We Are Strong
We Shoot Straight
Both JOAD Club and Team are monthly memberships and you can cancel at any time. The JOAD Club is a commitment to weekly training sessions on Saturdays, while the JOAD Team includes a bi-weekly commitment for archers who feel a more serious commitment to learning the art of the sport.
All archers have the option to earn achievement pins and participate in optional tournaments throughout the year with a low-cost annual membership to USA Archery.
JOAD CLUB
Weekly Commitment
The Atlanta Archery Junior Olympic Archery Development (JOAD) Club is for archers ages 8-18 of all skill levels who want to grow their archery skills through a commitment to ongoing weekly training sessions. Club members are welcome to compete at any level throughout the year with a USA Archery membership.
Included with Membership:
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One weekly practice on Saturdays from 4:30 P.M.- 6:00 P.M.
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Opportunities to earn USA Archery achievement pins. (Pin Shoots)
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One weekly practice during Open Range Times (Sunday - Thursday 6 P.M. - 8 P.M)
JOAD TEAM
Bi-Weekly Commitment
Some archers find that one session per week isn't enough to fulfill their desire to learn the art and skill of this ancient sport. The JOAD Team offers a two-day per week commitment to training and tournament preparation, with the option to compete at any level throughout the year with a USA Archery membership.
Included with Membership:
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Weekly practice on Saturdays from 4:30 P.M.- 6:00 P.M. and Tuesdays from 6:00 P.M. - 8:00 P.M.
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Opportunities to earn USA Archery achievement pins. (Pin Shoots)
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Optional participation in tournaments throughout the year.
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Unlimited practice during Open Range Times (Sunday - Thursday 6 P.M. - 8 P.M)
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Saturdays are reserved for both JOAD Club and Team members, with a focus on the archer's technique and form using the NTS (National Training System) shot cycle flow.
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Tuesday's focus is centered around improving mental toughness, a skill that is valuable in both competition and life. Archers will learn and practice the Mental Management System. Breathing techniques will be taught and practiced, and each archer will work with Coach Yale to develop tournament preparation and training plans. Each archer will learn more about archery equipment and maintenance.
Suggested Reading
In Tuesday's sessions, Coach Yale teaches from the book series by Olympic Gold Medalist Lanny Basham.
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For the archers the book "With Winning In Mind"
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For the archer's parents, the book "Parenting Champions"
Membership Requirements for JOAD Club & Team
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Ages 8-18 years old
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Club bows and arrows available for use
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Option to bring & practice using your own bow & arrows (if it is approved by the Atlanta Archery Club for safety and poundage)
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All archery equipment must be transported in a case
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Closed-toe shoes, comfortable clothes and securing long hair is recommended
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To receive weather-related range updates - text “ARCHERY” to 404.998.4111
JOAD Star Pins for USA Archery Achievements
JOAD Achievement Award Star Pins are awarded for scoring achievements. Archers can earn JOAD Achievement Award Stars Pins for shooting indoors and/or outdoors with barebow, basic compound, fixed pins, recurve and/or compound bows. A current USA Archery JOAD, Adult, or Family membership is required to participate in the Achievement Awards Program. In addition to Star Pins, JOAD archers can earn the official "6-Gold" pin when they shoot six 10's in a row - either in a single 6 arrow end, or in two consecutive 3-arrow ends.
