The California Indoor Archers (aka: “the CIA”) is an official USA Archery (USAA) and/or the National Field Archery Association (NFAA) sanctioned club that is primarily focused on refining the archer and preparing them for competing in local, state, regional, national or higher level tournaments.
Junior Olympic Archery Development (JOAD) and Adult Archery Program (AAP) options are available under the club “The California Indoor Archers”
Junior Olympic Archery Development (JOAD)
Ages 8 – 20
JOAD Monthly Class Schedule (4 times per month):
- By Invite Only, once prerequisites have been fully met
- Membership Fee: $60 Annual renewal + $100 per month per student (no pro-rating) (RATE INCREASE: October 2021 to $70 Annual Renewal + $125/month)
- 1st Three (3) Saturdays (Beginner – Advanced) or 1st Three (3) Sundays (Elite Only) each month at the times listed will be instruction and training
- 4th Saturday (Beginner – Advanced) or Sunday (Elite Only) each month will be a Tournament Style Pin Shoot to gauge student progress and prepare archers for tournaments
- 5th Saturday / Sunday in a month there will be NO lesson
| Program Level | Session Prerequisites |
|---|---|
| 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 ••••> consistently shoot from the 20 yard / 18 meter Shooting Line at a 60cm target (not related to CIA club membership) |
| Intermediate | (not related to CIA club membership) • 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) • Actively competes in at least 2 tournaments of their choosing each year: school team, charity, local, state, national, international (USAA/NFAA/CBH) |
| Advanced | (not related to CIA club membership) • 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) • Actively competes in at least 1 California State (USAA/NFAA/CBH) tournament each year • Actively competes in at least 2 additional tournaments of their choosing each year: school team, charity, local, state, national, international (USAA/NFAA/CBH) |
| Elite | (not related to CIA club membership) • 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 3 California State (USAA/NFAA/CBH) tournament each year • Actively competes in at least 3 additional tournaments of their choosing each year: school team, charity, local, state, national, international (USAA/NFAA/CBH) |
Adult Archery Program (AAP)
Ages 21+
AAP Monthly Class Schedule (4 times per month):
- By Invite Only, once prerequisites have been fully met
- Membership Fee: $70 Annual renewal + $100 per month per student (no pro-rating) (RATE INCREASE: October 2021 to $70 Annual Renewal + $125/month)
- 1st Three (3) Sundays (Beginner – Elite) each month at the times listed will be instruction and training
- 4th Sunday (Beginner – Elite) each month will be a Tournament Style Pin Shoot to gauge student progress and prepare archers for tournaments
- 5th Sunday in a month there will be NO lesson
| Program Level | Session Prerequisites |
|---|---|
| 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 AAP Group: ••••> successfully adhere to safety protocols and rules of the range at all times ••••> consistently shoot from the 20 yard Shooting Line at a 40cm target (not related to CIA club membership) |
| Intermediate | (not related to CIA club membership) • ALL prerequisites of Beginner Group + • Must have achieved 4th AAP Achievement Pin (score based – 300 point round) • 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) • Actively competes in at least 2 tournaments of their choosing each year: charity, local, state, national, international (USAA/NFAA/CBH) |
| Advanced | (not related to CIA club membership) • ALL prerequisites of Intermediate Group + • Must have achieved 6th AAP 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) • Actively competes in at least 1 California State (USAA/NFAA/CBH) tournament each year • Actively competes in at least 2 additional tournaments of their choosing each year: charity, local, state, national, international (USAA/NFAA/CBH) |
| Elite | (not related to CIA club membership) • 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 • Student is actively working towards state/national ranking by entering the tournaments that allow them to be ranked each year • Competes in at least 3 California State (USAA/NFAA/CBH) tournament each year • Competing in at least 3 additional tournaments of their choosing each year: school team, charity, local, state, national, international (USAA/NFAA/CBH) |