Archery Classes & Try Archery Sessions For All Ages

To Register: Click on REGISTER next to the class for which you want to register to be directed to the external registration platform. Our roster of Coaches/Instructors, and Refund, Weather, and Missed Class Policies are below.  Club membership is not required for classes, but club members enjoy a $20 discount (code required) for Kids Class and Intermediate I Class only.

Classes fill quickly! We try our best to meet demand, but classes may be full for the current month. The next month’s classes typically open mid-month the prior month (e.g., August classes open mid-July). We send an email announcement and also announce on our Facebook page.

June 2024 classes will open sometime on Monday, May 20th!


NSAC Kids Archery Class

Have fun and make new friends under the guidance of certified coaches and instructors! This class includes safety instruction and basic shooting form with a focus on fun and games. When your child is ready, we can help them advance to any level. All equipment is included

Kids shooting archery

Cost for this class (4 60-minute sessions) is $105, except where indicated. Class capacity is limited. Click on ENROLL next to the class for which you want to register to be directed to the external registration platform.

If you encounter an error/unavailable message when registering, then that particular class is full.

Please contact us at nsacclass@gmail.com directly with any questions or issues.


MAY 2024
NOTE: If you encounter an error/unavailable message when registering, then that particular class is full

Mondays
2818 North Halsted Street
4/29 6 13 20
4:30pm Kids Class (ages 7-12) CLOSED

Tuesdays
2818 North Halsted Street
4/30 7 14 21
4:30pm Kids Class (ages 7-12) CLOSED

Wednesdays
2818 North Halsted Street
1 8 15 22
4:30pm Kids Class (ages 7-12) CLOSED

Saturdays
2818 North Halsted Street
4 11 18 6/1
10:00am Kids Class (ages 7-12) FULL


NSAC Beginner Archery Class

Learn safety and the fundamentals from certified coaches and instructors necessary for pursuing any level of interest in archery. We’ll cover a new archery form topic each week and play games! All equipment included. Participants must be at least 7 years old.

Cost for this class (4 60-minute sessions) is $110, except where indicated. Class capacity limited. Click on ENROLL next to the class for which you want to register to be directed to the external registration platform.

If you encounter an error/unavailable message when registering, then that particular class is full.

Please contact us at nsacclass@gmail.com directly with any questions or issues.


MAY 2024
NOTE: If you encounter an error/unavailable message when registering, then that particular class is full.

Mondays
2818 North Halsted Street
4/29 6 13 20
6:00pm Beginner Class (Youth Ages 7 and older, Adults any age) CLOSED

Tuesdays
2818 North Halsted Street
4/30 7 14 21
6:15pm Beginner Class (Youth Ages 7 and older, Adults any age) CLOSED
7:30pm Adult (16+) Beginner Class FULL

Wednesdays
2818 North Halsted Street
1 8 15 22
6:15pm Beginner Class (Youth Ages 7 and older, Adults any age) CLOSED
7:30pm Adult (16+) Beginner Class FULL

Thursdays
2818 North Halsted Street
2 9 16 23
1:15pm Homeschooler Kids Class - Contact us to register

Fridays
2818 North Halsted Street
3 10 17 31
6:00pm Adult (16+) Beginner Class FULL

Saturdays
2818 North Halsted Street
4 11 18 6/1
1:00pm Beginner Class FULL
2:30pm Adult (16+) Beginner Class FULL
4:00pm Adult (16+) Beginner Class REGISTER


NSAC Intermediate I Archery Class

Refine your fundamentals and begin putting them together into your own "archery shot."  Introduction to intermediate techniques and the on-going development of mental aspect.  Practice applying your skill in games and scoring. All equipment included, plus opportunities to try different types of bows. Instructors can also help Intermediate class students with selecting their own gear by appointment outside of class.

This class is appropriate for those graduating our beginner class or who haven’t had class with us before but have had some prior archery form instruction.

Cost for this class, which is 4 60-minute sessions, is $130, except where indicated.  Class capacity limited. Click on REGISTER next to the class for which you want to register to be directed to the external registration platform. If you encounter an error/unavailable message when registering, then that particular class is full.

Please contact us at nsacclass@gmail.com directly with any questions or issues.

MAY 2024
NOTE: If you encounter an error/unavailable message when registering, then that particular class is full

Mondays
2818 North Halsted Street
4/29 6 13 20
6:00pm All-Ages Intermediate I Class FULL

Tuesdays
2818 North Halsted Street
4/30 7 14 21
6:45pm All-Ages Intermediate I Class FULL
8:00pm All-Ages Intermediate I Class CLOSED

Wednesdays
2818 North Halsted Street
1 8 15 22
8:00pm All-Ages Intermediate I Class FULL

Thursdays
2818 North Halsted Street
2 9 16 23
12:00pm Adult (16+) Intermediate I Class CLOSED

Fridays
2818 North Halsted Street
3 10 17 31
7:15pm Adult (16+) Intermediate I Class CLOSED

Saturdays
2818 North Halsted Street
4 11 18 6/1
11:30am Youth (ages 12-17) Intermediate I Class CLOSED
1:00pm All-Ages Intermediate I Class FULL
4:00pm All-Ages Intermediate I Class REGISTER


NSAC Intermediate II Archery

Level up your archery game! This class features more in-depth individually-tailored instruction for those who have an established shot process and/or prior intermediate-level instruction. Capacity is even more limited than preceding levels. Cost: $140 for four 60-minute sessions.

Prerequisites:
-current member of USA Archery
-have already taken NSAC Intermediate Class twice OR have already earned USA Archery Black indoor achievement pin

MAY 2024
NOTE: If you encounter an error/unavailable message when registering, then that particular class is full

Wednesdays
2818 North Halsted Street
1 8 15 22
6:45pm All-Ages (over 12) Intermediate II Class CLOSED

Saturdays
2818 North Halsted Street
4 11 18 6/1
8:30am All-Ages (over 12) Intermediate II Class CLOSED


NSAC Advanced Archery

Break through your performance barrier! This extended coaching experience is for NSAC archers with an appreciable amount of prior competitive experience. We'll utilize technological analytical tools, develop individual training plans and introduce elements of physical preparedness. Class capacity is limited to 5. Cost: $500 for five 90-minute sessions and on-going coaching dialogue throughout the first quarter of 2024, excluding required participation prerequisites below.

Prerequisites:
-current 2024 NSAC club member (Deluxe tier)
-current USA Archery member (All-Access tier)
-have already earned USA Archery Blue outdoor achievement pin
-have your own equipment

Participation expected in:
-monthly league
-monthly pin shoots other club events

Enrollment closed until Fall 2024


Your Instructors

Julia Bender
USA Archery Level 1 Instructor

Sarah Briscoe

USA Archery Level 4-NTS Coach
2023 USA Archery Volunteer Coach of the Year

Alicia Carbajal
USA Archery Level 1 Instructor

Cynthia Di
USA Archery Level 2 Instructor

Allison Giardina
USA Archery Level 3-NTS Coach

Joe Giardina
USA Archery Level 2 Instructor

Brent Harmon
USA Archery Level 4-NTS Coach
USA Archery Regional Elite Program-North Region Head Coach USA Archery Recurve Junior Dream Team Coach (2016-2017)
United States Olympic and Paralympic Committee (USOPC) Coach Accelerator Program Trainee (2017; 2019)
2021 USA Archery Developmental Coach of the Year

Andre Nicholson-Creswell
USA Archery Level 1 Instructor

Concepcion Obispo-Serrano
USA Archery Level 4-NTS Coach

Alan Sochacki
USA Archery Level 3-NTS Coach

Karen Sternfeld
USA Archery Level 2 Instructor

Noah Tanzer
USA Archery Level 2 Instructor

Diego Torres
USA Archery Level 4-NTS Coach


The Fine Print

Refund Policy: Our refund policy is: full refund up to one week prior to class; 60% within one week of class; no refund on or after class day.  All refunds are less any processing fee.

Weather Policy: Variable weather conditions is a feature, not a bug, of outdoor archery! However when the weather does not cooperate (heavy rain; thunderstorms; sustained winds, etc.), the class will be rescheduled.  Your safety is our priority.

Missed Class Policy: If you need to miss a class due to a prior personal obligation or emergency, then rest assured that we will make every effort to reschedule your missed time.