Club Photos, Press and testimonials (this page may take a while to load)
If you have any older photos or press articles we would love them for our records.
Press
ET article 1
ET article 1 Easter shoot? :)
Photos
More presentations 50+ members now!!!!!!
Group Shot Christmas 2008
Beginner Course presentations
Dave outgoing Chairman (07-08) Centre and New Chairman Gordon, Right
AOR supporting the Raunds Civic Day, Dorenda, Phil (la vetran suprer) and Mike.
180! - Adding some fun to our festive shoot - Archery Darts.
Members evening - understanding handicaps and equipment maintenance and tips.
Tournements officer in full flow,
A Robin Hood (where one arrow hits the end of another. both arrows score the same) at out 2009 indoor competition
A Camera Phone picture of us at running a archery 'Have a Go' at the Lamport Steam Rally in 2006 (email for details)
Indoor Portsmouth in 2005
ROSE status Outdoor in 2006 Gents shooting the York Round 100 yards!
Testimonials
Being part of the club.
'We (Fred, Diane and Dean) would like to say a really big THANK YOU to you all for making us feel welcome and for the training you gave Fred. He really did enjoy shooting with you'
'I was with AOR for about 2 years, hand having never shot before I had some excellent tuition. Not just from Phil but from anyone who thought that they could help for which I am most grateful. We had quite a few good laughs and, for the last few months that I was in England, my son Quinn went through the same process of being taught the ancient art. Usually there was a vein of subtle humor running through a training session up to the point that it was a miracle that we could still hit the target. Especially at the St Johns rooms in Rushden where you could hear a whisper at 20 yds.
My theory is that for any one who wishes to take up archery there are a few basic steps to take which will steepen your learning curve. Once you realise that you are hooked get a good set (not necessarily the most expensive) equipment and stick to it. I always found that every time you changed any part of the kit you went back several steps as it is the Archer that matters rather than the equipment.
You couldn’t join a better club than AOR where great importance is placed on developing talent. Even if you only want to 'have a go' you will be welcomed, and as serious as archers are, always enjoy the craic!
Oh and a final word of wisdom, it is far easier to get arrows back from missed shots when shooting indoors than outdoors and never be down hearted if you are beaten by the 12 year old shooting on the same boss. Now that is real experience talking.
All the best
Alan'
My time spent with AOR was very enjoyable and I'm very glad i decided to take it up. Rich
On our Competitions
I totally enjoyed myself and everyone I spoke to was very impressed with the competition, a real credit to all of your hard work. M. Blissett
I also really enjoyed the shoot, the morning session I shot in was buzzing and was thoroughly enjoyable! Gemma
Thank you for all the hard work put in by everyone concerned, I too thought Flic was marvellous to cope as she did.
Nick & myself thoroughly enjoyed ourselves, and the guys that were on our boss were really encouraging.
The Judges were very impressive but not at all frightening!!!! Mandy & Nick
Thanks for all your hard work I had a great day so did everybody I spoke to John
Many thanks for your hospitality yesterday. I was made to feel very welcome and everyone was friendly. I enjoyed the day. Val