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WWW.USAArcheryJOAD.COM What is JOAD? J unior O lympic A rchery D evelopment JOAD is the youth program of USA Archery
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WWW.USAArcheryJOAD.COM
What is JOAD?Junior
Olympic
Archery
Development
JOAD is the youth program of USA Archery
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What does JOAD Offer?
• Youth member clubs• Year around programs• Personal development including:
– Goal Setting– Dedication– Discipline and Focus– Fair Play– Training and Nutrition
• Championship and International Competition opportunities
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Who joins JOAD?
• All levels of experience are welcome. – Beginners, Intermediates and Advanced
• JOAD typically supports boys and girls ages 8 to 18.
• Recurve and Compound bows
• There are four Divisions:– Bowman ( 8 – 12 yrs)– Cub (13 – 14 yrs)– Cadet (15 – 16 yrs)– Junior (17 – 18 yrs)
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Who runs JOAD?
• JOAD Club Leaders are the foundation of the JOAD program.
• Club Leaders are typically certified archery instructors or coaches.
• Clubs may be affiliated with Private or Public organizations.
• JOAD Clubs operate under a structured outlined in the JOAD Handbook.– Handbook (pdf format) is available
online at www.usaarcheryjoad.com
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What is Taught?
• Most JOAD club certified instructors and coaches teach archery techniques in conjunction with established USA Archery and NFAA guidelines.
• The technique is in keeping with BEST form. (Biomechanical Efficient Shooting Technique)
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Achievement Program
• JOADs quickly begin to take part in the STARS pin program after basic instruction.
• JOAD STARS pins are offered in four categories:– Indoor– Outdoor– Compound bow– Recurve bow
• High performing youths achieve Bronze, Silver or Gold JOAD Olympian awards
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Tournaments
• USA Archery sanctions local, state and regional tournaments.
• USA Archery conducts a variety of National Championships including:– Indoor– Outdoor– Field
• Youth World USA Teams are selected in trials tournaments.
• Youth may attend Open International tournaments.
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High Performance Program
• Junior USA Archery Team (USAT) – Selected by a series of qualifying
tournaments and achievement criteria.
• Junior Dream Team– Training program with periodic trips to
the Olympic Training Center for high performance coaching.
• Resident Athlete Program– Full time residence and training at the
USOC OTC focused on Olympic caliber skills development.
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USA Archery Membership
• Youth are welcome to take part in JOAD without becoming USA Archery members.
• Membership is required once significant progress is made in the STARS pin program.
• Required for JOAD Olympian awards and for national and international competition.
• Required for Junior USAT points.
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Club Liability Insurance
• JOAD Clubs membership includes $1,000,000 of liability insurance coverage.
• Individual instructor / coaches are encouraged to consider joining NADA and receive personal liability insurance.
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What is after JOAD?
• USA Collegiate Archery Program (CAP) – Conducts indoor and outdoor
championships including the US Intercollegiate Archery Championship (USIAC)
– Club or Varsity Programs– All American and All Academic
Teams• Graduation to the Adult Ranks.
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How to Start a JOAD Club?
• JOAD Club information and listings can be found on www.USAArcheryJOAD.com
• Become a USA Archery member
• Contact NADA for instructor / coaching materials
• Utilizing school and ASAP space and equipment is a great way to start a JOAD Club.
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Contact Information
USA Archery1 Olympic PlazaColorado Springs, CO 80909719-866-4576 (phone)719-632-4733 (fax)
Email: [email protected]
VISIT the Website:
www.USAArcheryJOAD.com
