Johannesburg · Paarl
Learn archery.
Keep getting better.
A structured training system that takes you from your first arrow to competing — with weekly classes, coaches who track your progress, and the gear to grow into.
How it works
From first arrow to first competition
Introduction lesson
A safe, coached session with all equipment provided. No experience needed.
Beginner programme
Weekly classes on club equipment. Work through five colour levels, theory and seven modules, signed off by your coach.
Intermediate
Your own bow, your chosen discipline (Barebow or Recurve), self-paced modules, and monthly qualifiers.
Compete
Monthly qualifiers, club championships and SANAA events, with every score saved to your profile.
On the range
Real classes, real people
Venues
Three ranges, one system
JHB members can book classes at either Boskruin or Zoo Lake.
Meet the coaches
The people behind the bows
Qualified, experienced coaches who know every archer by name — and who sign off every step of your progress.
Grant Smith
Owner and head coach, Boskruin
Over 20 years of experience.
Siya Yende
Head coach, Zoo Lake
Over 15 years of experience, and our equipment expert.
Mike Basson
Coach, Boskruin
Over 20 years of experience.
Francesco Pietra
Intermediate coach, Zoo Lake
Freedom Archery's official SANAA judge.
Dean McHendry
Coach, Paarl
Internationally certified, with over 20 years of experience.
Group events
Team building, parties and private groups
We supply the bows, arrows, targets and coaches. You bring the people — it really is good fun.
Shop
Equipment that grows with you
Risers, limbs, arrows and accessories from brands we use and trust — with advice matched to your training profile.