Under new management, with new range, equipment, and coaches
Way of the Sword Archery is a sanctioned Team USA Archery Club specializing in Junior Olympic Archery Development (JOAD) for ages 8+ as well as adults. JOAD programs follow Team USA Archery protocols and are designed to teach the skills necessary for competitive archery using compound, recurve, or barebow. Tournaments are part of our program and encouraged when the time is right.
WAY of the Sword is excited to bring years of experience in obtaining measurable competitive results. We know the path forward takes dedication and commitment and, consequently, have built a new regulation 10-lane range with distances up to 20 yards. Further, we have all the specialized equipment in house for beginner to intermediate shooters to explore before they decide which bow is right for them.
Beginner JOAD Program
- Summer Sale $199.00 per session (6 classes) July, & August, 2024
- Tuesday, Thursday 5 pm to 6 pm and Saturday 9 am to 10 am. Each session is comprised of six classes offered over a two week period.
- Rolling makeup classes (simply makeup days in a future sessions and never miss your target
- All specialized archery equipment included but you are welcome to bring your own.
- USA Archery membership is required
- Four to ten students
Appropriate for youth ages 8+
We make archery fun and educational, striking just the right balance between technical skill building while letting those arrows fly. Beginners will learn how to hold a bow properly, nock an arrow, and execute basic shooting form. As students progress through sessions, they will work on improving their aim, consistency, and power all while building confidence and earning advancement to the intermediate class.
We will award Team USA achievement pins and lanyards.
Program days: Tuesday, Thursday, 5- pm 6 pm & Saturday 9 am -10 am
Summer Special $199 for six lessons
Options:
July 9, 11, 13, 16, 18 20
July 23, 25, 27, 30, Aug. 2
Aug. 6, 8, 10, 13, 15, 17
Aug. 20, 22, 24, 27, 29, 31
$248.00 for six lessons starting September, 2024
Sept. 3, 5, 7, 10, 12, 14
Sept. 17, 19, 21, 24, 26, 28
Oct. 1, 3, 5, 8, 10, 12
Oct. 15, 17, 19, 22, 24, 26
Oct. 29, 31, Nov. 2, 5, 7, 9
Nov. 12, 14, 16, 19, 21, 23
Intermediate JOAD Program
- Summer Sale $199.00 per session (6 classes) July, & August, 2024
- Tuesday, Thursday 6 pm to 7 pm and Saturday 10 am to 11 am. Each session is comprised of six classes offered over a two week period.
- All specialized archery equipment included
- USA Archery membership is required
- Four to ten students
-Appropriate for youth ages 8+
Students, having already developed a solid foundation of skills and knowledge in the sport, will appreciate the higher level of learning and results from this class. At this stage students will discover and decide which bow is right for them. They will spend time honing their technique using the US Archery National Training System designed for measurable results.
Intermediate level archers are committed to continuous improvement and are dedicated to taking their archery skills to the advanced level. Team USA achievement pins and lanyards remain a positive incentive as athletes progress.
Program days: Tuesday, Thursday, 6 pm - 7 pm & Saturday 10 am -11 am
Summer Special $199 for six lessons
Options:
July 9, 11, 13, 16, 18 20
July 23, 25, 27, 30, Aug. 2
Aug. 6, 8, 10, 13, 15, 17
Aug. 20, 22, 24, 27, 29, 31
$248.00 for six lessons starting September, 2024
Sept. 3, 5, 7, 10, 12, 14
Sept. 17, 19, 21, 24, 26, 28
Oct. 1, 3, 5, 8, 10, 12
Oct. 15, 17, 19, 22, 24, 26
Oct. 29, 31, Nov. 2, 5, 7, 9
Nov. 12, 14, 16, 19, 21, 23
Advanced JOAD Program and Adult Program
- Summer Sale $199.00 per session (6 classes) July, & August, 2024
- Tuesday, Thursday 7 pm to 8 pm and Saturday 11 am to 12 pm. Each session is comprised of six classes offered over a two week period.
- Personal equipment required (we can help you find what is best for you now)
- USA Archery membership is required
- Four to ten students
-Appropriate for JOAD eligible archers
JOAD registrants, on the other hand, must be skilled and experienced practitioners of archery. They have spent hours honing their technique, mastering various shooting styles, and fine-tuning every aspect of their performance.
Advanced students have an understanding of equipment, form, mental preparation, and strategy. These archers consistently achieve high levels of precision in their shooting while enjoying the increase in rigor, demand, and expectations.
Program days: Tuesday, Thursday, 7 pm - 8 pm & Saturday 11 am -12 pm
Summer Special $199 for six lessons
Options:
July 9, 11, 13, 16, 18 20
July 23, 25, 27, 30, Aug. 2
Aug. 6, 8, 10, 13, 15, 17
Aug. 20, 22, 24, 27, 29, 31
$248.00 for six lessons starting September, 2024
Sept. 3, 5, 7, 10, 12, 14
Sept. 17, 19, 21, 24, 26, 28
Oct. 1, 3, 5, 8, 10, 12
Oct. 15, 17, 19, 22, 24, 26
Oct. 29, 31, Nov. 2, 5, 7, 9
Nov. 12, 14, 16, 19, 21, 23
Registration Instructions
To register for archery please email Coach Mike with your skill level and desired dates.
info(at)Wayofthesword.org Use the @ key to send an email please to help us avoid robots.
We will send you a bill based on your membership status, multiple sessions and if you are enrolling more than one camper (10% discount).
Feel free to also include any questions you might have and allow us a day to get back to you.
Indoor Archery
Sanctioned Team USA indoor archery club located at 21 Governor St. Ridgefield CT 06877. Youth (JOAD) and adults of all skill levels are welcome.
10 indoor lanes up to 60 feet. Recurve, compound, and barebow. Equipment provided.