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. 

 

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.

COVID POLICY:

Participants are required to social distance while attending class. Designated shooting spots are marked on the range. Each participant is permitted to have one (1) spectator. Masks are required unless medical reason exists. Spectators are also expected to social distance. All equipment used that belongs to RPA will be left out so that it can be cleaned and sanitized after use. Maximum class sizes have been reduced to meet social distancing. Changes to CDC & MDHHS policy regarding vacination has no impact on our policy. Masks are required of all persons in our facility. 

Class Size: 5 Min./ 16 Max.

 

Sessions offered*:

Friday 6:00pm

Sunday 12:00pm

*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.