We have been working to add facilities in the Dallas and Plano area. We need your survey support as explained in the response Plano Parks sent:

“I am glad to hear that you are having success with your Academy!  You have certainly helped us by demonstrating the need for archery in the community [...]]]> Members,

We have been working to add facilities in the Dallas and Plano area. We need your survey support as explained in the response Plano Parks sent:

“I am glad to hear that you are having success with your Academy!  You have certainly helped us by demonstrating the need for archery in the community and for that reason, we are hopeful that the next round of improvements will include some type of arrangement to accommodate the sport.We do believe that archery has potential in our park system and most likely that is at Oak Point Park and Nature Preserve. We are going to be re-master planning the park beginning this year …

We have a Community Parks survey on our website that I would like to draw your attention to:http://www.plano.gov/Departments/ParksAndRecreation/Pages/default.aspx We are using this tool to gauge interest in a variety of activities. Additionally, there is city wide survey being developed that will be implemented later in the year. It specifically asks people about their interest in archery. Please feel free to let Plano residents know about these opportunities to express their opinions.

We will contact you sometime during the year to meet with our park master plan consultant. We have selected the landscape architect for this job but have not had our preliminary meetings to get a schedule yet. I would anticipate that focus group meetings will be within the next six months as my best guess.
Amy Fortenberry
Director / City of Plano Parks and Recreation
972-941-7254 (office) / www.planoparks.org

Our Mission: Enriching Plano through parks, facilities, programs and resource stewardship.”

Bob Barnette has passed the torch to Clint [...]]]>

TAC Members, An update on the transition from Texins Archery Club to Texans Archery Club. The majority of details of a transition to the new club status have been completed. You will notice very little difference – outside the name change and increased membership benefits! Bob Barnette has passed the torch to Clint Montgomery (or back, if you know our history). Under the new status, TAC is a division of Texas Archery Academy, a non-profit 501 (c) (3). The club membership has been growing exponentially… averaging three new members per day! We are working on improving existing facilities and adding new outdoor venues for you to enjoy. Members needing to renew, or needing 2012 membership cards, please stop by Texas Archery Academy at 600 Accent Dr. Plano, TX between the hours of 11am – 7pm, Tuesday thru Sunday. Our online payment via Paypal will be working shortly. Clint Montgomery, Executive Director

UPDATE:  MAIN RANGE IS NOW OPEN TUESDAY – SUNDAY, 11am – 7pm.  SHOOTERS CLUB IS OPEN 24X7!

Below is the recent press release from Texas Archery Academy (TXAA), founded by Texins members Clint Montgomery and Tony Fontana…..Texins Archery Club has arranged for our members to have access to the TXAA [...]]]> Texas Archery Academy

UPDATE:  MAIN RANGE IS NOW OPEN TUESDAY – SUNDAY, 11am – 7pm.  SHOOTERS CLUB IS OPEN 24X7!

Below is the recent press release from Texas Archery Academy (TXAA), founded by Texins members Clint Montgomery and Tony Fontana…..Texins Archery Club has arranged for our members to have access to the TXAA indoor Archery Training Center in Plano.  So now we will have not only our fantastic outdoor range at Elm Fork Shooting Park, but we will also be able to use this great indoor facility in Plano!

Press Release from TexasArcheryAcademy.org

Executive Directors: Tony Fontana and Clint Montgomery (214-827-7000)

The rumors are true! There is a new INDOOR archery range opening in Plano.

Texas Archery Academy (TXAA) will be opening a State Archery Training Center in May 2011 at 600B Accent Drive Plano, TX 75075.  This is next to the PGA TOUR Superstore at the southwest corner of I-75 and Plano Parkway.

The TXAA Training Center will open in phases, with the 24×7 TRUGLO Shooters Club opening in May, and the main facility opening for the public to enjoy in June.  Center Memberships will include full use of the Plano Training Center AND the outdoor ranges of Texins Archery Club (www.DallasArchery.com) located at Elm Fork Shooting Park in Dallas!!!

The 30,000 square foot indoor training facility will be available all year to the public at $10/day, and will also offer several levels of Membership that allow extended hours and discounts for frequent usage.  A variety of archery equipment will be available (in most cases without cost) for instructional programs and casual public use.

The facility is tailored to archers of all skill levels, from the curious “never held a bow before” novice, all the way to the Olympic athlete.  Programs for all levels will be offered by Certified Instructors in a facility with state-of-the-art amenities for developing the skills and discipline of archery!

Archery instruction/classes, individual/team coaching, team training, and public recreational use (safe-practice) are the primary goal of the TXAA Training Center.  Support of the National Archery in the Schools Program (NASP)/Outdoor Adventures program, after-school training/Archery PE elective, After-NASP Programs, and recreational competitions will be the other activities of focus. A flexible, modular design accommodates daily usage by all levels and ages. It can be reconfigured to host 1000+ competitor tournaments!

Dedicated range areas will allow Intro to Archery classes, personal and team coaching, separate youth class instruction and after-school programs, and family recreational shooting at a variety of targets (i.e. stationary, multi-distance, moving 3D system, and video archery games).  Amenities provide for full classroom instruction with adjacent instruction range featuring video analysis,  a family lounge, bathrooms, and vending.  A full-service archery pro shop and service technician (subcontractor) is also anticipated. The 24×7 TRUGLO Shooters Club, partitioned within the Center, will be available with its own dedicated access.

Please review the schedule below for Membership levels and then email clint@TexasArcheryAcademy.org for a tour appointment or arrange membership.

Public Access: $10/day……Main facility hours (limited shooting areas based on experience)

Passport: $5/day…..Main facility hours.    Member access benefit extended to a parent organization that annually contributes to TXAA. Members of local archery clubs (showing proof of membership) will be extended this discount.

TXAA Center Membership is coordinated with Texins Archery Club – membership will include access to the TXAA Training Center in Plano and the Texins Archery Club (TAC) outdoor ranges operated at Elm Fork Shooting Park, subject to the following:

• Club Member-Family $120/yr…..Main Facility hours (unlimited)

• Club Member-Individual $60/yr plus $5/day…..Main Facility hours (unlimited)

• TRUGLO Shooters Club $240/yr…..Includes Adult Individual 24×7 access to enclosed Shooters Club range, and Main Facility Family Club Membership use. Additional spouse membership to Shooters Club may be added for $75. This adult only elite archer range is sponsored by TRUGLO  with the finest equipment on the market! TRUGLO, Inc. manufactures The World’s Most Advanced Line of Fiber Optic Sights – visit www.truglo.com

• Life Member $1,500 one-time fee…..Includes individual access to Shooters Club and family membership for Plano Training Center and any outdoor range facilities controlled by Texins Archery Club.

• Sponsor Member $2,500 one-time fee….. same benefits as two Life Memberships

• Corporate Sponsor/Pro shooter teams $2,500/yr…..Allows 10 pro shooters main facility unlimited access and facility advertising signage.

• Other program usage (i.e. Student OCPE, JOAD, 4H, BSA. GSA, After School Archery) will not require membership but a monthly fee for the particular training program. Corporate Events, tournaments and parties are individually booked.

Archery-related businesses and manufacturers are encouraged to make donations to help sponsor the facility and programs. This includes sponsorship levels from banner advertisements (starting at $350) all the way up to sponsorship of a dedicated range area.

Interested in membership? Please email Clint Montgomery

Here’s what you need to know:

Range Hours Range Hours for TAC Members and their Guests (note that these differ slightly from the hours for the Elm Fork Shotgun/Rifle/Pistol ranges and pro [...]]]> Note: Gates are locked shortly after sunset by Elm Fork staff. Please vacate range at dusk so you do not get locked in!

Here’s what you need to know:

Range Hours
Range Hours for TAC Members and their Guests (note that these differ slightly from the hours for the Elm Fork Shotgun/Rifle/Pistol ranges and pro shops):
Monday Closed
Tuesday Closed
Wed - Fri noon – 5pm
Sat & Sun 9am – 5pm

Currently, the public are invited to our Plano indoor range, we have suspended public access during the winter.

MARCH 1ST….The Elm Fork archery range will be reopened to the public during ALL operating hours. The public and all shooters/members will be required to check-in at the Shotgun Pro Shop before accessing the range. Members will show TAC ID for free access, the public (includes guests of member) will pay a $10 range fee – a range ID wristband will be issued to you and must be worn while on range. Elm Fork Marshal will ask violators to leave!

Note: Loaner equipment is available to members at no extra charge, as available in the shed. Public may rent equipment for $10 at the Elm Fork Shotgun Pro Shop. Damage Policy: A charge of $3 per arrow lost or not-shootable will be due upon return.

The public are asked to read the range safety rules and range certify at 10 yards (5 of 6 arrows hit 12″ target) on our Form Wall before shooting at the other ranges. Children should be with parent at all times! There is a Kid’s Range within the Practice Range, in addition to developing their skills at the Form Wall. Basic instruction is available through visual displays posted on the Instruction Range or during a scheduled Intro to Archery Class.

Parking

Parking is restricted to the Shotgun Sports parking lot. If you would like to rent a golf cart, these are checked out at the Shotgun Pro Shop.

If you have a Handicapped vehicle license you may park at the loading area next to the Practice Range (during the weekdays, too busy on weekend days).

If you have a lot of gear or supplies for a project or event, you may drive to the Practice Range area and drop them off. Then you will need to move your vehicle to the parking lot. There is a lot of golf cart and ATV traffic on the path to the archery area, and its safer for everyone if traffic from full-size vehicles is minimized.

Bathrooms

The Shotgun Sports Clubhouse has real restrooms and a changing/shower room that you are welcome to use. There is a porta-potty in the archery area as well.

NOTE:  NEW LOCATION & TIME DURING WINTER MONTHS (December – February)

Texas Archery Academy (TXAA) Indoor Range

600 B  Accent Drive

Plano, TX  75075

The perfect way to experience archery! All equipment is included in your fee. Includes a brief discussion [...]]]> Intro to Archery every Saturday, 11:00am – 12:00pm (except national holidays)

NOTE:  NEW LOCATION & TIME DURING WINTER MONTHS (December – February)

Texas Archery Academy (TXAA) Indoor Range

600 B  Accent Drive

Plano, TX  75075

The perfect way to experience archery! All equipment is included in your fee. Includes a brief discussion of history, safety, and equipment. Demonstrates different styles of shooting and illustrates ways of enjoying archery.Your instructor then supervises you actually shooting! You are guided through the fun of picking up a bow for the first time (or in a long time), and leave with the confidence of having a well-rounded introduction, and the resources to explore the sport further. Instruction features INSTINCTIVE style of shooting. You will quickly be able to hit what you can see! No reservations needed for groups under 10 people, minimum age 8 years (younger children are best taught by private lesson). Open to the general public, and costs $10 per person. Check in at 11:00am at the front desk of the TXAA Range to register and pay class fee (cash or check only, payable at time of registration). Club requires that parents remain at the range during the seminar for children under the age of sixteen in attendance.