Archery in Giethoorn is an active group activity. After an explanation you get started yourself, trying to shoot your arrows as close as possible to the centre of the target.
During archery you first learn how to handle a bow and arrow safely, and then you start shooting yourself. You do not need to have shot a bow before. Strength matters less than the right posture, calm aiming, concentration and releasing the arrow at the right moment.
After a number of arrows you get the technique under better control and can try to get closer and closer to the centre of the target. You can shoot individually, but within a group you can also see who collects the most points.
You do not need any experience for archery in Giethoorn. The activity is in fact well suited to getting to know archery together. Beforehand you receive an explanation of the technique and of using the equipment safely, and then you can practise yourself.
The advantage of archery is that everyone can take part at their own level. One participant picks up the technique quickly, while someone else needs a few rounds to get the arrows heading in the right direction.
Archery is especially suitable for groups who want to do an active activity together. You shoot at the target individually, but you do the activity together.
Because not everyone needs to shoot at the same time, there is also room during the activity to cheer each other on and to watch how the other participants are doing.
Archery is possible from 1 person. If you want to combine it with supervision in a group, there is a minimum of 4 people; larger groups are also possible.
The duration of the archery depends on the chosen activity and the size of the group. For the regular activity, allow about 1 hour.
With a larger group the arrangement may differ from that of a small party. It is therefore wise to give the right number of participants when booking.
Do you want to combine several activities in one day? Then, besides the activity itself, also allow for the time needed to get from one location to the other.
Archery calls mainly for technique and concentration, and less for strength. Participants who have never done it before can join in just fine.
At first you need to get used to the posture, drawing the bow and aiming. After a number of attempts you can try to keep improving your technique.
The result is not always predictable: whoever expects to be very good beforehand does not automatically score the most points. Staying calm, aiming well and carrying out the technique consistently make a big difference.
Clear safety rules apply during archery, and beforehand you receive instruction on how to use the bow and arrow.
It is important that participants follow the instructions during the activity. Shooting only takes place when it is safe, and arrows are only collected once the shooting round has ended.
Always listen to the instructions of the supervisor. A specific minimum age is not stated when booking; if you are unsure about taking part with young children, please get in touch beforehand to agree on this.
Archery is suitable as part of a company outing because colleagues can compete against each other in an informal way.
You can collect points individually, for example, or divide participants into teams. That creates a small competition by itself.
You can also make archery part of a larger programme, for example with coffee, lunch, boating or a dinner. That gives variety during the day.
Archery can also be an enjoyable shared activity for a family or friends outing. Everyone can try to improve their own score.
You do not all need to be equally sporty: calm, concentration and technique count for more.
You can organise a competition among yourselves or simply keep it to practising and shooting together for fun. Afterwards you can combine the activity with a drink, lunch or dinner in Giethoorn.
Archery and boating combine well on the same day. That gives you a programme with both an active and a relaxing activity.
You could start with archery and then hire a whisper boat or a sloop (electric boat) yourself. Another programme could be:
Do you not want to sail yourself? Then choose a canal cruise or a private boat with a skipper. For groups, several parts of the day can be planned in advance, so that the activities and catering fit together well.
Besides boating, you can also combine archery with other activities in Giethoorn. That lets you put together a programme that suits your party.
Think of cycling, e-choppers, mini golf, an outdoor game or another group activity. For an active programme you can combine several games. If you want more variety, combine the archery with a calmer activity.
Eating and drinking can also be part of the programme. Think of coffee with cake, lunch, drinks, pancakes or a dinner.
The price of archery in Giethoorn depends on the option chosen, the size of the group and any combination with other activities.
If you combine archery with other parts, a complete package may have a different price than if you book only the archery.
When booking, therefore, check the current options and the price for your group. For a larger party or a programme with several activities you can also make a group request.
Would you like to try archery in Giethoorn during a group outing? Then look at the options for your date and group size.
You can plan the archery as a separate activity or combine it with boating, eating and other activities to put together a complete programme in Giethoorn.
Yes. Archery can be booked in Giethoorn as an active group activity. You get an explanation of the technique and then try the bow and arrow yourself.
No. Archery is also suitable for beginners. Beforehand you receive an explanation of how to use the bow, the shooting technique and the safety rules.
Archery is possible from 1 person. For a group package with supervision there is a minimum of 4 people; larger groups are also possible.
The activity usually takes about 1 hour. The exact duration can depend on the number of participants and the chosen set-up.
Yes. Archery can be part of a company or team outing. Participants can shoot individually or you can turn it into a friendly competition.
No specific minimum age is stated when booking. If you are unsure about taking part with young children, please get in touch beforehand to agree on this. In any case, participants must always follow the safety instructions and the guidance of the supervisor.
Yes. You can combine archery with a whisper boat, a sloop (electric boat), a canal cruise or a private boat with a skipper, for example. That gives your programme both an active and a relaxing activity.
Yes. Depending on availability, you can combine archery with boating, cycling, e-choppers, mini golf, games and eating or drinking, for example.
