Stepping in here for the first time, I was only here to get archery lessons via their recurve…read moreclass. I was NOT expecting to pick up my first bow on that same day: a 20 lb takedown recurve. I've been shooting that poundage for roughly a couple months maybe before I quickly got used to it (and bored of the poundage I was drawing), so I picked up a couple of 35 lb bows, both of which were a proper recurve, and a longbow. So went nearly six months. Not just a couple weeks ago, I picked up my first pair of 45 lb limbs for the same takedown recurve bow, after trying out a 40 lb, 45 lb and a 50 lb recurve of the same make. Countless arrows lost, a few tips gone or so, and every single time I came back, I didn't have a bad experience. Getting guidance from people like Sam (I think that's his name?), and a few others, with their varying personalities, one of which seemed non-verbally intense, but I think he won't bite anyone, I have to be very impressed with the service I get here. Though, sometimes when I show up here, I get the impression that either there's not enough employees there, or it just seems dead, so getting something done there can take more time than expected. Every time I came here to get a new bow, or even replacement shafts and tips, I always never felt pressured to buy something. I felt like I was in my own natural habitat. And using their indoor range at if I remember correctly $12/hr (or perhaps it's slightly less) is actually a pretty sweet deal, at least in my opinion. Though, the one thing I have to gripe about, are whenever I go to their indoor range on a particularly warm and humid or hot day, someone always leaves the back door of the indoor range wide open, while running the A/C, which makes indoor shooting not only uncomfortable but also frivolous. I don't wanna even start talking about how expensive running the A/C during those times really is. Overall, even though they are one of the very few archery stores available here in the county, I can vouch this place as a great place to go to get started with archery.

For our weekend road trip down south, we wanted to try something different besides tandem…read moreparagliding and good food. We found Performance Archery and their 1-hour intro lesson for $40 per person. Pretty fair deal. Me, my wife, and both our boys all tried compound bows. It was a tiring but fun afternoon. The next day, me and my wife definitely felt some muscles we do not use often. LOL. Our instructor, Todd, was very helpful and encouraging. He explained what we, as complete newbies, needed to know without making it confusing. Safety, stance, how to hold the bow, how to aim, and how to release. Just enough to get us started and actually enjoy it. He also gave a lot of praise to my youngest son, who showed some real potential. It was his first time ever shooting a bow, and he hit yellow at 10 yards. Beginner's luck? Maybe once. But he kept hitting yellow again and again. Because of that, I asked my youngest, who is 15, if he wanted to continue with archery and see where it goes. He said yes, so we ended up getting him a package that should last him a few years: an Elite Archery Basin RTS, a release, arrows, and a bag. He was super happy. The staff was also very helpful in setting up the bow for him. They adjusted the draw length, draw weight, and peep sight, and made sure it fit him properly. The only sad part is that this place is far from home. I checked Yelp reviews for places closer to us, and honestly, they do not look as encouraging. Overall, this was a really good afternoon. For $40 per person, the intro lesson was worth it. Fun, educational, beginner-friendly, and maybe even the start of a new hobby for my son.

We brought a group of about 20 for a team building day. Organizing it with them was very easy and…read morethe communication before the day was great. When we arrived, the process and safety instructions were easy to understand. Once we got trained, we started practicing and then she led a friendly team competition. We had so much fun, everyone said this was one of the best events we've had. Would definitely do it again. Even though most of us had never done archery before, it was very accessible to us all and set up in a way that was fun for all.

Tara did a phenomenal job with our team! We had a large group of about 40 people, and she was great…read moreat teaching and proving such a fun atmosphere. Everyone had opportunities to learn, shoot, and participate in the games she organized. Tara came prepared and on theme for our event which made the day run so smoothly. We can't wait to have her back for another event! Thank you, Tara, for such a fun experience the team had a blast!

Best spot to take a class with Tara or come and practice your skills…read more There's always someone here every to ask questions or get tips from. Every single person we have met here are the most friendliest, helpful and so insightful. What a great group of peeps and community. We are proud that our family has a wonderful spot where we can practice archery in SD.

Mike was an an amazing instructor! He was patient, kind, and extremely knowledgeable. It made the…read moresport engaging, easy to pick up, and understand - especially since most people in our group had never done archery before. By the end of the lesson everyone was able to shoot pretty well (and this was after one lesson!)

I went to LionHeart Academy for both the Archery League event and German longsword beginner…read moreclasses. The instructors and students here were super nice!!

My son has been here for two years. He loves to come, and we have seen much improvement. He said…read morethe coaches are patient and knowledgeable.

It's nice because the location is pretty central to San Diego, and the cost is only ~$20/year for…read morethe range card. Negative is it can get fairly busy.

As of 2018 07 24 (July 24), this archery range is definitely open!…read more Here's the skinny: 1. No paper targets are stocked! Bring your own, and thin metal stakes to affix them to the targets. 2. The distances aren't clearly marked 3. Even if you find a couple distance markers, they aren't accurate. The 30 yard target is 33.5 from the firing line, etc. 4. No bathroom. There's a port-a-potty. 5. No drinking water nearby. 6. The bow stands are falling apart / in terrible shape. There's maybe the ability to hold one or two bows (badly) out there. 7. You have to go for the office and buy an archery permit which is $15 for the year. 8. Hours are roughly sunrise to Sunset (6:00am to 8:00pm in summer months). See signage I photographed for exact info. 9. As in every range, you must bring all your own gear. 10. Please know what you're doing, or have someone in your group who does (and who takes responsibility for your group). 11. It gets hot as hell out there. There's a cover to give some shade but it's insane, regardless. There's no shade at the shooting line. 12. Point your GPS at the Lake Poway Recreation Area to get to the parking associated with this range. 13. Since you have to park your vehicle at the lake Poway recreation area, non-residents must pay $15 per visit. Residents park free. 14. They accept any kind of official mail addressed to your local Poway address to qualify for the free parking pass. So... if you're a non-Poway Resident, and it's your first time there: bring your gear, come during the day, and expect to pay about $30: $15 for parking and $15 for the one year archery permit. Oh and if you come visit during the summer, be prepared for intense sizzling brain-melting heat.

The staff is so nice here! I came in thinking I needed to replace my bowstring but instead he…read morelooked it over and waxed/tightened up my bow for me and even gave me an impromptu lesson which was super helpful. I'll be coming back here for all my archery needs. Thank you so much, bow and arrow shop!

Don't think of going anywhere else. Great bunch of knowledgeable men ready to help you out. From…read morebeginner to advanced, you can't go wrong.

Fantastic experience! The organizers did a great job…read moreteaching basic safety, keeping it all fun, interacting with everyone, and promoting a safe/fun environment. It would be perfect for a birthday party, group of friends wanting a change of scenery, or any group. Also, the owners were great about answering my questions and emails to make the reservation. They are worth supporting! You won't regret it

They were so helpful and organized! We used their services for a company event and they took care…read moreof everything from instruction, safety, waiver signing, refereeing, and set up and tear down of the field. Highly recommended for your next event!

Wonderful experience here Chula Vista for USA Archery Nationals. Beautifully designed modern center…read moreon an Olympic training campus serving multiple other sports. We had a great time here and look forward to coming back. There's also some interesting exhibits on Olympic archery history in the long hallway. Huge thanks to the Easton Foundation for their vision and all the people involved in creating and running this.

Brought my family and friends here twice and we all loved it. Inspired us to start looking for our…read moreown equipment. Staff is super friendly, patient with first-timers, and even accomodated our youngest nephew. Thanks for the great time, we really appreciate it!

Awesome horse mounted archery club! We visited to partake in a clinic they hosted, and the warmth…read moreand professionalism was extraordinary. Meredith makes you feel like a long time member/friend, and TJ goes out of his way to offer helpful tips and suggestions. Highly recommend! I dont know if it's "horse mounted archery" or "horseback archery," but potato-potahto: it's a fun, challenging, beautiful activity and sport!

So my Grandson was in need for a baseball glove, cleats, pants and batting glove. I thought I'd…read moregive this place a shot and believe me it was one of my best thoughts ever. Walked in the store and was greeted by the sales staff immediately with a friendly hello which made me feel welcomed and appreciated. Julian assisted me with our purchases. We got a very nice used glove for $24.99 and an awesome pair of used Nike cleats for $14.99. Julian was extremely patient and helpful every step of the way. I highly recommend Play It Again Sports for all your baseball/softball needs. They even have a great selection of used golf clubs, bikes, surf boards and more. My Grandson said "this place is way better than Dick's Sporting Goods". He didn't want to leave! Give this place a try and I promise you'll love it.

Staff was helpful and there's a huge selection of stuff at a good price! For those starting…read morebaseball like us and you don't want to invest a ton from the start, this is a great place to come! We got a bat for about half off - even if it was a bit scratched up, it was still in good shape! I had no idea when we signed up we would need to buy alllllll the baseball gear! There is some stuff we chose not to buy used but for things like the bat, they had a ton to choose from at all price points!