Youth League

Objective of Youth Archery Instructions

• Fun
• Introduction to the sport of archery
• To learn how to safely use a bow and arrow
• Familiarization with various types of archery and equipment
• Shooting techniques
• Scoring method

Intended Audience

Children the physical size of an average 10 year old or older may participate. This generally allows them the strength to handle the bow. Adults must accompany children at all times. Some parental participation is required for safety.

Equipment Required

None. All necessary equipment will be provided during the instructions. However if you have equipment please feel free to bring it with you for use. Please no broadhead arrows; only target tips allowed.

Lesson Schedule

The Youth lessons are open to the public with lessons being held on the indoor range for 6 weeks. There is an orientation and safety class prior to the start of classes for beginners (only one is required) that must be attended to shooting in the league. Beginners classes will be held from 6pm to 7pm, with intermediate classes held from 7pm to 8pm. The fee for the course is $20. Space is limited so please register early. Please contact the youth education coordinator for any questions you may have.

            Winter 2008
             Jan  7   Monday 6pm, orientation, safety and sign-up, no shooting
             Jan 14   Monday, 1st night shooting
             Jan 21   Holiday NO shooting
             Jan 28   Monday, 2nd night shooting
             Feb  4   Monday, 3rd night shooting
             Feb 11   Monday, 4th night shooting
             Feb 18   Holiday NO shooting
             Feb 25   Monday, 5th night shooting
             Mar  3   Monday, 6th and last night of shooting

            Fall 2008
             Oct 14   Tuesday 6pm, orientation, safety and sign-up, no shooting
             Oct 20   Monday, 1st night shooting
             Oct 27   Monday, 2nd night shooting
             Nov  3   Monday, 3rd night shooting
             Nov 10   Monday, 4th night shooting
             Nov 17   Monday, 5th night shooting
             Nov 24   Monday, 6th and last night of shooting

          

Additional Information

Chet, the Youth Coordinator, has been doing an excellent job in running this program and has some additional information (some of which has been plagarized for this page). Please browse the safety rules as well as a note to parents for more details.