ARCHERY JOURNEY FOR BEGINNERS AT SPORTS DE COMBATS

A Newbie’ Guide To The (Archery) Galaxy

Just like any new sport, archery can feel intimidating and challenging for beginners.

Picture yourself this: you are ready to try that sport you have been eyeing for quite some time and you finally have the opportunity to step into an archery range. Heart racing from excitement, you’re discovering your new surroundings. Very quickly, you notice everyone is well-equipped and seems to know what they are doing. Maybe you had watched countless videos prior to coming, maybe you hadn’t, but one thing is clear in your mind: you are still not 100% sure if you know how to hold a bow in the correct way.

Have no worries: at Sports de Combats, archery will soon no longer hold any secret for you!

Why choose Archery?

Archery is a fun sport that looks cool on your resume.
There are also tremendous meditative aspects in archery; it’s a bad-ass form of meditation.
No wonder why you see so many awesome movie characters handling bows and arrows!

Jokes aside, archery is a healthy physical activity that can be practiced by anyone, at any age.
It is also relatively inexpensive in comparison with other sports.
In fact, beginner and intermediate archery packages can easily be found for rent or for purchase at acceptable prices.
Need more convincing, here are 15 more reasons!

Thus begins your archery journey…

Now that you have stepped into Sports de Combats’s archery range, your long-awaited journey may begin.
There are several routes you can choose from.

#1 (LEFT) ROUTE  : For the Olympic Inspired Archers

Recommended for those who have a clear goal of Olympic-style recurve in mind.

The 4 weeks course will help you acquire all the basic knowledge to begin your journey in the world of Olympic Recurve.
The course will cover important basic fundamentals in recurve archery as well as the use of sight, stabilizer and sling.

After completion, you will be able to practice and progress on your own at the range.
There are also many options for weekly workshops and group (or private) coaching available.

#2 (MIDDLE) ROUTE 2: For The Archery Wanderers & Explorers

This is the most recommended, most flexible and most popular route to follow.
Intended for those who would like to dip their toes into the world of archery,
but who are unsure which style to pursue:
– Barebow recurve
– Traditional archery
– Olympic-style recurve
– Asiatic archery

Kick off your journey with a 1-hour introduction class to recurve archery,
after which you will receive a 20% discount toward all archery classes & courses.
From there, you will easily be able to continue your learning path by:
– Taking beginner+ classes to work on your archery form ( 3 to 5 classes are recommended)
– And/or enrolling in the 4-weeks Olympic recurve course,
– And/or registering in the 3 weeks compound course.

Regardless of what you choose, these classes & courses open the door to a world of possibilities (and sweet discounts):
memberships, workshops…

#3 (RIGHT) ROUTE: For The Love Of Compound Archery

Recommended for those who are interested in compound hunting and/or compound target shooting.

The 3 weeks course will help you acquire all the basic knowledge to begin your journey in the world of compound archery.
The course will cover important basic fundamentals in compound archery as well as the use of sight, stabilizer and sling.

Our instructors will teach you the right techniques for proper target shooting and/or will help you prepare for hunting exams.

After completion, you will be able to practice and progress on your own with the many range practice options that we offer.
There are also many options for weekly workshops and group (or private) coaching available.

What about your equipment?

During the classes and courses

All our classes & courses include equipment rental and range time rental.
All our archery equipment are carefully selected and maintained by our senior archery instructors, who have over 50 years of teaching experience combined!

Buying your own archery equipment, but no idea what to look for?

It’s absolutely not a problem! Our experienced instructors will help you assess your archery needs and recommend the right equipment.

Did you know that Sports de Combats is a full service archery pro-shop?
We offer several archery packages for traditional archery, Olympic recurve and compound archery.

We are the official partner of Canada Archery Online.

When you order archery equipment from Canada Archery Online through Sports de Combats, you will get the same pricing, while enjoying several benefits:

  • Free shipping cost, via free pick up at Sports de Combats (excluding over-sized items)
  • Service discounts
  • Free initial equipment setup