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Archery Encounters
Erie, PA
•5.0 (16 reviews)
•Coach Tim founded Archery Encounters in 2016 after years of running archery events across Erie, western Pennsylvania, and Hollywood, California. A USAF veteran and Erie native, he came to archery later in life with poor-fitting equipment and salesmen more interested in closing deals than educating n...
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Full description and what we offer
Coach Tim founded Archery Encounters in 2016 after years of running archery events across Erie, western Pennsylvania, and Hollywood, California. A USAF veteran and Erie native, he came to archery later in life with poor-fitting equipment and salesmen more interested in closing deals than educating newcomers. That rough start lit a fire. Now as a USA Archery Level 4 NTS Coach and Level 2 Judge, he's built something different—a place where archery skill level doesn't matter on day one.
Range Setup & Distances - Indoor 60-meter (65.6 yards) archery range available on request - Regular distances out to 50 yards - Climate-controlled—no weather excuses - Elite Annual Membership option for 24/7 access (perfect for 3rd shift workers, changing schedules, or families juggling obligations)
Programs & Sessions
| Program | Details |
|---|---|
| USA Archery JOAD (Jr Olympic) | Ages 8-20, structured competitive development |
| ArchErie Adult Program | Beginners through intermediate adults |
| Try Archery Events | First-timers, no experience needed ($30) |
| Open Range Time | Hone skills, sight in, practice on your schedule |
| 2-Person Sessions | $55 for couples or friends |
| Family Sessions | $75, multiple ages accommodated |
| Parent & Child Sessions | $55, structured intro |
| Archery Parties | Birthday parties with archery tag option |
| Black Light Shoots | Novelty events for groups |
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Products In Stock
Victory VAP Junior arrows (multiple spine options: .600, .800, 1000) at $7.99. Target faces ranging from compact 40cm (3-spot vertical) at $1.25 to 122cm full 5-ring targets ($6.99–$8.99). Waterproof 80cm target faces ($3.50). OMP Guardian armguards ($8.99). Sure-Loc sights on clearance. Finger slings ($6.99). Tech tees and polo shirts ($39.99–$47.99). Gift cards available.
North end of Ollie's Plaza, lower level 2070 Interchange Rd, Erie, PA 16565 814-923-7093 | [email protected]
| Day | Hours |
|---|---|
| Mon–Thurs | 11:00 AM – 8:00 PM |
| Fri–Sat | 11:00 AM – 9:00 PM |
| Sun | 12:00 PM – 6:00 PM |
| New Year's Day | Closed |
- •Last range start time is 1 hour before closing.
"The owner—Tim—he is awesome. Gave me 1 on 1 undivided attention/coaching when I walked through the door and it was my first time there. Learned a lot. Can't wait to join for sessions!" — Jackie Haemer
"Can't say enough good things. Friends, relaxed atmosphere. Plenty of space to shoot. Wide variety of programs available and Coach Tim is an excellent instructor. I'm learning a lot and how to shoot correctly. Highly recommend!" — Sid Vasey
"Great place and location for a birthday party! We had a large group with various ages (70 years old–1 year old) and everyone had a good time. Tim was very efficient getting everyone situated for archery tag and everything went smoothly and efficiently." — Jenny Goncharov
"We purchased a 6-week introductory course as a family gift for Christmas and couldn't have been more pleased with the entire experience. Tim was very informative and kept building new techniques, tricks, and fun archery information into each week." — Snow Wolfie
Visa, Mastercard, Discover, American Express accepted in-store and online. PayPal online. Cash in-store. Book range time online or call ahead.