Our Story
With a history dating back over 60 years, the Jersey Archery Society (JAS) is Jersey’s oldest active archery club. From beginner, to more experienced, young or old, whether you wish to shoot instinctively, competitively, socially; as a compound, recurve, barebow or longbow archer, our Society caters for you.
Our history
The Jersey Archery Society was formed in October 1955 by three social archers. Early shooting venues included a college sports field, a coal store and even the back tunnels of a German Underground Hospital left over the from the Occupation.
1957 saw the inaugural Society Championships held at Victoria College. Under the watchful eye of Lady Paramount, Mrs. Julia McLeod, a hard-fought contest took place with Joan Touzel & Mike Goddard taking the trophies.
The Committee
Wording and full names to follow for the JAS Committee
Youth Programme
Visit our learn page to find out more about our youth team (The Eagles) or get in touch if you would like to be part of the programme. CONTACT US
Shooting locations
Crabbe Range, St Mary is our primary located situlated on the North West of the island, making the range a very picturesque location to shoot. The main range is used all year round and can accommodate distances up to 90m. Outside the Club House, there is also two target short range for distances up to 20m for those wishing to practice technique or tune their bows.
Our other home is the St John’s Recreational Centre. Home to the Society during the winter shooting season [ October – March ] we shoot a variety of rounds, up to 25m. It has great parking and restaurant facilities
Club House
Built in 2015, the Society congregate around the clubhouse, which functions as a short training range, a workshop, kitchen, BBQ hub, disabled w.c., meeting room and a social meeting point. Whatever the weather the clubhouse provides shelter from rain or sun.
Club sessions are traditionally Thursday afternoon/evenings, Saturday mornings and Sunday all day, with access to the range at all other times to Society members.
