Archery Team - Noble Aim Shooting Sports

Noble Aim Shooting Sports operates competitive archery and rifle programs for youth ages 5 through high school in the Youngstown area. The organization was built on a simple belief: excellent people helping people be excellent. Scores don't define success here—the process and relationships do.

The archery team is coached by USA Archery Certified coaches and competes across multiple levels:

• •Local and state tournaments
• •Regional and national events
• •NFAA Indoor Nationals
• •OAA competitions (Vegas 600, Flint Round, Marked Trail Shoot, Field Championships, 900 Round)

The rifle program competes at established ranges throughout northeast Ohio, including matches at Youngstown Rifle and Pistol Club, Salem Hunting Club, Lowellville Rod and Gun Club, and Camp Perry Training Center.

Archery team practice times: - Monday evenings - Wednesday evenings - Thursday evenings - Saturday mornings - Sunday evenings

• •Primary facility: 2430 Funston Drive, Youngstown, Ohio 44510

• •Secondary location: Columbiana County Archers, Lisbon, Ohio

Archers track progress by scoring rings. The 2024-2025 season highlights include:

• •X Ring archers (300+ scores): Silas
• •8-10 Ring archers (285-299 scores): Charlie M., John Paul P., and others
• •7 Ring archers (260-284 scores): Isley B., Hallie S., Macie V., Willow P., Sophia S., Spencer
• •Additional recognition tiers for all skill levels down to beginners

Noble Aim runs regular raffles to support youth programs. Recent raffle offerings included:

Tippmann M4-22 Pro Package — Includes rifle, Vortex 4-12x40 AO scope, GI web sling, and 500 rounds of CCI ammo (100 tickets available)

Staccato CS 2011 Pistol — 9mm or $2,000 cash (100 tickets available)

Buck Palace Redneck Blind — Premium hunting blind with 10' stand (100 tickets available)

All raffle proceeds directly support youth archery and rifle programs.

The organization's logo features a Spartan helmet (representing loyalty, courage, strength, and honor) flanked by phoenixes (symbolizing rebirth) with crossed arrows and rifles at the center. Their motto: "We aim for excellence in all we do."

What sets Noble Aim apart is their focus on the process, not the scoreboard. Excellent execution at the bow or rifle matters more than the final score. Coaches emphasize building solid foundations through relationships and the drive to be the best person possible.

Beyond competitive archery and rifle, Noble Aim coordinates mentored outdoor activities for families. Volunteers help teach fishing, hunting, and other outdoor skills to the next generation. They accept volunteers with skills to share and welcome inquiries from people wanting to help pass on outdoor knowledge.

• •December 13, 2025 — Ohio Archers Indoor Bowhunter Round (Funston Drive, Youngstown)
• •January 17, 2026 — Ohio Archers Vegas 600 (Funston Drive, Youngstown)
• •March 6-8, 2026 — NFAA Indoor Nationals
• •March 14, 2026 — OAA Indoor State Championships (Harvest Ridge Event Center, Millersburg)
• •March 21-22, 2026 — NFAA Great Lakes Indoor Sectionals (On Target Outfitters, Canfield)
• •April 11, 2026 — OAA Flint Round (Funston Drive, Youngstown)
• •May 24, 2026 — OAA Marked Trail Shoot (Ashland Bowmen, Ashland, Ohio)
• •June 20, 2026 — OAA Field Championships (Ashland Bowmen, Ashland, Ohio)
• •August 15, 2026 — OAA 900 Round (Miller's Gun Supply, Sugarcreek, Ohio)

Noble Aim partners with local archery and shooting sports businesses: - Columbiana County Archers - Joey's Bowstrings - JS Shooting Sports