SPORT
“The aim will be to connect with schools around the country and make provision for archery beginners and improvers to compete...” Hilly Longman, archery instructor
VIRTUAL ARCHERY LEAGUE | ALL YEARS
ISFA CUP FIXTURE | YEAR 10 Claremont Fan Court School were pleased to see the return of competitive sport on Tuesday 13 October with an U15 ISFA cup football fixture versus Ryde School who had travelled from the Isle of Wight to participate. The match, which remained spectator free with a number of safety measures in place was the first opportunity for both schools to play competitively during the autumn term. The game was played in great spirit, ending with a 5-3 victory for Claremont. 16
Archery began as a lunchtime club about 10 years ago at Claremont Fan Court School, run by archery instructor, Hilly Longman. From humble beginnings, the club has now grown in popularity - so much so that the sport now features as a key event in the school’s sporting schedule. Most notably, however, Hilly Longman and archery coach, Sarah Gibb, have been working with Archery GB to initiate a brand new virtual school archery league in order to broaden the sport at grass roots level in the UK. Archery is a sport which allows boys and girls to compete alongside each other and teaches good hand eye coordination as well as patience with oneself; learning that failing is all part of the process, letting go of a bad shot and refocusing on the next.
