><nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/www.greendragonbowmen.co.uk\/site1\/faq\/#How_do_I_get_into_archery\" >How do I get into archery?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/www.greendragonbowmen.co.uk\/site1\/faq\/#Can_I_use_archery_towards_my_DoE\" >Can I use archery towards my DoE?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/www.greendragonbowmen.co.uk\/site1\/faq\/#Is_archery_expensive\" >Is archery expensive?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/www.greendragonbowmen.co.uk\/site1\/faq\/#Is_archery_dangerous\" >Is archery dangerous?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/www.greendragonbowmen.co.uk\/site1\/faq\/#My_child_is_interested_in_archery_%E2%80%93_can_they_learn_too\" >My child is interested in archery &#8211; can they learn too?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/www.greendragonbowmen.co.uk\/site1\/faq\/#Should_I_go_and_buy_a_bow_before_I_do_the_beginners_course\" >Should I go and buy a bow before I do the beginners course?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"how-do-i-get-into-archery\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_do_I_get_into_archery\"><\/span>How do I get into archery?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Your best bet is to go along to your nearest archery club. Speak to them and see when their next beginners course is scheduled. You should complete this course before you buy your bow and start to shoot. If your interested in joining Green Dragon Bowmen, then please see the Join GDB section of this website.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"can-i-use-archery-towards-my-doe\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Can_I_use_archery_towards_my_DoE\"><\/span>Can I use archery towards my DoE?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Green Dragon Bowmen have supported may people with archery as part of their Duke of Edinburgh award. Please see the Join GDB part of the website and contact us for more information.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"is-archery-expensive\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Is_archery_expensive\"><\/span>Is archery expensive?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>It can be hazardous to your wealth! Honestly though it can be a relatively cheap sport, but like so many sports, the sky is the limit if you are one of those who just has to have the latest piece of kit.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You will need to join a club and pay your Archery GB fees, and there may be a nominal charge to cover the cost of hiring a suitable venue for indoor shooting during the winter.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"is-archery-dangerous\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Is_archery_dangerous\"><\/span>Is archery dangerous?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>No, everything is done to ensure that safety is everyone&#8217;s top priority. Safety procedures will be drummed into you from the first moment you see a bow. As with most sports, archery <em>can<\/em> be dangerous, but only if you don&#8217;t follow the rules.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"my-child-is-interested-in-archery-can-they-learn-too\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"My_child_is_interested_in_archery_%E2%80%93_can_they_learn_too\"><\/span>My child is interested in archery &#8211; can they learn too?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Every archery club has juniors, they are the future of the sport and an integral part of Green Dragon Bowmen. If they are old enough to use a bow (approximately 8years old) then they can join, and they&#8217;ll have a lot of fun! There are fun shoots and club competitions they can enter, and lots of medals to be won. It&#8217;s one of those sports that they will probably still be enjoying when they&#8217;re parents. So yes, definitely.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"should-i-go-and-buy-a-bow-before-i-do-the-beginners-course\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Should_I_go_and_buy_a_bow_before_I_do_the_beginners_course\"><\/span>Should I go and buy a bow before I do the beginners course?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Definitely not! The beginners course will teach you a lot about equipment &#8211; but one thing you will soon learn about archery clubs, is that everyone is helpful. At Green Dragon we have coaches who will be more than happy to discuss with you what you&#8217;ll need. Once you are sure that archery is for you we can advise you about where to go to get fully equipped.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>How do I get into archery? Your best bet is to go along to your nearest archery club. 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