Archery

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.

This class is perfect for beginners looking to develop proper form and for those interested in expanding their understanding of different archery styles. All equipment is provided.

We also offer small group and private indoor lessons through our online booking system.

2025 Archery Season

SUMMER BE AWESOME ARCHERY TEAM
Be Awesome Summer Archery Team at the Chestnut Hill School Field in Belchertown
Saturdays 10:30am-12pm

Session A: June 14 - July 19th 5 weeks (no July 5th class)
Session B: July 26th - Aug 23rd 5 weeks

Max 12 people

Olympic Barebow Archery Team: Develop Your Skills and Enjoy the Sport

This team is a fun archery community opportunity that offers a comprehensive program designed to cater to archers of all skill levels, from beginners to experienced competitors. Our sessions are structured to foster progression, challenge, and enjoyment in the sport of barebow archery. Experienced archers will begin with progressions while beginners will have the fundamentals of archery. Equipment is provided. Archers who own their own equipment will need to have it inspected and approved. Archers can shoot at distances from 5 meters to 50 meters.
6 week session $275.

Program Highlights:

1. Progression & Score-Based Sessions:

Focused on standard scoring formats, helping archers evaluate their skills for tournaments or work toward JOAD/AAAP achievement pins.
Great for those who want to track progress and build consistency in their shooting.

2. Skill & Challenge Weeks:

Incorporates unique or homemade targets to introduce an extra level of fun and challenge.
May include moving targets, obstacle shooting, or themed challenges to encourage creative skill-building.
Can also include mini workshops on archery equipment, tuning, or shooting techniques.

3. 3D & Chill Game Days:

Focus: Casual, social shooting with fun and unconventional targets.
Activities: Balloon shoots, themed prop targets, and "Art'chery" projects (target decoration).

Benefits:

Structured progression for all skill levels.
Opportunities for competitive development and achievement recognition.
Engaging and varied training sessions.
Social interaction and a supportive team environment.
Access to provided equipment, and equipment inspection for personal gear.

This option is perfect for beginners looking to develop proper form and for those interested in expanding their understanding of different archery styles.

to register use this link (opens May 1)

SUMMER CLASSES

APRIL AND MAY IN AMHERST

At Elf Meadow Conservation Area Hulst Rd Amherst
5 wk session $230. all equipment provided

Starting April 30th -May 28th 75min

Wed 4pm kids class ages 9+

Wed 5:30pm all ages class

Thurs 4:30pm all ages class

Thurs 6pm adult class - ages 15+

$185.

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TRY ARCHERY CLINICS IN BELCHERTOWN $35.

May 24th

9-10:15am Kids Try Archery for ages 9+

10:30am-11:45am Adult Try Archery
Minimum participants 3 Max 8 These are on time individual sessions
to register use this link (opens May 1)

TRY ARCHERY CLINICS IN AMHERST @ KIWANIS PARK $35.

Thursday June 5th (1 hr 15min one time session)

4:30pm Kids ages 9+ Try Archery Clinic

6pm Adult Try Archery Clinic

$35. per person

Min 3 participants max 12
to register use this link

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JUNE-JULY IN BELCHERTOWN @ CHESTNUT HILL SCHOOL

Belchertown Chestnut Hill School Field (registrations open May 1)
to register use this link (opens May 1)

Adult Beginner Class

4 week series $185.

June 4th-June 25th Wed 6pm

July 9th - July 30th Wed 6pm

Minimum participants 3 Max 8

Kids 9+ Beginner Class

4 week series $185.

June 14 – July 12 Saturday 9-10:15am

July 19- Aug 9th Saturday 9-10:15am

Minimum participants 3 Max 8

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JUNE-JULY IN AMHERST @ KIWANIS PARK
to register use this link

Kids ages 9+ Beginner Archery Class

4 week series, 1hr 15 min $185.

June 12th-July 3rd Thurs 4:30pm

July 10th - July 31th Thus 4:30pm

Minimum participants 4 Max 8

Adult Beginner and Intermediate Archery Class

4 week series, 1hr 15 min $185.

June 12th-July 3rd Thurs 6pm

July 10th - July 31th Thus 6pm

Minimum participants 4 Max 8

Our indoor range at 160 Old Farm Rd Amherst is available for private one on one coaching sessions. These are great for beginners and experienced archers who want to focus on technique and advanced skills.

Book a private lesson

Purchase a 4 or 8 class package

Archery Lessons

Private lessons and small group lessons are great for beginners and allow returning archers to develop their form and technique. If you have ever wanted to try out archery this is a great way to get started. Beginner lessons include learning archery form (NTS), equipment basics, and practice shooting using a barebow recurve bow. More advanced archers will work on form and continue to develop their skills.

Private Archery Lessons

Individual group lesson with Coach Atreyu. 60-75 minute sessions can be a beginner session to learn archery or ongoing coaching for archer athletes who want to practice and focus on specific skill based goals.

Cost $65. per lesson
Package of 4 for $200.

Package of 8 for $400.

Our Coaches

Atreyu Hannon- Moonstone, 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, Archery Coach, NASM-CPT

USA Archery Level 2 Instructor and Level Judge. 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.