Archery Classes
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Archery Classes
Archery is an incredibly fun and rewarding sport. While the basics can be learned quickly, true proficiency requires effort, focus, and practice.
The first day of lessons will focus on understanding and practicing the steps of NTS (The National Training System). This system provides a strong foundation for safe and effective movement with the bow, covering everything from a solid stance to a steady head, a stable anchor to a well-aimed arrow flying true to its mark.
Participants will learn the same fundamental movements as Olympic archers, using an Olympic-style takedown recurve bow. We will start with barebow shooting, meaning without the additional attachments used in Olympic-style archery, allowing archers to focus on core technique and control. Along the way, we can explore how these same movements apply to bows with Olympic-style attachments as well as compound bows.
Advanced Archery
This program is for returning archers who have previously take a class with coach Atreyu, Coach Beth or adults with previous experienc using the NTS shooting system for recurve bows. If you are not sure if you should register for the returning class please reach out for more information. It is for anyone age 9+ to adult who wants to participate in the sport of archery. Please feel free to bring a chair, water, and healthy snacks. All archers are required to wear closed-toed shoes. All equipment provided.
There are 3 separate things in this list:
- Archery Classes (Adult and Kids)
- Try Archery Clinics
- Archery Team
Our staff bios are at the end
CLASS INFORMATION
Archery is an incredibly fun and rewarding sport. While the basics can be learned quickly, true proficiency requires effort, focus, and practice.
The first day of lessons will focus on understanding and practicing the steps of NTS (The National Training System). This system provides a strong foundation for safe and effective movement with the bow, covering everything from a solid stance to a steady head, a stable anchor to a well-aimed arrow flying true to its mark.
Participants will learn the same fundamental movements as Olympic archers, using an Olympic-style takedown recurve bow. We will start with barebow shooting, meaning without the additional attachments used in Olympic-style archery, allowing archers to focus on core technique and control. Along the way, we can explore how these same movements apply to bows with Olympic-style attachments as well as compound bows.
Adult Beginner Class
4 week series
June 4th-June 25th Wed 6pm
July 9th - July 30th Wed 6pm
Cost: $185 res/$195 non-res
Kids 9+ Beginner Class
4 week series
June 14 - Aug 2nd Saturday 9-10:15am
Cost: ? Cost: $185 res/$195 non-res
WHERE: CHCS Football field
Minimum participants 3 Max 8
Try Archery Clinic
Try Archery is for anyone age 9+ to adult who wants to participate in the sport of archery. This is a beginner series for new archers to learn range safety and basic shooting skills. Please feel free to bring a chair, water, and healthy snacks. All archers are required to wear closed-toed shoes. No experience necessary, all equipment provided. Ideal for beginners to prepare for moving to Beginner Lessons and/or the
Summer Archery Team.
Try Archery are one time 75 min sessions
May 24th
9-10:15am Kids Try Archery for ages 9+
10:30am-11:45am Adult Try Archery
August 9th Adults try Archery
9-10:30am
August 16th Kids Try Archery for ages 9+
9-10:15am
Cost: $35 res/ $45 non-res (yes it includes the $15)
WHERE: CHCS Football field
Minimum participants 3 Max 8
These are on time individual sessions
Be Awesome Summer Archery Team
Age 14+
Saturdays 10:30am-12pm
Session A: June 14 - July 19th 5 weeks (no July 5th class)
Session B: July 26th - Aug 23rd 5 weeks
Cost: $230 res/$240 non-res
Max 12 people
[NOTE: both the kids classes and the Try Archery classes are 9-10:15am. TEAM is 10:30-12pm so there is no conflict}
Olympic Barebow Archery Team: Develop Your Skills and Enjoy the Sport
This team is a fun archery community opportunity that offers a comprehensive program designed to cater to archers of all skill levels, from beginners to experienced competitors. Our sessions are structured to foster progression, challenge, and enjoyment in the sport of barebow archery. Experienced archers will begin with progressions while beginners will have the fundamentals of archery. Equipment is provided. Archers who own their own barebow archery equipment will need to have it inspected and approved. Archers can shoot at distances from 5 meters to 50 meters. This option is perfect for beginners looking to develop proper form and for those interested in expanding their understanding of different archery styles. All equipment is provided. Participants MUST wear clothes toe shoes and avoid baggy clothing and jackets. You may want to bring a water bottle and a chair if you want to sit during breaks.
Program Highlights:
- Progression & Score-Based Sessions:
¦ Focused on standard scoring formats, helping archers evaluate their skills for tournaments or work toward JOAD/AAAP achievement pins.
¦ Great for those who want to track progress and build consistency in their shooting.
- Skill & Challenge Weeks:
¦ Incorporates unique or homemade targets to introduce an extra level of fun and challenge.
¦ May include moving targets, obstacle shooting, or themed challenges to encourage creative skill-building.
¦ Can also include mini workshops on archery equipment, tuning, or shooting techniques.
- 3D & Chill Game Days:
¦ Focus: Casual, social shooting with fun and unconventional targets.
¦ Activities: Balloon shoots, themed prop targets, and "Art'chery" projects (target decoration).
Benefits:
- Structured progression for all skill levels.
- Opportunities for competitive development and achievement recognition.
- Engaging and varied training sessions.
- Social interaction and a supportive team environment.
- Access to provided equipment, and equipment inspection for personal gear.
STAFF BIO:
Atreyu Hannon- Moonstone, Be Awesome Be Strong Archery Director, Head Coach
USA Archery Level 3 NTS Coach, Personal Trainer, Strength and Conditioning Athlete. Atreyu has been an archer athlete for 11 years and USA Archery coach for 8 years. He trains athletes of all levels, year round, and has literally thousands of hours of coaching experience. He has completed Safesport certification and the USA Archery Mental Management for Athletes course.
Beth Anne Moonstone, Owner Be Awesome Be Strong, Strength Coach, Archery Coach, NASM-CPT
USA Archery Level 2 Instructor and Level Judge, strength coach, and competitive powerlifter.. She has been an archer athlete and coach for the past 7 years teaching small group and private lessons for all ages. She has completed Safesport certification and the USA Archery Mental Management for Athletes course.
Staff
- Atreyu Hannon- Moonstone, Be Awesome Be Strong Archery Director, Head Coach - USA Archery Level 3 NTS Coach, Personal Trainer, Strength and Conditioning Athlete. Atreyu has been an archer athlete for 11 years and USA Archery coach for 8 years. He trains athletes of all levels, year round, and has literally thousands of hours of coaching experience. He has completed Safesport certification and the USA Archery Mental Management for Athletes course.
- Beth Anne Moonstone, Owner Be Awesome Be Strong, Strength Coach, Archery Coach, NASM-CPT - USA Archery Level 2 Instructor and Level Judge, strength coach, and competitive powerlifter.. She has been an archer athlete and coach for the past 7 years teaching small group and private lessons for all ages. She has completed Safesport certification and the USA Archery Mental Management for Athletes course.
Registration Deadline
- 10 days before the session begins
- A $10.00 late charge applied after the deadline