Indoor Archery Range with Lessons

Beginners trying archery, regular shooters, families, birthday and corporate groups, and local clubs hiring lanes.

Lane hire by the hour or session, beginner lessons, group packages, memberships or league fees, equipment rental, and some gear sales.

• Safe archery coaching
• Customer service
• Organising bookings and groups
• Basic bow maintenance

• Commercial general liability insurance that specifically covers archery, check with a broker
• Municipal zoning, building and fire code requirements for a sports facility
• Coaching qualifications: check Archery Canada and your provincial association for certification and range safety guidance
• Signed waivers and clear safety rules, especially for children and groups
• Lease terms and fit-out costs, which are the biggest financial risk

Startup costs are typically around $25,000 to $90,000, depending on the unit, the number of lanes, rental equipment and fit-out. Lease terms and fit-out costs are the biggest financial risk, so get quotes first.

Monthly revenue is typically estimated at around $4,000 to $15,000, depending on lane bookings, lessons, leagues and group events. It can run year-round, which suits Canadian winters, with hours starting around 25 a week.

Check commercial general liability insurance that specifically covers archery, and municipal zoning, building and fire code requirements for a sports facility. Also check coaching qualifications with Archery Canada and your provincial association, and use signed waivers.