Archery Lessons, New Rates and Courses


I have updated my archery lesson rates and changed how I operate my lessons. Starting in September 2025 I now do archery courses: Each course contains 3 lessons and the total time requirement is 5.5 hours. I have also changed my pricing.

Why? Because after 17 years of teaching archery I have changed careers and am officially retired from teaching archery. Unofficially, I will still teach if I am available, the weather is good (and my arthritis isn't acting up).

Email cardiotrek@gmail.com to book your archery courses. Learn more about my archery lessons in Toronto.

The Archery Courses

Each course that lasts from 10 AM and ends at 3:30 PM. Students get half-hour breaks at 11:30 for lunch and 1:30 for a snack. Please remember to bring your lunch and snacks with you.

The Beginner Course

10 AM to 11:30 - Beginner Lesson I, includes safety lecture, how to string a bow properly, lecture on how to aim and proper form, and approximately 70 minutes of field archery practice.

12 PM to 1:30 - Beginner Lesson II, focuses on target archery practice, and includes a small lecture on arrowheads.

2 PM to 3:30 - Beginner Lesson III, focuses on long distance field archery practice, and includes a small lecture on arrow spine and why that matters for accuracy and safety.

Cost: $300 CDN for one student, $400 CDN for two students.

All equipment is provided by the instructor. 

The Intermediate Course

10 AM to 11:30 - Intermediate Lesson I, focuses on Gap Shooting (a different style of aiming) and Moving Targets, plus a mini lecture on how to wax a bow string.

12 PM to 1:30 - Intermediate Lesson II, focuses on Long Distance Archery / Adjusting for the Wind.

2 PM to 3:30Intermediate Lesson III, focuses on Shooting While in Motion or Kneeling.

Cost: $300 CDN for one student, $400 CDN for two students.

If the student(s) don't have their own equipment then all equipment is provided by the instructor. 

The Advanced Course

10 AM to 11:30 - Intermediate Lesson I, focuses on a topic of the student's choice.

12 PM to 1:30 - Intermediate Lesson II, focuses on a topic of the student's choice.

2 PM to 3:30Intermediate Lesson III, focuses on a topic of the student's choice.

Cost: $300 CDN for one student, $400 CDN for two students.

If the student(s) don't have their own equipment then all equipment is provided by the instructor. 

Advanced Options

  • Adjusting for Wind at Longer Distances. Up to 375 feet.
  • Aiming Exercises, geared towards teaching the student to be able to adjust their aim correctly.
  • Alternative Stances.
  • Clout Archery. 
  • Horsebow Archery.
  • Howard Hill Style / Longbow Style.
  • Instinctive Archery.
  • Moving Targets. 
  • Olympic Archery.
  • Perfecting Form / Getting rid of any remaining bad habits, how to recognize bad habits.
  • Precision Marksmanship at 60 feet - requires the student to have developed good form first.
  • Varying Distances, Adjusting Aim based on minor changes in distance.

Please be advised that I only teach during the day between 10 AM and 3:30 PM. There is zero evening availability.

There is no "last minute bookings". If you are trying to book an archery lesson for "tomorrow" then that isn't going to happen. I need to know at least 72 hours in advance, and I need to confirm my availability before any lessons are booked. 

Ask about my 10% Seniors Discount if you are over 65. Ask about my 10% Veterans Discount if you are a former or current member of the Canadian Armed Forces. (Discounts are not cumulative.)

Email cardiotrek@gmail.com to book your archery courses. Learn more about my archery lessons in Toronto.