Mad dogs and Englishmen go out in the midday... rain. The outdoor part of the club halloween shoot was a tribute to determination. It drizzled from start to finish, but fun (and more cake) was had by all.

The 2026 indoor Halloween shoot was great fun!

The Bridlington Bay Archers junior squad travelled to York on Sunday for the Archery GB National Clout Tassel shoot. The field was a strong one, with 144 archers competing from all corners of the UK.

The evenings are quickly drawing in, bringing our outdoor evening archery season to a close. As we head into autumn and winter, we'll be moving indoors to our home at Leisure World in Bridlington. Join us there every Friday evening from 7pm to 9pm for indoor shooting. And don't worry, we're not abandoning the fresh air altogether, as our outdoor shooting will continue on Sunday afternoons.

Sunday afternoon saw 3 more graduates of the Archery GB training course for beginners, held at our Bridlington shooting ground. Pictured here are 2 of them; Andy Nimmo and Paula Connelly, with their certificates.

More badges awarded as the summer season fades to autumn. Amber Singleton (on the left of the photograph) earned her 3rd class clout badge (shooting 75 metres & achieving a score in excess of 101 on 3 separate occasions). Olivia White (on the right of the photograph) earned her 3rd class blue badge for shooting a 'National 30' - 4 dozen arrows at 30 yards & 2 dozen arrows at 20 yards - exceeding the required score on x 3 separate occasions. The awards were presented by club secretary, Carole Reaney.

5 new archers graduated from the Archery GB training course for beginners on Sunday, at Bridlington Bay Archers shooting ground. Here they are with their certificates. This qualification enables membership to an archery club, or guest shooting privileges at any club in the UK (with membership to Archery GB). In the photograph we have, from left to right: Evalynn Jackson, Cori Jackson, Jason Oakes, Mark Newton & Grace Newton.

The results are in for the 2026 Morecambe Masters competition. This competitive league is scheduled over June, July and August, where archers of 65+ from around the country shoot at different distances and target sizes, within their selected bow style category. This year Bridlington Bay Archer Tom Connelly, chose to keep things traditional and opted to compete using a one-piece, all wood flatbow... and took first place.

The September beginners course is now in it's second week, and having been introduced to shooting at a target boss they are shown here having a taste of shooting at a clout flag - overseen by coaches David Reaney and Rickie Robson.

Bridlington Bay Archers travelled to the York clout competition organised by Northern Counties Archery Society, on September 6th. This weekend clout competition attracted a strong field but the club’s seniors and juniors did well despite windy conditions, to take a few medals.

Saturday marked an exciting milestone for Bridlington Bay Archers as the club welcomed visitors to explore and enjoy its new practice ground, set within acres of peaceful, tree‑lined grassland behind Hilderthorpe School. The location offers a convenient and attractive base for the club’s experienced archers, enthusiastic juniors, and anyone in the community who’s curious about trying this engaging and rewarding sport.

A few badges were earn over the past few weeks and presented this afternoon. Rickie Robson won his '252' over the distance of 80 yards, and is pictured here wearing the badge on his quiver.Olivia White earned her 2nd class badge for clout shooting and Robyn Holland won another 3rd class badge in the same category.Click to enlarge photo.