Introduction to archery

This 5-week introductory course is for all archers who wish to participate in any Junior Olympic Archery Development (JOAD), Scholastic 3-D Archery (S3DA), or adult archery programs, or for those who just wish to learn more about archery and begin practicing with a bow. Archers learn to shoot under the guidance of multiple, USA Archery-Certified coaches at the WMAC Indoor Shooting Range. This course offers participants a chance to learn about archery, archery equipment, and different types of archery shooting. 

All equipment will be provided during the class including a bow, arrows, targets, and safety equipment. 

The minimum age for this class is 10 years old unless approved by an instructor prior to registration.

Minimum class size = 6 archers

Maximum class size = 20 archers

Registration Cost: $75 (includes equipment)

If you have any questions, please email Head Coach, Samantha Lipscomb, at lipsc1sj@gmail.com.

2026 Class Schedule

Thursdays, 6:30p - 7:30p. Please arrive at least 15 minutes early to be ready to shoot by 6:30p

Spring Session: May 14 - June 11

Summer Session: July 2 - July 30

Fall Session: August 20 - September 17

JOAD & Adult Archery

This program is structured as a foundational practice time. Archers will primarily work on their core archery skills, building confidence within the sport and themselves.

Our Junior Olympic Archery Development (JOAD) and Adult Archery programs are affiliates of the archery education programs of USA Archery. Our coaches are certified through USA Archery, and we participate in their archer recognition programs. Youth and adults share the archery range during this program, as the coaching and support are fundamentally the same.

Please arrive 15 minutes prior to start time to set up equipment.

Any participants under 16 must have a parent or guardian remain on-site unless otherwise approved by the instructor.

Cost: $10 per week for members, $15 per week for non-members

2026 - Wednesdays 6:00pm - 8:00pm

• #1 - January 7 - April 29

• #2 - May 6 - August 26

• #3 - September 2 - December 30

2026 - Saturdays 9:00AM - 11:00AM

• #1 - January 10 - May 2

• #2 - May 9 - August 29

• #3 - September 5 - December 26

SCHOLASTIC 3D ARCHERY - INdoor/Outdoor/3D

Scholastic 3D Archery (S3DA) is an afterschool initiative that can be run by schools, archery shops, and archery clubs. Students should have a completed the intro to archery class and have a basic skill level, desiring to build on those skills through continued development and competition. Classes are open to students ages 8-18.

Adaptive Archery Clinic

In Association with Mary Free Bed Wheelchair and Adaptive Sports and Kentwood Parks and Recreation.

In partnership with Mary Free Bed Wheelchair and Adaptive Sports and Kentwood Parks and Recreation, West Michigan Archery Center is excited to offer seasonal clinics for participants with physical and cognitive disabilities. Come out and learn about the inclusive sport of archery.  

LEVEL 1 (USA ARCHERY) INSTRUCTOR CERTIFICATION CLASS

The Level 1 Archery Instructor Certification Class provides the necessary tools to maintain a high level of safety when running the archery range, for the enjoyment of the sport of archery, for the safety of the participants, spectators, and coaches. 

Bowhunter Education Certification Class

Designed by the National Bowhunter Education Foundation, you will earn your bow hunter certification card from the NBEF, explore many aspects of hunting including scouting, shot placement, and tracking. 

Private Coaching Session

Are you looking to take your skills to the next level? Want to give archery a try before committing to a class? Maybe a structured class is not a good fit for your special situation. Please contact us to set up a session with one of our USA Archery instructors for a private lesson.  

Pricing: $60/hour Equipment rental: $10 per session.