Archery Classes-General information Beginner Archery Classes Summer Programs begin June (See calendar for specific dates, fees) Beginner Sessions , all ages 9 and up; one hour a week, 4 weeks $60.00 Archery Class Level 2, one hour each week, 4 weeks, $60.00 Basic Archery Camp; all ages 9 and up; 2 hours each day for one week, $125.00 Concentrated course covering basics, and suitable for those who have never shot a bow, or those with some previous experience. Class covers: Eye Dominance, Archery safety rules, Warm-up exercises, Archery tackle sized to Archer (all equipment supplied), Proper shooting techniques -"basic steps", Grouping & consistency, scoring. Beginner Archery Instruction, General Information The Beginner Archery series of classes, concentrates on range rules, safety rules and fundamentals of archery, and is taught using recurve equipment. The beginner session is appropriate for those who have never shot a bow, or those with some previous experience that are seeking a refresher session. All safety gear and equipment will be provided. (Bow, arrows, finger tab, arm guard, quiver) Each student may, however, wish to purchase their own Archery TAB and ARM GUARD prior to class, or they may be odered through the instructor. Classes are taught by a certified NAA archery instructor, and adhere to the safety guidelines of USA Archery Instructor Training, the official training courses of the National Archery Association (NAA). The NAA is affiliated with the Federation of International Target Archery (FITA) which is the international governing body for Olympic style archery competitions. The NAA promotes Olympic style archery. BEGINNER ARCHERY - OUTLINE The Archery class will include the following: Eye Dominance determined Archery safety rules Warm-up exercises Archery tackle sized to Archer Proper shooting techniques -"B.E.S.T." method Grouping & consistency The first class in the Beginners Course series includes correctly sizing equipment to the archer (bow, arrows, safety gear etc.) and determining eye dominance (eye dominance controls aiming and determines type of bow used). We recommend that you do not purchase equipment until the student has been assessed for eye dominance, and has been shooting for a while. Students will be able to gain strength, and will need longer arrows as they practice and stretch out . We can advise on equipment at that time. Once the fundamentals have been learned, the student may also participate in open practice sessions (space permitting) and further training programs. Class is limited to 10 students (more if a special group/camp, etc, with advance notice) Classes open to all ages ( 9 and above) Parents & children may shoot together. 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. 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. |
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Archery Classes-General information Beginner Archery Classes Summer Programs begin June (See calendar for specific dates, fees) Beginner Sessions , all ages 9 and up; one hour a week, 4 weeks $60.00 Archery Class Level 2, one hour each week, 4 weeks, $60.00 Basic Archery Camp; all ages 9 and up; 2 hours each day for one week, $125.00 Concentrated course covering basics, and suitable for those who have never shot a bow, or those with some previous experience. Class covers: Eye Dominance, Archery safety rules, Warm-up exercises, Archery tackle sized to Archer (all equipment supplied), Proper shooting techniques -"basic steps", Grouping & consistency, scoring. Beginner Archery Instruction, General Information The Beginner Archery series of classes, concentrates on range rules, safety rules and fundamentals of archery, and is taught using recurve equipment. The beginner session is appropriate for those who have never shot a bow, or those with some previous experience that are seeking a refresher session. All safety gear and equipment will be provided. (Bow, arrows, finger tab, arm guard, quiver) Each student may, however, wish to purchase their own Archery TAB and ARM GUARD prior to class, or they may be odered through the instructor. Classes are taught by a certified NAA archery instructor, and adhere to the safety guidelines of USA Archery Instructor Training, the official training courses of the National Archery Association (NAA). The NAA is affiliated with the Federation of International Target Archery (FITA) which is the international governing body for Olympic style archery competitions. The NAA promotes Olympic style archery. BEGINNER ARCHERY - OUTLINE The Archery class will include the following: Eye Dominance determined Archery safety rules Warm-up exercises Archery tackle sized to Archer Proper shooting techniques -"B.E.S.T." method Grouping & consistency The first class in the Beginners Course series includes correctly sizing equipment to the archer (bow, arrows, safety gear etc.) and determining eye dominance (eye dominance controls aiming and determines type of bow used). We recommend that you do not purchase equipment until the student has been assessed for eye dominance, and has been shooting for a while. Students will be able to gain strength, and will need longer arrows as they practice and stretch out . We can advise on equipment at that time. Once the fundamentals have been learned, the student may also participate in open practice sessions (space permitting) and further training programs. Class is limited to 10 students (more if a special group/camp, etc, with advance notice) Classes open to all ages ( 9 and above) Parents & children may shoot together. 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. 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. |
Archery lessons for children ages 9-18 (JOAD) Archery lessons for Adults 18 and over, Adult Training Program ; NAA, SOAD |
Beginner archery classes held in the Atlanta Georgia area; Ongoing practice sessions |
