SW Archery

SW Archery is a premier indoor archery facility located in Paramus, New Jersey, founded by Sungwoo Shin, an accomplished professional archer and certified level 4 NTS coach. The academy operates an 18 and 30-meter indoor archery shooting range designed to foster a focused, energetic, and immaculately clean environment for archers of all skill levels.

The facility offers a comprehensive range of instruction and services. Beginners can start with the Beginner 101 class, a foundational 50-minute course that provides essential instruction on proper shooting form and thorough education on range safety protocols, making it family-friendly and ideal for those new to the sport. For more advanced training, SW Archery offers private lessons with Coach Shin, who brings 25 years of elite, dual-nation expertise from South Korea and the United States. His mentorship has produced over 20 youth and senior USA National Team members, numerous World Championship competitors, and students admitted to Ivy League and top-tier universities.

The facility serves diverse age groups through multiple specialized programs. The Junior Olympic Archery Development (JOAD) program is designed for youth archers aged 6 to 19, offering structured classes that teach disciplined shooting technique while building critical life skills such as focus, self-confidence, and teamwork. Recurve archers in this program receive training that prepares them for competition at local, national, and worldwide levels, with potential pathways to the prestigious US Olympic Archery Team. An Adult Archery Program welcomes those 19 and older who wish to pursue archery as either a rewarding hobby or competitive sport. SW Archery also hosts a weekly competitive league every Thursday evening, open to all skill levels from beginner to advanced.

For those seeking flexible practice time, SW Archery offers multiple range pass options, including 1-hour, 10-hour, and unlimited monthly passes that allow members to reserve dedicated practice lanes during regular operating hours. Walk-in lane bookings are accommodated on a first-come, first-served basis, though advance reservations are recommended.

Beyond instruction, the facility provides comprehensive equipment services and retail options. A professional coach offers personalized equipment consultation to ensure proper matching of bows and arrows for optimal performance and development. SW Archery stocks high-quality equipment for purchase on-site and offers professional bow and arrow tuning, cutting, and fletching services at competitive rates.

Recognizing the integral connection between athletic excellence and academic success, SW Archery provides specialized college admission consulting designed to help students strategically leverage their archery achievements and athletic passions to maximize acceptance chances at Ivy League and other highly competitive universities. The program's track record is exceptional: since 2015, the academy has developed 20 USA Junior National Team members, produced 16 Ivy League students, and maintained status as the number one ranked archery team in the United States since 2016.

The facility caters to events and special occasions through birthday party and corporate event hosting. SW Archery can accommodate up to 30 participants for private party experiences lasting one hour and thirty minutes, with all necessary equipment and certified instruction included. Amenities include tables, chairs, benches, and refrigerator access, with guests welcome to bring their own food and drinks. Corporate events are customizable and can be scheduled according to client needs, with pricing averaging $55 per participant. The facility also offers private range rental options for exclusive facility access.

Located at 365 NJ-17 in Paramus, SW Archery operates Tuesday through Friday from 3 PM to 9 PM, Saturday from 10:30 AM to 7 PM, and Sunday from 3 PM to 7 PM.