Welcome to the Bowmen Of Harrow Archery Club
The Bowmen of Harrow is a target archery club. We promote archery in all its forms (for example Recurve, Longbow, and Compound bows), except Crossbow.
We are sited at the John Lyon Sports Ground, and have an outdoor range up to 100yds, and a 20-yard purpose-built indoor range available 7 days a week 8am to 11pm.
We organize archery lessons on a regular basis. New archers are given full training in a comprehensive beginners course. The course is run on a non profit basis, and at only £60 for 4 lessons run over 4 weeks, new archers can learn from some of the clubs most experienced archers. Courses are run in small to medium groups, and you will not be alone with 6-15 new archers completing the course over four Monday evening sessions. All equipment is provided by the club and further details can be found on our Archery Courses page.
Established archers can join by application and approval of the committee. Such archers must be Archery GB members, or have come from an Archery GB recognised course.
If you would like further information on any aspect of our club please go to our Contact page, or ring our club secretary Barbara Saduikis on (020) 8723 9492 or 07743 590494.
News
25th September 2011: Middlesex Short Metric League Results
Congratulations to our team who took second place in the Made Score part of the League. Considering that a number contributing to the teams success came off the beginner's course a year ago, this was no mean feat. And having recently left the juniors to shoot as a senior, Victoria Saduikis took first place in the Ladies Recurve category. Well done Victoria.
27st August 2011: Bowmen of Harrow Club Championships
Despite some heavy showers, there were plenty of sunny spells to have a enjoyable competition. There was a good turn out from club members. Many thanks to Sandrine, Barbara and Victoria for the catering, and to Malcolm for being field captain, and to Robert for acting as Lord Paramount.
The winner of the Gents Recurve Cup was Brian Power and the Ladies Recurve Cup was Victoria Saduikis. Unfortunately, despite the good turnout, there were no entrants for the Junior Recurve Cup (highest scoring junior) or the Gents Compound Shield and the Ladies Compound Shield.
| Class | Place | Name |
|---|---|---|
| Gents Recurve | 1st | Brian Power |
| 2nd | Tony Maddock | |
| 3rd | Petras Saduikis | |
| Ladies Recurve | 1st | Victoria Saduikis |
| 2nd | Lidia Tang | |
| 3rd | Barbara Saduikis |
3rd April 2011: Indoor Championship Results
The results of this year's Club Indoor Championship are as follows:
| Gent's Recurve | Score |
|---|---|
| Contrad Chambers | 551 |
| Brian Power | 536 |
| Peter Zymanczyk | 528 |
| Anthony Maddock | 520 |
| George Tsimperopoulos | 513 |
| Martin White | 505 |
| Clay Pickering | 503 |
| Amandeep Gabria | 499 |
| Dave Blunden | 490 |
| Luke Pittham | 489 |
| Ladies' Recurve | Score |
|---|---|
| Victoria Saduikis | 532 |
| Lidia Tang | 523 |
| Barbara Saduikis | 507 |
| Sandrine Esteban | 484 |
| Jo Yee Wong | 458 |
| Pei-Lam Pang | 434 |
| Compound | Score |
|---|---|
| Len Rush | 563 |
| Norman Hicks | 533 |
| Ian Davis | 498 |
| Junior Recurve | Score |
|---|---|
| Mousa Abuelzein | 439 |
| Stephen Hicks | 395 |
27th February 2011: New Opening Hours
Please note that following agreement with the school the indoor range will no longer be available 24/7. Access will now be limited to between 8am and 11pm. This also applies to outdoor shooting (daylight permitting!). However we are still open 7 days a week.
27th February 2011: Short Metric League Fixture List
Following the Country League Officers meeting on the 22nd we now have this year's fixture list. Harrow will be at home to Pinner, Aquarius, and Harefield, and away to Harefield, Hillingdon, and Hampstead. The home shoot again Pinner and Aquarius will be July 17th, and the away shoot against Hampstead on July 3rd. The Harefield and Hillingdon dates are still to be agreed, as their league officers were not present. Brian Power has now taken over as the Short Metric League Officer for BOH, so if you have any questions let him know.
6th February 2011: Middlesex County Open Indoor Championship
Thanks to all those who turned up. Victoria Saduikis had the intimidating job of being Lady Paramount. Contrary to rumour she did not turn up in full Goth regalia! We didn't come away with any medals this year, but Barbara and Petras Saduikis did win the Married Couples trophy.
26th September 2010: Middlesex Short Metric League Results
Congratulations this year to our Juniors. David Stanley took the Gold for Junior Boys under 16 SM2 Recurve, Stephen Hicks took the Bronze for Junior Boys under 16 SM1 Recurve. Victoria Saduikis took the Junior Girls under 18 SM1 Recurve for the fifth year in succession - Victoria will be a Senior at the end of this October, so no junior shield next year! For the Seniors, Jonathan Paradi took the Gents Recurve SM1 Gold.
This year Harrow came 4th in both the Recurve Made Score League, and the Handicap League.
22nd August 2010: Harrow vs. Pinner - Cancelled
Due to not being able to field a team and have enough members available to set up the field at our home from home Ruislip, we have unfortunately had to cancel and forfeit the Short Metric League shoot, which counts as a win for Pinner for made scores and for handicap.
21st August 2010: Bowmen of Harrow Club Championships
Though its was a bit of a windy day, the rain held off allowing us to have a enjoyable competition. There was a good turn out from club members including a number of beginners - who found there was nothing intimidating about an outdoor shoot, and that friendly help was always at hand. Many thanks to Ann and Sue for the catering, Malcolm for being field captain, and to Jan Egan for being Lady Paramount.
The winner of the Gents Recurve Cup was John Williams; the Ladies Recurve Cup - Jenny Charman; the Junior Recurve Cup (highest scoring junior) - Victoria Saduikis; the Gents Compound Shield - Len Rush; the Ladies Compound Shield - Ann Moran.
| Class | Place | Name |
|---|---|---|
| Gents Recurve | 1st | John Williams |
| 2nd | Petras Saduikis | |
| 3rd | Conrad Chambers | |
| Ladies Recurve | 1st | Jenny Charman |
| 2nd | Sandrine Esteban | |
| 3rd | Barbara Saduikis | |
| Gents Compound | 1st | Len Rush |
| Ladies Compound | 1st | Anne Moran |
| Junior Boys Recurve | 1st | David Stanley |
| 2nd | Steven Hicks | |
| Junior Girls Recurve | 1st | Victoria Saduikis |
18th July 2010: Harrow vs. Aquarius Short Metric League Result
The Short Metric League shoot against Aquarius (at Aquarius) on July 18th, resulted in us losing to Aquarius on both handicap and made scores, on what was quite a blustery day (well it was the best excuse I could think of!).
4th July 2010: Harrow vs. GOA, Harrow vs. Hampstead Short Metric League Result
This was a 'double header' with ourselves at home (courtesy of Ruislip Bowmen who provided the grounds) against Hampstead and Greenwood Osterley Archers. We lost against GOA on both handicap and made scores, and lost against Hampstead on made score, taking handicap by default. Though it was a bit of a job getting bosses and stands to Ruislip (many thanks to our Treasurer Graham for supplying the transport), we managed to host the shoot. Again a big thank you to Ruislip Bowmen for the use of their grounds.
3rd July 2010: London Youth Games
The borough of Harrow was represented by Victoria Saduikis, David Stanley, Steven Hicks, and Sam Rea, all from the Bowmen of Harrow. We took eleventh place, with Victoria Saduikis taking gold for the girl's Windsor, and winning the girl's shoot-out trophy. A good time was had by all despite the efforts of London Youth Games officials.
13th June 2010: Hampstead vs. Harrow Short Metric League Result
The Short Metric League shoot against Hampstead (at Hampstead) on June 13th, resulted in a win for Harrow for Handicap score, but a lose on made score. Many thanks Hampstead for hosting the event and for staging their own prize giving event. The chocs were delicious!
1st June 2010: Middlesex Championships
Congratulations to Jonathan Paradi, Jill Moore, Jenny Charman, and Mati Lang for winning the County Team Recurve trophy for the Bowmen of Harrow. In addition Jonathan took Gents first place in the York (County) round, and Jill and Jenny came second and third respectively in the Hereford (County) round.
17th May 2010: New Beginner's Archery Course Starts
A new archery course started on Monday May 17th. Due to the numbers attending a second class has been started on Wednesdays to cope with the numbers attending. Both courses have got off to a cracking start with a good time being had by all.
16th May 2010:Pinner vs. Harrow Short Metric League Result
The Short Metric League shoot against Pinner (at Pinner) on May 16th, resulted in a win for Harrow for made score, but a lose on handicap score. Thanks to Jon Paradi, Sandrine Esteban, Kevin Norris, and Jenny Charman for sticking it out in the pouring rain. Also many thanks to Pinner for hosting the event.
12th May 2010: Bowmen of Harrow back in this years Short Metric League !!!
Pinner Bowmen and Ruislip Bowmen have kindly stepped in to help us in our predicament by putting forward some alternative venues we can use to host the Short Metric. In the short term this means we have had to postpone our home League shoots until we have agreed new dates and a venue. Hopefully this will be in July or August. Our away shoots will still be held as planned.
11th May 2010: Bowmen of Harrow withdraw from this years Short Metric League
Due to exceptional circumstances concerning the use of our field, and the very short notice required to make other arrangements, we have had to regretfully withdraw from this year's Short Metric League.
7th April 2010: New Short Metric League Fixture List
The horse trading is over and we now have a new set of fixtures for this season! Please put your name down on the list at the club for the shoots you want to attend.
| Date | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|
| 16th May | Pinner | BOH |
| 23rd May | BOH | Hampstead |
| 13th June | Hampstead | BOH |
| 4th July | BOH | GOA |
| 18th July | Aquarius | BOH |
| 22nd August | BOH | Pinner |
| 26th September | Presentation Shoot | at GOA |
4th April 2010: BOH Indoor Club Championship Results
The results are listed in the Blog. Congratulations to Graham Hartley (Gent's Recurve 1st), Mati Lang (Ladies' Recurve 1st), John Williams (Junior Recurve 1st), and Len Rush (Compound 1st).
3rd April 2010: Worcester League 2009/10 Results
Though Harrow came 3rd in the Worcester League this year we did manage to take the following individual gold's: Ladies Recurve: Mati Lang; Junior Boys Recurve: John Williams; Junior Girls Recurve: Victoria Saduikis. Congratulations!
29th March 2010: BOH 30th Anniversary Shoot Results
Detailed in all their glory in the Blog, along with photos!
1st March 2010: Thursday Tiddler Launched!
Come join us every Thursday for a 'tiddler' of a shoot, with a Bray round (2 ½ dozen arrows on a 40cm target, metric scoring). The scores will be averaged over the month, and a monthly award given to the best archer.
16th Feb 2010: Visit Us on Google Maps/Local Business Listings
Visit our club page on the Google Maps/Local Listings and write a review of the club by clicking this link! (then on the club's Google Maps/Listings page, go to the bottom and click on the Write a review link). We are trying to boost our presence there, so that when people look for "Harrow Archery" they'll find us!
10th Feb 2010: Middlesex Short Metric League Dates Announced
Check out the dates on the Calendar page under Upcoming Events. Away shoots have links to the host club's website, so you can find directions to their club.
7th Feb 2010: Middlesex Indoor Championships
Congratulations to John Williams who took the silver arrow and the Junior Boy's 1st place with a score of 554, and to Victoria Saduikis who took the Junior Girl's 1st place with a score of 503. The Bowmen of Harrow Junior team (John Williams, Victoria Saduikis, and Stephen Hicks) took first place.
The Lady Paramount was our very own Jill Moore, who did a wonderful job on the day.
