Non Licensed

The World Archery Excellence Centre offers courses catering both elite and grassroots in archery, acting as a development hub for the sport worldwide and a sports centre for community and organisations in Switzerland.

Discover Archery

Participants learn the basics of archery in a one-on-one session with an accredited coach, with friends or family or as part of a group. Our fantastic staff and volunteers can teach anyone to shoot a bow and arrow safely and quickly, and have a lot of fun in the process.

Private class

Book on demand

Group class

Dates: Jan. 11 & 25, Feb. 8 & 22, March 7 & 28, Apr. 11 & 25, May 16 & 30, June 13 & 27, July 11 & 25, Aug. 8 & 22, Sept. 5 & 19, Oct. 3, 17 & 31, Nov. 14 & 28, Dec. 12

Are you aged 8+ and fancy yourself the next Katniss, Legolas or Hawkeye? If the answer is yes, then our Discover Archery classes are for you!

Participants learn the basics of archery in a one-on-one session with an accredited coach, with friends or family or as part of a group. Our fantastic staff and volunteers can teach anyone to shoot a bow and arrow safely and quickly, and have a lot of fun in the process.

All archery equipment is provided in our state-of-the-art archery facilities. Dates vary throughout the year and on-demand booking is available.

Who knows, could it be you climbing the Olympic podium next? (No tickets to the Hunger Games available, we’re afraid!)

Purpose of the course:

  • To introduce archery.
  • To enable the public to experience archery.
  • To create an interest for the sport of archery.

Participants will:

  • Learn proper archery form.
  • Acquire basic knowledge of archery.
  • Enjoy the activity and have fun.

Target audience:

Anyone interested in trying archery aged 8+

Discover Archery sessions:

  • Activity: 1 class
  • Time: 10:30 to 12:00
  • Frequency: Once every 2 weeks
  • Instructor Ratio: 1 coach per 6-8 participants

General Information:

Registration by e-mail (registration@worldarcherycentre.org) or by clicking on Book or Register below, date and time will be confirmed via email.

Please note that the date chosen may change depending on demand.

Payment can be made via bank transfer (in advance), credit card or cash on the day of the activity.

Please be in our reception 10-15 minutes before the start of the class.

Archery equipment and mineral water will be provided.

Facilities and services provided:

  • Indoor Hall
  • Changing rooms
  • Archery coach
  • Archery equipment (Initiation Kit)

What to wear?

  • Sport outfit (not too loose)
  • Sport shoes (NO high heels or equivalent shoes or boots)
  • Your best attitude!
Book or register to a class

Start Archery

Our Start Archery classes take you from first-timer to an official archer, teaching technique, safety and the skills of a sport in a one-on-one session with an accredited coach, with friends or family or as part of a group. By the end of the course, our fantastic staff will have anyone shooting comfortably at targets 30 metres away.

Dates: from January 8 to February 9 (two per week)

Wednesday Lessons: from 18:00 to 19:30

Sunday Lessons: from 10:30 to 12:00

Make-up Dates: to be determined

Information: coming soon

Dates: from February 19 to March 22 (two per week)

Wednesday Lessons: from 18:00 to 19:30

Sunday Lessons: from 10:30 to 12:00

Make-up Dates: to be determined

Information: coming soon

Looking to learn a sport that’s got it all? A precision activity that’s suitable for anyone (over the age of eight) and mightily cool thanks to superstars like Katniss Everdeen, The Arrow and Legolas, archery can be anything from a fun activity with family or friends to a world-class sport, any everything in between.

Our Start Archery classes take you from first-timer to an official archer (which is what you’re then allowed to ask your friends to call you), teaching technique, safety and the skills of a sport in a one-on-one session with an accredited coach, with friends or family or as part of a group. By the end of the course, our fantastic staff will have anyone shooting comfortably at targets 30 metres away.

All indoor and outdoor classes are hosted in our state-of-the-art archery facility, and an initiation kit including elastic training band and finger tab is provided at the start of the course. Dates vary throughout the year and on-demand booking is available.

Main goal:

  • To raise general knowledge and skills in archery.
  • To enable participants to achieve good results shooting up to 30m.
  • To guide the archer to choose a bow type.

Goals:

  • To learn and achieve a proper archery form.
  • To assimilate the basics of archery.
  • To help archers enjoy the activity and progress during the course.
  • To introduce the use of a sight to increase accuracy and consistency.

For anyone who has already tried archery and would like to become an archer. (Recreational level)

Start Archery sessions:

  • Activity: 10 classes
  • Frequency: Twice per week
  • Instructor Ratio: 1 coach per 8-10 participants

General Information:

Registration by e-mail (registration@worldarcherycentre.org) or by clicking on Book or Register below, date and time will be confirmed via e-mail.

Payment can be made via bank transfer (in advance), credit card or cash on the day of the activity.

Please be in our reception 10-15 minutes before the start of the class.

Archery equipment and mineral water will be provided.

Note: Please note a minimum of eight participants is required for the course to be held.

Facilities and services provided:

  • Outdoor field
  • Indoor Hall
  • An indoor gym is available for 1 hour on the day of the class
  • Archery equipment (Initiation Kit + elastic band + finger tab)

What to wear?

  • Sport outfit (Not too loose)
  • Sport shoes (No high heels or equivalent shoes or boots)

Payment:

Please note we must have received payment for the course at least 2 days in advance of its starting date.

Payment methods:

  • In person at the Centre via credit card or cash.
  • Bank transfer (invoice will be sent).
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Improve Archery

Improve Archery is a semi-private class meant to improve the basic skills learned in START ARCHERY and to develop the skills necessary to become a licensed archer.

Dates: from January 8 to February 9 (two per week)

Wednesday Lessons: from 19:30 to 21:00

Sunday Lessons: from 09:00 to 10:30

Make-up dates: to be determined

Registration: by e-mail (registration@worldarcherycentre.org), or by clicking on Book or Register below

Information: coming soon

Dates: from February 19 to March 22 (two per week)

Wednesday Lessons: from 19:30 to 21:00

Sunday Lessons: from 09:00 to 10:30

Make-up dates: to be determined

Registration: by e-mail (registration@worldarcherycentre.org), or by clicking on Book or Register below

Information: coming soon

Camps for beginners

Are you between the age of 8 and 12? Have you ever dreamed of becoming an archer? This is your chance! Come and join our camp to discover all the secrets of this unique sport! During this 5-day camp, you will learn the bases of how to shoot a bow safe and accurately, hitting the target each time! You will learn through a variety of different games(sets) and take part in team and individual competitions. In addition, you will have the opportunity to “build your own bow” and test it.

Target: Beginners who have little to no experience in archery, between 8 and 12 years old

Price

CHF 470.- including lunch, mineral water, snacks, equipment, archery classes and other activities under the supervision of qualified coaches (1 coach for 6 children).

Duration and hours

  • Duration: 5 days
  • Hours: from 9h30 to 16h30

Kids Spring Camp 

  • Dates: April 20 to 24
  • More information coming soon

Kids Summer Camp 1 (July)

  • Dates: July 6 to 10
  • More information coming soon

 

Kids Summer Camp 2 (August)

  • Dates: August 17 to 21
  • More information coming soon

Kids Autumn Camp

  • Dates: October 19 to 23
  • More information coming soon
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Discover Archery

Start Archery

Improve Archery

Summer Camps for beginners