They have been a part of Queanbeyan's sporting fabric for about 25 years, but you may not have heard of the Monaro Archers.
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Formerly known as the Queanbeyan Archery Club, the name change came about in 2014, following the club's desire to expand and include the surrounding area.
Monaro Archer committee member Philipa Riedlinger said the club wanted to promote a more inclusive nature, and was looking to expand it's membership base.
"Basically what happened was that we wanted to expand to include Bungendore and Queanbeyan Archery didn't really reflect that so the decision was made to change the name to the Monaro Archers because it was more inclusive to the area," she said.
The Monaro Archers hold learn to shoot lessons, come and try sessions and regular shooting practice, alongside state, national and international competition showings for those who wish to take it further.
Riedlinger believes that it is the varying levels of skills and experience that combine and result in archery being an appealing, community-driven sport.
"You have got people who have been shooting for 15 to 20 years and then you have got the people who have just come in, and you can pass this knowledge on and it just fosters a really tight community," Riedlinger said.
The Monaro Archers are holding two come and try sessions from 9am on Saturday, February 13 at the Bungendore Showgrounds and again on Sunday, February 14 at the Noel Templeman Archery Range on Hoover Road in Queanbeyan.
Cost is $10 per lesson which includes the hire of equipment and coaching.