Riverside Archery

Friendly and Very Professional with extreme knowledge to boot… These people far exceeded my expectations. How they run their business and the level of customer service provided should be used as a model for all small businesses. I was so impressed with them that I bought 2 complete bow systems for myself, my daughter bought one for her, and I bought a bow system for both my granddaughter and grandson. The staff is very personable and friendly. They went above and beyond in assisting my family in selecting the right product for each of our individual needs. I highly recommend them for all your Archery needs, you will not be disappointed.

Pretty awesome. Had my first Archery experience and the staff there taught some really great insights. After 1 hour of practicing, it made me want to buy myself a Bow and take on Archery as a legit hobby!
Definitely worth checking it out if you’ve never tried!
Not only is it challenging, but also trains your stamina, precision, and steadiness.
This type of skill is highly recommended since it can benefit you in other areas of your life. :)
Cheers!

Great place with great staff. Had a private lesson for my wife son and I, the personalized attention is great we really felt like we have learned a lot.

I feel like a fat kid in a candy shoppe every time I go here. I want everything!
Found these guys through groupon. I opted for 1 on 1 private lesson and had Ray as my instructor. Super cool guy and very good instructor! He helped me figure my correct draw weight/​length and corrected my sight. He definitely knows his stuff and by the end of the lesson I was getting really good groupings and even a bulleyes. Whoo! Will definitely be back! I love supporting local businesses.

I’ve noticed that they improved the service since my last few visits. i am so glad they did.
A couple things i was disappointed was on the door and a few parts of the place, there was a paper that says they will no longer be opening Sundays on January 10^th. i usually go here Sundays but now i go every Saturdays. on saturdays, they are really packed, so i recommend coming later than 2pm for less people on the range.

Got a private lesson for my kids with Ray! Great great experience! They loved it. Ray is patient and has a great attitude to teach kids. This place is fun and friendly! Thank you

My boyfriend took me here because I have wanted to learn archery for a while now. We were welcomed and felt at ease even though I had never used a bow before. They are patient, and very helpful in showing the basics. We were both provided with an arrow, arm guard, a target, and arrows… Would be a great thing to do with the kids, a friend or a spouse/​partner. We will definitely be coming back and we’re both hooked on archery now! Thank you Riverside Archery!

These guys are solid! It’s definitely the staff that makes me give this business a 5 star. The employees are genuinely helpful and caring. They do get busy, and they do have limits as to being in more than one place at one time, but if they CAN make time for you they see you through until you’re satisfied. I went through a weird exchange with Trophy Ridge, and the manager called the company on my behalf and got me what I needed.
Good dudes! I hear the people that their archery classes have a blast too. I’ve been in there seeing them teach, and they’re really professional and keep it fun.

Bought a groupon deal for myself (40 year old mom) and my 15 year old son. We had a blast and really improved in the one hour lesson. We had never handled a bow before but our instructor was fantastic in making us feel comfortable. She was also very encouraging and have lots of tips along the way. I’ll be going back for the beginner class.

I’ve always wanted to learn archery and I finally got the opportunity when I got an email about an Amazon local deal. I was so happy my boyfriend and I bought the tickets because I had a great time and I feel like I learned a lot in the safety/​beginner class. The instructors were are really nice and explained everything sincerely. I was a little nervous going in but after shooting my first arrow they adrenaline kicked in and the instructors encouraged me to get better. I didn’t get a chance to speak to many of the employees in the shop but from what I could see everyone genuinely loved being there and everyone was genuinely nice and willing to help in anyway they could. I can’t wait to go back and work my way up through the classes. I’m really happy that Riverside Archery was my first archery experience.

Great value. Bought the beginner lesson as a gift. The two instructors were very friendly. What I liked most was how informative they were. If they fixed something you were doing incorrectly, they told you why, not just «do it».

Growing up I have always been fascinated with the world of archery. In my mid-​thirties I finally decided to give it a try. I am so very thankful that I came to Riverside Archery for my first shots.
The staff are all so very knowledgeable and very friendly! You can tell that they all love what they are doing by how they talk about it and how you see the exciting gleam in their eyes as they are teaching new students about their craft.
From the time I attended the beginners class to my advanced class with Coach Tim Atwood (awesome and funny guy, really knows A LOT about archery), this place and it’s staff have been nothing but supportive and inspirational.
Especially Sarah! On my second day there, Sarah introduced me to the Hoyt Buffalo (the bow similarly used by Katniss and Hawkeye) and it wasn’t a sales pitch at all, she was truly sharing her huge respect for the ingenious craftsmanship of the bow. Seeing how excited she was as she was talking about it got me amp-​ed up as well! So I decided to make myself worthy of the bow and practiced almost daily for hours at a time to achieve proper form to be good enough for the bow. Just today… With the help of Sarah she helped pick the right arrows (customized from the correct length for my draw length down to the color of the feathers), the right equipment, tweaked the bow into perfection. Now I have the Hoyt Buffalo and I have never been happier in my life. It shoots (it sings…) so freaking beautifully and with superb accuracy! :)
Archery has turned into a very serious and very much loved hobby of mine now and I thank Riverside Archery and it’s amazing staff/​teachers/​archers/​awesomely-​cool-​people for that.
Keep up the wonderful work (more like fun really haha) of spreading the love of Archery guys!!! :)

My wife and I LOVE this place. Everyone of the employees are so helpful, they make an effort to get to know you and are just down right good people. We just started doing archery about a month ago and we make sure to come the 30mile round trip at least 1 – 2 times a week. What a great spot and great prices!!! I couldn’t be happier with my experience at Riverside Archery.

Great staff!
What a fun place to go. We tried them via an Amazon local deal! We will be going back for sure. Thinking we found another couple and family activity. I would advise you to take a few beginners lessons to get instruction.

Wasn’t exactly expecting the archery area to be indoors, but really had a good first time and experience. The archery teachers were really helpful with everything: from the way to correctly hold a bow, how to shoot, what not to do, where the arms should be, and which way to shoot from. They are always watching, correcting your form and giving any useful tips to help.
Bows, arrows, arm guard, and finger guard are provided for first time learners. The classes are an hour long. Reservations are needed, I believe it’s $ 24 per person, but there is a groupon coupon for $ 12 per person. Connected to the teaching/​shooting area is the store where they sell different kinds of bows and arrows.
I just wish they could have given each of us separate targets so we could see how we have progressed during the class and how our aim was. Would have been a nice souvenir to take home.

I purchased a deal on Unilocal for a one-​hour beginners’ lesson for 2 and it was a great experience! I had always wanted to try archery and was really happy to find this place in Riverside.
The beginners’ lesson is for everyone, kids and adults. It’s indoors, so you’re just in a room lined up with about 15 others shooting at a wall. The instructors are really knowledgeable and nice. I felt like they explained everything really clearly. They made sure that every individual person got the correct stances and everything for not only their own safety, but for everyone else’s as well. I felt safe under their advice and was able to have fun shooting away!
Totally recommend for a unique weekend activity or even introduction into a new hobby!

Although the building the store utilizes looks dated, they have a decent variety of archery equipment. Didn’t get a chance to look at all the prices so I’m not sure if they are well priced or not. I did participate in one of the archery lessons for beginners and I must say that I was very satisfied with it. I was intimidated before the class and kind of nervous, but it was actually very fun, easy, and well worth the money. The staff instructing us was very friendly and she also had good people skills and explained things in an easy to understand manner. No problems were encountered.

The staff is amazing! Everyone is knowledgable and willing to ensure that you have a great experience.
The archery equipment and accessories are reasonably priced. I can promise that you will not be disappointed.
If you are a beginner, I recommend renting a bow from here instead of buying one. Once you have tried a few of the models here you will be in a better position to decide if archery will be a one time thrill or a permanent new hobby.
Chances are you may want to join the Archery club and compete. Either way, Riverside Archery is the best place to come for all of your archery needs.
If you are new to the sport or an expert Riverside Archery has something for everyone.

I purchased a Living Social archery lesson deal for me, my friend and her two kids. It was a great experience for all of us. The staff member (a young female… forgot to ask her name!!) was very friendly and patient with us. She was also very knowledgeable and walked us through step by step the process of shooting and aiming. She also emphasized safety, which was important for the kids to be aware of.
The kids had a lot of fun. The boy, who is usually engrossed in video games, really enjoyed shooting an actual physical object, rather than a virtual one. :-)
Although I have shot a bow and arrow before, I didn’t know until the lesson, that I should be shooting a left-​handed bow, because I am left eye dominant, though I’m right-​handed.
We’ll definitely be going back.

Visited Riverside Archery in July after purchasing a 2 for 1 intro lesson. My 11 year old and I were a bit nervous but everything from the check in to instruction was great. We had a blast! The instructors did a great job with both the adults and kids. Saturdays can get quite busy and it can be a bit awkward standing so close to so many other students. The targets are actually quite big for the beginner students… which made my kid’s sense of «accomplishment» all the more wonderful. I highly recommend a visit… just make sure to make an appointment.