Maine School of Archery

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Upcoming classes
  • Youth Introduction to Archery
    We are excited to continue offering Youth Archery this year. This program is a great introduction to the sport of archery. Our goal is to create a safe, fun and learning environment for archers ages 10-17 years old. Instructors from the Maine School of Archery will teach range safety and proper shooting mechanics. Archers will also learn about mental focus, self confidence and physical fitness.

    Session 1 - September 16, 23, 30, October 7, 2024
    Session 2 - January 8, 15, 22 & 29, 2025
    Session 3 -May 7, 14, 21 & 28, 2025
    *This is a 4 week session

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  • Adult Introduction to Archery
    ‍    We are excited to continue offering Adult Archery this year. This program is a great introduction to the sport of archery. Instructors from the Maine School of Archery will teach students range safety and proper shooting mechanics. Archers will also learn about mental focus, self-confidence and physical fitness.

    Session 1 - September 16, 23, 30, October 7, 2024
    Session 2 - January 8, 15, 22 & 29, 2025
    Session 3 -May 7, 14, 21 & 28, 2025
    *This is a 4 week program
  • Family Fun Archery Program
    Join us for this new family style archery program! Family Fun Archery is a great introduction to the sport of archery while making memories with your child, nephew, niece, little brother, sister etc. Maine School of Archery instructors will teach proper shooting mechanics and range safety. Our goal is to create a safe, fun environment for archers of all ages.
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    November 2, 9, 16, 23, 2024
    January 11, 18, 25 & February 1, 2025
    March 1, 8, 15, 22 , 2025
    May 3, 10, 17, 24, 2025
    *This is a 4 week program
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  • Junior Olympic Archery Development (JOAD)

    Junior Olympic Archery Development (JOAD) is a USA Archery program that helps archers to enjoy the sports recreationally or progress to the excitement of competition. The program consists of a series of classes taught by a Maine School of Archery instructor.JOAD offers archers the opportunity to learn range safety and proper shooting technique in an environment that fosters focus and increased self-confidence. JOAD is open to all youth ages 10-17 years old and is designed to grow with each individual archer. As the young archer develops, they will learn more advanced techniques and earn achievement awards.

    Session 1 - October 2, 9, 16, 23, 30 November 6, 13 & 20, 2024
    Session 2 - March 5, 12, 19, 26 April 2, 9, 16, & 23, 2025
    *This is an 8 week program

  • Adult Archery Program (AAP)

    The Adult Archery Program is a USA Archery program that allows adults to learn proper shooting technique, achieve awards based on score, and pursue competition if they wish. The program consists of a series of classes taught by a Maine School of Archery instructor or coach. The Adult Archery Program is a logical “next step” for adult archers pursuing this lifetime sport.

    Session 1 - October 2, 9, 16, 23, 30 November 6, 13 & 20, 2024
    Session 2 - March 5, 12, 19, 26 April 2, 9, 16, & 23, 2025
    *This is an 8 week program
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What we believe in
Working with organizations across Maine to build safe and fun archery programs.
About

Who we are

Maine School of Archery instructors and coaches are passionate about teaching archery. Through positive reinforcement, we motivate students to raise their standard of performance while focusing on the process rather than the result. Participants of all ages will find the skills practiced during class will build confidence, boost self-esteem and stay with them long after they leave the archery range.

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What we do

We offer both standard and customized programs to meet the needs of individuals, summer camps and organizations across Maine.

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Where we are

At the Maine School of Archery, our team of dedicated instructors and coaches brings the sport of archery directly to you, teaching at numerous locations across the state of Maine. Our unique approach of not being confined to a single physical space means we can offer our programs in a variety of settings, making archery accessible to more people. This flexibility enables us to work with hundreds of archers annually, bringing a high level of experience to every program we run.

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What we are best at

Our Services

Group Lessons
Group lessons are perfect for those organizations looking to have on-going archery lessons as part of their curriculum. We can provide instructors using your existing range and equipment or we can offer group lessons using our equipment at your location. Group lessons will be taught by professional MSA instructors or coaches, all certified by USA Archery.
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Equipment Guidance
Receive expert advice on selecting the best equipment for your budget, whether you’re launching a new program or improving your current setup. We will visit your camp or town to assess your current range and equipment firsthand. Based on our assessment, we’ll provide tailored recommendations to help you create a safe, effective, and engaging archery program. Our goal is to ensure you have everything you need to deliver a top-notch experience for your participants.
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Level 2 Instructor Certification
The USA Archery Level 2 Instructor Certification Course provides graduates with the necessary tools to serve as a lead instructor for on-going archery programs such as local club and school programs, adult archery programs, and Junior Olympic Archery Development (JOAD). It also provides graduates with an introduction to the National Training System (NTS) Steps of Shooting for both recurve and compound bows, equipment and accessory setup, athlete development, and archery events.
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Custom Programs
Our custom programs offer a fun and interactive team-building activity, perfect for your corporate team, family gathering or school group. Maine School of Archery will introduce your group members of all ages and abilities to recurve bare-bow archery. Archers will learn proper form and shoot arrows together from the shooting line. Our light-weight training bows are ideal for both the young and young at heart members in your group. Let us craft a unique archery experience that aligns with your group’s size and objectives.
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Level 3 Coach Certification
The USA Archery Level 3 Coach Certification Course provides candidate with the tools to move beyond group instruction and focus on individual athlete development. Students will build a deeper understanding of evidence-based coaching methods, the National Training System for both recurve and compound bows, movement analysis, feedback methods, mental process, training theory, athlete development, and coaching philosophy. This certification is a strong next step for instructors working with club archers, JOAD programs, competitive archers, or developing athletes who need more individualized coaching and structured training. Graduates will be better prepared to design effective practice sessions, analyze shooting form, and support long-term athlete progress.
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Level 1 Instructor Certification
The USA Archery Level 1 Instructor Certification Course provides graduates with the necessary tools to maintain a high level of safety both on and off the archery range for camps and beginner archery programs. The Level 1 instructor will learn about range safety and setup, the steps of shooting a bow, equipment and repair, programs and lesson plans, and will be well prepared to teach beginner archery programs to people of all ages and abilities.
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What our customers are saying

"I would highly recommend Winn and the Maine School of Archery to any camp or organization looking to improve their archery program."

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Jeff Hacker

Camp Director
Camp Cedar

"If you are looking to get started in the sport of archery or want to refine your bowhunting skills, Winn is one of the best instructors you'll find."

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Pete Gerard

Division Leader
Portland Parks and Recreation

"Winn has been a great find for our camp. It is invaluable to find someone local who cares about archery and has the experience to help our program progress as high as we want to take it."

Reid G. Charlston

Camp Owatonna
Director
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Take a look at Maine School of Archery in action!

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A group of archery students aiming down range
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