DSA's beginner archery class is a two week lesson to teach basic archery form and safety. Each class is 2 hours long and covers range safety and the archery shot cycle. After completion of the class, archers can try out for joining the DSA Archery Team.
The classes are held at the Ben Avery Shooting Facility.
4044 W Black Canyon Hwy
Phoenix, AZ 85086
Archers do not need to own their own equipment. They will be taught on barebow or genesis bows on lower poundages to help them learn without fighting the archery equipment. Archers may bring their own equipment but it will be inpected for safety. DSA strongly recommends new archers DO NOT BUY equipment prior to taking the class. Proper fit is key to long term archey enjoyment and we will help in that endeavor after the archer has finished the class, if they wish.
Archers must be able to pay attention and be physically capable to shoot for 2 hours. We can accomodate archers with disabilities.
Archers must be 8 years old or older to participate in the class.
Archers 8-16 years are $58 for the two week class.
Archers 17 and old are $66 for the two week class.
Classes are sold in pairs and can not be ala carte.
All classes start at 9AM and finish at 11AM.
Two days prior to the start of class, registered archers will receive an email with a map and directions to the Ben Avery Indoor Archery Rangle.
Class size is limited to 24 archers.
Class 1 March 23 and March 30, 2024
Class 2 April 27 and May 4, 2024
Class 3 May 25 and June 1, 2024
Class 4 June 29 and July 6, 2024
Class 5 August 17 and August 24, 2024
Safety Rules
Long hair must be tied or pinned back
Close toed shoes are required. NO SANDLES, FLIP FLOPS, Or CROCS.
Shirts must come over shoulders, no halters or "muscle" shirts.
Shirts must cover archer mid section even at full draw.
All relevant medical issues must be reported on registration form.
No archer shoots without meeting above rules, no refunds for arriving without meeting these rules.
Refunds are allowed up to one day prior to start of selected class. No refunds for no shows.