Texas Archery Academy

This place was off the charts!!! Clean and safe. We came with about 10 young children ages 5 – 14 and the experience was the very best possible. Safety video. one on one instruction and a lot of target practice. We will do this again soon.
Recommend for a birthday party or Scouting event.

Everything about Texas Archery Academy is fantastic — the facility, the staff, and the equipment.
We’ve never done archery before, so my sons and I took the Introduction to Archery class this week.
We learned how to avoid being shot or otherwise impaled, the proper way to handle a bow and arrow, and how to aim and shoot an arrow. Then we were able to practice with the equipment that they provided, under the watchful eye of the instructor.
I ended up purchasing the family membership, which breaks down to $ 15/​month for a family of four, but must be paid up front. The membership gives you access to the range and equipment (bow and arrows) at no additional cost, and you can buy targets at a dollar a pop. I haven’t had to do that yet — I’m not good enough to require pristine targets :) You can also bring your own targets.
I went back today during my lunch break — something I plan to make a regular habit. It’s a great way for me to get off my rear and clear my mind for a bit.
There’s been a fair mix of male and female archers every time I’ve gone, and all skill levels.
The staff is great — helpful and friendly. Got some tips from a couple of other archers, too.
I can’t recommend Texas Archery Academy enough if you’re interested in trying something new. My sons have fallen in love with archery — they ask everyday when they can go back. And we’ll be back soon.

Great place to get USA Archery level 1, 2 and 3 coaching certifications. Coaching courses are well organized and practical. Coach Holly is a great teacher/​coach. The indoor facility is pretty big compared to others around the United States.

Took my boyfriend here this past weekend and he absolutely loved it! We came around 11:30 and the guy at the front was very informative and friendly.
It’s strange that this encounter was very different from my first time here a few weeks ago. I came early on a Saturday morning and signed up for the same class with my friends but we only got 1 hour and literally 30 minutes of it was repetitive instructions from one of the older instructors there.
It was $ 20 with credit card and $ 15 if you paid in cash.
This time we got two hours for $ 10 each. The guy said they had a special on the weekends if you come in before 12pm. I was confused but wasn’t going to argue about getting more time for less money. We got to try both types of bows they carry which was interesting. Targets are evidently $ 1 a piece so bring your own if you want.
They also have other facilities in Texas which we will be visiting. 1 year membership is $ 150 which isn’t bad if you want to go regularly.

So much fun. Payed only 20 $ for 2 hours. Learned how to shoot a arrow by the employees who are extremely helpful. I think I found a new hobbie. I can’t wait to comeback here. Also the place in on the same parking a lot the golf place is its just on the left, it’s kinda small compared to the huge golf store so easy to miss.

Cool little spot. My husband just got us the family membership. It’s really fun. We took our 6 year old last week and he had a blast. Love that this place is structured yet laid back. We will be taking our 4 year old daughter to check it out soon.

Bought a Groupon with a friend. We got there around 5pm on a weekday, it was empty. They did say they would be closing down this location as the archery academy was a tenant and the property owner wanted to do something else with the large warehouse. The instructor/​location manager was nice enough, he spoke slowly and repeated himself a lot but once we got started it was a blast! We all found we were pretty good, the hour went quickly and we all left wanting to come back again. We started off with the target, moved on to birds & bunny cutouts on the walls THEN we got to shoot at a small dinosaur dummy. As we left some seasoned archers with their own gear came in to practice, it was fun to watch them as well. If the location is still there, it’s under the parking garage that is connect to Specs, the entrance is ground level.

Had a great time! Our instructor was pleasant, friendly and patient. We went fairly early before it got busier. Some of the arrows needed repairs, but we just turned them in for others, no problem. A delightful experience and no animals were harmed except for a styrofoam squirrel!

Bought a groupon for my son. They would never call me back to schedule and would not honor it. I would not recommend!

Nice and friendly staff, they are very watchful and helpful. The range in Plano is indoors and AC is nice on those hot Texas days. They also have a bow stringer and de-​stringer that is very easy to use. The staff will also give you tips and lessons. I liked the place so much I got a one year membership.

We really enjoy the Texas Archery Academy! We have taken classes and have received excellent and careful instructions from each person there. And, we both hit the bulls eye!
We really appreciated spending time practicing, and learning the rules. The tournaments are quite good. We will be back, and have shared this great experience with several friends. Good for older kids, but not under 10 years old please. This is a nice outing for anyone who enjoys trying a new sport. Check the Groupon for a deal.

Tried this place out a few months ago with a Groupon and we had no trouble using it, even though it was a Sunday and one hour before closing (maybe that’s why). We got our equipment, the guy showed us how to use them and told us the rules, and then left us to our own devices, which was kind of nice for just trying things out (it was just me and my two teenage daughters). I would have liked a little more instruction in how to sight, etc. but I guess that’s covered in the Archery 101 class.
Anyway, we really enjoyed our time there and recommend Texas Archery Academy to anybody who wants to try archery out first. You can always join as a member if you like it!

Decent archery range. Wish they would drop their price a little.
Overall fun time tho. Nothing extremely negative not anything breathtakingly spectacular.

I don’t get what’s not to like about this place. It’s FLIPPIN’ AWESOME! We have been members now for three months and have been able to use their equipment each time. Now… the equipment is pretty awesome if you don’t have your own. They take the time to show you how to shoot and give you a quick lesson — then release you on to the range. Members get access to ‘member areas’ and walk-​ins get different access. Did I mention you get to rent some pretty bad-​ass equipment?
I believe the rental is $ 10 for the equipment and $ 10 for the range.
The best part about this place is the staff. They have fully qualified staff to help and answer any questions you may have. (Two instructors recently won medals at CDAG in Guatemala!) They offer many classes and camps during the summer.
Our experience here has been nothing short of fantastic! We love it and plan to be members for years to come.

Just an update. Two months later, still no call. Really, don’t waste your time here. Go to Cinnamon Creek Ranch in Roanoke TX.

Wow, it sounds like in some of these reviews they’ve really dropped the ball in the past, but all I can write about is my personal experience.
It’s an indoor archery range. We went yesterday (el 5 de Mayo) and the weather was really kinda chilly outside, but I wonder how it gets in the summer. But for us, it was just fine inside.
I went with a group of I think 8 or 9, and we had an instructor, Cody, for 2 hours. Cody was perfect for our group, and she definitely knows what she’s doing enough to teach a gaggle of newbies how to shoot at targets 10 yards away.
For a 2 hour party, we spent time trying different bows, as well as a couple of contests — elimination contests with balloons as well as team competitions. That made it even more fun, because I like to win.
By the end of it, I know a couple of our group had already signed up for a membership, and several more of us were thinking about it. I guess now I know from other Unilocalers that I should probably at least call ahead before I leave the house to make sure they’ll be open.
I have to admit I’m surprised, seeing the other reviews, because my experience was so good. Either they have improved, or we got really lucky.

Been a member for almost 2 months now. The place is spacious, good air flow from the massive vents above. This is Texas, got to hold of the humidity.
Ranges are better labeled now than they were a month ago. Waiting line, shooting line are clearly marked.
Never really packed so I don’t feel bad lugging a recurve on the line.
It is unfortunate people had bad Groupon experiences, but since the 2 months I’ve been here, the instructors and classes have been excellent. Perhaps the whole Groupon reservation availability is becoming difficult because the place is growing in popularity.
There is a lack of left handed recurve risers, hence the –1 star, they only goes up to 19#, right handed goes to 30#. Plenty of compounds to loan out though, no lack there.
Signed up for Archery 101 and so far the classes have been very helpful in providing me with the knowledge to reproduce great results.

I bought a Groupon for Texas Archery Acadey in November 2012. There were no open dates in November or December. I made a reservation in January 2013 for March 31. This was past the expiration date of the Groupon, but their website said they would honor all expired Groupons until June. Apparently, I was not the only one having difficulty obtaining a reservation.
March 31 happened to be Easter Sunday. Our entire day was scheduled around this event as a fun group activity. We drove 40 miles on tollroads that morning to get to Texas Archery Academy. We were very excited and looking forward to having an excellent time. When we arrived, the parking lot was empty. On the door hanging by some blue painter’s tape was a piece of notebook paper stating that they were closed. Nobody had bothered to call to notify us. It was a long drive home.
We left a voicemail message for them immediately asking for them to respond. Nobody did. A week later, we called back and left another message and still nobody has called back. I submitted for a refund today from Groupon.
I hope none of you have to experience the disappointment that we felt that morning. Customer Service is important. A phone call notifying us that they had decided to close was all that was needed to not have me write a negative comment. Buyer beware. This place doesn’t care.

My husband and I stopped in today to get some shooting in and had a pretty good time. The lanes are wide and there is a good amount of space for everyone to shoot. The range fee, if you aren’t a memberis $ 10 and $ 120 for a yearly membership fee. My only complaints about the place is that it could have been a bit cleaner and PLLLLLEEEEASE turn on the air! My husband and I were both visibly sweating and its difficult to get a good grip on a bow with sweaty palms!

This place was cool. It was not what I was expecting, it was a little run down. It was disorganized when starting the lesson. They seemed to be missing some equipment or there wasn’t enough of something. It was fun and my Fiancée had a blast so I’m sure we will be back for more fun!