Saber Wars at Archers Arena!
That’s right, we offer saber war battles!
Now as safety is our number 1 priority, this activity isn’t pulling off fancy moves, jumping/floating around, and hitting each other as hard as possible - imagine more like Fencing or Kendo, where it’s tap-to-kill.
We have lots of game modes and objectives to spice things up! To list a few - Emperor vs Princess, Attack and Defend, King of the Hill, and Anakin Younglings.
Emperor vs Princess
The group splits into 2, and each side has a VIP to defend/attack. The VIP only has 1 life, while the non-VIP players have unlimited lives!
Therefore each side has to keep track of how many hits each enemy has and try to narrow down the unknown VIP!
In continuation with the Star Wars theme, the players that are on the Emperor side play with Nerf Guns, while the Princess side are armed with sabers.
Attack and Defend
In this game mode, one side attacks, one side defends!
Each person on the defensive side only has one life, and if they are hit by a saber, they’re out for the rest of the game. They also defend their base within a certain time limit, and if they’re successful, the defending team wins!
The attacking side has more lives - If they are hit, that person raises their saber up in the air to signify they are out, walk to the respawn point, and then they are able to come back in the game.
But don’t think it will be so easy! The defending team also have bunkers and shields they can use, so each side has to strategize properly to make sure they win!
King of the Hill
One person is selected as king, and the rest of the party has to knock that person off to reign as king! Each king has to last as long as possible and whoever is the last king, is the winner.
It is a game of endurance, wits, and tactics to remain and reign as the winning king!
Anakin Younglings
Finally, what you’ve all been wondering about! This is our favorite game mode out of them all! Here is a Tiktok video to explain everything below:
One person is to be Anakin, and only Anakin has the saber. Everyone else is the “youngling” and they do not have a saber. Younglings have to run away from Anakin and save their teammates by tapping them on the shoulder.
The aim of the game is to survive as long as possible, but if Anakin manages to reenact his movie scene then he will arise to become the fearsome Darth Vader!
Come live out your role-playing fantasy at Archers Arena!
Birthday Parties but with Nerf???
What makes birthday parties even more special? Being able to shoot at your friends with Nerf guns of course!
We cover many birthday parties but the ones with Nerf are especially fun as they’re great for kids and adults alike so everyone can join in. We have a great selection:
Our most popular guns are the Nerf Surgefire and the Nerf Strongarm.
The Nerf N-Strike Elite Surgefire has a spinning drum that holds 15 darts. This is a pump-action blaster that shoots darts up to 90 feet. Move the grip backward and forward to prime the blaster, then pull the trigger to fire one dart. To fire all 15 in rapid succession, hold down the trigger and keep moving the grip backward and forward to slam-fire all the darts!
The Nerf N-Strike Elite Strongarm blaster holds 6 Elite darts and fires the darts up to 90 feet. Its rotating barrel flips open for easy loading, and if you’re in a pinch, you can go into the Slam Fire mode, which by holding the slide lets you rapid-fire all 6 darts!
The other guns we have in stock are the Nerf MicroShots Zombie Strike Hammershot, Nerf N-Strike Elite Stryfe, and finally the Nerf Dart Tag Quick 16 Blaster. With a wide variety to choose from, each battle will be different, and for the space itself, we feature sniper towers, shields, Nerf footballs and building blocks. All of this can be played in a GLOW-IN-THE-DARK game setting, and you don’t need to worry about the darts as they glow as well!
Our Karaoke Party Room is just the right space for you if all this excitement is too much. It’s a great space to relax, bring in outside food and drinks, and BYOB. Inside we have unlimited billiards, foosball, board games, social media booths and not to mention again - a premium karaoke HD sound system!
5 Reasons To Take Up Target Archery
Your mind and body will be in better shape
It’s a unique hobby
It’s accessible
It’s social
It’s fun
Your mind and body will be in better shape
Archery requires much physical strength and endurance. Shooting an arrow can take up from 15 to 45lbs of force on each pullback, which builds muscle quickly! And if you’re running during practice sessions, it also keeps your cardiovascular system healthy so that you have more energy throughout the day. Your body's stamina increases which means you can handle other activities without getting tired as fast!
Your mental fortitude also becomes stronger because as you play more, you become better. That means you’re becoming more skillful - always being sure that you’ll hit the target - and the play session is at least 1 hour long, so it’s a long period of concentration!
It’s a unique hobby
With so many hobbies and activities to choose from, archery certainly is a unique choice. Many people have not experienced archery since their days of past summer and scout camps. For this reason, the opportunity to try out this sport will get your creative juices flowing as you try to learn how to shoot like the best. With currently only a few people experienced with archery, you are sure to have an interesting conversation topic when people find out you have taken up the sport.
It’s accessible
It’s easy to join in terms of body or money! You don’t have to be strong or athletic in order to participate in this sport! In fact, it's often the opposite as most equipment used is lightweight and easy to handle. This means that anyone can do it!
And with our prices, it is easy to join at any time! If you want more bang for your buck, we offer Community Nights on the 1st Friday of each month that comes with the opportunity to join Toronto’s team for the tournament!
It’s social
Combat Archery has a thriving community with lots of interaction between different clubs who play together regularly throughout the year - there are even tournaments held - with Montreal being the winners of the first tournament held since coming out of COVID lockdowns.
If no one’s available to join you on some sessions, we also offer public sessions where up to 14 people come together to play for one hour!
It’s fun
It’s always fun to shoot at targets and during Combat Archery, at people! No other sport is like this when you’re shooting arrows at your opponent, and I guarantee you will have memorable moments from our lessons thanks to our awesome coaches, or during gameplay sessions thanks to yourselves having a great time.
Archer’s Arena
Archer's Arena blends all these together, making target archery affordable and accessible. This is the perfect gift for any kid or adult who wants to try target archery but doesn't want the hassle of setting up an elaborate setup in their backyard or garage. With what we offer, you’ll have a fantastic experience any time without having to spend thousands on traditional targets and equipment!
The Tournament Winners
Congratulations to Montreal, the winner of the first tournament! A recording of the tournament can be watched here, on Montreal’s Facebook page.
However, Toronto’s time will come!
We have one more tournament in Ottawa - 20th of November - and then will be Toronto’s turn to host in February (exact date to be decided). Don't let the old champs take away what's rightfully ours! This is our chance at revenge. We're not going down without a fight, are you with me? 4 years have passed since Toronto last won, and since then, it’s been Ottawa or Montreal winning… but this February - can YOU help us make history this time?
Our dream isn’t solely about winning again. Our dream is to keep building, keeping improving, and keep being able to have national tournaments all the time, and we hope you can join us in the monthly community nights.
Every 1st Friday of the month is when we host our Community Night where anyone can come try their hand at high-level combat archery or if they're feeling competitive, bring some friends along to play against newcomers! This open 2-hour session means there are always people looking for an opponent.
It’s discounted so you get 2-hours play for the price of 1, it’s always a blast, and it’s a great way to improve your fitness, power and accuracy.
Learning to use the bow and arrow is not only fun, it's also great for beginners! Archers Arena offers archery lessons that will get you started. You can take beginner sessions using foam-tipped arrows where we teach basic shooting techniques such as Eastern Thumb Draw, target practice or speed shooting.
About 150-200 arrows are shot during the session, so be aware of blisters! We advise you to let go of the arrow faster while shooting, but blisters can still happen! The classes are designed to help you learn and grow, and afterwards you can take the advanced classes so that your shooting skills don't get left behind!
People usually take 4-6 sessions to grasp the concepts and then you can also go for the Open Range session which costs $20 per person. The instructor isn’t there, and it’s a perfect way to practice on your own time when needed :)
We hope to see you on our ranges, or even better on our team in February!
To be the best at Bubble Soccer
Want to be the best?
Read more on how to improve your fundamental skills, with tips given by Archer’s Arena! Safety is our Number 1 priority here, and we’re starting with “COVID Precautions“ and “How to Play Safe”.
COVID Precautions
Each player is inside their own bubble… but we know what you are thinking now. How clean are those bubbles? Ever since we opened, we have always put cleanliness above all else, and this has been especially important since the pandemic. We use iso-propyl alcohol to wash our bubble suits, then sterilize and deodorize them from the inside with a special UVC light after every session so there are no germs inside.
Please wear your mask at all times except for during gameplay! Hand sanitizer is provided throughout the building, and we require vaccination proof of 2nd shot + 2 weeks as per Ontario government COVID guidelines.
How to Play Safe
Learn how to fall! When playing Bubble Soccer, falling over is a part of the game. The most important thing to remember is that the bubble will protect you from injuries. When you first start playing, it might feel weird and different but after a while, it should start feeling good and fun!
The number 1 way to get hurt is trying to resist the impact when you’re hit. So don’t! Don’t resist the motion. Tuck your knees into the ball so you’re not fighting against the movement and go with the flow.
Next are our fundamental tips and tricks!
Getting up is not easy. Since you can't use your hands, it will take some time to do it well, the way to get up faster is to always maneuver to your front so your head is facing the ground. Tuck your knees in, move the bubble suit closer to your body, and essentially, squat up.
The most important thing for this skill is that you need to be faster than your opponents when in the game. If not, then being slow will cost you the game. So always have a person on your team who backs the player attacking the ball.
Knocking into people
When you are on offense, try to stay low. If you are high up, the other team might knock you down. The whole point of knocking into them is to make them bounce off the game and continue your own game by scoring through the goal.
There is no doubt that Bubble Soccer is aggressive. Don’t put all of your energy into knocking, you shouldn’t be too rough or go overboard because then you’ll be kicked out. By following these tips and tricks you can definitely enjoy Bubble Soccer more than before.
Position Strategically
Unlike other sports, there are no positions in Bubble Soccer. When your team is playing, make sure that you get the positions on the ground so someone can protect the goal, and divide your team up people evenly to make it easier for them to defend and attack.
You need to have someone in your team's goal when the other team has the ball. You can decide on other positions for players but you should put out players with more stamina in front of your goal. Just make sure to talk to your team members before you land on the ground, strategize the game, and win!
The Beginning of Something Special
This Friday is a special day. November 5th is our first tournament since coming out of COVID lockdowns, and it’s being held in Montreal! We have 8 teams from Toronto, Montreal, Sherbrooke, Ottawa, and Boston Massachusetts coming to play, and from Toronto, we have 4 representatives who will partake.
This event will be live-streamed from 6pm on Montreal’s Facebook page, with super high-level Combat Archery plays being showcased all the time.
2017 was the last time Toronto won was the cup. Since then, it has been Ottawa or Montreal winning... However, there’s a tournament coming to Toronto this February (exact date to be decided), and this time we want to be the ones taking the cup!
Our dream is to keep building, keeping improving, and keep being able to have national tournaments all the time, and we hope YOU can join us.
Every 1st Friday of the month is when we host our Community Night and if you want to play some high-level Combat Archery, or have the chance to be part of the team, come meet our regulars and pros. Bring some friends to play with, or against newcomers or regulars in our open 2-hour session.
It’s discounted so you get 2-hours play for the price of 1, it’s always a blast, and it’s a great way to improve your fitness, power and accuracy.
There’s also an option which doesn’t require you to be shot at, and that’s our archery lessons. Here you can start off with beginner lessons using foam-tipped arrows, shooting around about 150-200 arrows during the hour long session. You will also be learning about traditional target shooting, eastern thumb draw. If you’re not sure, take a look at our reviews on Google!
Generally people take 4-6 sessions to grasp all the concepts, and afterwards there's advanced classes or open sessions you can book without instructor at $30 per person to self-practice.
We hope to see you on our ranges, or even better, on our team in February!
3 Reasons Why YOU Need To Try Bubble Soccer
Looking for something fun do with your friends this weekend in the Toronto area? Need to let loose in a healthy and safe manner? Or maybe you just want to have the most EPIC B-Day ever. Well, we’ve got two words for you… BUBBLE SOCCER. Yup, that’s soccer, while being strapped in a nice big cozy bubble. Bubble Soccer! Out of all of the super fun activities we have at Archers Arena, Bubble Soccer tends to be a crowd favourite. We’re back open as per Toronto Ontario’s new Stage 3 guidelines, and here are 3 reasons why you should crew up, get suited up, and try this fast paced, exciting, and HILARIOUS sport.
#1 It’s So Much Fun
Bubble Soccer is probably one of the most fun, and funniest sports out there today. The laugher is usually non-stop as there is just something extra hilarious about plowing into someone full force and seeing them roll. As much fun as it is letting out some steam and smashing into a loved one while playing Bubble Soccer, getting hit can be equally as fun, if not more. You’re fully secured in shoulder straps, with handles in the front to grab onto for when you get sent rolling. Along with the regular game mode, where you try to score on the other team, there’s also other games to play including everyones fav, Battle Royal. This where players go head to head in a sumo type match, and it’s a sight to behold to say the least.
#2 It’s A Great Workout
Bubble Soccer is a GREAT workout, but you’ll never know it at the time cause it legit goes by so fast. You’ll work all the same muscles you would in regular soccer, plus a few more while you carry around your bubble, and maneuver around your opponents. Really, all of our games are a great workout, but after a good session of Bubble Soccer you’ll be sweating and feeling like you had some pretty solid exercise.
#3 It’s Totally Safe And Clean
What’s safer than LITERALLY being in your own personal bubble? We know what you’re thinking now… “How clean are these Bubbles?” Well, we can assure you, that cleanliness has ALWAYS been our top priority, and we’ve upped our game since the pandemic. We thoroughly clean every bubble suit after each use. The entire bubble is washed with iso-propyl alcohol as well as sterilized and deodorized from the inside with a UVC light so you and your gang can play with peace of mind, and no germs.
Come Play
So there you have it, 3 reasons why you need to try Bubble Soccer ASAP. If you’re in the Toronto area, challenge your friends and family to a game. We have 3 different sizes of bubbles and allow ages 10 and over to play. Click here to book today, to try this awesome sport!
-Team Archers Arena
P.S. During the lockdowns we were keeping quite busy on TikTok and went from 10K to almost 400K followers. Be sure to follow us here to keep up to date with all things Archers Arena, and hopefully get entertained and learn something along the way. You can also check us out on Instagram or Facebook.
TARGET ARCHERY IN TORONTO
Are you in the Toronto area and LOVE Archery? We have a pretty epic solution for you. Whether you’re a seasoned Archer with their own gear just looking for some target practice, or you just watched The Avengers for the first time and want to pretend you’re Hawkeye, we have an INCREDIBLE indoor range to do just that. There are many Target Archery options for you, depending on your skill set. We’re back open as per Ontario’s new Stage 3 guidelines. Read more below to see the various ways you can fling arrows at Archers Arena.
AIRBNB MEETS ARCHERY RANGE
If it’s a clean and easy Target Archery experience you’re looking for, you’ve gotta try our range. BOOK YOUR TIME, and you just show up and shoot. $30 per hour, per person if you have your own gear. We allow bows rated up to 50lbs on our range. If you don’t own a bow you can rent ours for a small fee. It’s only $10.00 per person to rent our bows, and we have options from 22lbs to 50lbs to choose from. You can bring your own target paper, or use ours for an extra $3.00 a pop. Practicing Target Archery on our open and spacious air conditioned range is a way to spend a few hours with friends, makes a great date, or it’s just a nice zen way to let off some steam and hone your craft.
ARCHERY LESSONS
If you don’t feel comfortable flinging arrows on your own yet, or want some expert guidance, you can also book Archery Lessons with one of our INCREDIBLE coaches. This training starts at just $61.95 an hour, and is the perfect way to ensure you shoot with proper technique, and advance your skills at a faster pace. We see great improvement after just one lesson with one of our skilled trainers. You’ll shoot over 150 arrows in the hour, learn instinctive Archery, speed shooting, play target games, and more! You can read more about our top notch lessons at this link, and book your Archery Lessons here.
COMBAT ARCHERY
And last but certainly not least, if you want to up your skills even more, and try your luck with some moving targets, we can’t recommend COMBAT ARCHERY enough. It’s a fast paced, fun filled sport. Think of it like Dodgeball, but with bows and arrows, this exciting way to burn calories is a fan favourite amongst our Archers. And don’t worry, it’s safe. We use foam tipped arrows and maximum 22 pound bows. So it’ll be fun and painless battling it out with your friends and fam in our Arena. Don’t have anyone that wants to play with you? Don’t worry, it’s probably just cause they’re scared they’ll lose. You can also book a public session and play amongst strangers. Or better yet try it out at our Friday Night Community night. We might be slightly biased, but it’s the BEST place to be in Toronto on a Friday.
COME PLAY
Toronto and GTA area, we’re ready for you to come prove that you’re the next Robin Hood, Katniss, or Hawkeye. Come show us what you’ve got whether it be on our court, on our range, or in a lessons with one of our pro coaches. Book your next Archery Session today!
Hope to see you soon players!
-Team Archers Arena
P.S. During the lockdowns we were keeping quite busy on TikTok and went from 10K to over 350K followers. Be sure to follow us here to keep up to date with all things Archers Arena, and hopefully get entertained and learn something along the way. You can also check us out on Instagram or Facebook.
We're Back Open, Hope You're Ready To Play!
Now that we’ve re-opened, things have been going GREAT thanks to awesome customers like YOU! Yeah, we’re talking to you. Thanks to all who have come back to play so far. We’re so grateful that you’ve remembered us after all this time away, and that you’re coming back to get active and have fun! You’ve gotten bubbled up for epic matches of Bubble Soccer, battled it out with family in strategic games of Combat Archery, and everything in between. We’ve been loving seeing people come out and let loose again.
THINGS ARE PICKING UP
We’ve been very busy, and are starting to fill up our days at capacity (based on Ontario’s Step 3 rules). That being said, please be sure to BOOK AHEAD! That’s the way to ensure you save your spot for your next gathering, B-Day, or battle to solve your latest family dispute. We are operating at 50% capacity as per the guidelines, and with our two large courts, archery range, gym, party room, and 4 separate entrances, this is isn’t a problem.
IT’S GOOD TO BE BACK
You can still play all your favourite activities: Combat Archery, Nerf Wars, Saber Wars, Bubble Soccer, and Blacklight Dodgeball. As well as a fun new addition, glow in the dark Basketball, which can be done on its own, or as apart of your Blacklight Dodgeball game. You can also rent our courts to play some regular B-Ball with your friends. And of course, we still have target archery and advanced archery lessons for those who want to channel their inner Hawkeye or Katniss. We can never be too ready for the zombie apocalypse after all. We have expert coaches, and up to 50 pound bows that you can shoot as we progress you through the lesson.
COME PLAY
So all that being said, it’s time to lose some of that lockdown weight in the most fun ways possible. Come get active with us at Archers Arena and learn that exercise doesn’t have to be a chore, birthdays can be a blast, and work parties CAN be fun after all. If you have any hesitations know that we prided ourselves on keeping things super clean before the pandemic, but have taken things to a whole new level to ensure your safety, and ours. Between uses, our bows, Bubble Soccer bubbles, Nerf blasters, and all of our equipment are now cleaned thoroughly with iso-propyl alcohol as well as sterilized and deodorized with UVC lights. We’re ready if you are. Just remember to BOOK AHEAD to guarantee your spot.
Thanks again to all who have come out so far, it’s been great seeing so many familiar players, and lots of new ones too. We’ll see you soon, in the Arena!
-Team Archers Arena
P.S. During the lockdowns we were keeping quite busy on TikTok and went from 10K to almost 350K followers. Be sure to follow us here to keep up to date with all things Archers Arena, and hopefully get entertained and learn something along the way. You can also check us out on Instagram or Facebook.
We're Coming Back!
Hey everybody! As Ontario gets closer to step 3, we’re getting ready to re-open, and we’re now taking pre-bookings for mid July. We have all your favourite activities to choose from, such as Combat Archery, Nerf Wars, Bubble Soccer, Dodgeball or Saber Wars. We’ve also recently added basketball and a full weight gym! If all that isn’t enough for you, we even have Toronto’s only 100ft indoor Archery Range so you and your apocalypse team can train for the next “hunger games”. Or just practice your aim.
Here at Archers Arena, we’ve taken this time off to reflect on what worked best, and what needed improving. Especially focusing on how to deliver the same fun experience in a post COVID world. Our cleaning procedures were always top notch, but we’ve taken them to a whole new level by thoroughly cleaning and washing our gear with iso-propyl alcohol as well as sterilizing and deodorizing with UVC lights.
We’ve compartmentalized the Arena and all of our bookings now have their own separate entrances. When you come it, you’ll NEVER mix with another group. We’ve even made it easier to book online in case some of your friends bail on you (it’s sad but it happens). Now when you book online, it won’t charge you, and everyone can pay separately or in one lump sum on the day. The only way you would get charged is if nobody shows up. The no show fee is only for 4 people max. Even if you booked for 10 or more. This is to try to ensure the initial organizers of the fun don’t get penalized anymore if a few of their flakey friends are no shows.
One of the other big upgrades we’re in the process of getting ready for you is a brand new, MUCH bigger party room. Equip with a pool table, photo booth, foosball, with lots of extra space to social distance. It’s going to be the PERFECT place to hang out and celebrate with your friends and fam. In between pelting each other with foam arrows of course.
During the lockdowns we were also keeping quite busy on TikTok and went from 10K to over 250K followers. Be sure to follow us here to keep up to date with all things Archers Arena, and hopefully get entertained and learn something along the way. You can also check us out on Instagram or Facebook.
There’s light at the end of the tunnel, and we’re so excited to see you guys again! Book your next birthday party now!
See you soon players!
-Team Arena
Toronto’s ONLY 100 Foot Indoor Archery Range
As per the province of Ontario’s current stay at home order which is still in effect and was extended until Feb. 22nd in Toronto, things are on a pause. But that hasn’t stopped us from working to ensure The Arena is better than ever for you when it’s game on.
When we’re back open, one of the many new features we have to offer is a 100 foot indoor Archery Range so you can practice your skills, or develop new ones. In fact, we have Toronto’s only 100 foot indoor range. You’ll be able to launch arrows in a safe and fun manner with plenty of room for social distancing. Bring your own equipment and shoot up to 50 pounds. If you demonstrate you are skillful we can increase the poundage on a case by case basis. Arrows must be field tips. No broad head arrows as those would tear up our targets.
Our Archery Range will be limited to 6 people at one time. Which gives more than enough space in our massive facility. We will be offering target Archery on weekdays and Sat/Sun early morning. Pricing for the range at 60 feet and under is $25/hr with your own equipment, if you want to fire arrows from 100 feet it’s $30/hr just because the range needs to be extended and that takes up more space.
Another thing to consider trying at Archers Arena is getting a lesson from one of our expert coaches. You can train and learn at 30, 60, 80, and yeah, even 100 feet. Read more about the lesson process and pricing here. There is a reduced cost if you bring your own bows and field tips. We have plenty of rentals to choose from if you don’t have your own gear yet. Whether shooting at our range or getting lessons you can bring your own target paper, perhaps a cardboard cutout of your arch nemesis, or just buy some target paper from us at $3.00 a pop. We always have some in stock if need be.
Access to our range all depends on availability, first come first serve. Booking in advance is recommended, especially for the 100 foot court as the space needs to be extended to accommodate. All this and more will be available when the lockdown orders are lifted and it’s time to continue training for the apocalypse.
Hopefully see you soon!
-Team Arena
P.S. We recently hit over 130K followers on our TikTok, and we are having an absolute blast over there. Follow for fun! You can also check us out on Instagram or Facebook.
An AWESOME Way To Celebrate a B-Day Or Event During Lockdown
Ever wanted to have an EPIC NERF BATTLE in the comfort and safety of your home? Yeah, you have, we know. Everyone needs a little fun in their life, that’s where we come in.
While our specialty is in person, player vs. player action, we are adjusting to the times, and to the new Ontario lockdown orders. Along with innovating new safe ways to keep all the activities you love alive for when we can return, we also offer another super fun option. Why not bring ARCHERS ARENA home to you?
One of the exciting services we CAN still offer are at home NERF packages. At home birthday parties are getting more and more popular. Especially during lockdowns. If you’re getting a bit stir crazy and need to let out some steam on the ones you love and/or are quarantined, or you want to give someone a memorable birthday party, we have JUST the arsenal to do it with.
Nerf Blaster rentals come in many options to fit your needs. And we even do free delivery in the GTA (within 20 km). Curb-side pickup available as well. Pick up in the store and save 20 dollars.
You can find out about all the various NERF rental package and price info here.
-Team Arena
P.S. We recently hit over 100K followers on our TikTok, and we are having a blast over there. Follow for fun! You can also check us out on Instagram or Facebook.
Toronto Has Gone Back To A Modified Stage 2 And We Are Limiting Our Services
Hello amazing customers and community of Archers Arena. We regret to inform you that we’ll be limiting our services until at least mid November. We were having fun starting up again with you all, but COVID cases are on the rise and new limitations have been put on indoor groups and recreational sports. Toronto, Ottawa, and Peel Region are going back to a modified stage 2. For the time being, we are limiting our services to only training sessions. That means either Target Archery, shooting on our range, or Archery Lessons. We based the decision to just stick to training on the guidelines below.
This way we can meet the requirements and keep everyone super safe in our 10,000 square foot facility. We hope you are all staying happy and healthy these uncertain times. Our hearts go out to all those affected by COVID as well as those affected by the lockdowns. Hang in there, stay strong, and know that we’ll get past this together. As one of the last standing Combat Archery facilities in Toronto we’ve gone through pretty much everything by now. We know the road before us won’t be easy and may be more of a mountain, but we will figure out how to adapt and climb it, we always have.
We’re passionate about all of our activities and giving people of all ages an extremely fun workout, and a place to play. Really though, we’re passionate about you guys. Whether it’s those who have just come once for a birthday, bachelor party, bar mitzvah, or those who are a part of our amazing and ever expanding Combat Archery Community. We’ve celebrated and played so much with you all, and we look forward to doing it again. Thanks for the good times, and trusting us with your days and nights of fun.
We wish you all the absolute best. Take care of each other, stay kind, stay safe, and we’ll hopefully see you all very soon!
Much love!
-Team Archers Arena
To stay in the loop with all our latest updates, and see some of the fun content we have planned for this quiet month, check us out on Facebook, Instagram, or Tik Tok. We’ve got a bit of time on our hands and we’re going to be spending some of it entertaining and educating about all things Combat Archery and beyond.
Team Building For Your Business Is More Important Now Than Ever
It’s a strange time for business owners and employees alike. Many more people are working from home due to COVID-19. Everyone is adjusting to this in their own way, but the fact of the matter is that this kind of isolation and upheaval from the norm has caused many people stress, anxiety, and even depression. These aren’t easy times by any means, and I think we all know that.
Team Building Can Help
This is why we want to make the case that team building for your business is more important now than ever. It really is. Those zoom meetings and digital cocktail hours are fine, but they don’t have the true human to human connection that we all crave. Even more, if your employees or coworkers are in the customer service industry and are currently “essential” workers, they’re probably having a hard time too. Many people are on edge and sadly, our amazing hospitality service staff and heroic front line workers sometimes take the brunt of it. It’s time you have some good safe fun as a team, and build morale while pelting each other with foam arrows in an epic game of Combat Archery.
Not the solution you were expecting?
Hear us out. Combat Archery is the perfect socially distanced sport. Staying 6 feet away from each other is not a problem at all in our spacious 10,000 square foot facility. You can launch marshmallow tipped foam arrows across the large court from your personal bubble. Plus, if someone gets too close for your liking, you’re holding a bow, and arrows are everywhere. Before COVID, we were used to hosting massive corporate team building events. We’ve changed things up of course. Even though the city of Toronto is currently allowing 50 people or less inside indoor businesses, we’re playing it safe and limiting our team building to 24 people for the time being. That would make 4 teams, on 2 courts, with 6 people per team. Combat Archery is essentially dodgeball with bows and foam tip arrows. It’s exciting, a great workout, and lots of fun for people of all ages and skill sets.
Team Building At It’s Finest
Combat Archery is a perfect way to team build, and let off some steam while you do it. With dozens of game modes led by our expert coaches, your teams will have to work together to come out on top. While it’ll 100% be a joy for those with a competitive side, we also harness the community aspect of gaming, and make sure everyone feels included, safe, and gets something from their time in the arena. Just stepping outside one’s comfort zone with your co-workers in a place like Archers Arena and can help build confidence, camaraderie, and spirit.
We Keep Things Safe And Clean
If you’re at all worried about safety, we’ve been keeping things clean and safe since day 1 due to constantly hosting large group events. We’ve always sterilized and deodorized all equipment between use. Now, post COVID, we’ve even added UVC lights to the mix to take things even further. We love hosting team building events, and even though our group limit has gone down, we promise the same high energy, rewarding and exciting experience we’ve always given. Keep aiming!
—Team Archers Arena
If you’re interested, reach out to us at info@archersarena.com or call (647) 992-7362 to book your team a spot today! ($35.00 per person, includes 30 minutes of training and 1 hour on the court. After that, you can add on an extra hour of gameplay for only $10.00 per person.)
Keeping Things Safe And Clean In The Times Of COVID-19
When Sam opened Archers Arena, one main philosophy he’s always had was that no matter how much money someone spends investing in a facility, if it’s not incredibly clean, it will look terrible. Cleanliness is the easiest thing a business can do to make their space look welcoming and appealing. At Archers Arena we go above and beyond to ensure you and your family, friends, or enemies can focus on the games instead of counting the specks of dirt on the wall. Which, lets be honest, is not nearly as fun as Combat Archery, Nerf Wars, Bubble Soccer, Dodgeball or Saber Wars.
We’ve all been in that nasty gas station washroom that you want to leave as quickly as you ran in to relieve yourself. It’s never a good feeling to be in a dirty store or restroom, and Sam found it personally made him “lose respect” for the space. When we keep Archers Arena clean, we find our customers respect our space more. Sam picked up many of his state of the art cleaning ideas and philosophies from traveling and visiting some of the top 5 star hotels. You’ll see that at The Arena we have so many cleaning supplies and tools, as well as strict washroom cleaning schedules, and incredible techniques for cleaning and sterilizing all the gear.
We’ve come a long way over the years due to emerging technology. For example, Sam remembers a time when he and the coaches would need to personally vacuum every square inch of the facility, but now we have robot vacuum cleaners to lighten the load. We also use Dyson vacuums, Bissell Deep Cleaning Vacuums for all the spills and stains, isopropyl alcohol, washing machines for all the linens, and since COVID we’ve added sterilizing and deodorizing with UVC lights to our comprehensive cleaning list. We literally do everything we can to make sure all our patrons have a safe and spotless space to play. We even have a sign that asks our customers to let us know if they are unhappy with our cleanliness and if so, we’ll fix it ASAP.
So much time and effort has gone into make Archers Arena what it is today. We’re proud of our facility, but if you have ANY concerns whatsoever, just let us know. We are always looking for ways to improve our protocols. Rest assured though, we go out of our way to keep things as clean and safe as possible. We did this before COVID, and we’ll keep doing it, while upping our game every chance we get.
-Team Archers Arena
Visit www.ArchersArena.com to learn more about our space, and all the incredible activities we have to offer.
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
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.
Archery Lessons For Kids @ Archers Arena
We recently had a lovely lady bring in her daughter for a one on one archery lesson. It was her kids first time trying out archery, and she had an absolute blast. As they were leaving The Arena, the young girl beaming with joy, her mother mentioned she wished she’d known about this sooner. Well, that’s why we’re writing up this blog post, so that doesn’t happen again. We want to make sure that you and your family are aware of this incredible service we offer here at Archer’s Arena.
If you’re in the Toronto area and looking for a fun activity for your child, look no further than archery lessons at Archer’s Arena. For only $40.00/hr per person, we can work with kids as young as 5 years old, and help them form a strong foundation in the incredible sport of archery. It’s interactive, fun, and challenging. Due to COVID-19, it’s been a hard year for everyone, but especially kids who have lost many of their extra-curricular activities. This is why we feel strongly that this is the perfect, safe, and socially distanced sport to try out.
We find many children after only 20 minutes with one of our coaches, gain confidence, and develop a passion for archery. We’ll have them hitting targets in no time, and feeling great about themselves, and their new skills.
The Equipment:
We know what you’re thinking… “Archery for children, you must be mad!”. Well there’s zero need to worry as we always start the training with foam tip arrows. That’s right, FOAM TIPPED ARROWS. They can be shot point blank at you without leaving a mark. These are the same arrows we use when groups come to play Archery Combat at our facility. For archery lessons, If your child is 10 and over, they can move to real sharp tip and field tip arrows eventually. This is only once they are comfortable with the safety protocols, and they move from beginner to intermediate in their skill level. You and the coach will be able to gauge when and if they are ready.
We have bows ranging from 15 pounds to 30 pounds, but find the most popular and easy to use among the young crowds are the 15 pound bow from PSE archery, or the 18 pound bow from Bear Archery.
Health and Safety:
We realize that folks in Toronto still have COVID concerns and we take extreme precautions at our faculty to ensure that every touched item is cleaned thoroughly with isopropyl alcohol as well as sterilized after each use with a UV-C light so you and your little archer can have complete peace of mind. We also currently require all our customers and staff to wear masks.
Are You Raising The Next Katniss or Robin Hood?
There’s only one way to find out. You can book your child a spot today by reaching out to us at info@archersarena.com or giving us a call at (647) 992-7362. They’ll love it! We hope to see you and your family at our facility (located in Toronto), and once you all get yourselves trained and ready, perhaps it’ll be time to jump into the Arena and battle it out together in an action packed game of Combat Archery.
Bubble Soccer With Your COVID Bubble @ Archers Arena
Toronto is opening back up, and here at Archers Arena we’re happy to say we’re doing the same. We’re incredibly grateful to see folks coming back to our facility and having a blast with us again.
We have lots of fun activities to do with your favourite group, but none more suited to these wacky times than Bubble Soccer. That’s right, you heard us, BUBBLE SOCCER!
Get your favourite COVID bubble together, get suited up in one of our three bubble sizes, and have yourselves a fun and safe workout from the safety of your very own personal bubble.
Yes, COVID has changed the world, but it hasn’t changed your ability to destroy your friends and family in an epic game of Bubble Soccer, has it? No, it hasn’t. Bubble Soccer can be played in groups up to 10, and for larger groups we can accommodate by opening up another court. For $35.00 per person you get your first hour with training included. Bubble Soccer is played in our air-conditioned arena, with 20+ game modes, all lead by our expert coaches.
You’ll have so much fun you won’t want to stop. The good news is, you won’t have to because for only an extra 10 bucks per person you can get another full hour. Whether it’s for another hour of Bubble Soccer because you have unfinished business, or you want to use that additional hour to try another one of our epically awesome activities like Archery Combat, Saber Wars, or Nerf.
Health and Safety:
Due to the current nature of our world with COVID we totally understand if you’re hesitant to plan a group activity. For any of you still on the fence about coming out, no need to worry. We assure you our safety and cleaning protocols here at Archers Arena are, and have always been cutting edge. We’ve taken things even further to ensure that you, your family, and your friends have a perfectly safe experience. We thoroughly clean every bubble suit after each use. The entire bubble is washed with iso-propyl alcohol as well as sterilized and deodorized from the inside with a UVC light so you and your gang can play with peace of mind, and no germs.
Masks are required inside the facility and in-between games, but while you’re playing on the court and inside your bubble you can take it off, as long as it’s close by and ready to wear again once the games are done. We want you to feel safe when joining us at the Arena and our coaches will be there to enforce the new rules, and to ensure everyone is feeling comfortable and secure.
For an activity like Bubble Soccer (just like any sport) there can be minor injuries. So we encourage you to stretch before and after, and to move at your own pace. To ensure you have the best experience wear comfy workout clothes and running shoes.
Bubble Up:
So, what are you waiting for? Get your bubble together and come join us at the Arena for a game of Bubble Soccer. Reach out at info@archersarena.com or call (647) 992-7362 to book your spot today!
Reopening Archers Arena
We had closed the Arena gates on March 16 amid safety and health concerns for our employees and customers, we would like to announce that we would soon be reopening our facility following the strict recommendations and guidelines laid down by the government.
Private Party starting at 4 people
Dear Archers,
We hope you and your loved ones are safe and keeping well.
We had closed the Arena gates on March 16 amid safety and health concerns for our employees and customers, we would like to announce that we would soon be reopening our facility following the strict recommendations and guidelines laid down by the government.
To ensure and practice the recommended physical distancing measures, we’ll be limiting the number of people to smaller groups and will only be allowing appointment-based bookings. The smaller groups would be private parties/sessions starting at 4 people with a maximum of 8 people per session keeping under the government group-size limit of 10 people.
We would like for our customers to understand, respect and welcome these new-standards during these unprecedented times until a vaccine can safeguard everyone from this deadly virus.
To make or book appointments you can visit www.archersarena.com or get in touch with us using Facebook, Twitter and/or Instagram or simply call us at (647)-992-7362.
You can also make use of our rental packages and get book them online or give us a call or email us at info@archersarena.com.
As always, looking to see you at the Arena.
Thank you,
Team Arena