La Flèche homécourtoise counts 48 licensed members, spanning from recreational shooters to competitive archers, with participation open to anyone starting from eight years old.
Club Membership and Coaching Structure
The club roster includes 13 women and 35 men, with 15 members under the age of 20. Supervision and training run under one federal coach and two federal instructors. Stéphane Corzin serves as president of the association.
Training sessions take place on Mondays from 6:15 PM to 8:30 PM and Saturdays from 9:30 AM to 12 PM at the sports hall on rue des Tunnels, as well as on the adjacent outdoor field. For children beginning at age eight, the club provides necessary equipment, including bows and arrows, during the initial training period.
Competitive Results and Regional Tournaments
During the general meeting held on Saturday, October 17, in the presence of municipal sports delegate Philippe Toniolo, coach Sébastien Pierson outlined a successful sporting record for the previous season. The club took part in 10 regional tournaments, securing 26 podium finishes, with seven coming on the highest step. Pierson highlighted a third-place finish by Justine in the departmental championship.
Denis Thomas pointed to the work of volunteers within the association. He noted that their efforts enable the club to participate in numerous local events and raise awareness of the sport.
Expansion into 3D Archery and Referee Certification
The club is preparing to broaden its competitive reach as one archer nears completion of a referee diploma, which will allow the organization to host competitions. In addition to target shooting, the facilities feature a 3D archery circuit comprising 24 targets shaped like life-sized foam animals, managed by Frédéric François.
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