The Arcieri Prince Thomas 1er archery club has opened registration for its 2024–2025 season, offering beginner courses, free use of school bows for novices, and instruction across Olympic, barebow, and compound disciplines, AostaSera reported.
Aosta Club Opens Registration for 2024–2025 Archery Season
Registration for the 2024–2025 training season is officially underway at the Arcieri Prince Thomas 1er archery club in Aosta. The club has opened its enrollment lists for participants of all experience levels, ranging from children starting at age 10 to adults with no prior background in the sport. Annual fees correspond to just over 50 cents per day, according to club organizers. Beginners can test the discipline through a free introductory lesson before committing to membership, with school bows and technical assistance provided at no extra charge until archers purchase their own personal equipment.
Training Venues and Facilities Across Aosta
Participants in the Arcieri Prince Thomas 1er programs split their training between indoor and outdoor venues in Aosta depending on the calendar. Indoor sessions run from early October through late March at the municipal gymnasium located at via Liconi 3. Outdoor practices take place at the club’s field situated at via Piccolo San Bernardo 43. Qualified instructors supervise both locations, tailoring lesson plans to individual goals whether participants pursue the sport recreationally or competitively.
Arcieri Prince Thomas 1er Trains Archers for Multiple Competitions
As a club affiliated with the Italian Archery Federation (FITARCO), Arcieri Prince Thomas 1er prepares archers for interregional and national competition across multiple formats. Training covers the Olympic recurve bow, barebow, and compound bow divisions. Competitive categories include F.I.T.A. target events held indoors or outdoors over standard distances, field archery competitions set in wooded or hilly terrain featuring targets at known and unknown distances, and 3D archery events that simulate hunting scenarios using three-dimensional rubber animal targets.
Historical Background of the Valle d’Aosta Association
Founded in 1979, Arcieri Prince Thomas 1er holds the distinction of being the first archery club established in the Valle d’Aosta region. The organization operates under the direction of one coach, four first-level instructors, and a federal referee. Throughout its history, the club has sent representatives to the Italian Championships, the Youth Games national phase, and the Coppa Italia delle Regioni. Its total medal count stands at 7 gold, 5 silver, and 10 bronze medals earned in regional and national competition.
Contact Sergio or Luca for Enrollment and Trial Lessons
Newcomers seeking to join the 2024–2025 sessions can reach club contacts Sergio at 348.249.70.06 or Luca at 351.57.40.599 for enrollment inquiries and trial lesson bookings. Additional information is available via email at [email protected], through the official website at arcieriprincethomas.com, or via the club’s Facebook page.
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