New Castle Hundred Archers
Established in 1953 as a Delaware non-profit, New Castle Hundred Archers has been advancing archery for over seven decades. Since moving to their current 13-acre location in 1972, the club has built one of the most complete archery facilities in the Northeast. The facility includes: 18-lane indoor s...
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Established in 1953 as a Delaware non-profit, New Castle Hundred Archers has been advancing archery for over seven decades. Since moving to their current 13-acre location in 1972, the club has built one of the most complete archery facilities in the Northeast.
The facility includes:
- •18-lane indoor shooting range — Largest in Delaware and surrounding areas, targets from 10-30 yards
- •Outdoor practice range — 10 to 80-yard distances with covered shooting pavilion
- •28-target field course — Full field archery layout in wooded setting, targets 10-80 yards
- •3D archery area — Life-sized foam animal targets (30 animals outdoor, 15-19 indoor)
- •Three elevated tree stands — Walk-up stairs for bowhunter practice
- •Broadhead practice area — Dedicated zone for hunting-specific training
- •Clubhouse — Full kitchen, restrooms, storage
24/7 member access — 365 days a year. No gate codes or scheduling needed.
Target Archery Competitions — Standard tournament archery with field, hunter, and animal round formats. Scoring uses NFAA standards.
JOAD (Junior Olympic Archery Development) — USA Archery sanctioned youth program. The team is called the Diamondbacks. 8-week sessions run 3-4 times yearly with certified Level III coaches: - Helen Kim (Level III) - Paul McCullough (Level III, CPR Certified) - Todd Porter (Level III) - Chris Wahl (Level I Instructor)
Adult Leagues — Winter indoor league (Thursday nights at 7PM, $10/week) and seasonal outdoor competitions.
3D Archery — Unmarked distance shooting at foam animal targets. January indoor league features 15-19 animals. March-August outdoor season runs 7-10 shoots with 30 animals. IBO scoring method with scoring rings: 11 points (vital center), 10 (heart), 8 (vitals), 5 (body).
Field Archery — 28 targets in two 14-target halves using field face (black/white), hunter face (white/black), or animal face targets. Distances vary by shooter class from youth (15-25 yards) to open (up to 52 yards).
All instructors are USA Archery certified, submit to background checks, and meet SafeSport requirements. They offer:
- •Public group lessons
- •Private instruction
- •Coaching for tournament preparation
- •Equipment selection guidance
- •Technique refinement
Host groups up to 36 people. Certified instructors teach archery basics, safety, and fundamentals. Clubhouse available for meetings.
Contact: [email protected]
| Item | Cost |
|---|---|
| Program tuition | $120 |
| Team jersey (one-time) | Included |
| USA Archery membership (youth) | $50 annual |
| USA Archery membership (family) | $150 annual |
| NFAA membership (under 17) | $35-50 annual |
| Competition fees | Varies per event |
"Archery has one of the lowest injury rates with a 0.57 injury rate per 1,000 participants, ranking safer than golf, tennis and fishing." — 2017 National Electronic Injury Surveillance System
History: - 1953 — Club established as Delaware corporation - 1972 — Purchased current 13-acre property - 1973 — Original clubhouse destroyed by fire - 1975 — 10-foot restroom addition built - 2004 — Indoor range construction began - 2011 — Indoor range opened (largest in state and surrounding areas) - 2015 — Covered pavilion added to outdoor range - 2016 — Pole barn constructed for equipment/supplies storage
2272 Sunset Lake Rd, Newark, DE 19702
(302) 722-7997 | [email protected]
IBO Club Status — Affiliated with International Bow Hunters Association. Uses Rinehart 3D targets for all competitions.
Safety Information
- •Check current conditions before visiting
- •Follow all posted safety guidelines
- •Respect other shooters and maintain safe distances
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