Friday, February 21, 2014

FEB 22 & 23: Balloon Competition Games this weekend

Balloon Competition Games this weekend
February 22 & 23
At the Canton range
Balloon Shoot & Nock Out Games!
INDOOR training
Classes start:
Saturday: 10:30 A.M.  Saturday: Please arrive early to gear up & check in ( no later than 10:15 ). 

Sunday,  3:30 PM Please arrive  early  to gear up and check in.(no later than 3:15)Store closes at 5, and we must be packed up and out


Balloon Shoot &" Nock-out" games!
Last week members of the JOAD and SOAD programs scored and earned rank and pins, and awards will be presented this class.
This week, we will have the balloon shoot game along with the "Nock-out" game. Everyone, please stretch out, get your gear set up, and select 1 balloon to blow up and put in the big bag with your symbol or initial.
We will have a few warm up rounds of "Nock-out" and start the games.

 
Nock-Out:
Strategy and skill as a warm up game...3 arrows.
First round: red and better scored arrows are kept to shoot for the next round.
Next round "8" and better scored arrows are kept (arrows are getting down to one or two in a quiver ,and usually only one or two competitors are still standing.)

Down to Gold!!!(with what's left in your quiver)
(those Nocked-out, may begin practice for the balloon games, or scoring)




Balloon Shoot:
The idea is shoot YOUR balloon first, before your competitor pops theirs.
Once you have shot yours,  you shoot for theirs.
If you shoot theirs first accidentally-they win and they move to the next round . You are out a round,  but can restart shooting with others independent of the 1st game, to create an underlying game.
Strategy is important.
Timing is important.
This is a training game for handling nerves, and gaining focus. Use the skills we've trained for in these games!!


Please arrive a few minutes early to gear up and check in.
To participate , Please reply with the day and time selected in the subject line. and your name, right or left handed, and if adult or youth via learnarchery@yahoo.com if you have not already done so, so we have enough equipment and staff available 


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 News:State Tourney results
Our participants did very well, all placed first, second or third in their divisions, and many were attending a tournament for the first time! Most divisions had 4-11 participants.
Those that turn in a copy of  their scorecards, or send a photo of their scorecards to learnarchery@yahoo.com can use those scores to earn rank.

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Effective January 1 , 2014.
Reminder-USA Archery Full youth or adult membership required to earn pins when scoring.
Links below 

USA Archery JOAD/SOAD Membership Application
 
Learn Archery JOAD/SOAD membership application
Print your USA Archery membership card and bring it to class
Please see info on right side of message about the UPCOMING   competitions.
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Any student participating in class needs minimum USA Archery “RECREATIONAL” membership ($15)

To earn rank/pins, student must hold a full "youth" or "adult" , or "family" membership, + JOAD Club membership rather than recreational
Please print a copy of your USA Archery membership card and bring it to class for our records when scoring

Join online for recreational,( or adult, youth, family full membership level  if earning rank/pins) at  https://webpoint.usarchery.org/wp/Memberships/Join.wp   choose "Learn Archery" as your club affiliation.
(Note: You can not earn rank at Recreational membership level when scoring, but can upgrade during your membership year if desired).

You will need a current  Learn Archery membership   with the USA Archery full membership to earn rank and receive pins/lanyards.
USA Archery JOAD/SOAD Membership Application
 
Learn Archery JOAD/SOAD membership Application


New scores are now available for barebow shooters.
Here are links also:

Indoor JOAD Scoring Matrix
Outdoor JOAD Scoring Matrix
Indoor Adult Achievement Scoring Matrix
Outdoor Adult Achievement Scoring Matrix



To participate , Please reply with the time selected, RH LH, and name in the subject line. and if adult or youth via learnarchery@yahoo.com  if you have not already done so, for equipment and staff considerations.Please arrive  early to gear up, and sign in. Begin to know your distances and target face size by putting them on the appropriate target. This one hour class allows 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, covering: refining form, understanding equipment needs, equipment purchasing options, tournament rules, timing, string alignment, concentration, back tension.

-Class fee for open sessions as posted at the Canton location is $15.00, check or cash.
-Put your sight on the bow to learn where it is set based on the distance you shoot, and check the left/ right position of the aperture.
-Wear snug fitting, layered clothing, ( must have closed toe shoes for out doors or can not shoot), tie loose hair back, and remove jewelry that may interfere with string release (usually bracelets, necklaces).

 
 
See you on the range!
Coach Jefflyne Potter
US Archery Level 3 N.T.S.Coach
Learn Archery;Atlanta Archery

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