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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. 

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

Register Activity Ages Grades Days Date/Time Fees
 
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Kids Archery - Advanced 
9y and up N/A Sa  09/06/2025 - 10/04/2025
10:30 AM - 11:45 AM
Chestnut Hill Community School - Football/Soccer Field 		$185.00 Res, $195.00 Non-Res
 
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Kids Archery - Beginner 
9y and up N/A Sa  09/06/2025 - 10/04/2025
09:00 AM - 10:15 AM
Chestnut Hill Community School - Football/Soccer Field 		$185.00 Res, $195.00 Non-Res
* Adjustments and discounts will be applied during checkout if applicable. *

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