Advanced Archery Course - From Beginner to Pro in 1 Month
Remember how much fun you had in our Beginner Archery Training?
Archers Arena is pleased to announce a new program, which will take you from Beginner to Pro in 2 Months, from shooting Safety Foam-Tipped Arrows to Metal-Tipped Arrows!
From knowing nothing, become a skilled Archer in 2 months!
Each week you get 1 lesson, coming for 8 weeks
- a Tuesday, Wednesday, or Thursday evening
- each lesson is one-hour long
- committed to coming in the same day and time for your lessons
Kids (8yo - 12yo)
4:30pm - Tue, Wed, or Thu
(snack andjuicebox included)
Teens & Adults (13yo+)
5:45pm, Tue, Wed, or Thu
In this 8-session course, you are more focused on improving your skills. There will be a dedicated coach to oversee and train your progress.
Over the course of the 2 months, you will be receiving these lessons:
Refresher Course
Focus on getting comfortable with your new bow
Intro to Field Tips
Focus on adjusting to new lighter arrows, safety, and proper form
Increasing the Distance
Focus on increasing the distance from the target
Target Switching
Learning to calibrate your form to different targets and angles
Speed Shooting
Focus on quick decision making in target selection
Shooting Styles
Experimenting with alternative styles of shooting
Competition Day
A mock archery competition between you and your class
Graduation Day
A final review of everything you have learned over the month
You can pay $638 upfront and take home:
A free Arena Bow ($100.01 value)
A free Safety Arrow ($22.60 value)
A free Arm Guard ($16.95 value)
Any missed session is an additional $35.40 and must be completed before your next session.
Call 6479927362 to reschedule another time.
If it's a longer-term sickness, then can continue where you left off in the next cohort. Masks are optional.
What you are waiting for? Sign up to the Advanced Course here now!
No More Vaccine Mandates
Starting from the 1st of March, vaccine mandates will be dropped for Private Events!
Up to 30 people in the Party Room and up to 15 people in one court!
We have all sorts of activities to offer, participate in a team building event, or just have a blast! Come find out what's happening!
Combat Archery
Think about the last time you played dodgeball with a bow and arrows. You were able to shoot at your friends, but they could also return fire! It's like playing extreme Hunger Games style - only instead of being thrown into survival frenzy, we have rules!
Ricochets don’t count, your bow or arrow also counts as an extension of your body, you wear helmets and the arrows are foam-tipped so you get to witness and feel the impact without the arrow being dangerous.
Nerf wars
Evolve from a hunter with bow and arrows to a sniper with our Nerf Blaster Guns! Use a variety of the guns we offer like the Nerf Surgefire or Nerf Strongarm to mow down your opponents upclose or from afar!
It's true that these are some of the best games for kids. They're also great to play with friends or family members, and whether you're playing with friends, family or kids - these battlefields are great for any age group in our many different game modes such as Wars & Capture the Flag!
Bubble soccer
What if you could play soccer with bubbles? Well, now people can!
It's called Bubble Soccer and it is so much fun. The bubble suits will make you feel like an unstoppable force in this activity where all boundaries disappear including gravity or friction from solid surfaces.
Even air resistance won’t hold back our elastic bodies as we bounce off friends safely thanks to these magic suits. You'll be running, tumbling and rolling around without even realizing that time is passing by until it's over too quickly!
The suits are cleaned and sanitized before and after each session, so don't worry about getting sweaty or corona when playing!
Blacklight dodgeball / basketball
We always love having new dodgeball experiences, and this time around it will be especially fun as not only you’ll be bringing back nostalgic childhood memories, they will also be glow in the dark!
Play clean and safe indoors while having a music dance party. You can provide the music or we can do it for you. You should wear bright-colored clothes so they will be easier to see and play with.
Saber wars
Relive your Star War’s fantasy by joining the ranks of the Jedi Council or succumbing to the dark side! Defend Princess Leia from being captured or (if you’re bringing kids) reenact the infamous Youngling’s scene 😈
Beginner archery training
Maybe you don’t want to shoot at your friends? Or to perfect your aim before stepping onto the battlefield and rack up those headshots?
Our coaches are ready for you with a one hour long session that includes digital targets and plenty of room at their disposal. They will guide everyone through different games such as Around The World or Headshot Bob where each player gets an opportunity shoot themselves in order improve accuracy/speed ratios (or both!). There's no need wait any longer - get practicing today by contacting us now!
Personal scores and stats can be generated and if you compare yourself across the different session, you’ll be able to measure your progress and improvement! Plus if one person has been playing longer than another maybe they know some secrets that might give an edge?
karaoke party room
Looking for a space where you can bring your own food and drinks?
The perfect place to host an birthday party, team building event or gathering with family! Our karaoke room is the right size, it can hold up to 24 people and we have a bunch of amenities inside such as unlimited billiards, foosball, board games and more!
private gym space and basketball courts
At $12 per person per hour - minimum 2 people charge on weekdays, and minimum 4 people charge on Friday, Saturday and Sunday - we offer a private gym space if you want to exercise without having to worry about a monthly subscription or other outside people.
Train with no judgment during your session and lose all those extra pounds built up in quarantine!
Kids Birthday Parties
Planning a birthday party for the kids? Not sure what to do?
Don’t worry, Archers Arena has you sorted with an awesome array of unique activities that will keep your little ones busy while you enjoy yourself.
Our activities can go from 1-hour long to 2-hours, and even to 3-hours! Each activity lasts for 1-hour and feel free to try one at a time, or mix and mash 2 or 3 at once!
Nerf Wars
Our go-to choice for the younger kids, age 6yo and up! Great for everyone of all ages to play so everyone can join in and shoot each other with our selection of guns!
The Nerf Surgefire can quickly fry opponents from afar with its quickly spinning barrels that can release its multiple darts at once or in rapid-fire succession for the distance! The Nerf Strongarm’s high-powered blasters make it easier than ever to take down foes in close quarters combat!
The other guns we have in stock are the Nerf MicroShots Zombie Strike Hammershot, Nerf N-Strike Elite Stryfe, and finally the Nerf Dart Tag Quick 16 Blaster. With a wide variety to choose from, each battle will be different, and for the space itself, we feature sniper towers, shields, Nerf footballs and building blocks. All of this can be played in a GLOW-IN-THE-DARK game setting, and you don’t need to worry about the darts as they glow as well!
Combat Archery
Want to take part in a family-friendly version of Hunger Games? Or just have an excuse to headshot your kid?
Our foam-tipped arrows make that possible and it's like playing extreme dodgeball with bows and arrows - only instead of being thrown into the mix when someone scores on their opponent, there are rules!
No other sport is like this when you’re shooting arrows at your opponent, and I guarantee you or the kids will have many memorable moments for their birthday.
Blacklight dodgeball / basketball
And without fail, our blacklight dodgeball or basketball option is a great way to finish off your activities. Play schoolyard games in a clean, warm, safe environment whether it’s dark or raining outside.
At any of these sessions, you can have a music dance party. You can provide the music or we can do it for you. You should wear bright-colored clothes so they will be easier to see and play with.
Karaoke party room
Don’t want to particpate in the activites?
Let our coaches handle your kids for at least 3 hours!
Kick back and relax with our unlimited billiards, foosball, and board games. The billiards and foosball table are unlimited free-to-play however many times you want, so no need to worry about bringing coins or spare change to play! For our board games, here are just a few out of our selection:
Jenga
Checkers
Penguin Trap
Exploding Kittens
Then after the kids are exhausted, fill them up with cake and food you want to bring, sing Happy Birthday with our premium karaoke HD sound system, which has 200,000 songs and YouTube.
Snap some pics in our balloon garlands booth with custom number balloons, our social media booth, or our most prized feature… The Iron Throne, Archers Arena Style
Planning ahead can make all the difference so call 647-992-7362 or email in at info@archersarena.com to book our activities or the Party Room by itself for before, during or after your activity!
Lockdown Lifted!!!
We are back!
Starting from the 1st of February, we are now at 50% capacity!
Up to 24 people in the Party Room and up to 15 people in one court!
We have all sorts of activities to celebrate your birthday, participate in a team building event, or just have a blast! Come find out what's happening today with us - we promise it will be exciting!!!
Party Room
Need a private room for your birthday party, team building event or gathering?
Our Karaoke Party Room is a great space to relax and bring in outside food and drinks, and BYOB with a Special Occassions Permit
We have lots of amenities included and a premium karaoke HD sound system with 200,000 songs and on YouTube!
Combat Archery
Want to be able to shoot at your friends Hunger Games style?
Or headshot, headshot, pow pow pow like Hawkeye?
You’ll not only be able to shoot at your friends, but they’ll also be able to shoot back at you! It's like playing extreme dodgeball with bows and arrows - only instead of being thrown into the mix when someone scores on their opponent, there are rules!
Ricochets don’t count, your bow or arrow also counts as an extension of your body, you wear helmets and the arrows are foam-tipped so you get to feel/witness the impact without it being dangerous!
Beginner Archery Training
Want to practice your target aiming before stepping into combat?
Rack up those headshots?
Our coaches can guide you through in a one-hour long session! There are digital targets to shoot at and you and up to 6 of your friends can play together - with a variety of games such as Around the World or Headshot Bob with everyone for themselves by testing their accuracy or speed (or both!) or teams or maybe even against the coach!
Personal scores and stats can be generated and if you compare yourself across the different session, you’ll be able to measure your progress and improvement! Plus if one person has been playing longer than another maybe they know some secrets that might give an edge?
Nerf Wars
Prefer shooting in a more modern fashion?
Do so Nerf Blaster Style! With the Nerf Surgefire, you can fry your opponent from afar with its powerful darts. The gun has quickly spinning barrels that can release its multiple darts at once or in rapid-fire succession for the distance!
The Nerf Strongarm’s high-powered blasters make it easier than ever to take down foes in close quarters combat as well; just don't forget about those rangefinder capabilities if there are obstacles between yourself and an enemy target.
Saber Wars
Relive your Star War’s fantasy by joining the ranks of the Jedi Council or succumbing to the dark side! Defend Princess Leia from being captured or (if you’re bringing kids) reenact the infamous Youngling’s scene 😈
Bubble Soccer
You can't stay grounded for too long when you’re playing Bubble Soccer! The Bubble Soccer Suit will make you feel like an unstoppable force.
Get ready and feel the world tilt as you bounce off your friends (safely of course!) in this activity. You’ll be running, tumbling and rolling around without even realizing that time is passing by until it's over too quickly.
The suits are sanitized and cleaned before and after each session!
Blacklight Dodgeball or Blacklight Basketball
We play a different type of dodgeball. We forget our problems and just have fun. We bring back nostalgic childhood memories while dodging brightly-colored missiles thrown by our arch-enemy!
We also have another option: glow-in-the-dark basketball. We thought of a way for people of all ages to enjoy their favorite sport indoors when it is dark or raining outside.
At any of these sessions, you can have a music dance party. You can provide the music or we can do it for you. You should wear bright-colored clothes so they will be easier to see and play with.
Private Gym Space
At $12 per person per hour - minimum 2 people charge on weekdays, and minimum 4 people charge on Friday, Saturday and Sunday - Archer’s Arena offers private gym space if you want to exercise without having to worry about a monthly subscription or other outside people.
Train with no judgment at our indoor gym that will be private to you and your group during your session and lose all those extra pounds built up during quarantine.
What’s Community Night?
Are you looking to try archery, but can't do it during practice hours? Well now there's an opportunity for everyone who wants in on some action!
Join us this month at our Monthly Social event - Community Night. We'll provide all equipment, just show up with your friends ready-to go!
Every first Friday of the month, we gather together at the Arena to shoot arrows and meet new friends. It doesn’t matter if you’ve picked up a bow before, or even played here before - it’s great for beginners to try out!
This is a great opportunity for anyone looking to try out their skills with archery or just want an excuse hangout on Fridays since classes are always cancelled anyways (ya know those lockdown days?)
The game is an excellent way for people who are interested in fitness to get their fix. It’s fun, it’s easy to pick up, and exercising without realising it by running, dodging, and shooting like Robin Hood.
There are digital targets to shoot at in the range as well! You and up to 6 of your friends can play together - with everyone for themselves by seeing how accurate you are, playing speed rounds (or both!)
Personal scores and stats can be generated and if you compare yourself across the different session, you’ll be able to measure your progress and improvement! Plus if one person has been playing longer than another maybe he knows some secrets that might give him an edge?
It’s a great way to improve before going up against our regulars, but what’s the fun in that? Community Night lets you dive straight into the deep end and lets you feel like a true archer while still having some laughs!
Come join the regulars and play with our coaches at 7pm! Hopefully we can get up and running again with the next session starting in February the 4th, if the lockdown ends…
New Year, New Lockdown
Omicron is currently all over the news and it seems like it's more contagious and better at escaping immunity than any other virus we've seen.
We at Archers Arena wish you the best to stay safe and healthy during this lockdown. Make sure to wash your hands, use sanitizer, and wipe down high-touch surfaces with non-toxic antiseptics.
Keep your stress low, diet healthy, and be as active as you can, and here are a few tips for you!
Do some work around the house
Do you have any chores or yard work that you have been putting off? Doing chores like shoveling snow, gardening, cleaning out the garage can be a valuable exercise that contributes to your strength, endurance, and heart health.
Take the stairs
If you live in a building with an elevator, you might want to take the stairs instead. This will help you get better at climbing stairs, burn more calories than running outside, and if you want even more of a challenge - carry additional weight or skip steps! Be careful if you do this.
Exercise in your backyard
If you have one, you can exercise outside and get some fresh air at the same time! If you’re feeling extra daring, you can even run a marathon in your backyard!
Workout from home
You can always work out at home. It is not required to have a yard. Make sure you have clear space and then you can do different workouts that are quick, easy, or high intensity. You can also use common household items to make the workout harder.
Go for a walk or a run
Going for a walk is good for your health. You can listen to music or talk on the phone. Always plan for a safe route, and bring items like money and identification, or your phone in case you need someone to help you.
Take a hike
Taking a long walk can be a good way to exercise. A nature hike will make you feel better and reduce your stress. It will also help you with endurance, muscle strength, and even reduce your blood pressure.
New Year, New Me
Every year, you make the New Year’s resolution to go to the gym. Then came along 2020 and 2021 with lockdowns; 2022 looks to heading the same direction. However, at Archers Arena, have no fear!
If you want to change your life, start now! Lose all those extra pounds built up during quarantine, without having to worry about a monthly subscription, other outside people, train with no judgment at our indoor gym that will be private to you and your group during your session.
$12 per person per hour, minimum 2 people charge on weekdays, and minimum 4 people charge on Friday, Saturday and Sunday!
Millions of people set New Year's Resolutions every year, and Archers Arena wants to help you crush yours with our private gym and a few tips.
Ask yourself Why
People have different reasons for setting goals. They might be for personal reasons or even health reasons. But sometimes people feel pressured by society to do these things, and it’s important to ask yourself why you want to do them. What is your New Year's Resolution? Why do you want to change your life? Once you find the reason, you will have a better mindset to complete your goals.
Set Reasonable Goals
Yes, you might have a resolution for 2022. It might be to lose weight or to work out more. But this is a broad goal. A study found that people who have broad goals can feel depressed or sad because these goals are difficult to complete. So be specific about what you want to do. Say for example: "I want to lose 10 pounds by the end of the year" or “I want to add 5 pounds to my squat rep at the end of each month”.
Setting realistic goals is good because then you have something to work towards. Even set the goal of just entering the gym! Get changed, put on shoes, drive to the gym, enter the front door, then turn around and head home! Start small and work up from there.
Write it down
Set a goal for yourself. Write it down and post it somewhere on a sticky note where you will see it every day, like your mirror. Post about what you are doing to achieve that goal on social media. You are more likely to follow through with your goals if you write them down and share them with friends and family members. This will help you do the work and hold yourself accountable, but also encourage others who might be trying to do the same thing.
Establish a schedule
Another important aspect of sticking to your New Year’s Resolutions is creating a set workout schedule. If possible, work out at the same time and the same place every day. This will help you establish a routine while also helping you form strong habits. Review your schedule and find a daily time where you can fit in exercise without interfering with other parts of your life.
Come with a buddy
Going to the gym by yourself is a hard task. It can be hard to find motivation. It is better if you have someone with you who will help you be active and spend time with them. They will also make sure that you are doing well and going to the gym every day.
Karaoke? Party Room? Away from the kids???
That’s right, this room is as versatile as it is!
It has karaoke!
It has billiards!
It has foosball!
It’s a great space for you to relax!
Let our coaches handle your kids for at least 2 hours!
Host up to 15 people (reduced in accordance with Ontario government COVID guidelines about Omicron)
The billiards and foosball table are unlimited free-to-play however many times you want, so no need to worry about bringing coins or spare change to play!
Aside from billiards and foosball, we also offer board games! Here are just a few out of our selection:
Jenga
Checkers
Penguin Trap
Exploding Kittens
This is the space we have for outside food and drinks, and alcohol can also be brought with no problem! You will just need a Special Occasions Permit obtained 10 days beforehand.
Next up is our Karaoke sound system. Great for a sing-along or celebrating a happy birthday!
If you want to celebrate with balloon garlands and also include a special age, we can also prepare custom number balloons for you!
Another good place to snap some pics is our social media booth, or our most prized feature… The Iron Throne, Archers Arena Style
Call 647-992-7362 or email in at info@archersarena.com to book the Party Room by itself or for before, during or after your activity!
What We Offer in Beginner Archery Training
Beginner Archery Training is our most popular activity right now! For those of you that don’t know, today we will take a deeper dive into what we offer during these sessions.
Generally people take 4 to 6 sessions to grasp all the concepts we teach.
Class 1 and 2
As many people have not shot before, safety is our Number 1 priority here at Archer’s Arena. We go over how to load the arrow, have good form, and how to shoot properly and safely.
Our Number 2 priority is not to dry-fire! Dry-firing is when the bow string is pulled back without an arrow nocked and then released. The reason to not do this is because all the stored energy is being released back into the bow rather than a nocked arrow - and this causes microfractures in the bow, and at some point, the bow will break!
When loading the arrow - keep the bow horizontal and make sure that the arrow is nocked onto the string between the finger guards and resting on the bow’s arrow rest.
If you’re holding the bow with your left hand, turn the bow to the 2 o’clock position.
If you’re holding the bow with your right hand, turn the bow to the 11 o’clock position.
Then draw back by moving your hand to your cheek and keeping your elbow straight! This makes sure you’re getting the full power out of your body and not t-rexing!
During the session each player will be shooting around 150 - 200 arrows each! And it’s not just drills. We also play games like Around the World, Race the Coach and shooting at Digital Targets.
Class 3 and onwards
This is where we learn about the different branches of archery and their shooting styles:
Traditional Target Shooting
Mongolian Thumb Draw
Combat Archery Speed Shooting
Traditional Target Shooting is just like what it sounds like. The circular target has 5 different colored rings - white, black, blue, red, and yellow.
Mongolian Thumb Draw is a different grip style where instead of using your fingers to draw back the string, the thumb is used instead and the arrow is on the opposite side of the arrow rest. This allows the index finger to pin the arrow against the bow to stop the arrow from flipping off the bow!
Speed Shooting is practicing instinctive archery. The philosophy is as follows “same spot, same shot”. When the hand is always drawn back to the same place and the target is not hit, only a slight adjustment and not much thinking is required to hit the target.
Afterwards
Afterwards there's Advanced Target Training or Open Range sessions.
An Open Range session is when you can practice shooting yourself without a coach! If you’ve only done the Beginner Training, the Safety Tip Open Range is available for you - where you can bring your own bow (or rent $10 for the hour) and we provide the arrows!
The Advanced Target Training is when metal-tipped arrows are used, shooting at different distances with different bow strengths. After completing an Advanced Training session, the Metal Tip Open Range is now available for you to practice in your own time!
To get really good
Every month, we are running cohorts where the Beginner Archery Trainings are now more technical and the coach is more focused on you getting better.
Signing up to this means you come in twice a week - Tue or Thu evening and on the weekend morning, an Open Range session. It is $499 for the month-long course:
2 Beginner Sessions
2 Advanced Sessions
4 Open-range times
You also get a free arena bow and an arm guard. To book the course, call to sign up or tell your coach when the next time you come in!
GLOW-IN-THE-DARK Dodgeball and Basketball
Everybody knows how to play dodgeball… even if you don’t the rules are pretty simple - avoid getting hit by a ball thrown by someone on the opposing team, and if you’re hit or if someone catches a ball that you threw, you’re eliminated.
The way Archer’s Arena makes your typical dodgeball different is by bringing back the childhood nostalgic feeling where you can just forget about your worries, your life, and just have fun being absorbed in a music dance party dodging brightly-colored missiles thrown by your arch-enemy!
It’s the perfect way to relive your childhood memories while having an awesome time with friends and family. Just make sure not to aim for the head like you did when you were 8 years old! That never ended well… trust us, we know from experience.
If you don’t want to play dodgeball, the other option we have is glow in the dark basketball! Our goal was to create a fun way for people of all ages to enjoy their favorite sport without having to worry about missing out on playing time due to darkness or bad weather conditions.
Any of these sessions can be turned into a music dance party! Either you provide the music or we do! We recommend to wear white or neon clothing that glows and glow in the dark pinnies are provided for free.
Nerf Blaster Rental Promotion!
Currently we have a Nerf Blaster Reopening Promotion: 2 days for the price of 1
Bring the fun to inside your house, to your basement and also your backyard if you’re brave enough endure the cold this winter! We have a number of packages that has everything you need to run a successful Nerf War party or take it to the next level for an unforgettable experience with our “Premium” packages.
The areas we provide in GTA are North York, Thornhill, Downtown Toronto, Mississauga, Oakville, Brampton, Vaughan, Richmond Hill, Markham, Aurora, Oshawa, and Whitby.
Safety goggles and team pinnies are provided in all our packages, and all Nerf Blasters come with a full complement of darts.
Our packages are listed here:
SMALL ESSENTIAL BLASTER PACKAGE
- $195 for 1 DAY
12 Different Blasters Elites
120 Darts
Goggles
Pinnies
SMALL PREMIUM BLASTER PACKAGE
- $245 for 2 DAYS
20+ Blasters Elite Mega
240 Darts
Goggles
Pinnies
MEDIUM PREMIUM BLASTER PACKAGE
- $395 for 2 DAYS
20 Premium Blasters Elite Mega Rival
400 Darts
Goggles
Pinnies
LARGE PREMIUM BLASTER PACKAGE
- $595 for 2 DAYS
30 Premium Blasters Elite Mega Rival
600 Darts
6 Inflatable Covers
Air Pump
Goggles
Pinnies
Don’t know what to play? We’ve got you covered! Just to name a few:
Elimination, Free For All, Domination, Capture the Flag, and Team Death Match!
Zombies Game mode
You will also need a deck of cards. Get however many cards to represent how many people are playing + the Joker card, shuffle and hand them out (e.g. 4 players, get 3 cards along with the Joker).
Whoever picks up the Joker card keeps it a secret and is now the zombie.
Then grab cards that are between the numbers of 5-10, shuffle and choose, and that represents how much ammo each player gets! Once a dart is shot, players cannot pick up darts anymore.
When the game starts, whoever has the Joker drops their Nerf Blaster after 20 seconds, becomes the zombie and is only able to walk to the other players.
If a zombie touches a player, the player is now infected and joins as a zombie.
If a zombie gets hit, they get down on 1 knee and count 3 seconds before moving again.
If everyone is infected after 5 minutes, the zombie team wins.
However if at least 1 person is not infected after 5 minutes, the resistance wins!
Target Shooting game mode
Set up targets using cups or pop cans, and starting from a countdown, the first person to knock down the most targets wins!
Body Blast game mode
It’s an elimination-type game when you get hit, you have to do an exercise! If you get hit on the:
Legs, do 10 squats or lunges
Stomach, do 5 crunches
Back, do 10 jumping jacks
Chest/Arms/Head, do 5 pushups
Rental rates are charged based on a 24h rental period, from the time of equipment pickup.
Party package reservations require at least a 48h cancellation notice. No-shows and cancelled parties notified less than 48h before scheduled pick-up will be charged 50% of the party cost.
Saber Wars at Archers Arena!
That’s right, we offer saber war battles!
Now as safety is our number 1 priority, this activity isn’t pulling off fancy moves, jumping/floating around, and hitting each other as hard as possible - imagine more like Fencing or Kendo, where it’s tap-to-kill.
We have lots of game modes and objectives to spice things up! To list a few - Emperor vs Princess, Attack and Defend, King of the Hill, and Anakin Younglings.
Emperor vs Princess
The group splits into 2, and each side has a VIP to defend/attack. The VIP only has 1 life, while the non-VIP players have unlimited lives!
Therefore each side has to keep track of how many hits each enemy has and try to narrow down the unknown VIP!
In continuation with the Star Wars theme, the players that are on the Emperor side play with Nerf Guns, while the Princess side are armed with sabers.
Attack and Defend
In this game mode, one side attacks, one side defends!
Each person on the defensive side only has one life, and if they are hit by a saber, they’re out for the rest of the game. They also defend their base within a certain time limit, and if they’re successful, the defending team wins!
The attacking side has more lives - If they are hit, that person raises their saber up in the air to signify they are out, walk to the respawn point, and then they are able to come back in the game.
But don’t think it will be so easy! The defending team also have bunkers and shields they can use, so each side has to strategize properly to make sure they win!
King of the Hill
One person is selected as king, and the rest of the party has to knock that person off to reign as king! Each king has to last as long as possible and whoever is the last king, is the winner.
It is a game of endurance, wits, and tactics to remain and reign as the winning king!
Anakin Younglings
Finally, what you’ve all been wondering about! This is our favorite game mode out of them all! Here is a Tiktok video to explain everything below:
One person is to be Anakin, and only Anakin has the saber. Everyone else is the “youngling” and they do not have a saber. Younglings have to run away from Anakin and save their teammates by tapping them on the shoulder.
The aim of the game is to survive as long as possible, but if Anakin manages to reenact his movie scene then he will arise to become the fearsome Darth Vader!
Come live out your role-playing fantasy at Archers Arena!
Birthday Parties but with Nerf???
What makes birthday parties even more special? Being able to shoot at your friends with Nerf guns of course!
We cover many birthday parties but the ones with Nerf are especially fun as they’re great for kids and adults alike so everyone can join in. We have a great selection:
Our most popular guns are the Nerf Surgefire and the Nerf Strongarm.
The Nerf N-Strike Elite Surgefire has a spinning drum that holds 15 darts. This is a pump-action blaster that shoots darts up to 90 feet. Move the grip backward and forward to prime the blaster, then pull the trigger to fire one dart. To fire all 15 in rapid succession, hold down the trigger and keep moving the grip backward and forward to slam-fire all the darts!
The Nerf N-Strike Elite Strongarm blaster holds 6 Elite darts and fires the darts up to 90 feet. Its rotating barrel flips open for easy loading, and if you’re in a pinch, you can go into the Slam Fire mode, which by holding the slide lets you rapid-fire all 6 darts!
The other guns we have in stock are the Nerf MicroShots Zombie Strike Hammershot, Nerf N-Strike Elite Stryfe, and finally the Nerf Dart Tag Quick 16 Blaster. With a wide variety to choose from, each battle will be different, and for the space itself, we feature sniper towers, shields, Nerf footballs and building blocks. All of this can be played in a GLOW-IN-THE-DARK game setting, and you don’t need to worry about the darts as they glow as well!
Our Karaoke Party Room is just the right space for you if all this excitement is too much. It’s a great space to relax, bring in outside food and drinks, and BYOB. Inside we have unlimited billiards, foosball, board games, social media booths and not to mention again - a premium karaoke HD sound system!
5 Reasons To Take Up Target Archery
Your mind and body will be in better shape
It’s a unique hobby
It’s accessible
It’s social
It’s fun
Your mind and body will be in better shape
Archery requires much physical strength and endurance. Shooting an arrow can take up from 15 to 45lbs of force on each pullback, which builds muscle quickly! And if you’re running during practice sessions, it also keeps your cardiovascular system healthy so that you have more energy throughout the day. Your body's stamina increases which means you can handle other activities without getting tired as fast!
Your mental fortitude also becomes stronger because as you play more, you become better. That means you’re becoming more skillful - always being sure that you’ll hit the target - and the play session is at least 1 hour long, so it’s a long period of concentration!
It’s a unique hobby
With so many hobbies and activities to choose from, archery certainly is a unique choice. Many people have not experienced archery since their days of past summer and scout camps. For this reason, the opportunity to try out this sport will get your creative juices flowing as you try to learn how to shoot like the best. With currently only a few people experienced with archery, you are sure to have an interesting conversation topic when people find out you have taken up the sport.
It’s accessible
It’s easy to join in terms of body or money! You don’t have to be strong or athletic in order to participate in this sport! In fact, it's often the opposite as most equipment used is lightweight and easy to handle. This means that anyone can do it!
And with our prices, it is easy to join at any time! If you want more bang for your buck, we offer Community Nights on the 1st Friday of each month that comes with the opportunity to join Toronto’s team for the tournament!
It’s social
Combat Archery has a thriving community with lots of interaction between different clubs who play together regularly throughout the year - there are even tournaments held - with Montreal being the winners of the first tournament held since coming out of COVID lockdowns.
If no one’s available to join you on some sessions, we also offer public sessions where up to 14 people come together to play for one hour!
It’s fun
It’s always fun to shoot at targets and during Combat Archery, at people! No other sport is like this when you’re shooting arrows at your opponent, and I guarantee you will have memorable moments from our lessons thanks to our awesome coaches, or during gameplay sessions thanks to yourselves having a great time.
Archer’s Arena
Archer's Arena blends all these together, making target archery affordable and accessible. This is the perfect gift for any kid or adult who wants to try target archery but doesn't want the hassle of setting up an elaborate setup in their backyard or garage. With what we offer, you’ll have a fantastic experience any time without having to spend thousands on traditional targets and equipment!
The Tournament Winners
Congratulations to Montreal, the winner of the first tournament! A recording of the tournament can be watched here, on Montreal’s Facebook page.
However, Toronto’s time will come!
We have one more tournament in Ottawa - 20th of November - and then will be Toronto’s turn to host in February (exact date to be decided). Don't let the old champs take away what's rightfully ours! This is our chance at revenge. We're not going down without a fight, are you with me? 4 years have passed since Toronto last won, and since then, it’s been Ottawa or Montreal winning… but this February - can YOU help us make history this time?
Our dream isn’t solely about winning again. Our dream is to keep building, keeping improving, and keep being able to have national tournaments all the time, and we hope you can join us in the monthly community nights.
Every 1st Friday of the month is when we host our Community Night where anyone can come try their hand at high-level combat archery or if they're feeling competitive, bring some friends along to play against newcomers! This open 2-hour session means there are always people looking for an opponent.
It’s discounted so you get 2-hours play for the price of 1, it’s always a blast, and it’s a great way to improve your fitness, power and accuracy.
Learning to use the bow and arrow is not only fun, it's also great for beginners! Archers Arena offers archery lessons that will get you started. You can take beginner sessions using foam-tipped arrows where we teach basic shooting techniques such as Eastern Thumb Draw, target practice or speed shooting.
About 150-200 arrows are shot during the session, so be aware of blisters! We advise you to let go of the arrow faster while shooting, but blisters can still happen! The classes are designed to help you learn and grow, and afterwards you can take the advanced classes so that your shooting skills don't get left behind!
People usually take 4-6 sessions to grasp the concepts and then you can also go for the Open Range session which costs $20 per person. The instructor isn’t there, and it’s a perfect way to practice on your own time when needed :)
We hope to see you on our ranges, or even better on our team in February!
To be the best at Bubble Soccer
Want to be the best?
Read more on how to improve your fundamental skills, with tips given by Archer’s Arena! Safety is our Number 1 priority here, and we’re starting with “COVID Precautions“ and “How to Play Safe”.
COVID Precautions
Each player is inside their own bubble… but we know what you are thinking now. How clean are those bubbles? Ever since we opened, we have always put cleanliness above all else, and this has been especially important since the pandemic. We use iso-propyl alcohol to wash our bubble suits, then sterilize and deodorize them from the inside with a special UVC light after every session so there are no germs inside.
Please wear your mask at all times except for during gameplay! Hand sanitizer is provided throughout the building, and we require vaccination proof of 2nd shot + 2 weeks as per Ontario government COVID guidelines.
How to Play Safe
Learn how to fall! When playing Bubble Soccer, falling over is a part of the game. The most important thing to remember is that the bubble will protect you from injuries. When you first start playing, it might feel weird and different but after a while, it should start feeling good and fun!
The number 1 way to get hurt is trying to resist the impact when you’re hit. So don’t! Don’t resist the motion. Tuck your knees into the ball so you’re not fighting against the movement and go with the flow.
Next are our fundamental tips and tricks!
Getting up is not easy. Since you can't use your hands, it will take some time to do it well, the way to get up faster is to always maneuver to your front so your head is facing the ground. Tuck your knees in, move the bubble suit closer to your body, and essentially, squat up.
The most important thing for this skill is that you need to be faster than your opponents when in the game. If not, then being slow will cost you the game. So always have a person on your team who backs the player attacking the ball.
Knocking into people
When you are on offense, try to stay low. If you are high up, the other team might knock you down. The whole point of knocking into them is to make them bounce off the game and continue your own game by scoring through the goal.
There is no doubt that Bubble Soccer is aggressive. Don’t put all of your energy into knocking, you shouldn’t be too rough or go overboard because then you’ll be kicked out. By following these tips and tricks you can definitely enjoy Bubble Soccer more than before.
Position Strategically
Unlike other sports, there are no positions in Bubble Soccer. When your team is playing, make sure that you get the positions on the ground so someone can protect the goal, and divide your team up people evenly to make it easier for them to defend and attack.
You need to have someone in your team's goal when the other team has the ball. You can decide on other positions for players but you should put out players with more stamina in front of your goal. Just make sure to talk to your team members before you land on the ground, strategize the game, and win!
The Beginning of Something Special
This Friday is a special day. November 5th is our first tournament since coming out of COVID lockdowns, and it’s being held in Montreal! We have 8 teams from Toronto, Montreal, Sherbrooke, Ottawa, and Boston Massachusetts coming to play, and from Toronto, we have 4 representatives who will partake.
This event will be live-streamed from 6pm on Montreal’s Facebook page, with super high-level Combat Archery plays being showcased all the time.
2017 was the last time Toronto won was the cup. Since then, it has been Ottawa or Montreal winning... However, there’s a tournament coming to Toronto this February (exact date to be decided), and this time we want to be the ones taking the cup!
Our dream is to keep building, keeping improving, and keep being able to have national tournaments all the time, and we hope YOU can join us.
Every 1st Friday of the month is when we host our Community Night and if you want to play some high-level Combat Archery, or have the chance to be part of the team, come meet our regulars and pros. Bring some friends to play with, or against newcomers or regulars in our open 2-hour session.
It’s discounted so you get 2-hours play for the price of 1, it’s always a blast, and it’s a great way to improve your fitness, power and accuracy.
There’s also an option which doesn’t require you to be shot at, and that’s our archery lessons. Here you can start off with beginner lessons using foam-tipped arrows, shooting around about 150-200 arrows during the hour long session. You will also be learning about traditional target shooting, eastern thumb draw. If you’re not sure, take a look at our reviews on Google!
Generally people take 4-6 sessions to grasp all the concepts, and afterwards there's advanced classes or open sessions you can book without instructor at $30 per person to self-practice.
We hope to see you on our ranges, or even better, on our team in February!
3 Reasons Why YOU Need To Try Bubble Soccer
Looking for something fun do with your friends this weekend in the Toronto area? Need to let loose in a healthy and safe manner? Or maybe you just want to have the most EPIC B-Day ever. Well, we’ve got two words for you… BUBBLE SOCCER. Yup, that’s soccer, while being strapped in a nice big cozy bubble. Bubble Soccer! Out of all of the super fun activities we have at Archers Arena, Bubble Soccer tends to be a crowd favourite. We’re back open as per Toronto Ontario’s new Stage 3 guidelines, and here are 3 reasons why you should crew up, get suited up, and try this fast paced, exciting, and HILARIOUS sport.
#1 It’s So Much Fun
Bubble Soccer is probably one of the most fun, and funniest sports out there today. The laugher is usually non-stop as there is just something extra hilarious about plowing into someone full force and seeing them roll. As much fun as it is letting out some steam and smashing into a loved one while playing Bubble Soccer, getting hit can be equally as fun, if not more. You’re fully secured in shoulder straps, with handles in the front to grab onto for when you get sent rolling. Along with the regular game mode, where you try to score on the other team, there’s also other games to play including everyones fav, Battle Royal. This where players go head to head in a sumo type match, and it’s a sight to behold to say the least.
#2 It’s A Great Workout
Bubble Soccer is a GREAT workout, but you’ll never know it at the time cause it legit goes by so fast. You’ll work all the same muscles you would in regular soccer, plus a few more while you carry around your bubble, and maneuver around your opponents. Really, all of our games are a great workout, but after a good session of Bubble Soccer you’ll be sweating and feeling like you had some pretty solid exercise.
#3 It’s Totally Safe And Clean
What’s safer than LITERALLY being in your own personal bubble? We know what you’re thinking now… “How clean are these Bubbles?” Well, we can assure you, that cleanliness has ALWAYS been our top priority, and we’ve upped our game since the pandemic. We thoroughly clean every bubble suit after each use. The entire bubble is washed with iso-propyl alcohol as well as sterilized and deodorized from the inside with a UVC light so you and your gang can play with peace of mind, and no germs.
Come Play
So there you have it, 3 reasons why you need to try Bubble Soccer ASAP. If you’re in the Toronto area, challenge your friends and family to a game. We have 3 different sizes of bubbles and allow ages 10 and over to play. Click here to book today, to try this awesome sport!
-Team Archers Arena
P.S. During the lockdowns we were keeping quite busy on TikTok and went from 10K to almost 400K followers. Be sure to follow us here to keep up to date with all things Archers Arena, and hopefully get entertained and learn something along the way. You can also check us out on Instagram or Facebook.
TARGET ARCHERY IN TORONTO
Are you in the Toronto area and LOVE Archery? We have a pretty epic solution for you. Whether you’re a seasoned Archer with their own gear just looking for some target practice, or you just watched The Avengers for the first time and want to pretend you’re Hawkeye, we have an INCREDIBLE indoor range to do just that. There are many Target Archery options for you, depending on your skill set. We’re back open as per Ontario’s new Stage 3 guidelines. Read more below to see the various ways you can fling arrows at Archers Arena.
AIRBNB MEETS ARCHERY RANGE
If it’s a clean and easy Target Archery experience you’re looking for, you’ve gotta try our range. BOOK YOUR TIME, and you just show up and shoot. $30 per hour, per person if you have your own gear. We allow bows rated up to 50lbs on our range. If you don’t own a bow you can rent ours for a small fee. It’s only $10.00 per person to rent our bows, and we have options from 22lbs to 50lbs to choose from. You can bring your own target paper, or use ours for an extra $3.00 a pop. Practicing Target Archery on our open and spacious air conditioned range is a way to spend a few hours with friends, makes a great date, or it’s just a nice zen way to let off some steam and hone your craft.
ARCHERY LESSONS
If you don’t feel comfortable flinging arrows on your own yet, or want some expert guidance, you can also book Archery Lessons with one of our INCREDIBLE coaches. This training starts at just $61.95 an hour, and is the perfect way to ensure you shoot with proper technique, and advance your skills at a faster pace. We see great improvement after just one lesson with one of our skilled trainers. You’ll shoot over 150 arrows in the hour, learn instinctive Archery, speed shooting, play target games, and more! You can read more about our top notch lessons at this link, and book your Archery Lessons here.
COMBAT ARCHERY
And last but certainly not least, if you want to up your skills even more, and try your luck with some moving targets, we can’t recommend COMBAT ARCHERY enough. It’s a fast paced, fun filled sport. Think of it like Dodgeball, but with bows and arrows, this exciting way to burn calories is a fan favourite amongst our Archers. And don’t worry, it’s safe. We use foam tipped arrows and maximum 22 pound bows. So it’ll be fun and painless battling it out with your friends and fam in our Arena. Don’t have anyone that wants to play with you? Don’t worry, it’s probably just cause they’re scared they’ll lose. You can also book a public session and play amongst strangers. Or better yet try it out at our Friday Night Community night. We might be slightly biased, but it’s the BEST place to be in Toronto on a Friday.
COME PLAY
Toronto and GTA area, we’re ready for you to come prove that you’re the next Robin Hood, Katniss, or Hawkeye. Come show us what you’ve got whether it be on our court, on our range, or in a lessons with one of our pro coaches. Book your next Archery Session today!
Hope to see you soon players!
-Team Archers Arena
P.S. During the lockdowns we were keeping quite busy on TikTok and went from 10K to over 350K followers. Be sure to follow us here to keep up to date with all things Archers Arena, and hopefully get entertained and learn something along the way. You can also check us out on Instagram or Facebook.
We're Back Open, Hope You're Ready To Play!
Now that we’ve re-opened, things have been going GREAT thanks to awesome customers like YOU! Yeah, we’re talking to you. Thanks to all who have come back to play so far. We’re so grateful that you’ve remembered us after all this time away, and that you’re coming back to get active and have fun! You’ve gotten bubbled up for epic matches of Bubble Soccer, battled it out with family in strategic games of Combat Archery, and everything in between. We’ve been loving seeing people come out and let loose again.
THINGS ARE PICKING UP
We’ve been very busy, and are starting to fill up our days at capacity (based on Ontario’s Step 3 rules). That being said, please be sure to BOOK AHEAD! That’s the way to ensure you save your spot for your next gathering, B-Day, or battle to solve your latest family dispute. We are operating at 50% capacity as per the guidelines, and with our two large courts, archery range, gym, party room, and 4 separate entrances, this is isn’t a problem.
IT’S GOOD TO BE BACK
You can still play all your favourite activities: Combat Archery, Nerf Wars, Saber Wars, Bubble Soccer, and Blacklight Dodgeball. As well as a fun new addition, glow in the dark Basketball, which can be done on its own, or as apart of your Blacklight Dodgeball game. You can also rent our courts to play some regular B-Ball with your friends. And of course, we still have target archery and advanced archery lessons for those who want to channel their inner Hawkeye or Katniss. We can never be too ready for the zombie apocalypse after all. We have expert coaches, and up to 50 pound bows that you can shoot as we progress you through the lesson.
COME PLAY
So all that being said, it’s time to lose some of that lockdown weight in the most fun ways possible. Come get active with us at Archers Arena and learn that exercise doesn’t have to be a chore, birthdays can be a blast, and work parties CAN be fun after all. If you have any hesitations know that we prided ourselves on keeping things super clean before the pandemic, but have taken things to a whole new level to ensure your safety, and ours. Between uses, our bows, Bubble Soccer bubbles, Nerf blasters, and all of our equipment are now cleaned thoroughly with iso-propyl alcohol as well as sterilized and deodorized with UVC lights. We’re ready if you are. Just remember to BOOK AHEAD to guarantee your spot.
Thanks again to all who have come out so far, it’s been great seeing so many familiar players, and lots of new ones too. We’ll see you soon, in the Arena!
-Team Archers Arena
P.S. During the lockdowns we were keeping quite busy on TikTok and went from 10K to almost 350K followers. Be sure to follow us here to keep up to date with all things Archers Arena, and hopefully get entertained and learn something along the way. You can also check us out on Instagram or Facebook.
