Equipment Rental

Archery Ontario offers a Target Rental Program to support clubs and organizations in delivering high-quality archery events across the province. This program provides access to both 3D targets and Whitetail target butts and stands, helping reduce equipment costs while maintaining consistent standards for events.

All rentals are governed by the Archery Ontario Target Rental Agreement, approved by the AO Board of Directors (June 2025).

Equipment Rental Agreement

How the Rental Program Works

  • Rentals are awarded on a first-come, first-served basis

  • All rental requests are subject to Archery Ontario approval

  • Applicants will receive confirmation of acceptance or decline within five (5) days of submitting a completed rental application

  • 3D targets and Whitetail target butts/stands may be rented at the same time

Available Equipment

3D Targets

  • Quantity: 10 targets per rental

  • Selection: Targets are assigned on a rotational, first-in/first-out basis (no individual target selection)

  • Rental Period: 14 days (inclusive of pickup and return dates)

  • Rental Fees (per 3-day weekend):

    • $5 per archer (14 & under)

    • $10 per archer (15 & over)

  • Discount: Clubs hosting Archery Ontario Sanctioned Events receive a 40% discount

  • Damage Deposit: $300 (required for non-AO sanctioned events)

Whitetail Target Butts & Stands

  • Option 1: Minimum of 14 targets (1 AO trailer provided)

  • Option 2: Bring your own trailer (no minimum quantity required)

  • Rental Period: 14 days (inclusive)

  • Rental Fee: $25 per target/stand (per 3-day weekend)

  • Discount: Clubs hosting Archery Ontario Sanctioned Events receive a 40% discount

  • Damage Deposit: $300 (required for non-AO sanctioned events; includes stands, lane numbers, and flags)

Payment & Deposits

  • Rental fees are payable:

    • Up front for Whitetail target rentals

    • Within 7 days after the event for 3D target rentals (cheque payment accepted to accommodate club cash flow)

  • Damage deposits are held until the equipment is returned and inspected

  • Late returns are subject to an extended rental fee of $300 per day

  • Deposits are refunded within 14 days of return, minus any applicable deductions

Equipment Use & Care

Lessees are responsible for:

  • Proper loading, transport, storage, and security of all equipment

  • Transporting equipment in an enclosed trailer wherever possible

  • Locking trailers and using hitch locks to prevent theft

  • Using targets and stands only for the registered event

Any damage resulting from misuse, negligence, or improper transport may be deducted from the damage deposit.

Cancellations & Insurance

  • Cancellations must be submitted in writing at least five (5) days prior to the rental start date

  • Late cancellations will incur a $100 cancellation fee

  • Archery Ontario maintains insurance coverage on all rental equipment

  • Lessees are responsible for any applicable insurance deductibles if a claim is required

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