#1. Where do you teach?
I usually teach in my basement, which is quite long and I have outfitted as an indoor archery range. It is effectively my own private indoor range. And no, I do not rent out the space to other people. This is inside my home after all. As to the location of my home in Richmond Hill, I prefer to keep that between myself and my students due to privacy concerns. I will say however that you will likely want to drive there as public transit often leads to delays in my opinions.
I sometimes also teach at the Toronto Archery Range located within E. T. Seton Park, but only when my archery students have progressed to a point where I want to start teaching them at longer distances.
#2. Do you teach multiple people at once?
No, all of my lessons are private and one-on-one lessons.
#3. Do you teach children?
No, as per my new 2015 rules I only teach people who are 18 years old or older.
#4. Can you squeeze in one extra person for one lesson?
Nope. I am fully booked for the 2015 season, and I only accept students who are signing up for 20 lessons or more. I have no interest in teaching people who are not serious about the sport. If you are asking for "1 lesson just to try it out" then I am not interested in teaching you.
#5. What kind of archery equipment do you give as a signing bonus?
The equipment includes a takedown recurve bow (right or left handed) with a poundage appropriate for yourself, 10 arrows, a quiver, finger gloves or shooting tab (your choice), a durable plastic archery target and other assorted archery gear. I favour the Samick Polaris or Samick Sage brand/models, but it really varies on the user.
#6. How is payment made?
All of the funds must be transferred at least 14 days before the start of lessons.
Cheque, cashiers cheque or money order. I also accept cash or bank transfers.
I do not accept credit card or debit.
I also do not accept "installment plans" or paying in piecemeal.
#7. What days do you teach? What time of year do you teach?
I ONLY teach on 30 weekends of the year between April and December, with several weekends off for holidays. This is why I book up so easily. I only take on enough students to fill 30 weekends , and I only teach 4 lessons per weekend. This means I only teach 120 lessons per year.
Now you may have noticed that people sometimes sign up for 40 or 50 lessons, which means I am teaching them for more than 1 year - which means if a person books 50 lessons that there will be less lessons available the year afterwards.
Sometimes people sign up for only 20 lessons and this means those people take up the remainder of lessons for the times that was left free by someone who got 40 or 50 lessons. (I have been thinking about switching to a "30 lessons" only system, which might actually be easier for booking - and would mean exactly 4 new students each year. At present I admit I tend to favour students who are signing for the exact number I need in order to fill up my lessons schedule.
If you are doing your math this means I really only accept roughly 3 to 5 new students per year.
#8. What times do you teach?
Saturday at 9 AM to 12 PM
Saturday at 1 PM to 4 PM
Sunday at 9 AM to 12 PM
Sunday at 1 PM to 4 PM
#9. What happens if I miss a lesson?
Then you miss it. Whatever you are doing instead of practicing must be really important for you. No refunds for missed lessons. Think of it like signing up for an university class in French - if you miss a class, you don't get a refund. It is your responsibility to show up for every class.
However since I don't teach on holiday weekends (Victoria Day Weekend, Thanks Giving Weekend, etc) I see no reason why you should not be able to attend every lesson.
#10. Do you give refunds if I change my mind and decide I no longer want to continue the lessons?
Nope. All lessons are non-refundable. That is pretty much industry standard when you sign up for any kind of lessons.
#11. What if I have additional questions?
If you have more questions just email me at micahrothschild at gmail dot com.
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