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.
Join Our Kids Summer Camp 2023 in Archers Arena Toronto – Now with More Weekly Sessions!
Summer is near, and we've got the best, fun-filled camp lined up here in Archers Arena. Our activities include Combat Archery, Blaster Wars, Bubble Soccer, Saber Wars, Larping, Ninja Academy, Black Light Dodgeball/Basketball, and board games. We're happy to announce that this year, we've increased our weekly sessions for more summer camp fun for your kiddos!
It’s summer!
Activities to Look Forward To
Imagine a summer camp packed with exciting activities. If your child loves sports, adventure, educational, and overall fun activities, our summer camp has everything to offer:
Combat Archery - Equipped with a bow and foam-tipped arrows, inflatable bunkers around you that provide strategic hideouts have your Robin Hood/Katniss Everdeen/Hawkeye moment this summer as you draw the bow, take aim, and let the arrow fly. It's like dodgeball but better!
Blaster Wars - This is no ordinary game - it's a tactical challenge that requires quick thinking, agility, and sharpshooting skills. Be an elite agent or sci-fi soldier in the arena with a nerf blaster gripped firmly in your hands, and foam darts at the ready.
Bubble Soccer - Get ready to have a 'ball' with Bubble Soccer, our most hilarious game yet. Imagine sumo wrestlers playing soccer, it's a riotous twist on a beloved classic that requires balance, coordination, and a robust sense of humor, as you bump, bounce, and tumble your way across the pitch, scoring goals while trying not to lose your footing.
Bubble Soccer in action!
Saber Wars and LARPing - A long time ago in a galaxy far, far away in Toronto, kids at Archers Arena wielding a glowing lightsaber dive deeper into an epic intergalactic battle, with a promise a mix of action, strategy, and unforgettable role-playing experiences. So, saber the moment and let your fantasy take flight!
All this and so much more, such as Black Light Dodgeball/Basketball, Ninja Academy, Board games, and even Pizza!
Our Awesome Team
At Archers Arena, we not only have the best activities to offer but also an amazing team of professional coaches who are great with kids. Headed by the amazing Coach Arian, our coaches from last year’s Summer camp are coming back to be the life of the party, to guide and mentor each child to ensure a safe and memorable experience. With a fun-loving, team-player attitude, they are the best people to hang out with this Summer.
Don’t take it only from us, here are some positive feedbacks from our customers:
“My son had an amazing birthday party there! Coach Arian was organized and was able to keep 12 boys under control. The facilities and equipment was clean and in good condition. Would visit again!”
- Jacqualine Chan
“We did a kid's birthday party and it was amazing! The coaches were great and the kids had a blast.”
- Chris Sanz
“My daughter and I had such a fun time taking the private lessons. Chris was an amazing instructor and he made the lesson and friendly competitions incredibly enjoyable. We will definitely visit again!”
- Nicole La Roche
You can check out more of our reviews for reference by clicking here.
More Weekly Sessions
The best part about this year’s Kids Summer Camp is we're offering more weekly sessions. Summertime is covered, from July to August 2023, you can choose the best possible time for your kiddo to have a week of excitement and lasting memories.
Available dates are stated below:
July 10th - 14th
July 17th - 21st
July 24th - 28th
August 14th - 18th
Our camp in Toronto is designed for kids aged 8-12 years old and offers a variety of activities. With included lunches and more weekly sessions, it's an opportunity for summer-long fun at the affordable price of just $449 with all equipment and coaching included.
Ensure your child has a memorable summer. Enroll them in our Kids summer camp 2023 at Archers Arena. Don't delay, sign up today!
To book, click here or check out our website https://archersarena.com For more information, call us at (647)-992-7362 or email info@archersarena.com
Camp 2023 - for March Break and Summer Camp!
Let's start planning early for this up-coming March Break and Summer Camp!
We at Archers Arena will be bringing back our 1-week program for this March Break, and our Summer Camp will be 2 months long!
9:30am start in the morning, 3pm finish in the afternoon
Different activities each day ranging from Combat Archery (dodgeball, but with foam-tipped arrows!), Nerf Blaster Wars using Nerf Surgefire and Nerf Strongarm guns, and rolling around with our Bubble Soccer suits!
Still not convinced to sign up for March Break or Summer Camp for your kids to have the best of fun?
Let me try and convince you with a few reasons:
It's tons of fun!
We've been running camps for years now, every time - engaging them with varied and unique activities you won't get anywhere else in Toronto. We're cooking up an exciting new program to make this year even more special.
Learn new skills
While your kids are taking part in our unique activities - they are also learning new skills like Archery and Nerf Gun knowlege that our coaches can provide
Staying active
Our activities will help your kids stay active and healthy during their time off school.
And a week of doing nothing will seem like an enternity for your kids, so we can keep them engaged and entertained.
Encouraging independence
Our coaches also help your kids develop independence and self-confidence as they take part in activities and make new friends.
Making new friends
This is a great way to make new friends outside of school and in your local community! Especially with our other kids who keep coming back year after year
Creating lasting memories
We already create unforgettable birthday parties. Let's make this March Break an experience for lasting memories and experiences that they will remember for years to come.
Provide a safe and supervised environment
Our staff provides the best experience to kids birthday parties all the time, and so we will make sure all the kids in attendance are safe and sound
Take a break
And most importantly, our coaches will be taking care of your kids so you'll have a much-guaranteed relaxing week.
SIGN UP HERE
Our Advanced Archery Course (updated 2023)
Want to pick up a new hobby for 2023? Archery is a great form of physical exercise that can improve your strength, coordination, and accuracy. Our curated program takes you from a having never picked a bow, to becoming a great shooter in just 8 weeks!
This is how Archery can improve you as a person
- helps improve your focus and concentration, as it requires intense mental concentration to aim and shoot accurately.
- improves you hand-eye coordination, which can have a positive effect on other activities and sports.
- while also being a relaxing and therapeutic pastime, as it allows you to focus your mind and calm your nerves.
If you're worried about the cost, don't be! Our program includes all the necessary equipment for you to start shooting at home - an affordable hobby, a low-impact sport that can be enjoyed by people of all ages and fitness levels so you can introduce your friends and family to archery as well!
You know and feel when you're improving with archery. This self-improvement provides a sense of accomplishment and achievement as you progress.
Archery is a unique and ancient skill that can provide a sense of connection to history and different cultures, and as such - it can also be a thrilling and exciting sport, as you compete against others or challenge yourself to improve your skills.
Our Advanced Archery Course
You'll have a dedicated coach to oversee and train your progress, and will be coming once a week, on a Tuesday, Wednesday or Thursday (4:30 kids, 5:45 adults)
Each session is 1h long, and it is $628 upfront for the 8 lessons, and also take home:
- A free New Arena Bow ($150 value)
- A free New Safety Arrow ($22.60 value)
- A free New Arm Guard ($16.95 value)
Click HERE to book now!
Best Summer Ever with Camp at Archers Arena!
Now that school is out, kids might be bored at home. Parents might be getting headaches trying to figure out what to do with them. One of the most obvious things to do would be to send them to camp! Then comes the harder question of "Which camp should I send my kid to"? That answer should be obvious as well: Archers Arena!
What makes Archers Arena the best place to send your child to camp? For one, we offer activities that are hard to find anywhere else! These are unique and exciting activities that we bet your kids have never tried before. Our facility is great for kids and we have highly trained staff who know how to handle large groups of children safely and effectively. On top of the amazing staff and unique activities, we use high-quality equipment for all of our games. Our equipment is top notch and will help us get the job done right while keeping your kids happy and safe.
Archers Arena is well known for its combat archery, or archery dodgeball. That's why we're going to teach your child how to use a bow and arrow properly before they play. Combat archery is a mix of dodgeball, archery, and paintball tactics. It's always important to keep safety in mind, so we'll give your child a full lesson in archery (30 mins) before they start playing archery dodgeball. Your kids will have a blast getting to shoot their friends with arrows all summer long, something they never thought they’d ever get to do.
We also have our highly popular Blaster Wars with Nerf Blasters at the Arena. This is a widely sought after feature that we offer in our camps. We use the best equipment to make sure that everyone has safe and fun gameplay. Blaster wars will keep the kids busy running around and shooting others with Nerf blaster guns. There are many different game modes that keep the games fun and engaging so it doesn’t ever get repetitive or boring. They will have multiple different blaster guns to choose from that come in a wide variety of colours and types from the Elite Blaster Series. They will have a blast even just picking out which gun they will take into to battle. It will tire them out and they will probably fall asleep on the car ride home after having so much fun at camp!
Besides our two main attractions, we also have other unique activities like bubble soccer with huge inflatable balls, black light basketball, Ninja Academy, black light party, and Saber Wars. Bubble Soccer is soccer with a twist, players get inside bubble suit and play soccer while bumping and crashing into each other. There’s many game modes like bowling, sumo wrestling and tag. Imagine human bumper cars. Ninja Academy is circuit training and fitness drills. Campers will run through various stations where they will be challenged and get to feel like a ninja! On top of all that, pizza lunches and drinks are included in summer camp, or your kids can bring their own lunch and heat it up in our microwave.
If you are unable to pick up your children at the official end time (3pm), no worries! We’ve got you covered. For late pickups we have another activity option to keep the kids busy until you are able to get them. So rest assured your kids will not have a second of waiting around being bored. In this case we offer a Metal Tipped archery lesson! This lesson will include direct training from our expert archers and marksmen. We do everything we can to provide our campers with a great time and top notch instruction.
Our facility also offers a 30 people Karaoke Party Room with a foosball table, board games, pool table, and premium karaoke machine for downtime.
At $88.50 per child, Archers Arena summer camp is offered from July 5th to August 26th, with the option of signing up for one week at a time for the full month. Drop off earliest at 9:30am, pick up at 3pm, with later pickup options available as mentioned above. This will allow for a worry free day, knowing your child is in good hands. Any additional questions, feel free to give us a call at 647-99ARENA (27362).
*Recommended age: 8yo -12yo.
Advanced Archery Course - From Beginner to Pro in 1 Month
Remember how much fun you had in our Beginner Archery Training?
Archers Arena is pleased to announce a new program, which will take you from Beginner to Pro in 2 Months, from shooting Safety Foam-Tipped Arrows to Metal-Tipped Arrows!
From knowing nothing, become a skilled Archer in 2 months!
Each week you get 1 lesson, coming for 8 weeks
- a Tuesday, Wednesday, or Thursday evening
- each lesson is one-hour long
- committed to coming in the same day and time for your lessons
Kids (8yo - 12yo)
4:30pm - Tue, Wed, or Thu
(snack andjuicebox included)
Teens & Adults (13yo+)
5:45pm, Tue, Wed, or Thu
In this 8-session course, you are more focused on improving your skills. There will be a dedicated coach to oversee and train your progress.
Over the course of the 2 months, you will be receiving these lessons:
Refresher Course
Focus on getting comfortable with your new bow
Intro to Field Tips
Focus on adjusting to new lighter arrows, safety, and proper form
Increasing the Distance
Focus on increasing the distance from the target
Target Switching
Learning to calibrate your form to different targets and angles
Speed Shooting
Focus on quick decision making in target selection
Shooting Styles
Experimenting with alternative styles of shooting
Competition Day
A mock archery competition between you and your class
Graduation Day
A final review of everything you have learned over the month
You can pay $638 upfront and take home:
A free Arena Bow ($100.01 value)
A free Safety Arrow ($22.60 value)
A free Arm Guard ($16.95 value)
Any missed session is an additional $35.40 and must be completed before your next session.
Call 6479927362 to reschedule another time.
If it's a longer-term sickness, then can continue where you left off in the next cohort. Masks are optional.
What you are waiting for? Sign up to the Advanced Course here now!
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!
Kids Birthday Parties
Planning a birthday party for the kids? Not sure what to do?
Don’t worry, Archers Arena has you sorted with an awesome array of unique activities that will keep your little ones busy while you enjoy yourself.
Our activities can go from 1-hour long to 2-hours, and even to 3-hours! Each activity lasts for 1-hour and feel free to try one at a time, or mix and mash 2 or 3 at once!
Nerf Wars
Our go-to choice for the younger kids, age 6yo and up! Great for everyone of all ages to play so everyone can join in and shoot each other with our selection of guns!
The Nerf Surgefire can quickly fry opponents from afar with its quickly spinning barrels that can release its multiple darts at once or in rapid-fire succession for the distance! The Nerf Strongarm’s high-powered blasters make it easier than ever to take down foes in close quarters combat!
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!
Combat Archery
Want to take part in a family-friendly version of Hunger Games? Or just have an excuse to headshot your kid?
Our foam-tipped arrows make that possible and it's like playing extreme dodgeball with bows and arrows - only instead of being thrown into the mix when someone scores on their opponent, there are rules!
No other sport is like this when you’re shooting arrows at your opponent, and I guarantee you or the kids will have many memorable moments for their birthday.
Blacklight dodgeball / basketball
And without fail, our blacklight dodgeball or basketball option is a great way to finish off your activities. Play schoolyard games in a clean, warm, safe environment whether it’s dark or raining outside.
At any of these sessions, you can have 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.
Karaoke party room
Don’t want to particpate in the activites?
Let our coaches handle your kids for at least 3 hours!
Kick back and relax with our unlimited billiards, foosball, and board games. The billiards and foosball table are unlimited free-to-play however many times you want, so no need to worry about bringing coins or spare change to play! For our board games, here are just a few out of our selection:
Jenga
Checkers
Penguin Trap
Exploding Kittens
Then after the kids are exhausted, fill them up with cake and food you want to bring, sing Happy Birthday with our premium karaoke HD sound system, which has 200,000 songs and YouTube.
Snap some pics in our balloon garlands booth with custom number balloons, our social media booth, or our most prized feature… The Iron Throne, Archers Arena Style
Planning ahead can make all the difference so call 647-992-7362 or email in at info@archersarena.com to book our activities or the Party Room by itself for before, during or after your activity!
Lockdown Lifted!!!
We are back!
Starting from the 1st of February, we are now at 50% capacity!
Up to 24 people in the Party Room and up to 15 people in one court!
We have all sorts of activities to celebrate your birthday, participate in a team building event, or just have a blast! Come find out what's happening today with us - we promise it will be exciting!!!
Party Room
Need a private room for your birthday party, team building event or gathering?
Our Karaoke Party Room is a great space to relax and bring in outside food and drinks, and BYOB with a Special Occassions Permit
We have lots of amenities included and a premium karaoke HD sound system with 200,000 songs and on YouTube!
Combat Archery
Want to be able to shoot at your friends Hunger Games style?
Or headshot, headshot, pow pow pow like Hawkeye?
You’ll not only be able to shoot at your friends, but they’ll also be able to shoot back at you! It's like playing extreme dodgeball with bows and arrows - only instead of being thrown into the mix when someone scores on their opponent, there are 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 feel/witness the impact without it being dangerous!
Beginner Archery Training
Want to practice your target aiming before stepping into combat?
Rack up those headshots?
Our coaches can guide you through in a one-hour long session! There are digital targets to shoot at and you and up to 6 of your friends can play together - with a variety of games such as Around the World or Headshot Bob with everyone for themselves by testing their accuracy or speed (or both!) or teams or maybe even against the coach!
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?
Nerf Wars
Prefer shooting in a more modern fashion?
Do so Nerf Blaster Style! With the Nerf Surgefire, you can fry your opponent from afar with its powerful darts. The gun has quickly spinning barrels that can release its multiple darts at once or in rapid-fire succession for the distance!
The Nerf Strongarm’s high-powered blasters make it easier than ever to take down foes in close quarters combat as well; just don't forget about those rangefinder capabilities if there are obstacles between yourself and an enemy target.
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 😈
Bubble Soccer
You can't stay grounded for too long when you’re playing Bubble Soccer! The Bubble Soccer Suit will make you feel like an unstoppable force.
Get ready and feel the world tilt as you bounce off your friends (safely of course!) in this activity. 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 sanitized and cleaned before and after each session!
Blacklight Dodgeball or Blacklight Basketball
We play a different type of dodgeball. We forget our problems and just have fun. We bring back nostalgic childhood memories while dodging brightly-colored missiles thrown by our arch-enemy!
We also have another option: glow-in-the-dark basketball. We thought of a way for people of all ages to enjoy their favorite sport indoors when it is dark or raining outside.
At any of these sessions, you can have 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.
Private Gym Space
At $12 per person per hour - minimum 2 people charge on weekdays, and minimum 4 people charge on Friday, Saturday and Sunday - Archer’s Arena offers private gym space if you want to exercise without having to worry about a monthly subscription or other outside people.
Train with no judgment at our indoor gym that will be private to you and your group during your session and lose all those extra pounds built up during 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…
New Year, New Lockdown
Omicron is currently all over the news and it seems like it's more contagious and better at escaping immunity than any other virus we've seen.
We at Archers Arena wish you the best to stay safe and healthy during this lockdown. Make sure to wash your hands, use sanitizer, and wipe down high-touch surfaces with non-toxic antiseptics.
Keep your stress low, diet healthy, and be as active as you can, and here are a few tips for you!
Do some work around the house
Do you have any chores or yard work that you have been putting off? Doing chores like shoveling snow, gardening, cleaning out the garage can be a valuable exercise that contributes to your strength, endurance, and heart health.
Take the stairs
If you live in a building with an elevator, you might want to take the stairs instead. This will help you get better at climbing stairs, burn more calories than running outside, and if you want even more of a challenge - carry additional weight or skip steps! Be careful if you do this.
Exercise in your backyard
If you have one, you can exercise outside and get some fresh air at the same time! If you’re feeling extra daring, you can even run a marathon in your backyard!
Workout from home
You can always work out at home. It is not required to have a yard. Make sure you have clear space and then you can do different workouts that are quick, easy, or high intensity. You can also use common household items to make the workout harder.
Go for a walk or a run
Going for a walk is good for your health. You can listen to music or talk on the phone. Always plan for a safe route, and bring items like money and identification, or your phone in case you need someone to help you.
Take a hike
Taking a long walk can be a good way to exercise. A nature hike will make you feel better and reduce your stress. It will also help you with endurance, muscle strength, and even reduce your blood pressure.
New Year, New Me
Every year, you make the New Year’s resolution to go to the gym. Then came along 2020 and 2021 with lockdowns; 2022 looks to heading the same direction. However, at Archers Arena, have no fear!
If you want to change your life, start now! Lose all those extra pounds built up during quarantine, without having to worry about a monthly subscription, other outside people, train with no judgment at our indoor gym that will be private to you and your group during your session.
$12 per person per hour, minimum 2 people charge on weekdays, and minimum 4 people charge on Friday, Saturday and Sunday!
Millions of people set New Year's Resolutions every year, and Archers Arena wants to help you crush yours with our private gym and a few tips.
Ask yourself Why
People have different reasons for setting goals. They might be for personal reasons or even health reasons. But sometimes people feel pressured by society to do these things, and it’s important to ask yourself why you want to do them. What is your New Year's Resolution? Why do you want to change your life? Once you find the reason, you will have a better mindset to complete your goals.
Set Reasonable Goals
Yes, you might have a resolution for 2022. It might be to lose weight or to work out more. But this is a broad goal. A study found that people who have broad goals can feel depressed or sad because these goals are difficult to complete. So be specific about what you want to do. Say for example: "I want to lose 10 pounds by the end of the year" or “I want to add 5 pounds to my squat rep at the end of each month”.
Setting realistic goals is good because then you have something to work towards. Even set the goal of just entering the gym! Get changed, put on shoes, drive to the gym, enter the front door, then turn around and head home! Start small and work up from there.
Write it down
Set a goal for yourself. Write it down and post it somewhere on a sticky note where you will see it every day, like your mirror. Post about what you are doing to achieve that goal on social media. You are more likely to follow through with your goals if you write them down and share them with friends and family members. This will help you do the work and hold yourself accountable, but also encourage others who might be trying to do the same thing.
Establish a schedule
Another important aspect of sticking to your New Year’s Resolutions is creating a set workout schedule. If possible, work out at the same time and the same place every day. This will help you establish a routine while also helping you form strong habits. Review your schedule and find a daily time where you can fit in exercise without interfering with other parts of your life.
Come with a buddy
Going to the gym by yourself is a hard task. It can be hard to find motivation. It is better if you have someone with you who will help you be active and spend time with them. They will also make sure that you are doing well and going to the gym every day.
Karaoke? Party Room? Away from the kids???
That’s right, this room is as versatile as it is!
It has karaoke!
It has billiards!
It has foosball!
It’s a great space for you to relax!
Let our coaches handle your kids for at least 2 hours!
Host up to 15 people (reduced in accordance with Ontario government COVID guidelines about Omicron)
The billiards and foosball table are unlimited free-to-play however many times you want, so no need to worry about bringing coins or spare change to play!
Aside from billiards and foosball, we also offer board games! Here are just a few out of our selection:
Jenga
Checkers
Penguin Trap
Exploding Kittens
This is the space we have for outside food and drinks, and alcohol can also be brought with no problem! You will just need a Special Occasions Permit obtained 10 days beforehand.
Next up is our Karaoke sound system. Great for a sing-along or celebrating a happy birthday!
If you want to celebrate with balloon garlands and also include a special age, we can also prepare custom number balloons for you!
Another good place to snap some pics is our social media booth, or our most prized feature… The Iron Throne, Archers Arena Style
Call 647-992-7362 or email in at info@archersarena.com to book the Party Room by itself or for before, during or after your activity!
What We Offer in Beginner Archery Training
Beginner Archery Training is our most popular activity right now! For those of you that don’t know, today we will take a deeper dive into what we offer during these sessions.
Generally people take 4 to 6 sessions to grasp all the concepts we teach.
Class 1 and 2
As many people have not shot before, safety is our Number 1 priority here at Archer’s Arena. We go over how to load the arrow, have good form, and how to shoot properly and safely.
Our Number 2 priority is not to dry-fire! Dry-firing is when the bow string is pulled back without an arrow nocked and then released. The reason to not do this is because all the stored energy is being released back into the bow rather than a nocked arrow - and this causes microfractures in the bow, and at some point, the bow will break!
When loading the arrow - keep the bow horizontal and make sure that the arrow is nocked onto the string between the finger guards and resting on the bow’s arrow rest.
If you’re holding the bow with your left hand, turn the bow to the 2 o’clock position.
If you’re holding the bow with your right hand, turn the bow to the 11 o’clock position.
Then draw back by moving your hand to your cheek and keeping your elbow straight! This makes sure you’re getting the full power out of your body and not t-rexing!
During the session each player will be shooting around 150 - 200 arrows each! And it’s not just drills. We also play games like Around the World, Race the Coach and shooting at Digital Targets.
Class 3 and onwards
This is where we learn about the different branches of archery and their shooting styles:
Traditional Target Shooting
Mongolian Thumb Draw
Combat Archery Speed Shooting
Traditional Target Shooting is just like what it sounds like. The circular target has 5 different colored rings - white, black, blue, red, and yellow.
Mongolian Thumb Draw is a different grip style where instead of using your fingers to draw back the string, the thumb is used instead and the arrow is on the opposite side of the arrow rest. This allows the index finger to pin the arrow against the bow to stop the arrow from flipping off the bow!
Speed Shooting is practicing instinctive archery. The philosophy is as follows “same spot, same shot”. When the hand is always drawn back to the same place and the target is not hit, only a slight adjustment and not much thinking is required to hit the target.
Afterwards
Afterwards there's Advanced Target Training or Open Range sessions.
An Open Range session is when you can practice shooting yourself without a coach! If you’ve only done the Beginner Training, the Safety Tip Open Range is available for you - where you can bring your own bow (or rent $10 for the hour) and we provide the arrows!
The Advanced Target Training is when metal-tipped arrows are used, shooting at different distances with different bow strengths. After completing an Advanced Training session, the Metal Tip Open Range is now available for you to practice in your own time!
To get really good
Every month, we are running cohorts where the Beginner Archery Trainings are now more technical and the coach is more focused on you getting better.
Signing up to this means you come in twice a week - Tue or Thu evening and on the weekend morning, an Open Range session. It is $499 for the month-long course:
2 Beginner Sessions
2 Advanced Sessions
4 Open-range times
You also get a free arena bow and an arm guard. To book the course, call to sign up or tell your coach when the next time you come in!
GLOW-IN-THE-DARK Dodgeball and Basketball
Everybody knows how to play dodgeball… even if you don’t the rules are pretty simple - avoid getting hit by a ball thrown by someone on the opposing team, and if you’re hit or if someone catches a ball that you threw, you’re eliminated.
The way Archer’s Arena makes your typical dodgeball different is by bringing back the childhood nostalgic feeling where you can just forget about your worries, your life, and just have fun being absorbed in a music dance party dodging brightly-colored missiles thrown by your arch-enemy!
It’s the perfect way to relive your childhood memories while having an awesome time with friends and family. Just make sure not to aim for the head like you did when you were 8 years old! That never ended well… trust us, we know from experience.
If you don’t want to play dodgeball, the other option we have is glow in the dark basketball! Our goal was to create a fun way for people of all ages to enjoy their favorite sport without having to worry about missing out on playing time due to darkness or bad weather conditions.
Any of these sessions can be turned into a music dance party! Either you provide the music or we do! We recommend to wear white or neon clothing that glows and glow in the dark pinnies are provided for free.
Nerf Blaster Rental Promotion!
Currently we have a Nerf Blaster Reopening Promotion: 2 days for the price of 1
Bring the fun to inside your house, to your basement and also your backyard if you’re brave enough endure the cold this winter! We have a number of packages that has everything you need to run a successful Nerf War party or take it to the next level for an unforgettable experience with our “Premium” packages.
The areas we provide in GTA are North York, Thornhill, Downtown Toronto, Mississauga, Oakville, Brampton, Vaughan, Richmond Hill, Markham, Aurora, Oshawa, and Whitby.
Safety goggles and team pinnies are provided in all our packages, and all Nerf Blasters come with a full complement of darts.
Our packages are listed here:
SMALL ESSENTIAL BLASTER PACKAGE
- $195 for 1 DAY
12 Different Blasters Elites
120 Darts
Goggles
Pinnies
SMALL PREMIUM BLASTER PACKAGE
- $245 for 2 DAYS
20+ Blasters Elite Mega
240 Darts
Goggles
Pinnies
MEDIUM PREMIUM BLASTER PACKAGE
- $395 for 2 DAYS
20 Premium Blasters Elite Mega Rival
400 Darts
Goggles
Pinnies
LARGE PREMIUM BLASTER PACKAGE
- $595 for 2 DAYS
30 Premium Blasters Elite Mega Rival
600 Darts
6 Inflatable Covers
Air Pump
Goggles
Pinnies
Don’t know what to play? We’ve got you covered! Just to name a few:
Elimination, Free For All, Domination, Capture the Flag, and Team Death Match!
Zombies Game mode
You will also need a deck of cards. Get however many cards to represent how many people are playing + the Joker card, shuffle and hand them out (e.g. 4 players, get 3 cards along with the Joker).
Whoever picks up the Joker card keeps it a secret and is now the zombie.
Then grab cards that are between the numbers of 5-10, shuffle and choose, and that represents how much ammo each player gets! Once a dart is shot, players cannot pick up darts anymore.
When the game starts, whoever has the Joker drops their Nerf Blaster after 20 seconds, becomes the zombie and is only able to walk to the other players.
If a zombie touches a player, the player is now infected and joins as a zombie.
If a zombie gets hit, they get down on 1 knee and count 3 seconds before moving again.
If everyone is infected after 5 minutes, the zombie team wins.
However if at least 1 person is not infected after 5 minutes, the resistance wins!
Target Shooting game mode
Set up targets using cups or pop cans, and starting from a countdown, the first person to knock down the most targets wins!
Body Blast game mode
It’s an elimination-type game when you get hit, you have to do an exercise! If you get hit on the:
Legs, do 10 squats or lunges
Stomach, do 5 crunches
Back, do 10 jumping jacks
Chest/Arms/Head, do 5 pushups
Rental rates are charged based on a 24h rental period, from the time of equipment pickup.
Party package reservations require at least a 48h cancellation notice. No-shows and cancelled parties notified less than 48h before scheduled pick-up will be charged 50% of the party cost.
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!