Lessons that build real archers.
This is where archery becomes a skill you own. Over weekly classes you build real fundamentals from the very first steps and develop your own process, advancing as you master each level, never on a clock.
Every open class, in one place.
Lessons run as monthly memberships. You come each week, work at your own pace, and move up when you have earned it. No five week clock, no restarting a level you already passed. Pick a time below and register.
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You move up when you're ready.
No guessing what comes next. You advance by mastering the skills of your level and developing your own process, then moving up, not because a session clock ran out. No one gets held back waiting for a calendar, and no one moves on before they're ready.
Every archer progresses on their own track, at their own pace. There's room here for every kind of archer.
One clear ladder.
Fundamentals
Weekly · 60 min · $28/class · typical month $112The USA Archery basics, taught piece by piece. You build a safe, repeatable shot from the ground up, and earn your first achievement pin when you graduate.
Learn more →Process
Weekly · 60 min · $28/class · typical month $112Where the whole shot cycle comes together. You refine each step into one consistent process, and earn your next USA Archery pin.
Learn more →Pre-Club
Weekly · 60 min · $30/class · typical month $120Friendly competition, different styles, and getting dialed in on your own equipment. The on-ramp to the club, taken at your own pace.
Learn more →What you'll actually 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 a level and you earn an official USA Archery achievement pin.
Fundamentals
- 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
Process
- String alignment string on the tip of the nose, lined up with the riser
- Aiming align the string to the arrow tip, shoot the four corners at 10m
- Load and transfer shoulders down, engage the scapula through the draw
- Release relaxed fingers, a clean strum, released vertically
- Follow through the bow drops forward, the release hand comes back
- Timing a steady one, two, three rhythm from anchor to shot
- Reset seven to ten seconds of calm between every shot
Where it leads
For archers who want to take it further, there's the Club. Friendly competition, traveling to events, and a team that has shot together since the 1980s. It's there when you're ready, never a requirement.
About the ClubNew to archery?
Every archer here started with a single 90-minute class. All gear provided, no experience needed. That's the front door.
Book Try ArcheryBilled monthly, by the class.
Your monthly bill is your class rate times the classes in that month. A typical month is four: $112 at Fundamentals and Process, $120 at Pre-Club. Five-week months bill five, planned closures are never billed, and there is no registration fee.
Full pricing & policiesQuestions, answered.
What do lessons cost?
$28 per class at Fundamentals and Process, $30 at Pre-Club, billed monthly by the class. A typical month is four classes. Full details on the pricing page.
How often are classes?
Lessons run weekly, about 60 minutes each, on the same day and time so they're easy to plan around.
How do I move up a level?
You advance when you've mastered the skills of your level and developed your process, never on a clock. Your coach lets you know when you're ready.
Do I need my own equipment?
No. Equipment is provided while you learn. As you progress, we help you get fitted for your own bow and gear.
Who are lessons for?
Kids and adults of every skill level, ages 8 and up. If you've been through Try Archery or you're already shooting, there's a level for you.
Can I try before committing?
Yes. Start with a single 90-minute Try Archery class, all gear provided, and see how it feels.
"Very dedicated coaching staff. Our first visit for my 8-year-old's first lesson, and what a great experience."
"My second class with Beth and Kenzie. I joined after watching my 9-year-old work with them."