J.O.A.D. Begins Saturday January 13th, 2007 from 10:00 AM to 12:00 Noon!

WSC's Junior Olympic Archery Development (JOAD) program is open to all archers  under the age of 18. The program is intended to provide the necessary guidance for the recreational archer who is interested in archery purely for the enjoyment of shooting a bow and arrow. 

The JOAD program is an achievement program. A system of qualifying rounds and achievement levels were designed to provide a challenge for youth in archery achievement. Success at each level is dependent on the individual's skill and willingness to apply themselves. Each archer can advance at his or her own pace, progressing to the next level after completing the previous level. 

Our most important asset in archery, just as in life, is our youth. The WSC's JOAD (Junior Olympic Archery Development) program promotes the sport of archery with young people. It stresses qetting a bow in hand quickly (instead of boring the kid with lectures), yet doing so safely, and focuses on the positive aspects of the sport. 

The USA's last Olympic Gold and Silver Medal archers started out as JOAD archers. While the Olympic effort IS important, JOAD recognizes that it is far more important that archery be a fun and positive experience such that the young archer will continue to enjoy the sport throughout life. The JOAD coach knows this and strives to promote success and a positive attitude. Archery is a sport for a lifetime.

JOAD is held each Saturday morning 10:00 AM to Noon at our 24 lane indoor archery facility from fall until spring. Check our Events Calendar for specific dates and times. This program is open to members and the general public.

Fee: $2.00 per participant per session-  fee includes use of equipment, bows, arrows and quivers.