Please see all the pre-requisites for joining this club.
Once the student has met the prerequisites to join the club, a registration form MUST be filled out, submitted and approved by the Head Coach BEFORE a student is able to join the California Indoor Archers. Filling out a registration form does NOT guarantee that your registration will be approved and is based on space available and the discretion of the Head Coach.
Junior Olympic Archery Development (JOAD)
Ages 8 - 20
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- Membership Rates Starting October 2021:
- Existing Members: $60 Annual Renewal + $125/month/student (no pro-rating)
(were already actively paying for membership prior to Saturday, October 2, 2021) - New Members: $60 Annual Renewal + $150/month/student (no pro-rating)
(joined or rejoined the club on or after Saturday, October 2, 2021)
- Existing Members: $60 Annual Renewal + $125/month/student (no pro-rating)
JOAD Students Monthly Class Schedule (4 times per month):-
- By Invite Only, once prerequisites have been fully met
- 1st Three (3) Saturdays (Beginner - Advanced) or 1st Three (3) Sundays (Elite Only) each month at the times listed will be instruction and training
- 5th Saturday / Sunday in a month there will be NO lesson, unless otherwise specified by the range
- The student also adheres to the "Absence Advisement Protocol" and correctly submits the "California Indoor Archers Student Absence Advisement Form" as required when missing or having missed a session
- Acquires & Maintains an ACTIVE: USAA Youth All-Access Membership (not related to CIA club membership)
- Membership Rates Starting October 2021:
| Program Level | Prerequisites To Join This Group Rank Level | Tournaments Required Per Year To Maintain Current Group Rank Level |
|---|---|---|
| Beginner | • Completion of an Insurance Waiver and Release • Safety Lesson Completed with any USAA Certified Coach / Instructor (verification required) • Been invited to join the California Indoor Archer (aka “the CIA”) by both Coaches after all the following prerequisites have been met and when there is available space in the JOAD Beginner Group: ••••> successfully adhere to safety protocols and rules of the range at all times and is able to successfully pass a written Entry “Knowledge Quiz” with no less than a score of 85% (or a verbal version of the same quiz) ••••> consistently shoot from at least the 20 yard / 18 meter Shooting Line at a 40cm target | Actively competes in at least: • 2 tournaments of their choosing each year |
| Intermediate | • ALL prerequisites of Beginner Group + be approved to move up by both Coaches after all the following prerequisites have been met and when there is available space in the JOAD Intermediate Group • Must have achieved 4th JOAD Achievement Pin (score based – 300 point round) • Able to consistently shoot from no closer than the 20 yard / 18 meter Shooting Line at no larger than a 40cm target (even if they are not 15 that year) • Shows good knowledge of “BASIC” archery equipment parts, uses and maintenance (must pass written & practical exam) • Demonstrates good understanding and implementation of the BASIC Level “Steps of Shooting (must pass written & practical exam) before moving up to this level | Actively competes in at least: • 1 California State Ranking or higher level tournament each year + • 2 additional tournaments of their choosing each year |
| Advanced | • ALL pre-requisites of Beginner & Intermediate Groups + be approved to move up by both Coaches after all the following prerequisites have been met and when there is available space in the JOAD Advanced Group • Must have achieved 7th JOAD Achievement Pin (score based – 300 point round) • Shows good knowledge of “INTERMEDIATE” archery equipment parts, uses and maintenance (must pass written & practical exam) • Demonstrates excellent understanding and implementation of more advanced “Steps of Shooting (must pass written & practical exam) before moving up to this level | Actively competes in at least: • 1 California State Ranking or higher level tournament each year + • 3 additional tournaments of their choosing each year |
| Elite | • Student was previously in the Intermediate or Advance group and now wishes to proceed with higher training by actively committing to competition participation • Shows outstanding knowledge of “ADVANCED” equipment use and equipment maintenance • Demonstrates excellent understanding and implementation of the ADVANCED “NTS – Steps of Shooting” • Practices/Trains at least once a week in addition to the normally scheduled weekly weekend group class • Willingness to both try new techniques and bow types • Shows strong leadership, sportsmanship and teamwork skills in class as well as at tournaments towards fellow club members and members of other clubs • Student is actively working towards state/national ranking by entering the tournaments that allow them to be ranked each year | Actively competes in at least: • 2 California State Ranking or higher level tournaments each year + • 4 additional tournaments of their choosing each year |