Highlights from the International Combat Archery Tournament 2023 at Archers Arena Toronto!
Hey all you archery aficionados from coast to coast! 🏹 If you missed out on the action last weekend, let us fill you in! On August 26, 2023, Archers Arena hosted its International Combat Archery Tournament, and oh boy, did it set the city on fire!
A Smackdown Like No Other🏹
Teams from Boston, Montreal, Ottawa, and, of course, our very own Toronto, took to the battlefield in a show of archery mastery that had us all at the edge of our seats! And the winners? Drum roll, please! 🥁
🥇 1st Place: "Casual Tease" from Ottawa
🥈2nd Place: “Tri-City Originals” from Montreal
🥉 3rd Place: "Untouchabows" from Toronto
Big props to the champs and all the teams who battled it out for glory! 🎯
Kudos to Our Coaches and Game Masters!👏
Could this event have been so smooth without our amazing coaches? We think not! Hats off to our refs Manny, Arian, Aravindan, Kelvin, and let's not forget our hype-man and games master Arshia. These guys were the oil in the machine, keeping everything flowing seamlessly. 🔥 👌🏻
One Big Archery Family ❤
What warmed our hearts the most was the archery community coming together. We had participants from all across Canada and the US, united by the love of hitting bullseyes and dodging arrows. Shoutout to all the teams for showing up and making it a memorable day! 🎉
The Excitement Continues...
Can't get enough? Neither can we! The excitement's only going to ramp up, folks. Stay tuned for the next epic showdown—we promise it's going to be even bigger, bolder, and more arrow-tastic! 🏆
So, Toronto and all you die-hard combat archers, are you ready for the next challenge? Keep those bows at the ready and quivers full; we're just getting started!
Till then, keep practicing those shots and may your arrows always find their mark! 🏹
Archers Assemble: Toronto's Epic Return to Combat Archery Tournament This August
We’re backkk… Ready for an archery showdown? Toronto's hosting the next Combat Archery Tournament this August, and it's going to be nothing short of epic. Yeah, you heard it right - the arrows will fly again from 7 pm until 11:30 pm, right here in The Six.
This time, the combat gets tougher, the battlefield more intense - the stakes? Well, they've never been higher. We've got four fierce teams ready to compete: Toronto, Montreal, Ottawa, and for the first time ever, Boston! Yep, this isn't your run-of-the-mill Tri-City Tournament anymore - we're making room for our neighbors down south.
And for those of you who've been following us, you know it's been a hot minute since we had a tournament in Toronto due to COVID. But now, we're back in the game, and we're not just playing to participate; we're playing to bring that shiny cup back home!
Toronto team captain Josh had some choice words about the upcoming tournament.
“Hosting our first tournament since 2019 means a lot to us. After going to Ottawa this past May and winning, the energy in our community has spiked and the drive to defend our title for the first time since 2017 is alive and well. I think the recent impression our players made on the other cities is that for the first time since the pandemic, Toronto is a real threat and we want to make sure we show up in full force to meet the expectations our opponents have of us and the ones we have of ourselves”
Referencing their latest 1st place win during the Golden Acres Tournament in Ottawa as The Untouchabows last May 2023. But the anticipation doesn't stop there - did we mention that Toronto's own Team Captain Josh is not only a strategic mastermind on the field, but also a seasoned coach at Archers Arena? He's honed his skills through countless hours of training, not just for his own performance but also to help others unlock their potential in this adrenaline-pumping sport. So if you've ever thought about taking a shot at combat archery, remember, you might just be learning from a champ.
The Untouchabows and Captain/Coach Josh in action! 😱🔥
There's fighting spirit for you! Be sure to check out this highlight reel from last year's tournament that showcases the high-stakes action we've come to expect.
So, to the Montreal Originals, who won the last tournament back in 2019 by beating our pride and joy, The Untouchabows, with a 21-16 victory, we've got one thing to say: we've been counting down the days until our rematch. And Olivier, Montreal's team captain, we're especially looking forward to seeing you on the battlefield again. It's time to renew old rivalries and let the arrows do the talking.
Oh, and Boston, we haven't forgotten about you. We're eager to see what your A-team brings to the table. We're already training to face your best shot!
Now let's talk about the game format. We're gearing up for 5v5, a dynamic and thrilling style that brings out the best in each archer and amplifies team strategy.
As for the prizes? Hold onto your bows, folks - we're still working out the specifics. But we'll let you in on a little secret: we're talking about including Arena Bows in the prize pool. So, if you've been eyeing those sleek, swift bows we've got around here, this could be your chance to claim one.
As always, the rules of engagement will be announced closer to the tournament date, but you can expect the same exciting, adrenaline-pumping action that Combat Archery is known for.
And if you're one of our loyal fans, we invite you, with all the formality we can muster, to join us this August. Come cheer us on as we reclaim our title, right here in Toronto. Got any questions? Don't hesitate to hit us up at info@archersarena.com or call us at (647)-992-7362. We'll be posting updates, tournament rules, and venue details soon, so keep an eye on our social media channels - Facebook, TikTok, and Instagram.
"We're coming for the cup. We're bringing our best team, and we're ready to win," says Sam Lai, founder – CEO of Archers Arena. "So Montreal, Ottawa, and Boston teams, better watch out for us."
Toronto, it's time to bring it on. August, we're ready for you!
Try Combat Archery at Toronto’s Archers Arena!
Craving excitement? Join us at Archers Arena in Toronto for a unique adventure in Archery Tag. Here's a place to challenge yourself, have fun, and create lasting memories!
The Game
Step onto the battlefield armed with a foam-tipped arrow and bow. Experience the thrill of Combat Archery, a dodgeball-archery hybrid gaining popularity in Toronto. No matter your skill level, this interactive game demands strategy, skill, and teamwork. Let our coaches guide you more in this video. Let our coaches tell you more through this video (Want to stay 'in-tok' with all the archery action? Follow us on TikTok!)
Our Battlefield
Our battlefield is designed with numerous obstacles and hiding spots to test your strategy skills. Safety is our top priority, and we've taken steps to make sure our arena offers a safe and fun experience. We also have sniper towers for spectators. With all equipment provided from safety gear to our very own Archers Arena bow, you have all you need to bring out your inner Robin Hood!
Training
New to the sport? Our instructors will teach you basic archery techniques, and battle strategies to help even a beginner become a pro. Our coaches are amazing at what they do. Not only are they the talk of the arena from their amazing reviews on Google (click here to see our reviews), they also show their prowess as they hit the bulls-eye at winning 1st place at the Golden Acres Tournament in Ottawa as The Untouchabows (catchy eh?)
James (upper left), Tai (upper right), Lucas (lower left), Josh (middle), Sam (Lower Right)
See them in action as Toronto hosts the next Archery Tournament this August. Exact date and details will be announced soon
Group Events
Combat Archery is an exciting choice for birthdays or team-building events. At Archers Arena, anyone can shoot their shot at Combat Archery because we offer it for any group size you come with.
Have a fun game of Archery tag with just your buds with our Private Activity Packages, not only can you play a tactical game of archery tag, but you can try out other activities too. Prices start at $53.10 . Click here to know more.
We can also bring the unique archery battle experience to you because Archers Arena also does External Events to run at your location, indoor/outdoor, that suit any event you can think of. Company's Teambuilding event, Social Get-together, Picnic, Seminars, Brunch - you name it and we'll be there! We’ve brought Archers Arena to anywhere in Canada, from North York and even recently to Cambridge. Packages are available here
Make strangers into allies in under 1.5 hours at one of our Public Combat Archery games. All equipment and coach are included for $53.10. Better yet! Be part of the Archers Arena community by joining us at our Community Nights and Beginner Nights, 2 hours of combat archery for the affordable price of one.
Ready to try Combat Archery? Sign up today for a session of Combat Archery at Archers Arena. Get ready for a thrilling game! What are you waiting for? Join us now!
Click here to book. For more details give us a call at (647)-992-7362 or email us at info@archersarena.com.
No More Vaccine Mandates
Starting from the 1st of March, vaccine mandates will be dropped for Private Events!
Up to 30 people in the Party Room and up to 15 people in one court!
We have all sorts of activities to offer, participate in a team building event, or just have a blast! Come find out what's happening!
Combat Archery
Think about the last time you played dodgeball with a bow and arrows. You were able to shoot at your friends, but they could also return fire! It's like playing extreme Hunger Games style - only instead of being thrown into survival frenzy, we have rules!
Ricochets don’t count, your bow or arrow also counts as an extension of your body, you wear helmets and the arrows are foam-tipped so you get to witness and feel the impact without the arrow being dangerous.
Nerf wars
Evolve from a hunter with bow and arrows to a sniper with our Nerf Blaster Guns! Use a variety of the guns we offer like the Nerf Surgefire or Nerf Strongarm to mow down your opponents upclose or from afar!
It's true that these are some of the best games for kids. They're also great to play with friends or family members, and whether you're playing with friends, family or kids - these battlefields are great for any age group in our many different game modes such as Wars & Capture the Flag!
Bubble soccer
What if you could play soccer with bubbles? Well, now people can!
It's called Bubble Soccer and it is so much fun. The bubble suits will make you feel like an unstoppable force in this activity where all boundaries disappear including gravity or friction from solid surfaces.
Even air resistance won’t hold back our elastic bodies as we bounce off friends safely thanks to these magic suits. You'll be running, tumbling and rolling around without even realizing that time is passing by until it's over too quickly!
The suits are cleaned and sanitized before and after each session, so don't worry about getting sweaty or corona when playing!
Blacklight dodgeball / basketball
We always love having new dodgeball experiences, and this time around it will be especially fun as not only you’ll be bringing back nostalgic childhood memories, they will also be glow in the dark!
Play clean and safe indoors while having a music dance party. You can provide the music or we can do it for you. You should wear bright-colored clothes so they will be easier to see and play with.
Saber wars
Relive your Star War’s fantasy by joining the ranks of the Jedi Council or succumbing to the dark side! Defend Princess Leia from being captured or (if you’re bringing kids) reenact the infamous Youngling’s scene 😈
Beginner archery training
Maybe you don’t want to shoot at your friends? Or to perfect your aim before stepping onto the battlefield and rack up those headshots?
Our coaches are ready for you with a one hour long session that includes digital targets and plenty of room at their disposal. They will guide everyone through different games such as Around The World or Headshot Bob where each player gets an opportunity shoot themselves in order improve accuracy/speed ratios (or both!). There's no need wait any longer - get practicing today by contacting us now!
Personal scores and stats can be generated and if you compare yourself across the different session, you’ll be able to measure your progress and improvement! Plus if one person has been playing longer than another maybe they know some secrets that might give an edge?
karaoke party room
Looking for a space where you can bring your own food and drinks?
The perfect place to host an birthday party, team building event or gathering with family! Our karaoke room is the right size, it can hold up to 24 people and we have a bunch of amenities inside such as unlimited billiards, foosball, board games and more!
private gym space and basketball courts
At $12 per person per hour - minimum 2 people charge on weekdays, and minimum 4 people charge on Friday, Saturday and Sunday - we offer a private gym space if you want to exercise without having to worry about a monthly subscription or other outside people.
Train with no judgment during your session and lose all those extra pounds built up in quarantine!
What’s Community Night?
Are you looking to try archery, but can't do it during practice hours? Well now there's an opportunity for everyone who wants in on some action!
Join us this month at our Monthly Social event - Community Night. We'll provide all equipment, just show up with your friends ready-to go!
Every first Friday of the month, we gather together at the Arena to shoot arrows and meet new friends. It doesn’t matter if you’ve picked up a bow before, or even played here before - it’s great for beginners to try out!
This is a great opportunity for anyone looking to try out their skills with archery or just want an excuse hangout on Fridays since classes are always cancelled anyways (ya know those lockdown days?)
The game is an excellent way for people who are interested in fitness to get their fix. It’s fun, it’s easy to pick up, and exercising without realising it by running, dodging, and shooting like Robin Hood.
There are digital targets to shoot at in the range as well! You and up to 6 of your friends can play together - with everyone for themselves by seeing how accurate you are, playing speed rounds (or both!)
Personal scores and stats can be generated and if you compare yourself across the different session, you’ll be able to measure your progress and improvement! Plus if one person has been playing longer than another maybe he knows some secrets that might give him an edge?
It’s a great way to improve before going up against our regulars, but what’s the fun in that? Community Night lets you dive straight into the deep end and lets you feel like a true archer while still having some laughs!
Come join the regulars and play with our coaches at 7pm! Hopefully we can get up and running again with the next session starting in February the 4th, if the lockdown ends…
A Love Letter To Combat Archery
The first time I tried Combat Archery (also known as Archery Tag) at Archers Arena in Toronto was for a friends B-day. I enjoyed it, but the main thing I noticed was how quickly it went by and how good of a workout it was. It’s a really good workout. I was surprised. After a few hours of running around and pelting my friends with arrows, I was absolutely exhausted, sweating, and my crotch region hurt a lot. This is because I didn’t take the website’s advice and wear a jock, so I got pegged square in the nut sack a few times.
Disclaimer #1: Wear A Jock
Anyway, we happened to show up on a night called “Community Night”, which fell on a Friday. So there were other archers there, some new to the game like us, but also some more seasoned players. The vibe was friendly, and at the end of the evening the coach welcomed us back. They said something like “we do this every Friday”. On the drive home, I pondered. I’d wanted to make some big changes moving into the New Year and a workout routine was one of them. I asked myself if this could be a sport I could play every week, and the quick answer was “Hell Yes!” As the great Charles Bukowski once said, “go all the way.” So I went all in.
Disclaimer #2: Go All The Way
I made a promise to go play Combat Archery at least once a week, and was able to make that consistent. I played every Friday, and on Tuesdays sometimes too. The months passed, and just like with many things, as I put more time and practice in, I kept getting better. I was no longer as scared to face off against some of the best players. I even started entering into tournaments that took place in Toronto at Archers Arena, and in Ottawa at Archery Games. I met so many great people and incredibly skilled Archery Combat players at those tournaments. Players hailing from Montreal’s Combat D’Archers, folks from Archery Games in Boston, and from Vancouver’s 6 Pack Beach, which I even got to go visit and and join in their community night on their awesome indoor sand court. Now, I’m not trying to pretend like I went to some Archery Combat boot camp where I did nothing but breath, eat, sleep, and poop the sport until I came out a hardened archer warrior… but I did immerse myself in the community, and I was consistent.
Disclaimer #3: Be Consistent
With anything in life really, to see progress, you have to be consistent. Chip away at it, slowly but surely. That’s why I feel that if you’re interested in diving into Combat Archery, or another passion of some sort, really give it time. Understand that you’re going to fail a bunch, that’s part of the fun. Honestly, I’ve listened to an unhealthy amount of motivational speakers in my lifetime and I would say that one of the most common threads in all of the conflicting noise is that we must embrace failure. I’ve had my good days and bad days. For starters, I can proudly say I’ve worn a jock every time since that first fateful day when my gonads were threatened. See, I learned from my first fatal error, adjusted, and improved. There were lots of these little improvements, and still are. The gang is starting to call me the “human net” because I catch everything, but you think this was always the case? I was pummelled with foam arrow after foam arrow until I really started to hone my catching skills.
Disclaimer #4: It’s About The Community
When it all comes down to it, it really is about the community. It would be fun to take all the credit for how far I’ve come in this sport, but that would be a flat out lie and I’d deserve to be full drawed at point blank in the tallywacker (no cup). It’s the community that has kept me coming back, the coaches, the regulars, the newbies, everyone. Without getting too sentimental, there are many great people who come and go from Archers Arena, as well as some just as great people from other facilities that we’ve competed against along the way. We all come from so many different backgrounds, careers, and life experiences. However, we are brought together by one common thing, the love of Combat Archery.
Disclaimer #5: Find a Common Goal
For whatever reason, us Combat Archers enjoy aggressively launching foam arrows at each other, or maybe it’s the games, or the competition we love. Either way, it’s amazing how this shared interest can bring out such a wide array of people. We go to battle on the court, but in between it’s all smiles. It makes me think about our species, and this wacky time we live in. It makes me wonder if we’d all be better off, and much happier, spending our moments on this earth focusing on the ways we’re the same rather than the ways we are different.
Disclaimer #6: We’re All In This Together
I’ve been playing this sport for over a year and a half now, and honestly, I have more fun every time I come out. As things are opening back up and regulations are loosening over group activities, I understand that times have changed. All businesses that host Combat Archery are having to adjust the ways they operate. The good news is that by the nature of this sport being a group activity with shared equipment, these establishments have been ahead of the curb on cleanliness and safety. I know that if we all work together, and learn from each others communities, we will get through this uncertain time. In doing so we’re going to come out of this pandemic stronger and safer than ever. Looking forward to the day when we can all join together again for another epic tournament, but until then, much love, and keep aiming!
Written by: James McDougall
Visit www.ArchersArena.com to learn more about Combat Archery and many of the other activities you can try out at Archers Arena in Toronto.
Tournament Results!
March 26th saw another combat archery tag tournament being held at Archers Arena, and once again, it proved to be a success. Our pool of competitive battle archery players keeps growing and the results of this tournament were extremely close. Our plan of splitting up old, dominating archery dodgeball teams (Blood Bath and Beyond, and Wetshots) ended up being an interesting factor for every team, but especially for the players that were always used to playing together. Facing their old teammates was “really cool and fascinating” as one of them later mentioned to me.
What was fascinating in my eyes was how differently they ended up playing among new players. Not only did they have to gage their new teams’ strengths and weaknesses, they also had to remember those of their buddies so they could exploit what information they had on them. It was a beautiful coming together of old and new discussing strategy and forging plays in order to win a match.
Furthermore, this time around we limited our archery dodgeball tournament to 6 teams, allowing rematches to better gage not only endurance, but how well players and teams evolve together. This new system was definitely a favourite for many players, along with a new twist changing team count from 6 to 5, creating a whole new level of intensity in gameplay. Each arrow fired had to count, and strategies were evolving with every round.
Some other highlights include:
- Shooting arrows at our brand new red ducks for target practice in our range to keep both mind and body warm and ready to go in between matches;
- each team had one coach to play with them, allowing balance to be had in this combat archery tag tournament while making it more interesting for every team coming in;
- retired coaches and members showed up for the tournament, and they had to acknowledge they were now out of practice and on a lower skill level than the new generation;
- an array of creative team names were had: The Lords of the Strings, Power Rangers, XxX, Shake’N’Bake, Strap-Ons, and Bowthoven’s 5th Stringphany;
- new players ended up doing great plays, wonderful headshots and fantastic catches;
- our archery-loving community keeps growing and expanding and that is awesome.
The victors were the cleverly named The Lords of the Strings (personal favourite pun), which was composed of 4 higher level players instead of the regulated 5, winning by only 1 point at 19. Second place was the less-cleverly named Strap-Ons with 18 points, a team that has been building itself from the ground up at Archers Arena with constant practice and coming out on Coach nights (every Tuesday). Goes to show that dedication really pays off. Third place ended up being a tie between XxX, and Power Rangers at 17 points.
Here’s to a next tournament just as successful! Keep a look out for it in upcoming blogs or through our Archers Arena facebook page.
March 26th Tournament, With a Twist!
On the 5th of February, Archers Arena hosted the 1st ever Eastern Canadian combat archery tag tournament. This article tells you all you need to know about how the event went down. Therefore, you know that walking away, our teams were a little disappointed, yet filled with the desire to win when the next tournament opportunity arises.
We have been dedicating every past Tuesday (Coach Nights) and Thursday (Training Nights) working at fine-tuning skills that push our limits and allow us to grow as better players. The loss to the Montreal team has only added fuel to the fire, and it’s with renewed, burning motivation that we will be taking on our next combat archery tag tournament, on the 26th of March.
Here is the twist! We are disbanding all our veteran teams to introduce mixed teams of old and new players. Stronger players are now separated instead of all playing together, allowing this tournament’s victor to really be in a position to fight for the title. With the right strategy, a whole team of less experienced players may create an upset and get away with the victory! You can believe however that everyone is training and aiming at bringing their best, so if you are interested in trying it out, I would highly recommend you set aside some time to come practice your aim, your catches, and your team if you have one. What happens if you don’t? Talk to one of our coaches and we will get you in on the action!
What makes this tournament so different and exciting is that we really don’t know who is going to come out on top since there is a varied and contrasting pool of talent in every team signed up so far. Literally everyone has a chance at winning, and victory will rely mostly on effective teamwork and communication.
The challenge has been issued! Any and all who want to have a try at competitive combat archery tag, otherwise known as archery dodgeball, may come out and give it a try. Make sure you sign your team up ahead of time online, or give us a call and we’ll make sure you have a spot reserved.
See you soon!
First Eastern Canadian Tournament. The Results are IN!
For those of you that might have missed all our original posts on the subject, on the 5th of February 2017, Archers Arena has hosted the first eastern Canadian combat archery tag tournament! From far in wide, Toronto has received a team from Ottawa, one from Windsor, two from Montreal, and we had five teams representing us. With intense gameplays fought, ridiculous turnabouts, quick moves and quick thinking, there is only one word we can use to describe this event: epic.
On the eve of the battle, both Ottawa and Montreal teams came to practice at the Arena, leading to the first contact between the various people who were going to play each other the next day. The comradery was frank and forthcoming, although you could tell that no one would go easy on the others the following day. It was great to see so many passionate people that just love the game of archery dodgeball, and who work at bettering themselves all the time.
When the morning came, coffee and breakfast were awaiting all the players, but the hype was already alive and going. The atmosphere was unreal, the anticipation crackled in the air as all awaited to take each other on. The game was on. Bows at the ready, getting the stretches in, focus was all on strategy and gameplay. Friendly banter in the air, with the underlying current of rivalry made it even more intense, yet still fun.
Throughout the morning, the plays were non-stop. Teams were learning how to face each other and strategies had to be changed and adapted to who was playing who. Evaluating the other players and understand how they play combat archery tag, and how to counter them was not an easy task, but it had to be done in order to win the tournament! After the first few rounds that comprised Round Robin style of play, Toronto came out on top with 1st, 2nd, and 3rd places, while Montreal took 4th and 5th.
However, in a complete change of pace during the finals, Montreal worked together for an epic comeback to win the tournament, and won against the newly reformed team Kyron’s Angels, known previously as Wetshots, which did end up winning our 7th local tournament. As prizes, Montreal Originals ended up going home with six of our beautiful, hand-painted 26 pound bows.
All there is left to say is that it was truly our pleasure to host such great teams from all over. All we can hope for is to have an even broader turnout from more Canadian cities in the next major tournament, which will be hosted sometime during the summer. We will be working out, and standardizing, Canadian rules so we can all train and play in the same frame of mind. Looking forward to the next epic combat archery tag Canadian tournament!
Teams at the 1st Ever Eastern Canadian Combat Archery Tournament
As we have been posting about for the last few weeks, our first ever Eastern Canadian combat archery tournament is coming up in just a few days! Teams from all over are coming to our Archers Arena facility to play each other in what promises to be the most exciting tournament we have hosted thus far. From far and wide, here is a quick look at the different establishments and where they hail from.
For Toronto, represented by yours truly, come our two champion teams: Wetshots, and Bloodbath and Beyond. Both these teams are used to playing each other in our local tournament, and perhaps that will offer them an advantage during play, already knowing previous applied tactics. Although Bloodbath is the older team, having more experience playing together by coming to multiple tourneys we have held over time, Wetshots is comprised of younger talent that keeps growing and surprising everyone. Both teams always end up meeting each other in the final rounds and always offer quite the spectacle when confronting each other.
Coming in from Ottawa, we are happy to present to you Archery Games. This establishment has been open since the 21st of August 2015, meaning it opened its doors pretty much at the beginning of the new trend wave that would bring combat archery tag (also referred to as archery dodgeball) at the top of the new and fun things to do around the city. They also have managed to branch out all the way to Calgary, in a real testament to both the increased love for combat archery tag and the potential for growth this new sport really has. The capital of Canada will be represented by two teams.
Representing Montreal, Combat d’archers are sending two (or three) teams, which will add a little bit of French spice in this mix. Perhaps they will even be using their language to communicate without any other team necessarily understanding them, which would evidently provide an advantage, and perhaps push other players to come up with a strategy to counter this. Having been there myself, I can attest that they offer completely bilingual services, and are very pleasant people to deal with.
Next up, from London (Ontario obviously, for now), we are receiving two teams from Hood Archery Games. Looking up their website, reading “You’re not going to have quite this much fun anywhere else in London, Ontario, that much we can guarantee” made me definitely want to go check out their location. Their whole website gives off a very friendly yet professional vibe that induces a sentiment of trust that a good time will be had.
Last, but not least, Clever Archery in Waterloo is still in decision about sending in a team. What is really cool about them is that they can move around and bring their setup to you if you want to host an event say at your school, or at your workplace. They can accommodate any kind of venue, but details will have to be worked out through them.
In total, we are looking at eight to ten teams to represent eastern Canada in our tournament, all of which have really good setups in their respective town. This promises to be a very intense, competitive field laid out for the tournament. It is a huge step forward in the history of combat archery tag. Perhaps in a near future, we will be able to expand even further out and reach the higher goal of eventually getting a national championship, with teams hailing all the way from Vancouver. Until then, we will keep you posted on the results of this event, which takes place on the 5th of February.
Regional Tournament!
Ladies and gentlemen, these are great times indeed! Not only do we get to witness the birth of an entirely new sport, but we also get to see it evolve and grow faster than we could have ever hoped for. You have read correctly: Archers Arena has the honor of hosting the first ever Regional Tournament! What does that entail? It means teams from cities such as Ottawa, Montreal, London and Waterloo are coming down to Toronto for a high-caliber combat archery tag tournament on February 5th 2017.
At first, the idea of combat archery tag was to be just a fun little game that combines elements and tactics from numerous other enjoyable pastimes, but it has quickly transformed into a more competitive gameplay than that. It has effectively morphed itself into a team sport, where communication, teamwork and chemistry are a must to bring your team to victory.
It’s a great feeling to see that we are going somewhere, moving forward, and that there are awesome people all over the country who share a passion for this new sport. Personally, I find that there isn’t anything quite as satisfying as hitting a moving target. It triggers something in me that’s almost like basic animal instinct, and intensifies the experience I get out of it as a whole. I’ve always been very competitive, and firing my bow brings that side out even more when I am met with other people who are on the same wavelength as me. Catching someone’s arrow, as well as dodging shots flying for your head, both give you such a satisfying feeling and keeps the intensity high up there.
Part of the pleasure is to continuously face new people that can surprise you with new tactics, new shots, or even with a faster quick-draw than yours. This tournament is going to allow for such surprises to take place and for a new flame of competition to set us all on fire. After all, this becomes a competition between cities as to who is the best. Obviously, we aim to win. All that being said, if you still haven’t had the chance to try it out, make sure you give yourself the pleasure of doing so! It’s a lot of fun, and you can bring in a group of people who will take it as seriously as you, depending on what kind of experience you want to have.
If you’ve already played before and do want a more competitive feel, come on over on Tuesday nights at 7:30 for Coach Night, 20$ for the whole evening, where you get to play with/against regular members and coaches. Definitely a step up from what you may be used to, so come prepared!
Hear ye! Hear ye! 'Tis Tournament time! Again.
Due to the great success that was the last combat archery tag tournament at Archers Arena, we are now officially introducing our next event! This one is happening on the 22nd of January, and we are expecting a fierce competition once again. Players coming in have stepped up their game, and it gives the event an intense, competitive level of gameplay. Definitely not for the faint of heart!
Our latest tournament has been held on the 27th of November, in which we had a full roster of 9 teams competing. All of the teams were of high caliber and the competition itself was incredibly close. Every win had a huge impact on the score board, and yet, the spirit of comradery was incredible to witness. As intense as games could unfold to be, every team was a good sport, win or lose.
In our previous tournament, Wetshots had claimed the title of champions, but it was expected that Bloodbath and Beyond, our dethroned champions, were going to come back, bows blazing. Indeed, in a breathtaking finale, both teams ended up with a one point differential, which effectively returned the crown to the hands of its original owners: BB&B.
In a spectacular array of arrows fired, dodges made, headshots, bow shots, rolling catches, and overall archery excellence as well as incredible agility, speed, and skill, this tournament brought a whole new dimension to the sport of combat archery tag.
If you are new(ish) to the sport and still want to get a feel of what a more competitive gameplay entails, but with lesser stakes, we do have our Coach nights every Tuesday where you can come play for 20$ from 7 until close alongside both coaches and members. This is the perfect time to train and improve your archery skills, where we can show you the ropes of real combat archery tag, and develop tactics for you to get better. Come become a pro at quick-drawing and catching arrows while creating bonds with people who are just as passionate about the sport!
As is tradition, Archers Arena top coaches always face the champions at the end of the tournament. Needless to say, we are still undefeated after 8 tries! Here’s to us hoping to get an actual challenge next time around. So tell your friends, and come show us what you’re made of!
Why Archers Arena?
Why Choose Archers Arena?
With more and more archery facilities opening up their doors in the GTA, people will start to wonder where they will have the best experience. Although we do believe that everyone is entitled to their own opinion, here are a list of reasons why we think Archers Arena should be at the top of your list.
Coaches
There is no better way to make sure that you will be getting an awesome archery experience than by having coaches there that not only love what they do, but also enjoy teaching and sharing their knowledge of the art that is the efficient handling of a bow and arrow. From private lessons to team learning, our coaches are more than experienced enough to handle large groups and make sure each individual is capable of hitting targets by the end of the session. We pride ourselves in our know-how, and nothing makes us happier than knowing that we have successfully taught people, and helped them become better archers along the way.
Facility
From our awesome, chill-out zone lobby to our comfy party room, we at Archers Arena know how to greet guests and keep them entertained while they’re waiting for the late comers of their group. Our range offers a variety of targets, from hanging ducks, to our human cut-out form (affectionately named Will). We also have two courts which offer two completely different challenges in their arrangements, along with sniper towers in-between and an array of bunkers varying in shapes and sizes.
Champions Arena
Our new baby, Champions Arena allows for full-out, yet completely safe, medieval combat the likes of which has never been seen in an archery facility. You get to choose from 6 completely different classes to fight each other, each with exclusive perks that can give your team an edge. From hack and slash to Tower Defense, different game types allow for different strategies, and teamwork is a must if you want to come out victorious! Jedi Master also guarantees a unique, killer workout, just as fun as defeating hordes of foes with a lightsaber sounds like it would be.
Tournaments
For our more competitive athletes, we hold regular tournaments where the best come toe-to-toe and compete for the chance to face our undefeated coach team! Every tournament has seen its fair share of excitement, with underdogs overcoming previous champs, and the emergence of new talent to come learn from the established forerunners. A great opportunity to come witness the sport of combat archery at a higher level, and learn from some of the best.
What really sets us apart if the feeling of belonging that we bestow over all that wish for it. We are a welcoming, friendly facility who tends to attract warm, cheerful individuals, and our fast-growing group of regulars (or members) easily link up and build friendships from a common interest. We are always growing, and love to have people come in who can help keep us growing and better ourselves, because at the end of the day, we really are here for the love of the sport, and that is all we want to share with everyone that comes through our doors.
