PRA Archery Instruction Programs

Beginning Archery Class

Beginning and intermediate archery class in the lower arroyo

• Who: The classes are open to all residents of Pasadena and the surrounding communities.
  We also offer a 6 week sequential class in archery shooting form called the Basic Archery Instruction Program (BAIP). The BAIP class requires an advance signup, a donation and a commitment to come to the range for six consecutive weeks.


• Ages: The minimum age is 10 years of age. All young archers must be accompanied by a parent or guardian (this is a shooting sport, and all students, regardless of age, must, in the opinion of the instruction staff, be able to safely and comfortably handle the equipment).
  


• When: Every Saturday. Classes are held every Saturday throughout the year except for Christmas and New Years, and when it is raining. The program may be cancelled occasionally to allow the club to be a participant in City-sponsored community events. Advanced notice of cancellations will be given on the preceding Saturday.
  


• Time: 9:00 a.m. to 11 a.m. (sometimes the class goes for another 15 minutes depending on where they are in the program) Students should be at the range no later than 8:15 AM to be fitted for their equipment. No reservations or signups are required.
  


• Cost: The safety and orientation class is free for first time archers. There is a small donation for subsequent classes.
  


• Equipment: All necessary equipment is provided - recurve bow (15 to 25 pounds), four arrows, arm guard and finger tab. Students may bring and use their own equipment provided it passes a safety/suitability inspection by an instructor. We recommend use of club equipment and not buying your own until you have been through the BA
  


• Maximum Class Size: Class size is dictated but available equipment and range safety considerations.
  


• Pre-Registration: There is no pre-registration or sign-up for classes, but, subject to equipment availability and range safety considerations, some may have to wait until a later date.
  


• What to Wear Wear clothes with non-bulky, snug-fitting sleeves (properly fitted long-sleeve T’s and sweatshirts are OK). Clothes must be free of large buttons, pins, badges, or other things on the front that can be caught in the bow string. Bring something to tie back long hair. The range is a woodland area and is uneven, dusty and dirty - footwear with heels or open-toes is not suitable.
  


• What to Bring with you A bottle of water - while water is available on the range, it is not convenient to the instruction area. Bring a soft brimmed hat and sunscreen. Particularly important in the summer.
  


• BAIP Class We also offer a 6 week sequential class in archery shooting form called the Basic Archery Instruction Program (BAIP). The BAIP class requires an advance signup, approval by one of the beginning instructors to proceed to the BAIP class, a donation and a commitment to come to the range for six consecutive weeks.
  


• Group Instruction Pasadena Roving Archers welcomes youth and social groups to its range for group archery instruction. Group leaders should contact PRA at pra@lidar.com to schedule a group session. There is a small fee for group lessons. We ask group leaders not to bring their groups to our public Saturday morning session as the extra people in a group can easily overwhelm our volunteer instruction staff resources.
  


• More Information For additional information contact pra@lidar.com or call (626) 577-7252.
  

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