BEGINNER ARCHERY - OUTLINE
Ages 10-adult
The Archery class will include the following:
Eye Dominance determined
Archery safety rules
Archery tackle sized to each Archer
Basic shooting techniques -National Training System method
Grouping & consistency
Range courtesy
The first class in the Beginners Course series is an Orientation session and includes correctly sizing equipment to the archer (bow, arrows, safety gear etc.) and determining eye dominance (eye dominance controls aiming ).
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.
Classes open to all ages ( 10 and above). Families may shoot together.
Orientation class is required to shoot with the group in open sessions, or in a training session series.
Orientation Class See calendar for times offered. Please arrive 15 minutes early to gear up, and set up.
Students are asked to help with equipment set up and clean up.
Parents or guardians not participating are to remain in the area (under sixteen years of age) until the lesson ends. If the parent or guardian leaves, then the child must leave also.
Waiver releases are required for all students to participate on ranges(youth under 18 :waiver to be signed by parent / guardian to participate.See calendar for waiver link.)
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.
-Wear Closed toe shoes.Open-toe sandals, flip-flops 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.
Atlanta Archery
Classes-General information
Beginner Archery Classes
Group Archery Classes, Corporate Events
Camp, Private School/ Home School, Summer Programs
Private Archery Lessons
Orientation, 1st Archery sessions
Unless noted, all sessions are mixed youth & adults or family
Sessions include all recurve equipment and safety gear
Pre-registration required -See LOCATIONS Link
(Orientation Required to shoot with the group in training sessions)
Beginner Archery Instruction, General Information
The Beginner Archery series of classes, concentrates on range rules, safety rules, range courtesy 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, or re-introduction to archery using correct shooting techniques..
All safety gear and equipment will be provided. (Bow, arrows, finger tab, arm guard, quiver)
Orientation adult and youth
Coaches focus on form and safety at the orientation lesson, giving basics that will get students safely shooting, and a general feel for archery. They go over range rules, safety gear (finger tabs, arm guards, sling, etc, and size the bow and arrow to each archer. Coaches work on getting the best use of our muscles and balance, combined with clear mental preparation, teaching a series of components/steps which build on one another.
NAA certified coach instructors teach the National Training System which is the method of training established by the US Olympic Archery head coach Kisik Lee. This training form is filtering down through all youth and adult programs nationwide.
After Orientation: Ongoing Training Sessions :See LOCATIONS links for specifics
Drop in, mixed youth and adult
For those that have completed our orientation
All recurve equipment supplied, for a period of time,or bring your own.
One hour class allowing students to gear up, continue with training basics in safety and form .Coach supervised training includes recurve bow and all safety equipment. Continuing, ongoing instruction , accommodating various skill levels and equipment styles. Covering: refining form, understanding equipment needs,equipment purchasing options, tournament rules, timing, string alignment, concentration, back tension.
After Orientation: To only participate in ongoing weekly classes, a minimum "USA Archery Recreational Archer" membership status ($15 annual fee) is required by the 4th class attended.
This can be upgraded if desired, if student wishes to participate in either the JOAD or AAP acheivement ranking programs. to full adult or youth membership at anytime during the year by paying the difference in membership fee at the USA Archery website.
JOAD (Junior Olympic Archery Development)
AAP (Adult Archery Program)
Membership Requirements:
Membership in the JOAD (Junior Olympic Archery Development) achievement program and Adult (AAP) achievement programs will be available for students wishing to earn achievement rank and pins and requires 2 memberships- a club level and the USA Archery full membership.
You must also hold a full (not "recreational" status ) youth, or adult (or family) membership in USA Archery to participate in the USA Archery JOAD/SOAD programs. The full USA Archery membership also allows participation in state, National, and regional tournaments, mail in tournaments, provides for participation in NFAA requirements for tournaments, and provides a newsletter and insurance for members.
Beginner Archery Instruction, General Information
The Beginner Archery series of classes, concentrates on range rules, safety rules, range courtesy 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, or re-introduction to archery using correct shooting techniques..
All safety gear and equipment will be provided. (Bow, arrows, finger tab, arm guard, quiver)
