The Flèche Capdenacoise archery club in Capdenac-Gare, France, is set to host the second edition of its Dart Archery competition on Saturday, April 25, 2026. The event will take place at the town’s leisure center, continuing a unique format that blends traditional archery with the scoring mechanics of darts.
Inspired by the popular “501” dart game, participants begin with a set score and aim to reach exactly zero within a maximum of ten ends, using bows and arrows instead of darts. The competition requires archers to strategically select target zones to manage their score precisely, moving beyond simply aiming for the bullseye.
Two sessions are scheduled for the day: morning registration opens at 8:30 a.m., and afternoon registration begins at 1:00 p.m. Each session accommodates up to 40 archers. Shooting will occur at a distance of 8 meters onto 60-centimeter targets.
The event features competitive divisions for men, women, and youth, as well as separate classifications based on bow type. Awards will be presented at the conclusion of each session. On-site refreshments will include a meal of sausages with rougail, cheese, and fruit.
The inaugural Dart Archery contest was held in April 2025 to commemorate the club’s 30th anniversary. That interclub event brought together archers from La Primaube, Bozouls, Figeac, and Capdenac-Gare, who competed despite unfavorable weather conditions. The format was introduced as a fun and accessible way to celebrate the milestone, combining precision shooting with strategic score management.
La Flèche Capdenacoise, based at Rue du Centre Aéré in Capdenac-Gare, offers year-round archery training for individuals aged 10 to 99. Regular practice sessions occur on Tuesdays from 6:30 p.m. To 8:00 p.m. And Sundays from 10:00 a.m. To 12:00 p.m., with indoor and outdoor facilities used seasonally. The club emphasizes both recreational and competitive participation in a welcoming environment.
Membership fees are set at 85 euros for minors and 100 euros for adults, with an optional beginner’s package including arrows and a finger tab for 40 euros. Equipment is provided for first-year members, requiring a deposit of 70 euros for youth and 150 euros for adults, after which gear may be rented.
The club is led by President Viviane Jouanneau, Secretary Cathy Dumon, Assistant Secretary Carole Caumon, Treasurer Laurent Heiser, and Assistant Treasurer Lucas Besse. Contact information includes Jouanneau’s phone number (06 15 55 54 63) and email address ([email protected]).
As the club revives this innovative competition, it continues to promote archery through creative programming that appeals to both experienced athletes and newcomers to the sport.
The next confirmed activity for La Flèche Capdenacoise is its regular training schedule, with sessions held weekly on Tuesdays and Sundays as outlined in the club’s seasonal plan. Readers interested in local archery events or club activities are encouraged to share their experiences or inquiries in the comments section below.
