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Beginning Archery I - The Basics*
Prerequisites: None.
Duration: 6 weeks at 1-hour for each class period

This session is designed to offer an environment in which the archer will learn the very basics of archery. Students will use a recurve style bow, basic finger tab, an arm guard and safety glasses. Lessons learned will be range safety, whistle commands, the proper stance, draw and release of arrows starting at a 10-yard distance. Different classes have been designed for children, combined parent/child, and adults.

Beginning Archery II - Get a Grip*
Prerequisites: Prerequisites: Beginning Archery I.
Duration: 6 weeks at 1-hour for each class period

Building on the first session, this second session will expose the archer to the finger sling, the stabilizer and the proper method of gripping the bow. Additionally, the archer learns to combine pre-draw, draw, anchor and release into one smooth motion with the goal of learning to be consistent in their shooting form and with greater accuracy starting at a 10-yard distance and progressing to 15-yards.

Beginning Archery III - Seeing is Believing*
Prerequisites: Prerequisites: Beginning Archery I & II.
Duration: 6 weeks at 1-hour for each class period

During session III, the archer will be exposed to the "under-chin" release style of shooting using a ledge-type tab and the use of a bow mounted sight. During this third session, the archer will continue to develop proper form in the Olympic style of competitive archery at a distance of 15-yards.

*Class lengths may vary due to park district limitations.

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