Discover traditional archery thanks to a training course offered in the Riviera of Gambarogno’s heart. On the Dügn clearing, in a valuable naturalistic context, the archer Marco Nussbaum will guide you through the learning of this ancient and noble art.
Archery field:
- The training course takes place at Marco Nussbaum’s workshop, which is found in Via Cantonale 176, Magadino (behind the ski fence)
- The archery field of the Società Arcieri del Dügn (Archery Society of the Dügn) is located on a clearing on top of Piazzogna, and it features 3D targets
Topics:
- historical anecdotes on an activity over 10'000 years old
- discover your dominant eye
- safety standards to follow before and after shooting the arrow
- preparation, shooting and shooting positioning
- nock, draw, natural arrow release and bow withholding
- preparatory breathing and target focusing techniques
- archery field in the private park of the Dügn Archery Club
Private training for an adult:
- Archery and arrows building private training
- Duration: 8 hours over a flexible number of days depending on the availability of the participant. Even after 5.30 p.m
- Price: CHF 300
Training for children:
- Duration: 5 hours over 2 days
- Maximum number of participants: 2
- The first 2 training hours take place at the workshop of Magadino (Via Cantonale 176). The remaining 3 training hours take place at the archery field in Piazzogna
- Price: CHF 90
Introductory training for groups:
- Duration: 3 hours, from 9.30 a.m to 12.30 p.m
- Maximum number of participants: 5
- Price: CHF 60 per person.
Equipment:
- Available for participants: longbows, armguards and wood arrows made with goose, swan and turkey feathers
Enrollment:
- Contact Marco Nussbaum, Longbow archer, FAAS member, 0041 79 621 76 25, [email protected]
- Languages spoken: Italian, German, French and English
Features
- VENUES Suitable for families