Lessons & Programs
Archery Instruction
“You’re never too old to start learning, and you’re never too young to aim high and achieve great things.”
Asa Hutchinson
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XQuest Archery offers archery instruction in group and individual formats. All equipment is provided during lessons and drop-in fees are waived for regular range hours for active lesson participants who want to practice between lessons.
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- Check our calendar or view upcoming sessions for an available date
- Read our lesson descriptions and details
- Select the desired lesson click the register button
Each participant will be asked to sign a waiver prior to participating in our lessons.
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What is our instruction philosophy?
Group Lessons & Private Coaching
XQuest Archery offers instruction for all levels of archery skill levels from youngsters to the young at heart. Archery is a life-long sport in which the entire family can participate. We follow Archery Canada‘s model for Long Term Athlete Development.
Never shot an arrow before? No problem. Our Learn to Shoot (Level 1 & Level 2) courses will provide you with the basics to this archery world. The follow-up programs will build on what you have learned.
We offer group lessons and programs to improve and challenge your archery skills. Private Coaching instruction is also available for those wanting a more tailored one-on-one approach.
For the younger archers, we have a Family Program and a Junior Badge Program (not available at this time)
Want to practice? If you are enrolled in a lesson, you can practice whenever the range is open. Drop-in fees are $10 for those who are enrolled in a current course session at Xquest Archery (participant must have completed the first class of the session dealing with range safety). Drop-in sessions are not available during the pandemic.
What to wear for lessons?
Click here to find out more on what you should and should not wear during an archery lesson.
Cancellation and Refund Policy
Course cancellation or a course transfer are accepted 7-days prior to the start of the first lesson. Refunds are subject to a $20.00 plus HST administration fee per individual.
Please see below for program details and lesson availability.
Register for Upcoming Lessons
INSTRUCTIONS
Select Register to register for a session.
To see additional time slots, click the Session block to expand available dates for that session starting week.
Cancellation • Transfers • Refund Policy
Course cancellation or transfers will be accepted up to 7 days in advance of the scheduled course date.
Refunds are subject to a $20 administration fee plus HST.
IMPORTANT INFORMATION CONCERNING VACCINATIONS. PLEASE READ CAREFULLY
Learn to Shoot (Level 1)
Who can attend?
This 4-week introduction to archery course is for individuals who have never shot a bow, taken formal archery lessons or need a refresher on shot execution. Lessons are available to youth 10 and older and adults.
Parents of youth under the age of 16 must remain in their car during class time.
Program Details
Range safety and etiquette are emphasized and the FUNdementals of target archery are covered. The new archer can focus on establishing a foundation on which to begin to build their knowledge and skill. Topics covered are:
- Range safety and etiquette (first class is mandatory);
- Eye dominance;
- Stance (correct shooting posture);
- Correct bow hand position; and
- Facial reference.
All equipment will be provided for course instruction. Those who wish to use their own equipment should check with the course instructor.
Course cancellation or transfers will be accepted up to 7 days in advance of the scheduled course date. Refunds are subject to a $20 administration fee plus HST.
Upcoming courses: Cost $200.00 plus HST
Transitioning to a 4-week 1 1/2 hour per week class schedule
Session 3 (week of SEP 28)
RegisterTuesdays, 5:45 – 7:15 pm ages 10+ and adult full
September 28 – October 19, 2021
RegisterThursdays, 7:30 – 9:00 pm ages 12+ and adult full
September 30 – October 21, 2021
RegisterFridays, 5:45 – 7:15 pm ages 10+ and adult full
October 1 to October 22, 2021
RegisterSaturdays, 10:45 am – 12:15 pm 10+ and adults full
October 2 – October 23, 2021
Session 4 (week of OCT 26)
RegisterTuesdays, 5:45 – 7:15 pm ages 10+ and adult full
October 26 – November 16, 2021
RegisterThursdays, 7:30 – 9:00 pm ages 12+ and adult full
October 28 – November 18, 2021
RegisterFridays, 5:45 – 7:15 pm ages 10+ and adult full
October 29 – November 19, 2021
RegisterSaturdays, 10:45 am – 12:15 pm 10+ and adults full
October 30 – November 20, 2021
Session 5 (week of NOV 23)
RegisterTuesdays, 5:45 – 7:15 pm ages 10+ and adult
November 23 – December 14, 2021
RegisterThursdays, 7:30 – 9:00 pm ages 12+ and adult
November 25 – December 16, 2021
RegisterFridays, 5:45 – 7:15 pm ages 10+ and adult
November 26 – December 17, 2021
RegisterSaturdays, 10:45 am – 12:15 pm 10+ and adults
November 27 – December 18, 2021
IMPORTANT
Learn to Shoot (Level 2)
Who can attend?
This 4-week course is for the individual who wishes to pursue archery and has completed the Learn to Shoot Level 1 (Introduction to Archery Course).
Program Details
Participants will be introduced to new skills as well as reinforcing the technical knowledge taught in the Learn to Shoot Level 1 course. Emphasis will be on building a consistent basic shot routine. Archers will also be introduced to a basic warm-up routine.
All equipment will be provided for course instruction. Those who wish to use their own equipment should check with the course instructor.
Course cancellation or transfers will be accepted up to 7 days in advance of the scheduled course date. Refunds are subject to a $20 administration fee plus HST.
Upcoming courses: Cost $200.00 plus HST
Transitioning to a 4-week 1 1/2 hour per week class schedule
Session 3 (week of SEP 28)
Session 4 (week of OCT 26)
ATTENTION
Learn to Shoot (Level 3)
Who can attend?
This course is the next stage in an archer’s development. Archers will be focusing on continuing to acquire and consolidate the skills introduced in the Learn to Shoot Levels 1 and 2. Coaching will be on an individual basis during class sessions.
Program Details
Participants will be introduced to new skills as well as reinforcing the technical knowledge taught in the Learn to Shoot Level 2 course. Emphasis will be on continuing to build a consistent basic shot routine. Archers will also be introduced to a basic warm-up routine.
All equipment will be provided for course instruction. Those who wish to use their own equipment should check with the course instructor.
Course cancellation or transfers will be accepted up to 7 days in advance of the scheduled course date. Refunds are subject to a $20 administration fee plus HST.
Upcoming courses: Cost $200.00 plus HST
Transitioning to a 4-week 1 1/2 hour per week class schedule
Session 3 (week of SEP 28)
Session 4 (week of OCT 26)
Session 5 (week of NOV 23)
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Register Wednesdays, 7:30 – 9:00 pm age 12+ and adults November 24 – December 15, 2021 |
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Register Thursdays, 7:30 – 9:00 pm age 12+ and adults August 26 – September 16, 2021 |
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Register Thursdays, 5:45 – 7:15 pm age 10+ and adults November 25 – December 16, 2021 |
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Register Saturdays, 9:00 – 10:30 am age 10+ and adults November 27 – December 18, 2021 |
ATTENTION
Other Programs at XQuest Archery
Private Lessons / Coaching
We offer Private Lessons and Coaching sessions for athletes wishing to improve on their archery skills. Please use the button to the schedule your session. Sessions are 55 minutes in duration.
Private Lessons
$60.00 plus HST
Semi-Private Lesson (cost for 2 people)
$90.00 plus HST
$10.00 plus HST per individual for equipment rental if required
Junior Badge **
Who can attend?
This 4-week progressive badge program is available to archers from age 9 and up at any skill level, from the novice to the advanced shooter. Participants will receive instruction on range safety, proper archery technique and scoring as well as an overall knowledge of the sport.
Program Details
The Junior Badge Program offers the archer the opportunity to earn achievement awards. The awards are based on score achievements (quantitative) and archery knowledge and skills (qualitative).
Archers will receive instruction during the first three weeks of the program and be given the opportunity to earn a badge on the last week of the session.
Equipment is provided by Xquest Archery for program participants.
Weekly sessions are 1.5 hours in length.
Participants may join the archery club with an endorsement from their instructor.
ATTENTION
Family Program **
Who can attend?
This 4-week course, on Saturday mornings, is specifically offered for families with youth ages 8 and up who are unable enrol in our regular course curriculum.
Limited to two (2) youth per parent/guardian.
Program Details
Parent and child will experience archery together while being introduced to the FUNdementals of target archery under the supervision of an NCCP trained or certified archery instructor.
Equipment is provided by Xquest Archery for program participants.
Course limited to 5 families (10 participants).
ATTENTION
Train to Shoot
About
Archers in this course will train to refine the skills acquied and consolidated in the Learn to Shoot Level 3 course and will be of benefit for those wishing to continue in archery, both recreationally and competitively. Coaching will be given on an individual basis.
Parents of youth under the age of 16 must remain in the facility during class time.
Archers interested in participating in this class must speak to the Archery Instructor before enrolling.
Program Details
Participants are encouraged to enroll multiple times to reinforce good shooting techniques.
Archers are encouraged to practice outside of class times.
Equipment can be provided but it would be advantageous to the archer to have their own equipment.
Train to Compete
This program is geared for archers who will be improving their technical skills. The focus is on the individual development of the athlete in competitive archery.
Archers interested in participating in this program must speak to the Archery Instructor before enrolling.
Shoot to Excel
This program requires a year long commitment and is for those archers who wish to compete at a National and International level.
Archers interested in participating in this program must speak to the Archery Instructor before enrolling.
Archery Overview
How to shoot
a recurve bow
Join the fun
Come and experience the passion for archery at XQuest Archery