June 21 & 22,Training:"Barrel of the Gun"; "Score"

We will offer scoring Saturday and Sunday for those wishing to score for rank.
When outdoors, wear light colors, bring water.

Start preparation for upcoming tournaments!
JOAD State Tourney is June 28. Friday Deadline (June 20)
http://www.gaarchery.org/wp-content/uploads/2014/05/2014_JOAD_Outdoor_Reg_Form.pdf
GA Games are July 12! http://www.georgiagames.org/archery900

 Training: June 21,22
"Barrel of the gun" at set-up
"Score" (We scored last Saturday and many earned rank. Those interested in scoring again may do so)
Be sure to check around back to see if targets are set up for outdoor rounds.

June 21, Saturday 10:30 a.m. -11:30 am
Outside Range at rear of store, weather permitting-distance scoring available
June 22 Sunday 3:30 pm -4:30 pm
(indoors) Scoring available
 

"Barrel of the gun": We will be fine tuning training with a focus on set-up and awareness of the "barrel of the gun" which is the terminology used at the OTC. "Barrel of the gun" position is set at Set-up with both shoulders remaining down and draw hand is about cheek height. ("see your shot")

NOTE: JOAD SOAD Renewal time for mid year members!!
Membership Application Link
Need LA waivers with membership applicationLearn Archery waivers
 

New students may learn to score. Existing JOAD SOAD may earn rank.
(JOAD (youth) or SOAD (adult) programs require USA Archery Full youth $35, OR adult $35), membership, plus Learn Archery Club membership ($15) to earn pins and rank. Links below)
USA Archery JOAD/SOAD Membership Application
 Learn Archery JOAD/SOAD membership application
Learn Archery waivers
Print your USA Archery membership card and bring it to class.
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If scoring Please arrive early to gear up & check in ( no later than 10:15 Saturday, 3:15 Sunday).  
At the Canton range. As weather is unpredictable for outdoors-check around back at outdoor range to see if we are set up!
Outside DISTANCES ARE determined by rank student is working for.
15 meters is shortest rank earning distance using 122 cm faces for JOAD youth  (ages 9-20 yrs) . .
30 Meters is shortest rank earning distance using 80 cm face for SOAD adult (ages 18 and up) .
Indoor distances are either 9 or 18 meters, with either a 60 or 40 cm face.

Each month, on the third weekend we score. Youth are to learn how to do this, independent of parental supervision.

New students begin to learn the ins and outs of what each ring is worth, the power of the lines that edge the rings, and what arrows may help in a strategy to gain points . New archers learn how to keep score, and may keep the scorecards to have a log of their own progress. If students are a member of the Learn Archery & USA Archery JOAD/SOAD program, they can use this session to earn rank and pin awards. This continual "dry-run" makes scoring at an event more comfortable and into a no-brainer.

Scoring Class Basics:
 

• Earning pins: must be a USA Archery Youth, Adult or Family member & Learn Archery member- print USA Archery membership card
• Please arrive early to obtain and fill out your score card with name, distance, and date .
• First scoring arrow begins at 10:30 Saturday ,  Arrive early if you need to have practice/sight-in shots.
• In order to complete the 30 (or 36 arrows if outdoors) students must be geared up and on the line at 10:30 (or 3:30 if Sunday) at start of class, with scorecard filled out and ready to go.
• Focus for completing score cards will be on JOAD or SOAD members earning rank
• Those with their own arrows may shoot 6 arrows which will allow completion of scorecard if "on time" start.
• Those seasoned JOAD SOAD members using program arrows will start with three arrows, unless class numbers permit 6 arrows, however may not finish in time allotted.
• Adults not scoring at their appropriate distances with correct size faces, or students not members of JOAD/SOAD using program arrows will only use 3 arrows for time considerations for those earning rank , and will not end with a completed card.
• New students focus will be to learn protocol, and how to complete the score cards, and will shoot only 3 arrows ( will not  end with a completed a score card due to time considerations.)

Class may run longer during scoring sessions if earning rank/pins.
Students need to pre-fill  scorecards upon arrival. 

Effective January 1 , 2014.
Any student participating in class needs minimum USA Archery “RECREATIONAL” membership ($15)

(Note: You can not earn rank at Recreational membership level when scoring, but can upgrade during your membership year if desired).

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).