To start, you need to take an orientation session, or private lesson to participate in open group sessions. Check the Calendar, or Beginner Archery Classes link for specifics.
Must pre-register, via online roster sign-up link with name(s), right or left handed, age (or if adult) and contact number. A confirmation will be sent with further details.
Orientation Sessions
Cost :$17 includes range fee
Orientation sessions post on the calendar and last about an hour and ½ + depending on how many people attend . Class cost is $17 and includes use of all equipment.
Some sessions are also held during the week, please check the calendar.
Lessons are for Olympic style recurve bow, focusing on form and safety, giving basics that get students safely shooting, and offer a general feel for archery. We'll go over range rules, safety gear (finger tabs, arm guards, sling, etc), and size the bow and arrow to the archer and check eye dominance.
All equipment would be supplied. The session is suitable for those that have no experience, or those that may have shot before and need a refresher.
We teach the National Training System (formerly B.E.S.T Method) . The N.T.S. method has been established as the method of training by our US Olympic head coach Kisik Lee. This training form is filtering down through all N.A.A. JOAD & S.O.A.D. programs nationwide. (JOAD =Junior Olympic Archery Development) We work on getting the best use of our muscles and balance, combined with clear mental preparation, teaching a series of components/steps which build on one another.
Ongoing Training Sessions; Open Practice
Unless noted, all sessions are mixed youth & adults or family
One hour class allowing students to gear up, continue with training basics in safety and form . For those that have completed our orientation,
Coach supervised training includes recurve bow and all safety equipment..Continuing, ongoing instruction , accommodating various skill levels. Covering: refining form, understanding equipment needs,equipment purchasing options, tournament rules , timing, string alignment, concentration, back tension.
Registration for ongoing training sessions: see calendar, or learnarchery@yahoo.com, with name , ages, right or left handed. All recurve equipment supplied.
Class size may be limited to 10 students (more if a special group/camp, etc, with advance notice)
Classes open to all ages ( 9 and above) Parents & children may shoot together.
Class will begin on time, unless otherwise notified by the instructor.
Class lasts 1 hour , please arrive a few minutes minutes early to gear up, and set up.
Allow enough time for students to help at the end of class with equipment clean up.
Parents or guardians are to remain at the session with children under sixteen years of age until the lesson ends. If the parent or guardian leaves, then the child must leave also, unless arranged with instructor.
Students help at the end of class with equipment clean up.
WEATHER:
Although we often shoot in the rain, (tournaments are held rain or shine, so we learn thow to compensate for the elements) we do not shoot if lightning occurs. Please check the website for announcements on the "inclement weather" link.
Safety rules /clothing :
Before class
-Each student is expected to participate each class period dressed in appropriate Archery attire with flat closed toe shoes. (no heels) Shoes can also get muddy from the often wet turf. Hats, sunglasses & sunscreen are recommended.
-Open-toe sandals, thongs or bare feet are not allowed, because arrows that may be lodged in the grass, can injure toes or feet if walked into.
-Clothing should be snug around the chest and arms so as not to get caught in the bowstring.
-Please remove jewelry such as long ear-rings, necklaces and arm bangles .
-Long hair may need to be tied back.
