SMA Club Try Archery 2025 (Outdoor Season)

NOTE #1: We must have at least 6 participants in each class. If we don't meet the goal of the requirement, then we will refund the amount paid or coordinate the possibility of combining you with an upcoming class.

NOTE #2: You must arrive on-time to make sure that you complete the safety class. If you are 5-minutes late, then you forfeit your purchase.

N OTE #3: Must be 8-years or older to participate in archery.

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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the Cost? The cost is $45 per person.

What does the cost covers? It covers the use of our archery equipment (bow/arrows), targets, PPE, expenses, and training materials.

How long are the Try Archery Classes? The classes are about 1-hour to 1 -hour and 15 minutes. It depends on the number of participants.

What You’ll Receive with the Try Archery Class? This class is for individuals with little to no archery experience and it includes the following:

• Safety instructions that provide an overview about archery, equipment types and parts, shooting safety, stance and form, and shooting.
• Archery equipment (bow, arrows, arm guard, and finger tabs)
• Archery fun!

What if you display signs of COVID, respiratory illnesses, or under the influence of illegal or recreational drugs or alcohol? You will forfeit your purchase and you'll be removed from the premises due to safety measures. No exceptions!

What if I arrive late? You can not arrive more than 5 minutes late or you'll forfeit the class (no refund!). We cannot restart the safety portion of the class because it'll be unfair to those who arrived on-time and you would've missed very important information contained in the safety class.

Spectators | Parents. Spectators are not allowed to participate in the safety instruction portion of the Try Archery class, but afterwards they are allowed to take photos based on the guidance of the rangemaster/coaches. A parent can choose to attend the safety class with their youth and then spectate afterwards. The cost is a nominal $15 and it is paid at the time of the online registration - not on-site.

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IMPORTANT INFORMATION

1. Waiver: Click this link to complete the waivers: https://form.jotform.com/southernmdarchers/smawaivers_nonmember or they can be completed at the class.
2. Wearing a mask is optional.
3. Sanitize hands.
4. Don't attend if your family member, you, or someone you've been in contact with who displayed COVID-19 symptoms, is sick, or traveled outside of the country.
5. Parents: You cannot drop off your child(ren), but must remain on the premises at all times either in or around their vehicle. If you are unable to stay with your child, then please don't attend.
6. Parents: The safety portion of the Try Archery class is the 1st 20-30 minutes of the class. (a) If you've only paid for your youth, then you cannot attend the safety portion of the class. You can only spectate and can wait in our meeting room or your vehicle during the safety class, but spectate afterwards. (b) If you would like to attend the safety class with their child(ren) and spectate, then the cost is a nominal $15. The amount due is paid at the time of the online registration - not on-site.
7. No refunds! No make-up! No reschedule!
8. {Outdoor Season | Apr-Sept} If we are outdoors and it rains, then we will move into our indoor range. If it is a light drizzle, we will remain outdoors.
9. {Indoor Season | Oct-Mar} Only one (1) parent / per youth can spectate due to limited space.
10. No alcohol or red cup drinks, no smoking, and no consumption of recreational cannabis nor drugs.

If you have questions, then please contact us at (240) 257-2621.

Host or Publisher Southern Maryland Archers (SMA) Club