Recurve Selection Set-up and Tuning - Gosfield School - Essex - Code 26-RS-02

General Information

Recurve Selection Set-up and Tuning (open to all archers)

Welcome to Archery GB’s “Recurve Selection Set-up and Tuning” workshop!  This session is a key component of the Development Coach qualification but is open to archers of all levels. This workshop guides you in selecting your first competition-standard recurve bow, covering essential criteria to match your needs and skill level. It includes step-by-step setup, ensuring proper assembly and adjustment for optimal performance. You'll learn tuning techniques to fine-tune the bow for accuracy and consistency, with practical sessions for hands-on experience in making precise adjustments.

Key Objectives:

• Bow Selection: Learn criteria for choosing a beginner-friendly competition recurve bow.
• Bow Setup: Get step-by-step instructions for assembling and setting up a recurve bow.
• Tuning Skills: Acquire methods to tune the bow for optimal performance.
• Practical Experience: Engage in hands-on practice to tune and adjust the bow.

Duration:

One day in-person workshop: Join us for an engaging, all-day workshop designed to be both informative and interactive. You’ll participate in hands-on activities, group discussions, and practical exercises, guided by experienced Coach Developers. This workshop offers a collaborative and supportive environment to enhance your skills and knowledge.

Venue:  Gosfield School, Cut Hedge Park, Halstead, Essex CO9 1PF

Date:  Saturday, 14 February 2026   

Time:  9:00am to 5:00pm  

Price: This workshop costs £85 per learner

Additional Information: 

• A certificate will be awarded upon successful completion.

• Coaches can choose to complete either the recurve or compound equipment module to achieve the Development Coach qualification.

Outcomes:

By the end of this workshop, participants will be proficient in selecting, setting up, and tuning a competition-standard recurve bow. They will understand the criteria for choosing the right bow, master the assembly and setup process, and develop tuning skills to optimize performance. Participants will also gain practical experience through hands-on tuning sessions, ensuring they can make precise adjustments to meet competition standards and suit the archer’s unique needs.

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Learner Cancellation and Transfer Policy

• All transfer requests will receive a refund of their fees, minus £5 admin fee and any transaction charges. Learners must then re-register for the next available module.
• Archery GB reserves the right to cancel or reschedule sessions, modify terms, or refuse service under certain conditions.
• Cancellations by Learners within 10 days of a Development Coach module commencing will incur the full cost of the module (£15 and £30 for online modules and £85 for in-person workshops).
• No-shows will be charged the full session fee.  They must then re-register for the next available module.

All registrations and payments are now processed through Sport80. We recommend that individuals register and pay directly via Sport80, if they are receiving support from their club then the learner should pay first and then claim any funding back through their club. If this isn’t feasible, please reach out to us at coaching@archerygb.org, and we’ll do our best to assist you.