Archery Instruction

The Mid-Shore Chapter offers introductory Archery Instructional Programs in the Pavilion at Bolingbroke Park.

Also, the Chapter has an outdoor range for accomplished shoots with 3 all-weather targets. Only target arrows are to be used on this range with standard equipment.

Please: No Cross-Bows and No Broad-Head Arrows.

Following is information about our instructional classes for beginners and those wishing to refresh previously learned skills.

  • Classes will be held for both adults and youth (starting at age 8).
  • The chapter has acquired compound bows and related target equipment. .
  • Classes will be limited to 10 students, with a minimum of 4 per class.
  • The Introductory classes will be 2 sessions of roughly 1.5 to 2 hours. .
  • Classes will be held rain or shine in the Pavilion.
  • Our equipment conforms to that used in the National Archery in the Schools Program (NASP).
  • Generally, separate classes were held for Adults and Youth.

We are very fortunate to have 4 well qualified volunteer instructors with various certifications from: NASP, DNR, 4-H, more ... All are members of the Maryland Bow Hunters Association and two are active participants in the Tuckahoe Archery Club.

For the latest information please contact our archery program coordinator,

Joe Opalski at 703-407-0658 or email at mro1952@icloud.com

Joe, Rick, Sam & Frank

Below are additional files that you may find of interest that are pertinent to the classes. They provide information on shooting form, target scoring, and some archery terminology.

Registration Groups.pdf
Registration Form.pdf
Scoring 5Color.pdf
Nomenculture.pdf
Draw Length.pdf