Beginner Archery Lessons

STEP 1: Beginning archery offers the first step to learning archery. This course covers the basics of archery, universal range safety rules, equipment identification, and proper form.

 

Each session gives the new archer the foundations necessary to properly execute an archery shot with consistent accuracy.

Week 1: Equipment Basics, Safety procedures, Shooting basics.

Week 2: Stance and Posture

Week 3: Hook & Grip

Week 4: Set, Set-up, Coil & Draw, Anchor.

Week 5: Benchmark and recap.

All necessary equipment is provided for the students at no extra charge. Optional accessories such as finger tab and finger sling are available for purchase but not required. 

COVID POLICY: As of 6/22 all restrictions have been lifted in the state of Michigan. Out of caution, July classes will stay at the reduced sizes before returning to normal in August. Participants are welcome to continue to wear a mask. All equipment will continue to be cleaned after use. 

 

Sessions will focus on safety, basic techniques, and drills. Each archer will advance at their own pace. We are proud to be certified by USA Archery to teach the same National Training System (NTS) used to prepare our Olympic archers.

Sessions regularly include games to help keep the learning process fun.

Class Size: 5 Min./ 16 Max.

 

Sessions offered*:

Friday 6:00pm

Sunday 12:00pm

Special Sessions for January: Saturday 10:30am

Special Session for February: Saturday 12:00pm

See full calendar at bottom of the page.

*These times are subject to change as we may add additional sessions in the busy winter season. During non peak periods, sessions may include both beginners and intermediate level students.

 

Our range requires that all participants wear a closed toe shoe. Sandals and Flip flops which do not enclose the toe are not permitted for participants. Spectators are welcome to wear these types of shoes.

 

Interesting Fact: Athletes may not shoot the same as their dominate hand. It’s really important in archery to shoot based on how you SEE the target. This is referred to eye dominance. Here is an article to find out more about how this works.