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 Welcome to the homepage of Archery Club Wilhelm Tell Helsinki. On this page you can find information on the club as well as some help in starting archery as a hobby.

Getting started

 A great way to try out archery is to attend our beginners' hours. No sign-up is required, you can just show up at the practice! Our teachers will get you started with a recurve bow and give you a good foundation for learning archery. No prior experience or special equipment is needed - you can use the club's equipment.

In the winter, beginners' hours are held on Mondays from 17-19 at Katri Valan Väestönsuoja (Katri Vala's bomb shelter) in Sörnäinen, near the city center. The entrance is on Vilhovuorenkatu.(Google Maps)

In the summer, the hours are held at the Ruskeasuo archery range on both Mondays and Thursdays from 17-19. The range is located at the end of Tenholantie, and is accessible with public transport. (Google Maps)

The fee for attending beginners' hours is 10 € for adults and 5€ for students and minors. The fee includes equipment rental, instruction, and use of the facilities. 

Archery since 1951

Founded in 1951 in Helsinki, Wilhelm Tell is one of the oldest archery clubs in Finland. The most famous archer from our ranks so far was Tapio “Tapsa” Rautavaara (who was also a talented actor, singer, and athlete). He was a part of Finland's gold-winning team in the Brussels World Championships in 1958. The two other archers in this spectacular team, Olavi Kallionpää and Väinö Ansala, were also members of Wilhelm Tell. Another of our more famous members is Tomi Poikolainen, who started his career as a junior in Wilhelm Tell and won gold at the 1980 Olympics in men's individual archery competition. 

Our equipment and practice facilities

As a member of Wilhelm Tell, you have full use of the Ruskeasuo archery range as well as our own archery center in Talosaari in the summer. In Talosaari, there is also a full-scale field course for practicing and competition purposes. Both ranges are open for use every day. In the winter, the indoor range at Katri Valan Väestönsuoja is open to all of our members.

The club owns a large selection of bows as well as other equipment, so no matter your age, you're sure to find a bow to begin practising with.

The benefits, such as the use of the archery ranges, are limited to paying members of the club. If you are interested in joining, please don't hesitate to get in touch with us! 

Fees and charge

Joining fee 40€
Annual club membership fee: Adults 90€ / Students 45€

Indoor range fees:
One time charge Adults 5€ / Students 4€
Full season Adults 160€ / Students 90€
Half season (spring/fall) Adults 90€ / Students 50€
(People with disabilities pay the student price)

Outdoor ranges are free for use without a charge for all club members.
Use of the indoor range is also free for all underage members.