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The classes are recognized by the NAA. We have available one Level IV certified coach, three Level 2 certified coaches, and oneLevel I certified coach who teach the classes.

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1.Beginner Archery Classes for Youth ages 8 and above & Adult:

Our initial Orientation/Beginner class is required to participate in classes.

We strive to prepare students ages 8 and above in the essentials of archery.

The class focuses on form , KAC range rules, safety of basic recurve archery skills and correctly sizing the bow and arrow and safety equipment to the archer (bow, arrows, finger tabs, arm guards, sling etc.) along with specific rules that pertain to our club. The session lasts about an hour.

The Orientation class is particularly helpful for those that have not shot in many years, or those that have never shot. We begin instruction from the ground up, from stance to follow-through.

After the First Orientation Session- Now what?
Once this "drop-in" session is complete and you have a taste of the sport, we recommend signing up for the 3 session beginner series ($15.00) currently held at 10:00 am with the regular session classes . The series must be paid for at the end of the first orientation session as your specific bow, arrows and safety equipment used in the orientation session will be tagged with the students name at that time for their use only during the series.

If you choose not to reserve your equipment or space in the training series after the beginner orientation session, you may still attend any of the classes that start at 10:00 am as shown on the calendar. http://kennesawarchery.org/calendar.htm and you pay only when you show up to shoot. Class fee for regular sessions is also $5.00 and we currently have 5 certified coaches working with students on Saturday mornings

Instruction Method
Our 5 certified coach instructors teach the B.E.S.T. method (Biomechanical Efficient Shooting Technique) . The B.E.S.T. method has been established as the method of training by our US Olympic head coach Kisik Lee. This training form is filtering down through all N.A.A . JOAD & S.O.A.D. programs nationwide. We work on getting the best use of our muscles and balance, combined with clear mental preparation, teaching a series of components/steps which build on one another. Essentially : “what happens at the shooting line, determines what happens at the target”.

You can read more about the method under our training tips link: http://www.kennesawarchery.org/TrainingTips.htm

We recommend use of Thera-band or other stretch band for practice after the first lesson.

For advanced details about the B.E.S.T. method, click here.

Equipment

We provide all necessary equipment for recurve archers and we can also accommodate compound and longbow archers, however you will have to provide your own equipment for those styles.

Registration

We require that you register for the Saturday beginner orientation class by contacting us to place your name on a list for the beginner class sessions. Our "new student" beginner sessions are limited to the first 15 students that sign up.To be placed on the roster, please e-mail all names, and note if adult or youth and ages of youth.

Call 770-422-0806 if you have other questions.

COST:

The First Beginner Orientation class fee is $12.00 which includes a  "drills & Skills" training booklet & stretch band. Class fee is due upon arrival, payable in cash or check.

After the first session, the cost is five dollars per Saturday session for regular Saturday programs, payable in cash or check. You only pay when you show up to shoot. Check for pricing when registering for other sessions or camps

New class session begins Jan 2008:

3 session beginner series ($15.00 total) secures your equipment after the Orientation Class, but must be paid for at the end of the Orientation Class.

WHEN: We only accept new beginners on specific Saturday sessions, which are shown on our calendar.

New Students/Beginner students:

(classes last about an hour and a half)

Class is offered at 11:30 a.m.on specific Saturdays.

Please arrive no later than 11:15 a.m.

MUST pre-register for the beginner session

Other Saturday Classes (classes last about an hour):

Indoors/ Outdoors:

All students must be geared up and on

the shooting line at

10:00 a.m.

Classes start at 10:00 a.m.

 Note If you are using Club equipment, please plan to arrive 15 minutes early . We need a few minutes to hand out equipment to the participants .

2. Junior Olympic Archery Development (JOAD)

The JOAD program is the premier program for young people between the ages of eight and eighteen and was developed to provide guidance and training for all young archers. The program provides awards and recognition as the archer moves up through the ranks of proficiency.

The JOAD program generally follows the same shooting and equipment rules as the National Archery Association (NAA). JOAD conducts separate regional and national championship tournaments in the disciplines of indoor target and outdoor target archery. An NAA youth membership is mandatory for participation in the JOAD awards programs as well as for competing in regional and national championships. State awards can only be given to those that are GAA members, which requires a NAA membership. generally, you do not need to be a member of the NAA or hold a club membership simply to attend and shoot in a state or local competitions.

Our JOAD classes are held on Saturday mornings beginning at 10:00AM and generally last about an hour. The cost is five dollars per session and all necessary equipment and instruction is included. You only pay when you come to shoot.

Adult Archery Program (Senior Training Program)

Our Adult Archery Program focuses on teaching recurve archery skills to adult archers. We provide all necessary equipment for recurve archers and the cost is the same as the JOAD program, five dollars per Saturday session. You only pay when you show up to shoot.

(Please note the arrival times listed above)

This program also provides awards as the student works up the proficiency ladder. The program will help you learn the skills needed for tournament competition or just shooting archery for the fun of it. You must be an NAA member to be eligible to earn the awards, or to participate in regional and national championships conducted by the National Archery Association.

We can also accommodate compound and longbow archers, however you will have to provide your own equipment for those styles.

To place your name on the list for the next beginner session please send names and ages to the e-mail noted below.

For more information on any of the programs, contact:

Jefflyne Potter,

New Student Scheduling

770-422-0806

kennesawarchery@yahoo.com