2025 OALC Shooters Who Competed Group Photo
Monday, October 13th, 6:00-6:30pm

We'll be taking this year's group photo on Monday, October 13th, between 6:00–6:30 pm. The process should only take about 20–30 minutes.

I'd like to invite everyone who shot a tournament out of Ohio Archery Center, or represented Ohio Archery Center, to be part of this photo. This has become a yearly tradition, and the picture will be added to the wall alongside previous years' group shots.

You'd be surprised how often people stop to look at these photos and reflect on the memories from past seasons—so please make every effort to attend!

OALC & Nocking Point Archers Shine at the 2025 OAA/NFAA 900 Round

Twenty-nine OALC and Nocking Point Archers competed in the 2025 OAA/NFAA 900 Round at Miller's Gun in Sugarcreek, Ohio, on August 23, 2025. Out of those, 15 archers finished in the top three of their respective classes, with three earning the prestigious Shooter-of-the-Year award:

• 🏅 Auberon Fisher (YAFFSLR)
• 🏅 Julianna Chan (YFFSLR)
• 🏅 Dean Stebner (MSMFS)

You can view the complete results on the Ohio Archers website.

The weather couldn't have been better, and the effort put in by every archer was outstanding. I'm proud of you all!

This event closes out the 2025 OAA/NFAA tournament season. The 2026 season kicks off in January, and OALC students have already shown throughout the year that their skills are improving steadily. They've proven to shooters across Ohio and the nation just how strong and dedicated our program is.

OALC and 141st USA Archery Target Nationals and US Open

John Pfoh finished 1st in the Compound 70+ Men class at 141st USA Archery Target Nationals and US Open. John's US Archery National Ranking is 20th in Compound 50+ (note: 170 Compound 50+ archers entered the ranking system starting in January 2025 and only 20 completed all of the requirements). Great job John and solid performance to end the USA Archery tournament season.

OALC and National Senior Olympics
in Des Moines, Iowa

We had 2 archers from OALC at the National Senior Olympics in Des Moines, Iowa. It was a tough several days of shooting because of the heat. Jeanine Hubbell finished 1st in "55-59 Female Recurve with Sights" class and Terry Keller finished 3rd in "50-54 Male Compound Release" class. Great job to both archers.

Nocking Point Archers' Club
October Club Meeting and Fall Outdoor Virtual Tournament

Nocking Point Archery Club will meet at Punderson State Park Archery Range from 1:00 PM to 6:00 PM on Sunday, October 19, 2025. This link provides directions to the location. Work on virtual outdoor tournament. Work on achievement awards. We will also be shooting the USA Archery Fall Indoor/Outdoor Virtual Tournament. Basically the shooting times will be:

Olympic Recurves and Barebow Recurves at 1:00pm
Compound Bows at 4:00pm

We will be shooting a 360 round. Recurve bows will be shoot a 122cm target and compound bows will be shooting at an 80cm target. Distances will vary depending on age/equipment.

This event is based on weather.  If you have any questions, feel free to contact John.

Kids & Archery ...

Archery plays prominent roles in movies, TV shows and video games. Kids routinely see superheroes and Disney princesses shooting archery. They imagine themselves as Katniss, Merida and Hawkeye, and many ask parents if they can try the sport. Kids will think it's cool to shoot. Bows are featured in their video games after all! If archery intrigues your child, maybe it is time to sign him/her up for introductory lessons.

Archery is a great introductory sport for anyone of any age or skill. Many athletes shoot archery without having played other sports or honed any athletic skills. That makes it appropriate for any age. Archers must only focus on their form, not their individual strength or stamina. In addition, archery tournaments have age divisions for all kids who enjoy competing, so they can take their archery passions from the range to the tournament stage whenever they like.

• Archery is the oldest sport still practiced today, and while the equipment has changed, archery basics is remarkably unchanged.
• Archery gets your kids outside away from their phones/tablets where they can soak in that vitamin D and fresh air.
• Archery can help your kids develop their ability focus, and concentrate.
• Archery will strengthen your kids' confidence by giving them a skill that they can steadily improve upon.
• Archery can provide a positive outlet for a competitive kid.
• Archery can also be a great way for kids to develop new relationships like friendships with people of all ages and coaching relationships.
• As a parent if you shoot archery as well, then you and your kids can bond more by being coached together.

Maybe archery is the solution you've been looking for. Ohio Archery Center can provide your child with the structured program that will improve his/her skills, focus and self-esteem. Today is the day to sign up for lessons. No equipment is required.

Service Work ...

We service and tune most compound and recurve bows. New bow strings (Joey's Bowstrings), tuning, D-loops, minor repairs, inspections, etc. We also build arrows for hunting, target and traditional shooting. Arrows are custom ordered. We do not do any work on crossbows. We don't have a press for cross bows.