Texas Archery Academy’s Learning Path
Held at Texas Archery Academy, 600 Accent Dr Plano, TX
(developed to provide a series of structured archery classes for students wanting to explore archery to their full potential!)
LEARNING PATH SEGMENTS:
1) INTRO TO ARCHERY – Learn to shoot and be safe on a range!
DOWNLOAD: Texas Archery Academy’s Intro handout
A one hour instructor led clinic for ages 9+ – introduces types of equipment and shooting styles. Students are provided equipment and practice 3AR shooting techniques, while learning safety rules, range layout and etiquette – the goal is to achieve fundamental archery literacy and Range Certification (10 yards can put 5 out of 6 arrows in 12″ target!). This is a student’s first developmental step on the Learning Path.
Saturdays 11-noon – sign up 15 minutes before class – $15, class size limit of 15 students.
FREE to new members within first month of joining.
2) PRIVATE LESSONS (scheduled with one of our authorized USA Archery certified instructors) email if interested in booking a lesson info@TexasArcheryAcademy.org
3) ARCHERY FUNDAMENTALS CLASS – 8 WEEK PROGRAM
Instructor scheduled during the year – $120 members, $150 non-members; minimum class 10-15 -sign up at counter, class time is scheduled by instructor for the group (ie. Homeschool), meets weekly for two months.
First month: USA Archery certified instructor works with novice shooters (all equipment included, minimum age 10 years old). This is a program of structured drills & skills practice and preparation for participating in official WORLD ARCHERY (FITA) tournaments. Includes TAIL monthly performance test required to move on to TEAMS.
Second month: Weekly workout sessions presenting the games of archery and how to compete in them. Each lesson will provide a different archery topic (ie. outdoor, indoor, 3D) and gives an opportunity to experience them.
Held at Texas Archery Academy, 600 Accent Dr Plano, TX.
DOWNLOAD: Texas Archery Academy’s Fundamentals handout
4) TEAMS
TXAA sponsors multiple teams for youth (NASP/4H/OAS/S3DA/JOAD/homeschool), collegiate, adult. Members completing ARCHERY FUNDAMENTALS (or by Coach approval) may try out for a TXAA sponsored team. Enjoy shooting practices and adventures with your peers, with a dedicated Coach. Team program fee to participate. Texans Archery Club membership is required to participate.
TXAA sponsors the development of teams and coaches around the state (includes use of facilities/equipment/curriculum training); sponsors team uniform shirts; hosts a monthly Texas Archery Indoor League (TAIL) for official individual achievement testing for USA Archery performance awards as part of a larger seasonal league of competition for individuals & teams.
USA Archery (JOAD); Adult Archery Achievement (AAA),
Have you participated in a school sponsored NASP program or other introductory program, but want more? click here for the next level