Smith Point Archery

Smith Point Archery has been operating since the late 1980s, built on 50 years of combined archery and hunting expertise from founder Jeff Schneider. What started as a passion project evolved into Long Island's largest indoor archery facility and pro shop—now run by Jeff's son Jared, a former tournament archer with over 100 first-place wins.

The indoor range shoots at 20 yards with targets positioned for all skill levels. The facility spans over 17,000 sq feet of retail and shooting space. Bow rentals are available at $35 (includes range time for the day), and general range access runs $20.

Hours: - Monday, Wednesday, Friday: 12pm–9pm - Tuesday, Thursday: 12pm–7pm - Saturday & Sunday: 12pm–5pm

• •Youth Class: 7:00–8:00 PM
• •Adult Class: 8:00–9:15 PM
• •Cost: $30 with your own bow, $40 with rental
• •Two certified instructors per class
• •All bow types: recurve, longbow, compound
• •Reservations required—class size limited

• •Every Monday, 7:00–8:00 PM
• •$30 per student ($10 additional for bow rental)
• •Safety rules, proper handling, live shooting at targets
• •Includes balloon shooting games and William Tell challenge
• •Two certified instructors per session

Smith Point runs the preeminent JOAD program in Suffolk County. Part of USA Archery's national program, it's open to: - Youth ages 8–20 - Adults (with or without children) - Both recurve and compound archers - Recreational shooters and competitive athletes

Their archers regularly win medals at local, state, and national competitions. Classes typically run Saturday afternoons—check schedule as the team travels out of state for competitions.

League Format: - First 2 weeks: establish individual shooting average - Week 3 onward: archers divided into A, B, C groups by score - Teams picked by "captains" (highest average archers) - Handicaps applied to even competition - Typical season: 12–14 weeks - Makeups and sick days available for flexibility

"All levels of archer are welcome provided you can shoot 20yds comfortably. This is a great opportunity for beginning archers to learn and develop from the more experienced archers."

Current Inventory: - Bows: 2024 Hoyt lineup (Carbon Hoyt RX-8, Hoyt Alpha X, Torrex Package), recurve, longbow, compound - Crossbows: Full line in stock - Accessories: Over 17,000 sq ft of product

Services: - Free bow fitting and setup with purchase - Equipment repair and maintenance - Bow rental

Jeff Schneider (Founder): 50 years archery/hunting experience. Regional expert in hunting and outdoor sports.

Jared Schneider (Owner): Raised in archery, competitive tournament archer with 100+ first-place finishes. Now focuses on coaching development of future champions. Runs day-to-day operations.

Deanna Dykstra (Instructor): Teaches Monday youth and adult classes, private groups, and birthday parties. Active hunter and outdoor enthusiast.

Mario (Weekend Manager): Oversees weekend operations.

• •Address: 215 East Main St., Patchogue, NY 11772

• •Located: Behind the deli and Carvel in downtown Patchogue Village

• •Phone: (631) 289-3399

What to Expect: A family-oriented operation where most staff members are active archers themselves. The emphasis is on proper technique, safety, progression, and making archery accessible to anyone from age 7 to adult. Whether you're picking up a bow for the first time or competing at the national level, the staff adjusts instruction to your skill level and goals.