Junior Olympics Archery Development
It is hoped that all archers will develop a passion for the sport and enjoy archery as a lifetime activity. Highly qualified coaches will provide training to our members following the principles of the B.E.S.T. Method. The CBH JOAD Program is chartered with the NAA, and will abide by its rules and guidelines. True to the nature of CBH, all forms of archery will be promoted, including target, field, and 3D.
The CBH JOAD program is available to young archers between the ages of 8 and 18. CBH is a private archery club whose privileges are available to its dues paying members. CBH JOAD members must hold current membership in CBH, either through a family membership, or youth membership. Information is available at www.chicagobowhunters.com
The NAA (National Archery Association) is the sponsor for all JOAD programs in the United States. CBH JOAD members must hold current membership in the NAA. Information is available at www.usarchery.org. Besides CBH membership fees and NAA registration fees, there are no additional costs to be a member in the CBH program. Practices are usually held twice a month on Sunday afternoons. Additionally, there are a number of “fun shoots”, competitive tournaments, field, and 3D events that the JOAD archers are encouraged to participate in.
For novice archers, equipment can be provided on a trial basis. However, once a commitment has been made to continue in the program, it is expected that the archers will provide their own equipment. For additional information, you can contact:
Q: What is JOAD?
A: Junior Olympic Archery Development or JOAD is administered by USA Archery, the national governing body for the sport of archery. USA Archery is sanctioned by the US Olympic Committee to oversee US Olympic Archery. USA Archery is a member of the word-wide archery organization FITA (Federation Internationale de Tir a l'Arc). JOAD activities range from beginner instruction and outreach to world championship competition. JOAD missions range from character development to international championship competition.
Q: What happens at a JOAD program?
A: Depending upon the club, youths are taught the basic safe steps to use a bow and arrow for target archery by trained and certified instructors. Many clubs are managed by an advanced coach who can take the archers beyond the basic skills and help them become top tournament performers.
Q: Where and when are the sessions?
A: Many programs are offered once a week at a club, recreation agency or archery pro-shop. Contact the "Club" for the schedule. Some clubs are located at a local coach's training academy. Many of them are conducted after school, evenings or during weekends.
Q: How much does it cost?
A: Most formal programs charge by the session. Contact the "Club" for the cost. The cost typically includes instruction, range fee and equipment use fee for beginners. Advanced JOAD archers often own their own equipment.
Q: What should I expect?
A: Eight sessions is enough time for the instructors to determine if a youth has potential as an archer. Some will take the experience and move on. Others will want to take the next step further in archery development.
Q: What is the next step?
A: Equipment, Coaching and training.
Step 1. Purchasing equipment so that the archer can practice through out the week is typical. Purchase equipment that fits right now. It is the only way to develop proper form now. Without proper form now, there will be no later.
Step 2. Coaching is available from the club instructors or from higher level USA Archery Level 3 and 4 certified coaches. Check out the Instructors and Coaches page for more information A typical coaching schedule ranges from weekly to monthly. Costs vary.
Step 3. Training: Practice needs to be fun and that often means social. Intermediate and Advanced JOAD club session provide the fun and social element. Practice can also take place at an indoor at outdoor archery range or at home.