New Archery program 2024
Iron Peak is committed to promoting and developing the sport of archery and making it accessible to individuals of all ages. Our facilities are staffed by highly trained and certified USA Archery coaches and instructors and can accommodate indoor and outdoor archery activities for individual, small or large groups, and tournaments. We hope to provide a variety of programs to peak the interests of all archers across the state. Archery requires focus, strength and determination, and a whole lot of patience.
Whether you are a world class archer, bowhunter, or backyard novice, archery is great therapy for the body and mind. Competitive archers may train daily for many hours at a time, but even for recreational archers, the health benefits of archery are clear. Archery is a performance sport and takes mental focus and discipline, skills that can be applied throughout your daily life. Join us on the range and start benefiting from the joys and challenges of archery!
Michael has been a life long archery hobbyist and has coached youth sports in his community for the past 16 years. In 2016, he established the first 4-H shooting sports archery club in Warren County and the first USA Archery club in northwest New Jersey. In 2021, he was certified as a Level 4-NTS coach for USA Archery and is one of only five active coaches in New Jersey to achieve this level. He is also the state archery instructor and advisory council member for NJ 4-H Shooting Sports.
Michael’s goal at Iron Peak is to bring the sport of archery into the lives of as many children and adults as possible and bring world class archery events and experiences to the garden state.
Iron Peak's Archery Director Michael Kilhullen
Archery programs
Archery Essentials
Archery Classes
Practice Range Membership
Tournaments
Archery Leagues
Adult Archery Club
Junior Olympic Archery Development (JOAD)
Private Lessons
Archery Essentials
Archery Essentials
Archery Essentials is an comprehensive program that introduces beginner archers to archery etiquette, safety, and proper shooting form while having fun shooting arrows on the range. Our knowledgeable instructors will work with you to instill the basics of archery and to develop your confidence on the range, creating a solid foundation of knowledge and skill that will allow you to progress in archery. Participation in the program will foster social skills and provide training in a sport they can enjoy throughout their lives. Archery Essentials is a comprehensive weekly class that introduces beginner archers to range safety, range etiquette, proper shooting form, the NTS steps of shooting (mental and physical) over an eight-week schedule. Iron Peak provides all the equipment and it’s a great way to get started in archery to advance to other archery classes. The class concludes with a live archery match! Cost is $200
Youth Essentials
Thursdays 6:00 pm to 7:00 pm May 9th – June 29th – Register Now Saturdays. 11:00 pm – 12:00 pm May 11th – June 29th – Register NowAdult Essentials
March 8th – April 26th – Register Now Friday 9:30 pm to 10:30 pmArchery Classes
Archery Classes
Archery classes are one-hour sessions offered once a week and renewed quarterly. Certified instructors and coaches will provide individualized instruction to help you perfect your form while shooting on the range. Classes are organized by skill level and distances and scheduled on a quarterly basis. You can choose a level appropriate for your interests and skills or purchase a one-time trial pass and try a class out. We now offer range passes which provide flexibility if you want to attend classes more or less frequently. When you pass runs out, simply purchase a new pass.
We offer the following classes:
Beginner Archery
For Archers who are just starting in archery. Distances are 10-15 meters. You can use your own equipment or rent a Genesis bow.
Beginner archery class is offered every Saturday, 12:00 pm – 1:00 pm
Intermediate Archery
For Archers who are ready to start shooting a longer distance 20-25 meters. You are encouraged to use your own equipment or rent a Genesis bow.
Intermediate archery class is offered every Saturday, 1:00 pm – 2:00 pm
Advanced Archery
For Archers who are ready to start shooting competition distances 30 – 70 meters but who are not ready to join the JOAD Program. You must own your own equipment for this program.
Advanced archery class is offered every Saturday, 2:00 pm – 3:00 pm
Register Now for all classes!
ABOUT RANGE PASSES
Range passes can be applied to any class level and are sold as follows:
- One-time class: $25
- Pack of 4 classes: $100
- Pack of 10 classes: $240 (save $10)
If you don’t have a pass, you can add one to your registration. There is no need to pick specific range dates when you register unless you are doing a one-time class. Passes will be redeemed when you attend a class. When your pass runs out, you can simply purchase a new pass.
Practice Range Membership
Unlimited use of the outdoor range for practice. There will be 20 Targets set up on two different outdoor ranges. 10 on each. 10 will be available full time while the other 10 can be reserved for classes and organized instruction. Classes and Instruction will take priority on one range, while the other will always be open for daily practice.
Cost $50 per month.
Tournaments
May Tournaments
Cinco De Mayo Match – May 5th, 2024
USA Archery Sanctioned and USA Archery Rules & Regulations.
- Single distance according to USA Archery age/gender definition.
- 72 arrows
- Recurve, Barebow and Compound
Bowman, Cub, Cadet, Masters (combined), Junior & Senior. - US Archery membership is required, it can be obtained here…Click here
- Check-In begins at 30 minutes before start time.
- Scoring will begin immediately after 3 practice ends.
- Dress Code: US Archery Dress Code will be enforced.
- Registration open until May 4, 2024. No cancellation request will be accepted thereafter.
PLEASE BRING A COPY OF YOUR USA ARCHERY MEMBERSHIP CARD. It can be printed/displayed on-line in the USA Archery membership area.
Archery Leagues
Archery leagues will start May 6th, 2024. Leagues will be available for multiple divisions and interests. They will run in 8 week segments where archers will shoot for score once a week and champions crowned and special acknowledgements given based on the final cumulative score. Each league will define the rules for equipment, format, divisions, and classifications and award eligibility. Matches are typically a shorter format consisting of a 30 minute practice followed by a 90 minute match. An eight week league will cost $100.
Twilight League
For archers who want to shoot competitive distances.
When: Monday nights, 9:00pm to 11:00 pm starting May 6th
Duration: 8 weeks
Format: USA Archery competitive distances and target faces.
Scoring: 360 round, outer ten. Rolling handicap after two matches.
Adult Archery Club
It is the natural continuation of the JOAD program and continues to help athletes climb the competitive ladder in local, regional, and national competitions. Iron Peak is committed to providing the high-level coaching required to meet such an ambitious goal. The Adult Archery club will meet twice a week for two hours. Membership in the club is divided into quarters having the following focus:
- Quarter 1 (January-March): Indoor format
- Quarter 2 (April-June): Outdoor format
- Quarter 3 (July-September): Outdoor format
- Quarter 4 (October-December): Indoor format
*You are not required to participate in all quarters. The quarterly membership fee is $225, or discounted annual membership fee of $800. If you are interested in becoming a member of the Iron Peak Adult Archery Club, please complete this form (TBD). This club is for highly competitive and skilled archers. You must be a USA Archery member, own your own equipment (compound, olympic recurve, or barebow), and either shoot an eligible score or receive the recommendation of a USA Archery Level 3 or 4 coach in order to apply. If you want to raise your archery game but not compete, please consider one of our archery classes.
Upcoming Classes:
Adult Essentials March 8th – April 26th – Register Now Friday 9:30 pm to 10:30 pmJunior Olympic Archery Development (JOAD)
The Junior Olympic Archery Development (JOAD) program was created by USA Archery decades ago to produce competitive Olympic athletes for the world stage. Designed for youth archers under the age of 21, our JOAD club is structured to help athletes climb the competitive ladder in local, regional, and national competitions. Iron Peak is committed to providing the high-level coaching required to meet such an ambitious goal. The JOAD club will meet twice a week for two hours. Membership in the club is divided into quarters having the following focus:
- Quarter 1 (January-March): Indoor format
- Quarter 2 (April-June): Outdoor format
- Quarter 3 (July-September): Outdoor format
- Quarter 4 (October-December): Indoor format
- You are not required to participate in all quarters. The quarterly membership fee is $225, or a discounted annual membership fee of $800. If you are interested in becoming a member of the Iron Peak JOAD Club, please complete this form (TBD). This club is for highly competitive and skilled archers. You must be a USA Archery member, own your own equipment (compound, olympic recurve, or barebow), and either shoot an eligible score or receive the recommendation of a USA Archery Level 3 or 4 coach in order to apply. If you want to raise your archery game but not compete, please consider one of our archery classes.
Private Lessons
Private lessons are offered in either a one-on-one or group format. Our certified Level 3 and 4 Coaches with teach you in USA Archery’s National Training System for compound, olympic recurve, or barebow.You can use a one-on-one lesson to perfect your shooting form, receive a detailed evaluation, define a training and development plan, or tune and adjust equipment. Group lessons are focused more on helping multiple archers with general form issues.
Cost $85 for a one hour one-on-one lesson, or $65 for a group lesson.
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