Archery
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Coronavirus Update
We are not renting archery equipment at this time. Therefore, we are not holding Try Archery Clinics or Learn to Shoot classes. We are hosting open shooting, club practices, leagues and individual lessons if the archer has their own equipment. . Check ParkBoard.org/Coronavirus for more information on the Park Board's Coronavirus response.
CSDP Archery
The Greater Springfield Community Sports Development Program (CSDP) provides young men and women the opportunity to learn and compete in the sport of archery with recreational shooting up to the possibility of competing in the Olympics, Paralympics or World Championships.
Pathway of Development lays out the approach that we use to develop the athlete from just learning the sport to becoming an elite archer ready to compete nationally.
We have both indoor and outdoor sessions. These programs provide strong fundamental foundation techniques for the archers to learn the sport correctly and safely. Archery is a lifetime sport.
Head Coach - Amy Francka
- 18 Years Archery Teaching Experience
- Scholastic 3D Archery
- Archery Trade Association certified Explore Bow hunting Instructor
- Missouri National Archery In the Schools Program Coordinator - MDC 2010 - 2011
- National Archery In the Schools Instructor Trainer Specialist
- USA Archery Level 3 NTS Coach
- Mental Management 101 Certified
- Safe Sport Certified
Due to COVID-19 – We are not renting archery equipment at this time. Therefore, we are not holding Try Archery Clinics or Learn to Shoot classes. We are hosting open shooting, club practices, leagues and individual lessons if the archer has their own equipment.
Upcoming Events
Open Shooting
Open to the public. Bring your own equipment. Indoor 20-yard range, outdoor sight-in range and NFAA field range. Rental equipment for indoor range only.
| Age: | All ages, prior experience required |
| Date: | Ongoing |
| Time: | Mon.-Fri., Noon-7 p.m.; Sat., 10 a.m.-1 p.m. |
| Fee: | $5/Hour, $20/Month annual passes available |
Try Archery Program
Allows beginners an opportunity to shoot a limited number of arrows under the supervision of an instructor. Equipment is provided.
| Age: | 6 yrs. and up |
| Date: | No clinics scheduled at this time. |
| Time: | Wed., 6-7 p.m. |
| Fee: | $5/one-hour class |
Learn To Shoot
Learn to shoot archery using fundamental techniques. Students will learn range safety, types of equipment and proper shot form in four classes. Annual USA Archery Membership required.
| Age: | 8 yrs. and up |
| Date: | No clinics scheduled at this time. |
| Time: | Thursdays, call for details |
| Fee: | $40 (Equipment provided) |
Individual Lessons
Beginner to advanced lessons, may include basic form and safety, National Archery in the Schools Program, the National Training System, recurve bow fitting, compound bow fitting, sighting in a bow or tournament preparation. Must provide your own equipment.
| Age: | All ages |
| Date: | Varies, call for details |
| Time: | Varies, call for details |
| Fee: | $10/Half-hour instruction $20/Hour instruction $5/Hour range time |
Junior Olympic Archery Development (JOAD) Club
An opportunity to meet goals, receive achievement awards and prepare for competition. Practice and scoring schedule available upon request. Annual USA Archery Youth or Family Membership required. Must provide your own equipment
| Age: | 8-20 yrs. |
| Date: | Ongoing |
| Time: | Tues., 3-7 p.m. |
| Fee: | $20/JOAD Club Membership, includes t-shirt and lanyard $5/JOAD Session $3/Achievement Pin |
Adult Archery Club
An opportunity to meet goals, receive achievement awards and prepare for competitions. Annual USA Adult or Family Archery Membership required. Must provide your own equipment
| Age: | 21 yrs. and up |
| Date: | Ongoing |
| Time: | Tues., 3-7 p.m. |
| Fee: | $20/Membership $5/Adult Archery Session |
Scholastic 3D Archery Club - Ozarks Target Archers
S3DA is a national program for archers in Grades 3-12. Archers shoot any equipment style in areas of 3-D, indoor and outdoor target archery. Students also learn about conservation and safe, ethical bowhunting practices. Annual S3DA Membership required.
| Age: | Grades 3-8 |
| Date: | Ongoing |
| Time: | Tues., 3-7 p.m. |
| Fee: | $20/Membership $5/S3DA Session |
Field Archery League
A 14-target known-distance course through the woods, 20 feet to 80 yards. Rounds include Field, Hunter and Animal targets. Archers must have their own equipment. Field Archery Shooting Lesson available.
| Age: | All ages |
| Date: | Ongoing |
| Time: | Thursdays, Noon-7 p.m. |
| Fee: | $5/Hour |
Weekly NASP League
Shoot an official NASP bullseye or 3-D round. For public, private and home school students.
| Age: | Grades 4-12 |
| Date: | Not available at this time. |
| Time: | TBD |
| Fee: | $5/1st round, $3/add. round |
Weekly 3D Target Leagues
20 Delta McKenzie 3D targets - 1 arrow each animal.
| Age: | All ages |
| Date: | Ongoing |
| Time: | Mon., Noon-7 p.m. |
| Fee: | $10/Round adults, $5/Round, youth |
Tournaments
Indoor, Outdoor and Field.
| Age: | All ages |
| Date: | TBA |
| Time: | Varies |
| Fee: | $10-$35 |
Open Range Time
- Open to the Public
- Monday - Friday Noon - 7 p.m. and Saturdays 10 a.m. - 1 p.m.
- Cost - $5 per hour or $20/monthly pass
- 3 Ranges Available
- Indoor Range (20 yards), Outdoor Sight-In range (70 yards) and Walking Wooded 14-Target Range
- Archers must have prior experience
- Archers may bring their own equipment
- $1 / Paper Target
Missouri State University Team
- Team practice sessions as well as personal practice sessions available
- Call 874-2910 for details
- Archery Complex
- Dues paid by the semester