| What is JOAD? |  |
| Who can participate? | |
| Fees and equipment | |
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| Advanced Class | |
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Sponsored by Pelkey's Archery, St. Albans, Vermont.
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The Junior Olympic Archery Development program was developed to provide this country's youth with a safe, disciplined archery training program. This program not only teaches children the fundamentals of archery, but also promotes fun and enjoyment for the entire family. The National Archery Association has structured an achievement program that rewards improvement and stresses participation, so that the archers can grow independently in a group situation. If one qualifies, a JOAD member could potentially become an Olympic and international archery contestant.
We at Pelkey's Archery are pleased to continue our affiliation with the National Archery Association (NAA) so that we may host Vermont's finest Junior Olympic Archery Development club, known as Vermont Junior Archers JOAD. We are both proud and excited to participate in the NAA's JOAD program as it has been the driving force in the development of archery in this country.
Our classes are run by NAA Level III, Level II and Level I instructors. Classes are limited to twelve students to ensure safety and personalized instruction. There will be games and tournaments, in addition to instruction, as well as "Spirit Week" and testing for JOAD achievement awards. Club membership also qualifies students to participate in local and out-of-state tournaments.
Any young person who is interested in the sport of archery and:
Archers may rent equipment or use their personal equipment. The JOAD program welcomes all ages and abilities, beginners to experts, as well as all equipment disciplines, both recurve and compound.
Club membership fees will include a team shirt (which the archers are required to wear at all JOAD functions), a membership for the archery range ($25 value), as well as the six weeks of instruction. In addition to the club fees, each archer must be a member of the National Archery Association ($30 annual membership).
Each JOAD class consists of six one-hour sessions, one session per week for six weeks. Club membership fees per six-week class:
| First Time Student (includes shirt) | |
| Renting equipment | $80 |
| Using own equipment | $65 |
| Using own equipment (special discount*) | $45 |
| Continuing Student (no shirt) | |
| Renting equipment | $60 |
| Using own equipment | $45 |
| Using own equipment (special discount*) | $30 |
*Special discount allowed for students who purchased his/her equipment at Pelkey's Archery.
Different fees apply for the Advanced Class.
There are three six-week programs per year:
Each program consists of six one-hour classes, one class per week. Click here for the current schedule.
Students must register for each program separately. A waiting list will be kept for each program in the event of any last minute substitutions.
Advanced training is available for students who have decided to commit themselves to become competitive archers. This class is not to be taken lightly. Training involves advanced techniques and mental preparation. The Advanced Class meets twice each week and participates in tournaments (in & out-of-state) each month from November through April. Students are expected to be dedicated to the program which involves more time in the range as well as outside the range.
Mandatory activities include:
Archers meeting the following requirements may apply for the Advanced Class:
Fees:
| Advanced Class | |
| Seasonal fee | $125 |
| Seasonal fee (special discount*) | $100 |
*Special discount allowed for students who purchased his/her equipment at Pelkey's Archery.
When the Advanced Class travels to tournaments, they are known as Pelkey's Road Team. Click here for more information about the Road Team.
If you have any questions, please contact Pelkey's Archery:
Pelkey's Archery
Attn: JOAD Coordinator
2022 Bronson Road
St. Albans, VT 05478
| Phone: | 802-524-2582 |
| Fax: | 802-524-1788 |
| E-mail: | pelkey@together.net |
| Web: | www.pelkeysarchery.com |
Click here for links to other Web sites with related information.
Questions about this Web site can be directed to George Putnam via e-mail at joad@bremlang.lamoille.vt.us.
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This page last updated 26-Dec-2004