Club Championships

Sunday 6th September 2026

Essential Information

Closing Date
Sunday 30th August 2026 (or when the shoot is full)
Timetable
Registration 09:00, Assembly 10:00, Sighters 10:15, Shoot starts 10:30. Estimated end 15:30
Venue
Hardmoor Sports Ground, Stoneham Lane, Southampton, SO50 9HT (map)
Organisers
Steve Ritzema (tournaments@southamptonarcheryclub.org)
Entry Fee
Free to SAC members and associates only
Online Entry
Please click here to enter online

Rounds
& Awards

As per Archery GB gender guidance, medals will be awarded for 1st, 2nd, 3rd Lady and Other, Junior Lady & Junior Other shooting Recurve, Barebow, Compound or Longbow for each round – awarded on the day. Seasoned archers (>12 months) and Novice archers (less than 12 months as an archer) will compete for separate age appropriate trophies:

Eligibility
& VIPs

This competition is open to SAC members and associates only. Associate members will be eligible for awards on the day, but not the club championship trophies.

Guest of Honour
TBC
Judges
TBC
Field Captains
Steve Ritzema

This competition is kindly sponsored by Quicks Archery

Rules

Archery GB Rules of Shooting will apply. Only clothing in compliance with Rule 307 will be permitted. Blue Denim, Olive Drab and Camouflage are not allowed. Archer's names, manufacturers logos, club logos and sponsor logos are allowed. The only other wording or logos permissible must represent archery organisations.

The tournament organisers have the right to exclude any persons from the field for unreasonable behaviour. The Chairman of Judges is responsible for the safe conduct of the shoot at all times and the judge's decision is final and must be obeyed.

Any archer may be asked to complete a drugs test and must comply. Refusal will be treated as a positive result. Parents/guardians must authorise drugs testing of junior archers by signing the entry form.

Refreshments
& Food

Hot and cold refreshments are provided during the shoot. We may have a food van on site (to be confirmed).

Data Protection

Various information may be collected and shared with Tournament Organisers, Judges, scoring systems and other competitors. Target lists and results will be published online. Please find further details at www.southamptonarcheryclub.org/privacy

Photography

Any person, whether archer or visitor, intending to take photographs, either still or video, are required to register their intention with the Tournament Organiser. Entrants bringing visitors to the tournament are asked to make them aware of this requirement.

Walkways
& Smoking

There are no designated walkways at this event that need to be kept clear; however, if you are asked to move equipment for access, please comply with the request promptly.

Smoking, including e-cigarettes and vaping, is ONLY permitted in the car park, NOT on the fields. Please do not leave cigarette ends and rubbish anywhere on the grounds.

Tents & Parking

Tents are permitted for this event, however there is no pre or post event camping allowed. All cars must be parked in the designated car park, no cars are allowed on the tournament field. Please note on the entry form if you require a disabled parking space.

Directions

M27 heading East, leave at Junction 5 then take 1st exit at the roundabout signposted to The Concorde Club & Hotel.

M27 heading West, leave at Junction 5 then take 3rd exit at the roundabout signposted to The Concorde Club & Hotel.

At the next roundabout take the 1st exit and then take the 1st left onto Stoneham Lane. After about 600 yards, turn right immediately before the motorway bridge, signposted to Southampton Archery Club. Southampton Archery Club is about 600 yards on the left. Please find a map at www.southamptonarcheryclub.org/map

Disclaimer

Neither Southampton Archery Club nor the Landlords, its managers or its servants can accept responsibility for any loss, damage or injury, howsoever caused. Entry to this tournament is considered acceptance of all of these conditions.