Archery at the RA
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Archery Range Temporary Closure - September 1 to 30, 2024 The archery range will be closed from September 1 to 30 for essential maintenance, including installing new buttresses, bow and arrow upkeep, deep cleaning, and general repairs. Read the full communication here.
OUR RANGE Come experience the RA Archery range! Our range has 6 shooting lanes and is currently Ottawa's longest indoor range with a maximum shooting distance of 32 meters (35 yards). Our certified instructors are available to help with answering questions, booking lessons or general guidance. We look forward to welcoming you for a visit soon. EQUIPMENT Our range welcomes all Compound, Longbow and Recurve bows to a maximum draw weight of 60 pounds. Arrows with rounded target points are required, please no broad head or push points (unless pinned). The range is not set up to support Crossbows. Our range is open to everyone! Individuals wishing to participate in Archery may do so by:
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Quick Links
Archery Schedule
You can view the Archery Schedule by clicking below and downloading the Week at a Glance schedule.
For further information, please email Melody Rochon directly. |
Note about accessibility
The RA makes every reasonable effort to ensure that its policies, practices and procedures are consistent with the principles of dignity, independence, integration and equal opportunity. However, due to the limitations of the entrance to the range, accessibility issues may arise. Please contact the RA Member Services at (613) 733-5100 prior to arrival to confirm whether we can meet your expectations.
Join the Archery Club
STEPS TO JOIN
1. Become an Archery Club Member
To become an Archery Club Member (Adult 18+ or Junior 10-17yrs), individuals must meet the following requirements:
Individuals who meet this criteria are required to complete an Archery Assessment (separate registration required) prior to accessing the Range. The RA Archery Range is an unsupervised range which requires a higher level of experience and safety requirements prior to purchasing a membership. Upon purchasing a membership and successfully completing the Safety Course, members have the ability to book their shooting lanes through PlayRA at no additional cost.
Please note:
**Adults joining the Archery Assessment for the purpose of being able to supervise a Junior during their booking are not required to pay the registration fee. Register the Junior and attend the session with them to be included in the training.
- Have archery experience with a minimum completion of a Level 1 course or
- Undergone an assessment completed by one of our Certified Archery coaches.
- Have their own equipment.
Individuals who meet this criteria are required to complete an Archery Assessment (separate registration required) prior to accessing the Range. The RA Archery Range is an unsupervised range which requires a higher level of experience and safety requirements prior to purchasing a membership. Upon purchasing a membership and successfully completing the Safety Course, members have the ability to book their shooting lanes through PlayRA at no additional cost.
Please note:
- Juniors aged 10 – 15yrs must be accompanied by an adult (18yrs+) who has completed an Archery Assessment to lane bookings**.
- Juniors aged 16 – 17yrs are not required to have an adult (18yrs+) present for lane bookings, though it is recommended.
**Adults joining the Archery Assessment for the purpose of being able to supervise a Junior during their booking are not required to pay the registration fee. Register the Junior and attend the session with them to be included in the training.
2. Arrange for an assessment
To continue to enable safe play, an Archery Assessment is a mandatory pre-requisite for ALL new Archery Club members (Adults and Juniors). New members (or returning members who have not held a valid archery club membership in two years) will be required to complete the assessment prior to shooting independently on the range. This assessment, conducted by an RA Archery coach, is designed to educate members on RA Archery Range safety. Successful completion of this assessment will provide members access to the RA Archery range on their own. This is a great way for members to expand their range access and remain safe. Parents/guardians on-site supervising during their child’s shooting time must also complete the assessment. Please note there will be no fee for the parent/guardian taking the assessment.
Fee per session: $35 (+HST)
Please contact Melody Rochon by email at [email protected] to schedule an assessment. No online registration is available for Archery assessments.
Fee per session: $35 (+HST)
Please contact Melody Rochon by email at [email protected] to schedule an assessment. No online registration is available for Archery assessments.
3. plan your visit - Book your lane
Welcome to the Club! RA Archery Club members are eligible to book a lane during a wide range of times as indicated on the schedule. Click here to reference the Club Calendar.
Booking Rules:
Accessing the Range:
IMPORTANT NOTE:
Members caught granting access to individuals who have not booked lanes or do not have a valid memberships will lose their Membership privileges. The safety of our members and community is very important to us, we have a zero tolerance policy regarding unapproved access.
HOW TO BOOK THE RANGE
On-line - Click here to book your lane.
By phone - Call Member Services at 613-733-5100 to book your lane.
In-person - Visit the Member Services Desk in the RA's East Wing to book your lane.
Booking Rules:
- Lanes must be booked up to 7 days in advance.
- Booked lanes can be cancelled up to 48hrs prior
- No formal coaching can be done during lane bookings
- Members must check in with the Member Services at the East Wing Desk prior to going to the Range.
- Junior Club members ages 10-15yrs must have an adult (18+), who has completed an Archery Assessment, present at all times during booking.
Accessing the Range:
- Upon arriving, for your booking, please check in at the Member Services Desk to let them know you will be in the range
- Our Archery Range is accessed by a keybox; valid Archery Club Members will receive regular monthly emails with an updated codes which allows access to the Range. Should you not receive the new code please visit the Member Services Desk to ensure your membership is valid.
IMPORTANT NOTE:
Members caught granting access to individuals who have not booked lanes or do not have a valid memberships will lose their Membership privileges. The safety of our members and community is very important to us, we have a zero tolerance policy regarding unapproved access.
HOW TO BOOK THE RANGE
On-line - Click here to book your lane.
By phone - Call Member Services at 613-733-5100 to book your lane.
In-person - Visit the Member Services Desk in the RA's East Wing to book your lane.
MEMBERSHIP OPTIONS AND FEES
Individuals must complete an Archery Safety Course (registration required) in order purchase an Archery membership.
Individuals must complete an Archery Safety Course (registration required) in order purchase an Archery membership.
ADULT archery club membership (18+)
To become an Archery Club Member, individuals must meet the following requirements:
Archery Club Membership includes:
Adult Annual - 12 months from date of purchase
Fee: $325
- Archery experience with a minimum completion of a Level 1 course or
- Have been assessed by one of our certified Archery Instructors.
- Have their own equipment.
Archery Club Membership includes:
- Access to lane bookings through PlayRA at no additional cost.
- Preferred Club Member pricing on courses, leagues and special events.
Adult Annual - 12 months from date of purchase
Fee: $325
JUNIOR Archery Club Membership (10-17yrs)
To become a Junior Archery Club Member, individuals must meet the following requirements:
Junior Archery Club Membership includes:
Please note:
Juniors aged 10 – 15yrs must be accompanied by an adult (18yrs+) who has completed the Archery Range Safety Course.
Juniors aged 16 – 17yrs are not required to have an adult present for lane bookings, though it is recommended.
Junior Annual: 12 months from purchase
Fee: $225
- Between 10-17yrs of age.
- Archery experience with a minimum completion of a Level 1 course or
- Have been assessed by one of our certified Archery Instructors.
- Have their own equipment.
Junior Archery Club Membership includes:
- Access to lane bookings through PlayRA at no additional cost.
- Preferred Club Member pricing on courses, leagues and special events.
Please note:
Juniors aged 10 – 15yrs must be accompanied by an adult (18yrs+) who has completed the Archery Range Safety Course.
Juniors aged 16 – 17yrs are not required to have an adult present for lane bookings, though it is recommended.
Junior Annual: 12 months from purchase
Fee: $225
New - Add a youth to your Adult membership
Have a youth interested in Archery? Any Adult who holds a valid Annual Adult Archery Membership can register their Youth (10-17yrs) for an Annual Youth Membership for $125.
SHORT-TERM OPTION AND FEE
Participate in the Archery Club without the annual membership commitment. Short-term passes do NOT include the benefits and privileges of an Association Membership.
To be eligible for a short-term pass individuals must meet the following requirements:
Participate in the Archery Club without the annual membership commitment. Short-term passes do NOT include the benefits and privileges of an Association Membership.
To be eligible for a short-term pass individuals must meet the following requirements:
- Archery experience with a minimum completion of a Level 1 course or
- Have been assessed by one of our certified Archery coaches.
- Have their own equipment.
Short-term pass - 3 months
This short-term pass gives you access to lane bookings through PlayRA at no additional cost.
Term: 3 months
Fee: $98
Term: 3 months
Fee: $98
Experience Archery - Open to members and non-members
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Try Archery!Looking to experience Archery but not sure if you want to commit to a registered program or Club? Or maybe looking for a different date night activity or a great family activity?
The Archery Club is offering “Try Archery” sessions run by a certified Archery Instructor. These sessions are one hour in length and designed to give you a taste of Archery. No equipment required. Sessions
Ages 10 years and up - Fee per session: $35 Stay tuned for more sessions! |
Instructional Programs & Training
Ages 10 years and up. No Club membership required.
LEVEL 1 – Learn To Shoot Archery Program
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Ages 10 to 14
The five-week program emphasizes safety and covers the fundamentals of recurve target archery for youth ages 10 - 14 years. Archers are taught the 10 steps of the archery shot: stance, nocking, bow hand, string hand, pre-draw, anchor, aim, release, follow-through and relax. Archers will have a good working knowledge of archery and will be prepared for further development in the sport. Attendance in the first class is mandatory as the safety rules of the range are taught. Successful youth will be eligible to register to Archery Level 2. Stay tuned for future sessions |
Ages 14 years and up
The five-week program emphasizes safety and covers the fundamentals of recurve target archery. Archers are taught the 10 steps of the archery shot: stance, nocking, bow hand, string hand, pre-draw, anchor, aim, release, follow-through and relax. Archers will have a good working knowledge of archery and will be prepared for further development in the sport. Attendance in the first class is mandatory as the safety rules of the range are taught. Fee per Session: $175 Stay tuned for future sessions! |
LEVEL 2 – Beginner Archery Program
Ages 14 years and up
The Level 2 - Beginner Archery program is a more in depth continuation of the Level 1 - Learn to Shoot program and is recommended for those archers who wish to continue at the club level and/or have an interest in competition. All classes are one hour in length. This program will continue to develop archery technique with emphasis on form. Highlights include an examination of personal form, equipment selection and types of competition.
Fee per Session: Archery Club Member - $155 Non-Club Member - $175
Stay tuned for future sessions
The Level 2 - Beginner Archery program is a more in depth continuation of the Level 1 - Learn to Shoot program and is recommended for those archers who wish to continue at the club level and/or have an interest in competition. All classes are one hour in length. This program will continue to develop archery technique with emphasis on form. Highlights include an examination of personal form, equipment selection and types of competition.
Fee per Session: Archery Club Member - $155 Non-Club Member - $175
Stay tuned for future sessions
LEVEL 3 – Intermediate Archery Program
Ages 14 years and up
This course will emphasize refinement of skills developed in Archery - Level 2 and will benefit for those wishing to continue in archery, both recreationally and competitively. Coaching will be given on an individual basis. Equipment is provided although the individual would benefit from having their own equipment to facilitate reinforcing skills outside of the class session. Archers interested in participating in this class must speak to their Archery Instructor before enrolling.
Fee per Session: Archery Club Member - $155 Non-Club Member - $175
Stay tuned for future sessions
This course will emphasize refinement of skills developed in Archery - Level 2 and will benefit for those wishing to continue in archery, both recreationally and competitively. Coaching will be given on an individual basis. Equipment is provided although the individual would benefit from having their own equipment to facilitate reinforcing skills outside of the class session. Archers interested in participating in this class must speak to their Archery Instructor before enrolling.
Fee per Session: Archery Club Member - $155 Non-Club Member - $175
Stay tuned for future sessions
Advanced Level - Gold
Ages 14 years and up
This course is a follow up course for individuals who have successfully completed the Advance Level Red course. Gain a deeper understanding of equipment, your shot process and how to raise your game. Similar to Level Red, this course will be taught by Archery Professional, Bruce Malmberg, and will run for 7 weeks. Four weeks will be spent in the range and three will be spent in a class setting. Each class runs for 90 minutes. The course will cover; stabilization setup, aiming, focus, stance and balance analysis, equipment selection, setup, individual shot analysis, goal setting, micro tuning and much more. Learn from an expert.
Fee per Session - Archery Club Member: $325 and Non-Club Member: $345
Stay tuned for future sessions!
This course is a follow up course for individuals who have successfully completed the Advance Level Red course. Gain a deeper understanding of equipment, your shot process and how to raise your game. Similar to Level Red, this course will be taught by Archery Professional, Bruce Malmberg, and will run for 7 weeks. Four weeks will be spent in the range and three will be spent in a class setting. Each class runs for 90 minutes. The course will cover; stabilization setup, aiming, focus, stance and balance analysis, equipment selection, setup, individual shot analysis, goal setting, micro tuning and much more. Learn from an expert.
Fee per Session - Archery Club Member: $325 and Non-Club Member: $345
Stay tuned for future sessions!
Advanced Level - Red
This course is for either compound or recurve archers alike (intermediate or archers who have completed Level 3.) It is specifically geared to help you achieve a better understanding of equipment, bow sights, bow tuning process, and refine your shot and breathing process. During this 7 week course, 4 weeks will be spent in range and 3 will be spent in a class setting. Each class runs for 90 minutes. The course will cover equipment selection, setup, individual shot analysis, bow tuning, arrow spine selection and construction, string construction, fletching arrows and so much more. Learn from an expert!
Stay tuned for future sessions
Stay tuned for future sessions
Junior Canbow Programs
The Canbow program was designed by Archery Canada for Archery clubs to offer younger Archers. This program will help teach the fundamentals of archery, the equipment used, safety, sport etiquette, responsibility, accomplishment, and physical activity to youth. These skills are vital to ensure a safe sport that can be enjoyed by all. It also contributes to safe practices that can extend beyond the range, as many Canadian archery club members are bowhunting enthusiasts. This four-level program provides a structured activity that teaches young people the value of learning, sharing experiences with others and developing life skills. The CanBow program is an integral component in Archery Canada’s Long Term Archer Development Model.
Knowledge topics include safety rules, equipment terminology, warm-up exercises, basic form, physiology, psychology and tournament preparation, and much more.
Stay tuned for upcoming sessions!
For additional questions on this program or to book an assessment please contact Archery Professional Melody Rochon.
Knowledge topics include safety rules, equipment terminology, warm-up exercises, basic form, physiology, psychology and tournament preparation, and much more.
- Level 1: Basic Form and Safety (4 badge progressions)
- Level 2: Competency and Basic Equipment Knowledge (4 badge progressions)
- Level 3: Increased Skill and Physiology (5 badge progressions)
- Level 4: National Skill Level and Tournament Preparation (13 badge progressions)
Stay tuned for upcoming sessions!
For additional questions on this program or to book an assessment please contact Archery Professional Melody Rochon.
Competition Training Course
Stay tuned for upcoming sessions!
The new Archery member competition training course is designed for individuals who hold a valid RA Archery Club Membership and are looking to experience the world of competitive shooting. Training will introduce members to tournament conditions, timing, judging, sports psychology, and tips to help improve form and consistency from experienced certified coaches. To add your name to the list of attendees, please email Melody Rochon.
Fee: Included in your RA Archery Club Membership fee
The new Archery member competition training course is designed for individuals who hold a valid RA Archery Club Membership and are looking to experience the world of competitive shooting. Training will introduce members to tournament conditions, timing, judging, sports psychology, and tips to help improve form and consistency from experienced certified coaches. To add your name to the list of attendees, please email Melody Rochon.
Fee: Included in your RA Archery Club Membership fee
Archery Leagues
Divisions include - juniors, seniors, masters, recurve and compound bow, male and female. For more details about joining the Archery league, please contact Melody Rochon.
Women's Archery League
Back for another season the RA Indoor Women's Archery League is an opportunity for archers to shoot and score weekly at their own leisure over 16 weeks. This is an excellent way to make friends and get involved in the club. Our, 16-week league is designed to make archery a level, yet fun and welcoming playing field for everyone, no matter how much experience you have. Come on out, meet new friends and have some fun!
Stay tuned for future sessions!
18m Men’s Archery League
New for 2024 the Men’s 18m Archery League begins January 6 and run for 16 weeks. Only your 8 highest scores will be used for your average. The highest % of increase between the first 8 weeks and the second 8 weeks will be declared as Club Champion. Archers will shoot a 30-arrow score each week. The archery league is an opportunity for archers to shoot and score weekly over 16 weeks. This is an excellent way to make friends and get involved in the club. Our, 16-week league is designed to make archery a level, yet fun and welcoming playing field for everyone, no matter how much experience you have. Come on out, meet new friends and have some fun!
Stay tuned for future sessions!
Women's Archery League
Back for another season the RA Indoor Women's Archery League is an opportunity for archers to shoot and score weekly at their own leisure over 16 weeks. This is an excellent way to make friends and get involved in the club. Our, 16-week league is designed to make archery a level, yet fun and welcoming playing field for everyone, no matter how much experience you have. Come on out, meet new friends and have some fun!
Stay tuned for future sessions!
18m Men’s Archery League
New for 2024 the Men’s 18m Archery League begins January 6 and run for 16 weeks. Only your 8 highest scores will be used for your average. The highest % of increase between the first 8 weeks and the second 8 weeks will be declared as Club Champion. Archers will shoot a 30-arrow score each week. The archery league is an opportunity for archers to shoot and score weekly over 16 weeks. This is an excellent way to make friends and get involved in the club. Our, 16-week league is designed to make archery a level, yet fun and welcoming playing field for everyone, no matter how much experience you have. Come on out, meet new friends and have some fun!
Stay tuned for future sessions!
Private & Semi-Private Lessons
We are currently not offering Private & Semi-Private archery lessons.
We look forward to offering Archery and Non-Archery Club Members the opportunity to increase their skills with Private lessons soon.
Please stay tuned for more information.
We look forward to offering Archery and Non-Archery Club Members the opportunity to increase their skills with Private lessons soon.
Please stay tuned for more information.
Tournaments
The RA Archery Range hosts a number of tournaments throughout the year ranging from RA Archery Club Member only tournaments to Provincial or National tournaments through Archery Ontario.
There are no tournaments currently scheduled.
There are no tournaments currently scheduled.
Coaching Team
Bruce Malmberg Archery instructor NCCP certified Coach |
John Clow ARCHERY INSTRUCTOR USA ARCHERY LEVEL 1 |
Margaret Sampson Archery instructor Archery Level 2 |
Bruce Malmberg
Archery Instructor
Bruce Malmberg, who was born and raised in Ottawa, has built an impressive career right in our backyard. Bruce has been an active member of the RA Archery Club since 1986, has supported archery in Ottawa as a Provincial level judge, Club chair, coach and mentor; and has contributed endless hours volunteering and promoting archery at all levels within Ottawa.
Bruce is a NCCP certified Coach and has competed at a high level in his field of Compound Bow. He represented Canada for 9 years as a member of the Men’s Compound National Team, ranked #1 Indoor in Canada for 9 consecutive years, is a 10-time National Champion, a 20-time Provincial Champion, a National and Provincial record holder and the only Canadian Archer to win the Atlantic City Archery Classic, winning it twice. Bruce was also awarded the RA Hall of Fame Sports Award in 2008 and the Ottawa’s Sports Awards Archery Athlete of the Year three times.
Bruce’s love of the sport has not diminished and he continues to compete in outdoor, indoor and 3D events.
Bruce Malmberg, who was born and raised in Ottawa, has built an impressive career right in our backyard. Bruce has been an active member of the RA Archery Club since 1986, has supported archery in Ottawa as a Provincial level judge, Club chair, coach and mentor; and has contributed endless hours volunteering and promoting archery at all levels within Ottawa.
Bruce is a NCCP certified Coach and has competed at a high level in his field of Compound Bow. He represented Canada for 9 years as a member of the Men’s Compound National Team, ranked #1 Indoor in Canada for 9 consecutive years, is a 10-time National Champion, a 20-time Provincial Champion, a National and Provincial record holder and the only Canadian Archer to win the Atlantic City Archery Classic, winning it twice. Bruce was also awarded the RA Hall of Fame Sports Award in 2008 and the Ottawa’s Sports Awards Archery Athlete of the Year three times.
Bruce’s love of the sport has not diminished and he continues to compete in outdoor, indoor and 3D events.
John Clow
RA Archery Instructor
USA Archery Level 1
John is originally from Ottawa but took up archery in the mid-1970s in Northern British Columbia. As is common with so many people, life got in the way of his archery hobby, but after retirement, John was able to take up archery again. He began shooting at the outdoor range and when the weather changed, he moved indoors to the RA Archery Club.
Eventually, John became a Range Safety Officer, often helping evaluate new archers. He has been actively involved with assisting various groups of youths who attend the range as part of their school curriculum. John quickly discovered how much he enjoyed working with the kids and teaching them archery. After becoming certified as a USAA coach John began instructing a variety of archery courses at the RA.
John has been coaching for a couple of years now. He has noticed that his shooting has improved along with the kids… probably because he has to keep one step ahead of them!
USA Archery Level 1
John is originally from Ottawa but took up archery in the mid-1970s in Northern British Columbia. As is common with so many people, life got in the way of his archery hobby, but after retirement, John was able to take up archery again. He began shooting at the outdoor range and when the weather changed, he moved indoors to the RA Archery Club.
Eventually, John became a Range Safety Officer, often helping evaluate new archers. He has been actively involved with assisting various groups of youths who attend the range as part of their school curriculum. John quickly discovered how much he enjoyed working with the kids and teaching them archery. After becoming certified as a USAA coach John began instructing a variety of archery courses at the RA.
John has been coaching for a couple of years now. He has noticed that his shooting has improved along with the kids… probably because he has to keep one step ahead of them!
Margaret Sampson
RA Archery Instructor
Archery Level 2 Certification
Margaret is from Ottawa and began archery at the RA in her youth. She had a rewarding career as a competitive archer in both field and target archery, establishing national records in 3 disciplines and twice competing in the World Archery field championships. Most of her shooting was in the Olympic recurve style but she is now shooting barebow.
Margaret has 15 years of experience instructing and coaching and is certified through the NCCP. Margaret began instructing at the RA while still a junior and is back teaching after a long break. She enjoys teaching beginners as well as working one-on-one with archers who want to prepare for competition.
Margaret believes that by developing good fundamentals and a strong mental game, a new archer can gain accuracy and prepare for a lifetime of enjoyment in this multi-faceted sport.
Archery Level 2 Certification
Margaret is from Ottawa and began archery at the RA in her youth. She had a rewarding career as a competitive archer in both field and target archery, establishing national records in 3 disciplines and twice competing in the World Archery field championships. Most of her shooting was in the Olympic recurve style but she is now shooting barebow.
Margaret has 15 years of experience instructing and coaching and is certified through the NCCP. Margaret began instructing at the RA while still a junior and is back teaching after a long break. She enjoys teaching beginners as well as working one-on-one with archers who want to prepare for competition.
Margaret believes that by developing good fundamentals and a strong mental game, a new archer can gain accuracy and prepare for a lifetime of enjoyment in this multi-faceted sport.
