Intermediate Training Programs
Coaching & Teaching
Archery Programs for schools and colleges.
Intermediate classes are available for students reaching a higher skill level. The focus is on helping them to become more consistant, and to become more familiar with tournament procedures.Students are encouraged to participate in local, state and national competitions, and to become involved in the NAA's JOAD ranking program.
The National Training System is the basis of instruction.
The Junior Olympic Archery Development (JOAD) Program is the National Archery Association's training program for youth 9-20 and offers opportunity for young archers to earn incentives as they develop and improve their scores up the ranks and gain pins through to the Olympian, Silver Olympian and Gold Olympian.
An NAA youth membership is only mandatory for participation in the JOAD awards programs from "Black Star" level and up, or for competing in state, regional and national championships.
Senior Training Programs (18 +)
This NAA (National Archery Association program is designed for students 18 and up. The program offers training, and an achievement award program and training much like that of the JOAD program. NAA membership is mandatory to participate in the awards program as well as for competing in state, regional and national championships.
Class lasts 1 hour, please arrive 15 minutes early to gear up, and set up.
Allow enough time for students to help at the end of class with equipment clean up.
Parents or guardians are to remain with their children (under sixteen years of age) until the lesson ends. If the parent or guardian leaves, then the child must leave also.
Fees
6 classes once a week. sessions $60.00 plus range fee each session.
Students at intermediate level must have their own finger tabs and armguards prior to first class.
Intermediate/advanced must have all their own equipment.
Individual sessions are available for tournament prep training-inquire for rates.
See calendar for open class dates, or e-mail for more information.
Safety rules /clothing :
Before class
-Each student is expected to participate each class period dressed in appropriate Archery attire with flat shoes. Shoes can also get muddy from the often wet turf. Sunscreen is recommended.
-Open-toe sandals, thongs or bare feet are not allowed, because arrows that may be lodged in the grass, can injure toes or feet if walked into.
-Clothing should be snug around the chest and arms so as not to get caught in the bowstring.
-Please remove jewelry such as long ear-rings, necklaces and arm bangles .
-Long hair may need to be tied back.
If you have more questions, please contact Coach Jefflyne Potter at jeff243@bellsouth.net or learnArchery@yahoo.com
