Prairie Bowmen Archery Club

Founded in 1954, Prairie Bowmen has been Lincoln's go-to archery club for seven decades. They operate from their location at 1432 N. Cotner Blvd in East Central Lincoln, hosting archers of all ages and experience levels.

24/7 indoor range access – The main draw for most members. The facility includes: - Indoor shooting lanes - Locker rentals ($50/year or $30 for 6 months) - Paper targets (50 cents each) - Climate control - Guest passes available ($10 per guest visit)

Target League – Mondays at 7:30 p.m., $25 per 5-week session (membership not required)

3D League – Thursdays at 7 p.m., January through March. $10 for members, $15 for non-members per shoot

Tournaments & Events – Winter and summer leagues, annual Jamboree, annual Banquet, and regional competitions that draw archers from across the region.

JOAD (Junior Olympic Archery Development) – USA Archery's official youth program run by National Training System certified instructors. Tuesdays at 6 p.m. and 7:30 p.m., with four annual sessions (January-March, April-June, July-September, October-December). Ages 8+. Equipment provided, or use your own. Students can earn USA Archery achievement awards.

Advanced JOAD – Mondays at 6 p.m. for archers who've completed basics. Includes tournament essentials, mental management, and bow tuning/setup.

Prairie Bowmen is affiliated with NFAA, FITA, and USA Archery, bringing regional and national competition opportunities throughout the year.

Contact the club at 402.430.7783 or [email protected]. JOAD instructor contacts: Steve Woitaszewski (402-450-3427), Harry Windle (402-450-4276), or Arlie Elsasser (402-560-8747).

The club is volunteer-run and welcomes members to get involved in operations and events.