Classes

Our archery classes start with the Explore Archery program. This is a six week course, with 60 minute classes for new archers ages 8 and up.

A USA Archery Recreational membership is required for any participant who attends an Explore Archery program.

N.B. For safety reasons archers must remove face masks while shooting. We require face masks at all other times. Archers are spaced 6' apart while waiting and while firing.

Junior Olympic Archery Development (JOAD) is open to any youth archer aged 8 to 20 and is designed to grow with the youth archer. Introductory JOAD classes teach the fundamentals of proper shooting form; as the young archer develops, they will learn more advanced techniques and earn achievement awards.

At the same time, we will be teaching our Adult Archery Program. The Adult Archery Program is a program of USA Archery for adults ages 21 years and older. Participants in the Adult Archery program can enjoy the sport recreationally or progress to the excitement of competition.

Enroll in one class for the Recreational Plan or two classes with the JOAD and Adult Archery Plan. One class per week is recommended for archers ages 8-11. For ages 8 and up. A USA Archery membership is required. JOAD membership requires a competitive membership.

N.B. For safety reasons archers must remove face masks while shooting. We require face masks at all other times. Archers are spaced 6' apart while waiting and while firing.

This two day a week JOAD and Adult Achievement Class is for archers ages 12 and up who wish to improve their shooting through exercises, drills and shooting. If you are interested in being on a competitive team this is the right class for you, and serious recreational archers are also welcome. Taught by Level 4 Archery Coach Dean Villanueva. These classes also include 2 additional days of Coach Directed Open Range.

Coach Directed Archery Practice for members of the JOAD and Adult Achievement Archery programs.

Open Archery

How Open Archery Shooting Works

1. You must use reserve for a space to ensure we can accommodate you. Walk-ins are not permitted.
2. You must be a member of Nova Archery Club.
3. Proof of USA Archery membership required. (An annual USA archery membership is $15.)

• Barebows, compound, recurve and longbows under a 60 pound draw are welcome.
• No broadheads or crossbows.
• All individuals wishing to participate in Open Shooting must be at least 8 years of age.

Our Beginner Fencing Classes introduce the fundamentals of fencing including footwork, handwork and the rules of the sport in a fun, exciting and supportive atmosphere. We love to teach fencing.

Fencing is a competitive sport of strategy, finesse, skill, and endurance. It is a great sport that develops focus, strategic thinking and good sportsmanship. Fencing is a unique sport where body type does not dictate your success. Success is the result of deliberate practice and rigorous technique as taught by our coaches.

This is a twice a week class that meets for 4 weeks. Ages 7 to 12.

Our Beginner Fencing Classes introduce the fundamentals of fencing including footwork, handwork and the rules of the sport in a fun, exciting and supportive atmosphere. We love to teach fencing.

This is a twice a week, 4 week course. Ages 13 to Adult.

Continue learning to fence epee in our youth epee program. This is an ongoing class for youth fencers with the goal of increased fitness and competition preparation.

Epee Class for youth under 18.

Adult epee class with footwork, drills against dummies and partner drills. This class focuses on both refining techniques and learning bouting strategy. Everyone must join USA Fencing with a $10/ noncompetitive membership. We are Nova Fencing Club. https://member.usafencing.org/signup

Membership in this class is at the coach's invitation only.

Youth foil for ages 8 to 12.

Join Coach Tim as he teaches foil tactics and techniques in this class. Wear a mask and bring your own water.

A foil class for adults. This class features partner drills and footwork. Social distanced, mask wearing, bring your own water.

Saber class for young fencers. Everyone must join USA Fencing with a $10/ noncompetitive membership. We are Nova Fencing Club. https://member.usafencing.org/signup

Our saber class teaches footwork, technique and tactics.

Saber class at Coach Greg's invitation.

NOVA Archery Club Offers Level 1 Archery Certifications

Archery Instructors Needed.

USA Archery can always use certified Level 1 Archery instructors. L1 Instructors helps ensure and maintain the safety of archery. Target Archery has enjoyed a fantastic record of safety at archery ranges across the country and we’d like to keep that way. With our safe archery ranges, the level of participation and enjoyment has always been very high. As a L1 Instructor you will learn range safety, setting up ranges, shooting cycle steps, proper use of archery equipment and repair, programs offered by USA Archery and lesson plans.

The L1 Certification is typically a day course with testing at the end of that day. After successful completion, the L1 Certification is good for three years. Candidates must be 15 years or older.

Other benefits of becoming a L1 Certified Archery Instructor are:

Coaching Resources via USA Archery
Qualified to be the lead Instructor for an Explore Archery Program
Eligible for USA Archery insurance coverage. See USA Archery Insurance page in www.usaarchery.org for requirements.

First Aid & CPR/AED training