The complete guide for your archery journey

If you want to improve your skills taught in the initiation class (the barebow style), beginner + lessons are recommended.

What is Barebow: Barebow archery is a traditional form of archery that involves using a simple recurve bow without additional accessories to assist in aiming or stabilization. Barebow archers typically use a three-piece recurve bow, consisting of an aluminum or wooden riser and two limbs, and they must “string-walk” with nothing more than a simple scale on their tab. The bow is “bare”, except for the arrow rest.

It is advised to take between 4 and 8 Beginner + classes.

• Book a Beginner + class directly online
• Buy a 4-classes pack at a reduced price on your customer portal
• Find out more information about the classes

After taking Beginner + classes, after the approval of the head coach, you will be able to join weekly coaching sessions (2-hour group sessions).

If you are interested in Olympic archery, the 4-week Initiation to Olympic archery course is designed to teach you all the basics, such as using the sight, sling, and stabilizer.

Olympic archery, as the name indicates it, is the style used at the Olympic games.
An Olympic bow, just like a barebow, is a recurve bow (it consists of three pieces: the riser and two limbs) but it has extra accessories such as stabilizers, sights. The use of these accessories makes Olympic recurve bows different from other recurve bows.

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The most technology-focused type of archery.
Suitable for both target & hunting archery

Compound archery is a style using a modern type of bow with a levering system, usually consisting of cables and pulleys, to bend the limbs. This system provides a mechanical advantage, making it easier to hold the bow at full draw, requiring less force and allowing for easier aiming. Compound bows are known for their speed and accuracy, with arrows able to travel at speeds of over 350 kilometers per hour. Unlike Olympic archery, compound archers are permitted to use magnified sights, release and other mechanical aids. While compound bows are not used in the Olympic Games, they are used at the Paralympic Games, World Championships, World Cups, and World Games. Additionally, compound bows are widely used in hunting.

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If you prefer learning about other instinctive styles, private lessons with our instructor Liam are available.
Please send us a message to info@sportsdecombats.com to request a class.

In addition to barebow, traditional archery includes various other styles such as longbow and Asiatic (horse bow), each with their own unique characteristics and historical significance. These styles often emphasize instinctive shooting and a closer connection to historical archery practices.

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Practice makes perfect. In between lessons, it is essential to practice regularly.

The indoor archery range at Sports de Combats is available throughout the year, but it is necessary to make a reservation before coming!

There are options for:

• Single visit
• Membership (1 month, 3 months, 6 months, 12 months)
• Equipment rental (only available for those who have completed an initiation lesson and 4 Beginner + classes, only with recurve bows; maximum shooting distance: 12m)

If you are serious about archery, you can purchase equipment at Sports de Combats. Equipment consultations are available by appointment only.

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With your own equipment, you will be able to practice from home too. There are exercises you can do without releasing your string or shooting at a long distance.

Expand on the basic archery foundation with intermediate archery techniques.

Based on the most up-to-date scientific studies & research,
these 2 hours weekly intermediate coaching sessions are suitable for all styles of archery and require the completion of

• The Olympic recurve course (level 2)
• Or the Compound archery course (level 2)
• Or the 4 beginner+ classes (level 2)

The sessions focus on:

• Good habit reinforcement
• Strength, endurance & flexibility building
• Intermediate technical skills based on efficient biomechanical movements
• Basic mental training
• Basic equipment knowledge and tuning

Interested in participating at a welcoming and fun competition for the first time?
Sports de Combats’ indoor competition is a great place to

• Have a feel of what competitive archery feels like
• Meeting other archery club members and regulars
• Testing your skills
• Snack and shoot
• Win fun prizes and bragging rights

Caught the archery bug and want to take it to the next level?
Want to compete at municipal, provincial, national & international competitions?

Our high performance program consists of 

• Development team: for those who would like to explore the advanced level of archery
• Elite team: with members who completed and achieved medals and rankings at provincial, national, and international level

Our high performance coaching staff consists of

• Highly experienced and internationally certified archery head coach
• Technical analysis coach
• Sport psychologist
• Sport massage therapist
• Strength and conditioning fitness coach