Fundamentals
Where the coaching starts. You build a safe, solid shot the USA Archery way, one piece at a time.
$28 / class, billed monthly · Weekly, 60 minutes · Gear included
Where this fits on the ladder
Open classes, ready to book.
Fundamentals runs as a monthly membership. You come each week, work through the USA Archery steps at your own pace, and move up when you have earned the pin. No five week clock, no restarting a session you already passed. $28 per class, billed monthly, gear included.
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Brand-new archers, ages 8 and up.
No experience needed, and every bit of gear is provided. If you have done a Try Archery class, this is your next step.
What you'll work on.
Every level is built on the USA Archery 11 Steps of Shooting. This is the real checklist your coaches take you through, one skill at a time. Graduate and you earn an official USA Archery achievement pin.
- Stance straddle the line, open stance, correct width
- Posture boots, butt, back and brain in line, head straight, weight even
- Core engage the quads and glutes, chest down, back straight
- Grip proper V-grip, relaxed fingers, knuckles at 45 degrees
- Hook thumb and pinkie tucked, wrist straight, hand relaxed
- Anchor knuckle to the side of the chin, string to the nose and chin
- Equipment know your nock set, rest, grip and index vane
- Loading the bow nock the arrow, index vane out
- Bow etiquette carry and hold the bow vertical
- Range rules pull arrows safely and keep them pointed downrange
Ready to move up when…
You can run your whole shot on your own with safe, consistent form, and you have earned your Fundamentals achievement pin.
Not sure Fundamentals is where you start?
Try Archery is one 90 minute class. Gear provided, nothing to buy, no commitment past that afternoon. It is the simplest way to find out whether this is for you before you pick a level.
Book a Try Archery class