Keeping Things Safe Since Day 1

Safety has always been our number one priority since Archers Arena opened.  For starters, when Sam Lai (owner of the Arena) started playing Combat Archery, he noticed that getting shot on side of the face or on the top of the head still stung a bit.   This led him to implement hockey helmets instead of paintball masks. 

WE’LL PROTECT YOUR NOGGIN

Nothing against the places that use paintball masks, but the feedback we were getting was that people were finding it a bit hard to breath, and the paintball masks weren’t really doing the job with the full force the foam arrows could potentially hit with.   A hockey helmet is built to withstand a puck to the face.  This makes the hockey helmet a much nicer choice while being pelted with a foam arrow.  People can bring their own, or use one of ours, which we thoroughly clean wash with iso-propyl alcohol as well as sterilize and deodorize with a UVC light so you can put your battle gear on with peace of mind.

CHANGING THE BOW

Another successful change we’ve made along the way is that we used to play with heavier bows.   At a whopping 30 pounds it was very easy to get back at your boss on team-building day.    We then reduced the bows to 22 pounds and found it led to way less painful hits.  That made the game a much more inclusive experience for people of all comfort levels with the sport.  We also use the thickest foam you can buy anywhere for our arrow tips.  This helps to ensure your mighty uncle Hank doesn’t bruise your sweet aunt Mod, and everyone can have a good time.

HOLD.  HOLD.  HOLD.

The hold command was an addition by a past coach.  If someone yells hold, everyone is trained to get down on one knee and do the same.  Coaches teach everyone about this important command.  This is in case anything is wrong or there are any safety concerns on the court.  If you’re having a great time and somebody gets injured, no one is having a good time.  Before we can have fun, we must be safe.  That is our number one rule.  We never want people to leave injured.  This applies to our coaches and staff, as well as our customers.  

ARM GUARDS

Arm guards are something we implanted right away.  We saw people leaving other facilities with bruises or cuts on their arms from the bowstrings.  We don’t think it’s necessary to risk drawing blood at your niece’s birthday party.  So sanitized armguards are available for anyone who wants to use them.  

SHIELD YOUR FAMILY JEWLS

Something no one ever asked for is a used jock.  Can you imagine the horror of checking in and out sweaty jocks like shoes at a bowling ally?  We wouldn’t want to do that to you, or our staff.  However, we do 100% recommend that men wear a jock to avoid becoming a permanent soprano.  Okay, we’re being a bit dramatic but we have definitely seen some pretty nasty crotch shots, and feel it’s better safe than sorry.  You can ask any of our regulars, a jock is the way to go. 

A CULTURE OF SAFETY

We guess the point we’re making here is that safety has always been a priority for us at Archers Arena.   When COVID-19 changed the world, we were ready.  We’ve been dealing with large groups, birthday parties, shared equipment, and much more for many years before this.  We’ve always been cutting edge in the safety department and we’re not going to stop now.  There’s nothing fun about getting hurt or sick when you just wanted a fun night out, and rest assured, at Archers Arena we go above and beyond when it comes to keeping things clean and safe during all of our awesome activities.

-Team Archers Arena