These 5-week programs are 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 are required to remain at the facility while their youth is engaged in programming.

All equipment will be provided for course instruction. Those who wish to use their own equipment should check with the course instructor.

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In level 1, archers will learn 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;
• Eye dominance;
• Stance (correct shooting posture);
• Correct bow hand position; and
• Facial reference.

After successfully completing level 1, participants of the level 2 program 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.

And don’t forget that in level 3 we bring all of your lessons and skills together, building upon a strong foundation and propelling you forwards toward your archery goals.

All equipment will be provided for course instruction. Those who wish to use their own equipment should check with the course instructor.

Year Round Programming
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age 10+ and adults

Registration in this program requires a minimum 3-month commitment and is available to youth ages 10 to 17 years of age and adults 18 years and older.  Access to the program is by invitation.  Althetes enrolled in this program are interested in training towards meeting the demands of competition.

Equipment can be provided but archers would benefit from having their own equipment.

Facility membership fees are included in our fee structure but a current membership to Archery Ontario is required.

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Youth and Adult Competitive Programming

Our Youth and Adult Competitive Program is focused on assisting archers in building the discipline and dedication necessary to optimize individual skills in combination with training to realize personal goals and potential.

This program provides every participant with a chance to succeed through the development of long-term skills such as confidence, perseverance, sportsmanship, goal setting, respect, a strong work ethic and a sense of accomplishment in their abilities.

Archery teaches participants fundamental movement skills, fundamental sport skills and the ABC’s – agility, balance, coordination and speed – of physical literacy.

Archery’s Long-Term Archer Development (LTAD) model consists of seven stages.

• Active Start (0 years in sport) – Learn fundamental movement and link them in play settings
• FUNdementals (0 – 4 years in sport) – Builds overall motor skills with an emphasis on initiation, sport basics and safety.
• Learn to Shoot (1 – 4 years in sport) – Develops overall sport skills with an emphasis on development of form.
• Train to Shoot (2 – 8 years in sport) – Establishes an aerobic base, develops speed and strength, and consolidates sport-specific skills
• Train to Compete (4 – 10 years in sport) – Optimizes physical preparation and sport-specific skills, while learning competition and performance skills
• Shoot to Excel (7+ years in sports) – Maximizes overall skills and preparation while perfecting focus and flow, and shooting for rankings
• Shoot for Life (Any Age) – Encourages lifelong participation, whether competitive or recreational, in physical activity and/or sport

XQuest Archery’s Competitive Program will focus on the Learn to Shoot and Train to Shoot stages of Long-Term Archer Development.

Athletes involved in the Competitive Program should be shooting, at a minimum, one other session per week. Youth are eligible for competitive funding through our Competition Recurve Development Fund. (Criteria must be met to be eligible)

Entry into our Competitive Program is limited to 8 participants per category (Youth and Adult) and those interested should speak to our head coach.

Archers spend three hours per week with Coach Doreen Howes and Head Coach, Janice Clark

The Program runs on Saturdays from 1:30 to 4:30 pm.