Membership

As your interest grows, joining a club is a natural next step. Once you've tried a few shots and caught the spark, being part of a club helps ensure better training opportunities. Clubs can also help you find your first bow or guide you in choosing the right one from an archery store.

Join the club

You can apply for membership by filling out our membership form. 

Applications are reviewed every few weeks. Once approved, you’ll receive details on how to pay the joining and membership fees. After payment, you can officially start enjoying the hobby as a club member.

Membership benefits

As a member of Wilhelm Tell, you can practice archery in three different locations:

  1. Outdoor practice locations
    • Ruskeasuo Archery Field: Managed by the Helsinki Archery District, where members can shoot freely.
    • Talosaari Archery Center: Operated by the club, offering both range and field shooting in beautiful forest surroundings.
       
  2. Indoor practice
    • Located on Vilhonvuori Street in Sörnäinen
    • Regular shooters are welcomed to practice during Members hours. (You can find them in our calendar)
    • To use the hall 24/7, members need to:
      • Pay an annual key fee.
      • Be a club active member  or competitive shooter, with approval from the head coach.
      • Note: The number of keys available is limited.

Additional benefits

  • SJAL Membership and insurance:
    Once you’ve joined and paid your membership fee, you are insured through the Finnish Archers’ Association (SJAL). Read more details about the insurance.
     
  • Access to tools and equipment:
    Members can use tools like a pulley press, arrow cutting device, and pound gauge after an introduction to their use.
    The club also provides bows (instinct, target, long-horse, and pulley bows), available for use with an additional one-time or hall fee. Also you can rent limbs for try.
     

  • Competition participation:
    Members can compete in events organised by the Finnish Archery Association and the Finnish Field Archery Association. 

    To compete, you’ll need:

    • Club membership.
    • A competition license.
    • The club’s official representative shirt.
       
  • Events and activities:
    The club hosts events to support archery, such as regular club competition Divari or special technique courses. You can find them in the calandar on the main page.

Dues

Membership fees include:

  1. A one-time joining fee when you first join the club.
  2. An annual membership fee, which needs to be paid every year.

Detailed information about membership fees and other payments is available on our price page. 

Updating member information

It’s important to update your member information as soon as there are any changes.

If you move or change your email address, you can update your details on the club's website in the "My Member Information" section.

Here’s how:

  1. Log in to the member pages by clicking the link in the top-right corner of the club’s website.
  2. Once logged in, you’ll see your name in the upper-right corner.
  3. Click on your name to access and edit your information under "My Member Information."
  4. Don’t forget to save your changes!

If you’re having trouble logging in, contact the webmaster at (webmaster (at) wilhelltell.fi).

If you have questions about membership, contact the club's secretary. For payment-related inquiries, reach out to the treasurer.

Feel free to get in touch!