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What is JOAD? Junior Olympic Archery Development JOAD is the youth program of USA Archery WWW.USAArcheryJOAD.COM 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 WWW.USAArcheryJOAD.COM 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 Cub Cadet Junior ( 8 – 12 yrs) (13 – 14 yrs) (15 – 16 yrs) (17 – 18 yrs) WWW.USAArcheryJOAD.COM 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 WWW.USAArcheryJOAD.COM 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) WWW.USAArcheryJOAD.COM 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 WWW.USAArcheryJOAD.COM 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. WWW.USAArcheryJOAD.COM 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. WWW.USAArcheryJOAD.COM 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. WWW.USAArcheryJOAD.COM 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. WWW.USAArcheryJOAD.COM 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. WWW.USAArcheryJOAD.COM 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. WWW.USAArcheryJOAD.COM Contact Information USA Archery 1 Olympic Plaza Colorado Springs, CO 80909 719-866-4576 (phone) 719-632-4733 (fax) Email: [email protected] VISIT the Website: www.USAArcheryJOAD.com WWW.USAArcheryJOAD.COM