March 8,9: Outdoor transition

"Outdoor transition" reviewed.
March 8th & 9th
At the Canton range, Saturday-Indoors/  Sunday may be outdoors-check around back

Classes start:
Saturday: 10:30 A.M.  Saturday: Please arrive early to gear up & check in ( no later than 10:15 ).
Class ends at 11:30 as we have an orientation following the class
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


Tune up! Outdoor Equipment! 
(Sunday: check around back-we may be outside!) Bring portable chairs!

 Most of the tournaments now shift to outdoors. What does that mean for equipment?
Could mean quite a lot, particularly if you are going for a 70 or 90 meter distance. Arrows and draw weight of the limbs on a recurve typically change if competing outdoors. There is no real need for heavy draw weight on limbs indoors as the distance is only 18 meters to 20 yards and there are no weather elements to battle. Indoors, a “fat” arrow is preferred , often called line-cutters, meaning they are fatter so they can break the line of the next higher scoring ring, versus a skinny arrow that, if landing in the same hole, could be one point less. Indoor arrows with three or four  4” feathers add stability and correction-no wind or rain to beat the arrows around indoors.

Outdoors the skinny carbons and spin wing vanes can provide less wind interference and better long distance flight, and when coupled  with heavier limbs, can make a big difference in getting to the further distances. Some champion Archers keep their set up the same indoors or out - good results are good results! When changing weight of limbs or changing arrows for outdoors, several factors can be considered in the set-up including arrow rest, plunger, spine of the arrow, arrow nock type, vanes, string strands, etc. Saturday and Sunday, we will do some bare shaft testing and review a set up change, and practice the “set to set-up” keeping the draw elbow inside the arrow line, and continue the focus on that elbows movement at release.We will also revisit the draw length check for those interested.

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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Effective January 1 , 2014.
Reminder-USA Archery Full youth or adult membership, and club membership required to earn pins when scoring.
Links below
USA Archery JOAD/SOAD Membership Application
 Learn Archery JOAD/SOAD club membership application
Print your USA Archery membership card and bring it to class

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Any student participating in class needs minimum USA Archery “RECREATIONAL” membership ($15)

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

www.learnarchery.com

March 1st, 2nd: "Holding" reviewed. Follow-through with Second anchor

"Holding" reviewed. Follow-through with second anchor
March 1st & 2nd
At the Canton range, Indoors

Classes start:
Saturday: 10:30 A.M.  Saturday: Please arrive early to gear up & check in ( no later than 10:15 ).
Class ends at 11:30 as we have an orientation following the class
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


This week we will practice shooting, and focus on “holding”, a perfect alignment... absolute, back muscles in place, where the archer can not be collapsed. We will work on the piece of completion after holding- the follow through, where the draw hand is pulled back to a "second anchor" location.
We will also review after-tournament assessment strategies.

Have a goal for each session, and, keep notes. Do you have a small booklet kept in your quiver?


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 

___________________________________________________

Effective January 1 , 2014.
Reminder-USA Archery Full youth or adult membership required to earn pins when scoring.
Minimum "recreational" Status to participate in classes
 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

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.
_________________________________________________________

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

www.learnarchery.com

Traininig: Feb 15/16 SCORE

Scoring Weekend
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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ALERT!!
State Tourney MOVED from Conyers to Austell
2624  Billmark Ave SW
Austell, Ga 301689AM SLOTS STILL AVAILABLE
See GAA websitehttp://www.gaarchery.org/
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Saturday & Sunday Feb 15, 16, 2014 Canton GA range
INSIDE

    Saturday: Please arrive early to gear up & check in ( no later than 10:15 ). first scoring arrow is at 10:30
   Sunday: Please arrive  early  to gear up and check in.(no later than 3:15) First scoring arrow is at 3:30. Store closes at 5, and   we must be packed up and out!


Archery Class Training: SCORE

At the Canton range
Third weekend of each month.
INSIDE DISTANCES ARE 18 METERS, OR 9 METERS FOR certain YOUTH.

   


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

Scoring Class Basics:
 

• Earning pins: must be a USA Archery Youth, Adult or Family member & Learn Archery member- print 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 and 3:30 on Sunday,  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 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, and 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)

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

Tournaments:

GA State Championship

UPDATES -held in Austell now. See GA Archery Website

. 2014JOADINDOORREGFORM

2014STATEINDOORREGFORM

U.S. National Indoor Championship and JOAD National Indoor Championship
February 21-23, 2014 ;Snellville, GA
Deadline for no late fees
: Feb 3
Registration forms

Format & Rules JOAD Nationals

Format & Rules Nationals


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

www.learnarchery.com

Feb 8,9, 2014;Training: Endurance. First and last, the same.

Reminder-USA Archery Recreational membership required (minimally) for classes. See link below !!

Saturday & Sunday Feb 8,9, 2014 Canton GA range
INSIDE

    Saturday: Please arrive no later than 10:15 to gear up and check in .
   Sunday: Please arrive no later than 3:15 to gear up and check in. Store closes at 5, and we must be packed up and out!

Training: Endurance. First and last, the same. We have been reviewing the effortless appearance in the "process" of Elite archers, and noting the work, mistakes, re-dos, sacrifices, do it again, again, again...that all led to the appearance of "effortlessness". This week we will work on Endurance.
The upcoming indoor tournaments require a minimum of 60 arrows shot in any one segment. If you schedule two segments on the same day, you are looking at 120 arrows, not including the warm up/ sight in arrows. Students hear coaches recommending SPT  training during the week, and when possible, shooting arrows and increasing the comfortable number of arrows shot "in best form". Competitive athletes shoot regularly, train with SPT's, and build skills and endurance. The first arrow should be in as good form and level of fatigue as the last. Attending tournaments often is an excellent way to become accustom to the chaos at a tournament, and learn how to set the nerves aside. Early tournament play allows the archer to experience the event, how much effort is needed, what happens at the tourney, who scores, what happens when mistakes are made, etc. As the archer becomes more proficient, puts the weekday training into their schedule, and gains endurance, the tournament results fall closer to the goals the archer has set.
This weekend, the focus will be on shooting, and how many ends can be shot without fatigue.

PARENTS: share this with your students
Please arrive early to get geared up if you are using our gear.
Those with equipment-please arrive early to check in. Come with your equipment ready.
Review your gear the night before. Check your brace height. It should be the SAME every time. Write it down, or mark it on your bow square. Look over your arrows. Be sure they have your initials on the SHAFT-not fletches. Check for broken gear-nocks, strings; look over your tab and arrow rest. Bring your bow stand, particularly if you are planning to attend a tournament. Have a pen in your quiver. Bring a small bar of soap in a zip lock, or buy arrow lube at the store to take to the tournament.

Use this as a dry run for a tournament. Use the time to launch as many arrows as possible in best form in the time allotted during class.
We will push out  past 11:30 for JOAD SOAD Tournament competitors who may stay after and continue to shoot while we set up for the orientation.

Reminder: Join USA Archery.
Any students participating in class need minimum USA Archery “RECREATIONAL” membership ($15) effective January 1 , 2014.
Join online for recreational,( or adult, youth, family full membership level  if earning rank) 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.

NOTE:
State Tournaments
National Tournaments
Next State tournament will be held in Conyers Feb 15 & 16
Nationals in Snellville Feb 21-23.Peanalty free Deadline passed

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.
-New students. Claim your bow by putting a sight on the bow. Learn where it is set based on the distance you shoot, and check the left/ right position of the aperture. Get your arm guard, sling, tab, and and 3 arrows. Other seasoned students can help you with gear.
-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

www.learnarchery.com

Feb 1st, Saturday Class Only-no Sunday session

Hope you all have had safe passage during this winter storm. We will have warmer weather on Saturday!
 Classes only held on Saturday as the store closes early on Sunday for Super Bowl activities.

Saturday Only, No Sunday session
Classes held INSIDE
 Saturday, Inside: Please arrive no later than 10:15 to gear up and check in.
Please note, class ends promptly at 11:30 as an orientation follows the Saturday class.
NO Sunday session-store closing early for Super Bowl activities

 

Feb 1st Training:
We will continue to work on technique, and review what participants may encounter in a tournament.
We will practice A/B  and C/D lines, and set timing limits for shots, and review the timing sequences.

 

Parents, please share this info with your students!! Membership requirements Effective Jan 1, 2014
All students need minimum USA Archery “RECREATIONAL” membership ($15) to participate in classes
Go to https://webpoint.usarchery.org/wp/Memberships/Join.wp   choose "Learn Archery" as your club affiliation.
(You can not earn rank at Recreational membership level when scoring, but can upgrade to full membership during your membership year if desired-see below

OR

Obtain Full Adult, Youth or family Membership which is now required to earn any rank through the JOAD/SOAD programs.
Go to https://webpoint.usarchery.org/wp/Memberships/Join.wp   choose "Learn Archery" as your club affiliation
You will also need a current  Learn Archery membership  to receive pins/lanyards. Forms available at sign in.

NOTE:
State Tournaments will be held in Conyers Feb 15 & 16
GAA State JOAD  Saturday, Feb. 15, 2014
 GAA State Indoor  Sunday Feb. 16, 2014
1400 Parker Road, Conyers, GA  30094
To avoid the late fee, they will accept completed forms (and pay on site) if emailed to mpruitte1@aol.com on or before the registration deadline of Feb 11, 2014

2014JOADINDOORREGFORM

2014STATEINDOORREGFORM

 

National Tournaments in Snellville Feb 21-23
U.S. National Indoor Championship and JOAD National Indoor Championship  February 21-23, 2014 ;Snellville, GA
Deadline for no late fees:
Feb 3
Registration forms

Format & Rules JOAD Nationals

Format & Rules Nationals


 
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

www.learnarchery.com

Training: Relax!-Be fluid! Jan 25,26

Parents, please share this info with your students!!
Be sure to see the new USA Archery Guidelines below for JOAD SOAD programs!!

Please see info on right side of message about the UPCOMING  State, National & JOAD  competitions.

Saturday & Sunday January 25,26 2014 Canton GA range
INSIDE

    Saturday: Please arrive no later than 10:15 to gear up and check in .
   Sunday: Please arrive no later than 3:15 to gear up and check in. Store closes at 5, and we must be packed up and out!


  Reminder: Changes in USA Archery JOAD/SOAD Club rules(Learn Archery is a JOAD/SOAD Club)
USA Archery has implemented several new mandates:
JOAD/SOAD
Membership at the youth, adult or family level is now required to earn any rank through the JOAD/SOAD programs, effective January 1 2014.
 Join online for adult, youth, or family membership level at  https://webpoint.usarchery.org/wp/Memberships/Join.wp   choose "Learn Archery" as your club affiliation
You will need a current  Learn Archery membership  with the USA Archery full membership to receive pins/lanyards.

Current full members :
These changes will not affect current adult, youth or family members of USA Archery, with a current Learn Archery JOAD SOAD club membership. These member students may continue participating in the JOAD/SOAD rank earning programs, register for tournaments, camps etc. and that full membership continues to provide liability insurance.

New Students, not earning rank, or for mail in competition
Class participant student needs minimum USA Archery “RECREATIONAL” membership ($15)
Join online for recreational, or adult, youth, family full membership level at  https://webpoint.usarchery.org/wp/Memberships/Join.wp   choose "Learn Archery" as your club affiliation.
(You can not earn rank at Recreational membership level when scoring, but can upgrade during your membership year if desired).

NOTE:
State Tournaments
National Touraments
Next State tournament will be held in Conyers Feb 15 & 16
Nationals in Snellville Feb 21-23.

Training: Relax!-Be fluid!

The elite archers step up, set their feet, and begin the "process". Watching them makes it look so effortless, but the work, mistakes, re-dos, sacrifices, do it again, again, again...all led to the appearance of "effortlessness".

Working to get the bones in alignment, muscles into familiar "hold", the mental "I am here, last arrow is gone, next has not been loaded", and the fluid movement to reach that holding, loaded back position-took practice. And the willingness to try something new.

This training session, we will work on routines, and fluid, relaxed, intentional movement, using only those muscles necessary to produce your shot. We will check our Lan 2 (a spot on the middle backside of your upper draw arm) to be aware that it moves along the shooting line and perpendicular to the arrow line, a rotation, to the back tension "holding" position, and, we will focus on the movement of the draw elbow.

Courtesy KSL

 

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News: Upcoming Tournaments 

GAA State JOAD  Saturday, Feb. 15, 2014
 GAA State Indoor  Sunday Feb. 16, 2014
1400 Parker Road, Conyers, GA  30094
To avoid the late fee, they will accept completed forms (and pay on site) if emailed to mpruitte1@aol.com on or before the registration deadline of Feb 11, 2014 2014JOADINDOORREGFORM
2014STATEINDOORREGFORM

U.S. National Indoor Championship and JOAD National Indoor Championship
February 21-23, 2014 ;Snellville, GA
Deadline for no late fees: Feb 3
Registration forms

Format & Rules JOAD Nationals

Format & Rules Nationals


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

www.learnarchery.com