Mersey WeaverInstructor Included
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3D Printing Session
Part of our Technology Activity Sub-Team’s function is to support Scout groups & Explorer Units with delivery of the digital programme. Stages 2, 3 & 4 of the new Digital Citizen Badges all suggest 3D Computer Aided Design as one method of completing the requirements. Why not invite us to a few section nights or even your camp/weekend activity and we’ll help you to design some 3D models or work on project and fabricate something truly awesome!?
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Air Rifle Shooting Session (QCW Range, Instructor & Equipment)
The indicative cost above is for a 2 hour session with 6 simultaneous shooters on the firing line and 1 instructor. The actual cost of you booking will be shown below once you have chosen, the number of simultaneous shooters and your chosen session duration
The new target sports range (The Gallery) opened in Autumn 2022, We have a stock of equipment suitable for Cubs through to Explorer aged young people and adults.
Our NRSA qualified Instructors will run the range and provide instruction to participants. One instructor is recommended for every 6 Scouts/Explorers shooting; however, this ratio may be adjusted depending on the age/maturity of the shooters on agreement of the Instructor. Cubs (minimum age 8) may need a higher ratio of supervision on the range (e.g. 1 instructor plus 1 adult helper for 6 simultaneous Cubs shooting).
The booking includes the range , springer air rifles (Gamo Delta Fox), 1 pack of 50 targets (17cm), 1 tin of 500 pellets (4.52mm) and services of one qualified NRSA Air rifle Target Sports Team member who is also RCO qualified..
Session will start with a 10 minute safety briefing for all shooters, allow 5 minute turnaround time between groups of shooters. Therefore in a 2 hour booking, a maximum of 3 x 30 minutes sessions is possible allowing for safety briefing and changeovers (i.e 3 sessions x 6 rifles = 18 participants).
Note: A group of 6 shooters will typically shoot three targets of 10 shots in a session (i.e. 540 pellets and 54 targets. Therefore we recommend purchasing additional 1 pack of rifle targets and 1 tin of 250 pellets when making the booking, unless you are providing your own consumables.
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Archery Session (QCW Range, Equipment & Instructor)
The indicative price above is for a 2 hour session which provides sufficient time to handle up to 18 participants as 3 groups of 6 simultaneous archers on the shooting line. The actual cost of your booking will be shown below after you select the number of simultaneous archers and the length of your desired session. Scout Groups/Explorer Scout Units receive a discount which is applied during checkout provided that you log in with an account that has the appropriate membership profile applied. If you don’t see the discount and you are logged in, click here.
The target sports range located at Queen Charlottes Wood has a covered shooting area together with a stock of equipment suitable for Beavers through to Explorer aged young people and adults.
We have a number of Permitted Archery Instructors who can be booked subject to availability, in advance, should you not have your own Permitted Instructor. Currently, they are only available by prior arrangement in evenings or at weekends. One instructor is required for every 6 archers shooting; however, this ratio may be adjusted depending on the age/needs of the archers (e.g. Beavers may need a higher ratio of supervision on the range). For most bookings at QCW we recommend 6 simultaneous archers.
Each set of archers will start with a 10 minute briefing on safety and use of bow for all archers, allow 5 minute turnaround time between sets of archers. Therefore in a 2 hour booking, 3 x 30 minutes sessions is possible allowing for safety briefing and changeovers (i.e 3 sessions x 6 bows =18 participants).
Points of Note:
- We require that an adult volunteer from the group stay on the range with the instructor over the course of the session.
- Proof of parental/guardian/carer’s permission for participant to take part in the archery session is available for review by the instructor prior to the start of the session.
- Details of any participant who is on medication and/or may require additional support must be provided well in advance of the session so that any additional support requirements can be assessed and managed.
If you have your own qualified Archery Instructor and equipment, the range can be booked on its own here.
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Archery Session Offsite (Equipment & Instructor)
Mersey Weaver have a stock of equipment suitable for Beavers through to Explorer aged young people and adults.
We have available a number of Permitted Archery Instructors who can be booked, in advance, should you not have your own Permitted Instructor. Currently, they are only available by prior arrangement in evenings or at weekends. One instructor is required for every 6 archers shooting; however, this ratio may be adjusted depending on the age of the archers as Beavers may need a higher ratio of supervision on the range.
Please note:
- We only hire our archery equipment with a Target Sports ASU Instructor for use away from QCW.
- You are responsible for providing, or booking, a suitable offsite range (e.g. Cheshire Scouts Forest Camp).
- Subject to the distance travelled our Instructor may charge mileage at 45p/mile, plus any toll fees.
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Crossbow Session (QCW Range, Instructor & Equipment)
The indicative cost above is based on a 2 hour session with use of 6 crossbows (simultaneous shooters on the firing line) and 1 NSRA qualified RCO/instructor. The actual cost of your booking will be shown below once you have selected the number of crossbows/simultaneous shooters and desired session timings
Once you have configured and submitted your booking request (by clicking the “check availability” button to put the booking in your basket and when ready go to the basket and checkout your order). Once the order is submitted we will check instructor availability for the requested date/time before confirming the booking and requesting payment.
Our NRSA qualified Instructors will run the range and provide instruction to participants. Currently, they are only available by prior arrangement. One instructor is recommended for every 6 Scouts/Explorers shooting; however, this ratio may be adjusted depending on the age/maturity of the shooters on agreement of the Instructor. Note Our minimum age for crossbow shooting is 10 years old. (note we do have 6 fun crossbows and targets for use by Beavers and Cubs which can be used anywhere within reason).The booking includes the use of the outdoor target sports range , crossbows (EK Archery Jaguar MK1 with 40lb draw weight fitted fitted red dot sight), crossbow targets suitable for use at 10m, target bosses and services of one qualified NRSA Crossbow YPS Tutor(or NRSA Club Instructor or Coach).
Each set of shooters will start with a 5-10 minute briefing on safety and use of crossbow for all shooters, allow 5 minute turnaround time between sets of shooters. Therefore in a 2 hour booking, 3 x 30 minutes sessions is possible allowing for safety briefing and changeovers (i.e 3 sessions x 6 crossbows = 18 participants).
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Shooting Session Air Gun (District Scout Centre Range and Instructor)
Mersey Weaver have an indoor range located at the District Scout Centre.
We have available a number of NRSA qualified Range Control Officers/Instructors/Coaches who can be booked, in advance, should you not have your own qualified staff. Currently, they are only available by prior arrangement on evenings or weekends. One instructor is recommended for every 6 Scouts/Explorers shooting; however, this ratio may be adjusted depending on the age/maturity of the shooters on agreement of the Instructor, e.g. Cubs may need a higher ratio of supervision on the range (e.g. 1 instructor per 4 Cubs shooting).
The booking includes the range and services of one qualified NRSA RCO/Air gun YPS instructor (or NRSA Club Coach).
Session will start with a 10 minute safety briefing for all shooters, allow 5 minute turnaround time between groups of shooters. Therefore in a 2 hour booking, a maximum of 4x 25 minutes sessions is possible allowing for safety briefing and changeovers.
Note: A group of 6 shooters will typically shoot three targets of 10 shots over 20 minutes.
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Shooting Session Air Rifle (District Scout Centre Range, Instructor & Equipment)
Mersey Weaver have an indoor range located at the District Scout Centre together with a stock of equipment suitable for Cubs through to Explorer aged young people and adults.
We have available a number of NRSA qualified Instructors who can be booked, in advance, should you not have your own NRSA Instructor. Currently, they are only available by prior arrangement on evenings or weekends. One instructor is recommended for every 6 Scouts/Explorers shooting; however, this ratio may be adjusted depending on the age/maturity of the shooters on agreement of the Instructor, e.g. Cubs may need a higher ratio of supervision on the range (e.g. 1 instructor per 4 Cubs shooting).
The booking includes the range , springer air rifles (Gamo Delta Fox), 1 pack of 50 targets (17cm), 1 tin of 500 pellets (4.52mm) and services of one qualified NRSA Air rifle YPS instructor (or NRSA Club Coach).
Session will start with a 5 minute safety briefing for all shooters, allow 5 minute turnaround time between groups of shooters. Therefore in a 2 hour booking, a maximum of 4 x 25 minutes sub-sessions is possible allowing for safety briefing and changeovers.
Note: A group of 6 shooters will typically shoot three targets of 10 shots over 25 minutes. Therefore we recommend purchasing additional 1 pack of targets and 1 tin of pellets when making the booking, unless you are providing your own consumables.
If you have your own equipment the range can be booked on its own here. If you need just an instructor to come to a venue of your choice you can book them individually here.
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Target Sports Session (Instructor Only)
The indicative cost above is based on 1 instructor for a 2 hour session. The actual cost will be shown below once you have chosen your session length and number of instructors required.
Mersey Weaver have available a number of NRSA qualified Instructors (airgun and crossbow) and GB archery/Scout permit holders who can be booked, in advance, should you not have your own airgun/crossbow/archery Instructor and/or Range Control Officer. Currently, they are only available by prior arrangement. A qualified Range Control Officer is required to be on the range at all times to manage the safety of the range. One instructor is required for every 6 shooting; however, this ratio may be adjusted depending on the age maturity and needs of the shooters , e.g. Cubs may need a higher ratio of supervision on the range.
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Shooting Session (Mobile Range, Instructor & Equipment)
Mersey Weaver have Mobile range that can be transported to a suitable venue and a stock of rifles suitable for Cubs through to Explorer aged young people and adults.
We have available a number of NRSA qualified Instructors who can be booked, in advance, should you not have your own NRSA Instructor. Currently, they are only available by prior arrangement on evenings or weekends. One instructor is required for every 6 shooting; however, this ratio may be adjusted depending on the age of the shooters as Cubs may need a higher ratio of supervision on the range.
You can book the range and equipment, or if you have your own equipment the range can be booked on its own here. If you need just an instructor to come to a venue of your choice you can book them individually here.
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Summer Hillwalking
Want to go Hillwalking and enjoy summiting a Mountain? Why not request a permitted member of our Hillwalking and Trekking ASU?
Availability is by confirmation only. Most availability is at weekends but some permit holders may occasionally be able to help on weekdays with enough notice.
N.B. Party sizes are limited to seven (including adults).
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Winter Hillwalking
Ready to take hillwalking to the next level? Why not request a permitted member of our Hillwalking and Trekking ASU who can take you out in Winter conditions? Weather permitting, learn how to use an ice axe and crampons!
Availability is by confirmation only. Most availability is at weekends but some permit holders may occasionally be able to help on weekdays with enough notice.
N.B. Party sizes are limited to seven (including adults).
