Queens Archery is a full-service indoor archery facility located in Flushing, Queens, offering a welcoming environment for both beginners and experienced archers. The range operates as a complete archery destination with dedicated shooting lanes, professional instruction, and an extensive pro shop.
The facility caters to archers of all skill levels, from first-time visitors to competitive shooters. For beginners, Queens Archery provides mandatory introductory lessons at no additional cost for those renting equipment. These one-hour sessions include approximately 15 minutes of instruction covering the basics of shooting and safety procedures, with the remainder of the time available for personal practice at individual pace. Lessons are available at specific times throughout the week, with sessions offered Tuesday through Thursday, Friday evenings, and weekend mornings. The facility maintains a minimum age requirement of 9 years old for lessons, with parental supervision required for participants under 13.
The range features standard 18-meter archery targets and is equipped with bow hangers and assigned lanes for organized shooting. The facility accommodates both compound and recurve bows, and archers may shoot with their own equipment or utilize the range's rental options. Rental equipment comes complete with all necessary gear needed for a full archery experience.
Beyond recreational shooting, Queens Archery hosts competitive tournament programming. The facility runs weekly tournaments on both Tuesday and Sunday evenings, featuring 300 FITA round formats with structured scoring systems and cash prize opportunities. Additionally, the range operates a Junior Olympic Archery Development (JOAD) program under the direction of former Columbia University Archery Coach Al Lizzio and USA Archery certified instructors, producing competitive archers and potential Olympians. The facility also offers a USA Archery Adult Achievement Program where archers can earn pins and certificates based on tournament performance.
The pro shop is fully stocked with major archery brands including Mathews, Hoyt, Mission, Elite, PSE, Bear, Easton, Beaman, TenPoint, Gold Tip, and Carbon Express. Staff can special order any items not currently in inventory. The shop provides comprehensive services including bow repairs, maintenance, string and cable installation, compound bow tuning, and arrow services such as cutting and refletching. For customers who purchase equipment at Queens Archery, many labor services are provided at no charge, while customers with equipment purchased elsewhere pay competitive service rates.
The facility offers membership options for regular shooters with their own equipment, featuring discounted hourly rates and the opportunity to earn loyalty rewards through the Queens Archery Reward Program. On-site bow storage is available for members seeking secure equipment storage.
Operating hours run Tuesday through Thursday from 4 PM to 10 PM, Friday from 6 PM to 11 PM, and Saturday and Sunday from 10 AM to 5 PM, with the facility closed on Mondays. Reservations are required for all lane rentals and lessons, with walk-in availability subject to capacity limitations. The facility periodically closes for hosting major tournaments including the NYSAA Indoor Championship and participation in competitions such as the Lancaster Classic and Vegas Shoot.
