WHAT WE OFFER IN THE CLASSES
St Louis Bow Hunters Archery Club
members recognized an archery development program for youth was needed
for our area. They have worked hard putting together a youth program to
fit this need, "Little Hills Youth Archery".
Archery can be puzzling for a beginner.
Some may believe you place an arrow on a bow, draw it back and let it
go. If you hit the target, you know archery. To develop skills allowing
one to grow with accuracy, additional skills will need to be learned.
Some youth are introduced to archery in
schools, 4-H or Cub Scouts. They may have enjoyed the experience but do
not own equipment or they may not know anyone who participates in
archery to ask further questions. These are excellent programs but our
program was designed for training-centered only on archery for youth. We
will teach techniques needed to grow in archery. They will have
the opportunity to enroll for a program and learn something new with
every class. Equipment may be provided for our enrollees to use during
our classes if they do not own equipment. They will be given time to
practice, each class is 1 and 1/2 hours long each.
The Little Hills Youth Archery program
will teach beginners with little or no archery experience and youth with
archery experience but need help developing their archery skills. Their
skills will be exercised by making progress through different levels
intended to test their ability. A self-paced achievement is part of this
program. Patches, certificates or pins will be given for each level they
have achieved.
Easy to follow format
We will teach STEPS TO ARCHERY SUCCESS
along with other material for making archery a life-long sport if
desired.
| 1. Stance |
5. Pre-draw |
9. Aim |
| 2. Nock |
6. Draw |
10. Release |
| 3. Set-fingers |
7. Anchor |
11. Follow through & Reflect |
| 4. Set-bow hand |
8. Shot-setup |
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Our instructors will teach these basic
steps in a simple to understand format, with demonstrations and hands-on
experience for your child.
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The
picture demonstrates one of the steps that will be taught.
(8. Aim). It will be explained why concentration while
aiming is important and how it could effect the outcome of
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What about different archery equipment used today?
What purpose or advantage does this equipment offer an archer? Our
instructors have a history in archery. They may have decided upon
different styles of archery for their recreation but our instructors are
knowledgeable on equipment and it's purpose. With this versatility,
whatever style of archery or equipment you decide upon, help will be
available.
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Kisser Button
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Finger
Tab
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Shooting
Glove
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Arm
Guard
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Side Quiver
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String Peep
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Each of the
items above are common items used for archery.
We will explain how using these items could benefit the
archer.
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Common Questions Asked
Q: How old does my child need to be?
A: Only you know your child, some develop faster and are ready at a
younger age. We accept children the ages of 8 - 18 years of age.
Q: Will I need to become a member of
a club?
A: Membership may be required after a child sees they like archery.
Since we are a JOAD chartered club with NAA (National Archery
Association). Children have until they move to the 20 yard
shooting line to determine if they like archery and want to continue
receiving the NAA achievement awards. Little Hills Youth Archery
Achievement Certificates or patches will be given if they do not want to
join with NAA .
Q: What if my child does not have
equipment?
A: Little Hills Youth Archers has the basic equipment for use in their
programs. You may decide to purchase equipment for your child after you
see they like and are interested in archery. Having their own
equipment personalizes it for them and allows additional equipment to be
added to their bow that may help with accuracy.
Q: What steps for safety will be
implemented?
A: The instructors will teach equipment & safety rules before new
archers begin to practice. A safe indoor-setting will be maintained.
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Everyone
should be aware of potentially dangerous situations in every
sport.
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We offer the Stars Awards Achievement program to
the members of our program. Read more on this by here.
NASP (National Archery in the Schools Program)
As of September, 2005 - Missouri is now the 34th state
to join the NASP. Owensville School was the pilot school for Missouri.
If your child likes archery and you would like to have archery as a
curriculum in your school, let them know about NASP. Click
here to learn more about NASP.
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Little Hills Youth
Archery is Chartered with USA
Archery listed as a
JOAD (Junior Olympic Archery Development) club
Little Hills Youth Archery offers programs for ages 8-18 years of age. Little Hills Youth
Archery programs will run from November to March until four 4-week
programs have been completed. Enrollment is opened every 4th week for
filling possible openings.
CLASS HOURS
9 to 10:30 AM : (20 Yard distance only)
11 AM to 12:30 PM :(10 & 20 -yard distances)
1:30 to 3 PM :(10 & 20 - yard distances)
3:30 to 5 PM: (10 & 20 - yard distances)
CLASS SIZES ARE LIMITED
We will accept new enrollments
beginning in August 2010
for the October classes.
If equipment is owned it may be used
once an inspection for safety has been done.
FEES:
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# of youths
to enroll* |
4-Weeks |
| 1 |
$20 |
| 2 |
$32 |
| 3 |
$48 |
| 4 |
$48 |
| 5 |
$60 |
*Must reside in
the same household.
CONTACT
LITTLE HILLS YOUTH ARCHERY
1. Email: Click
here
2. Phone: Cathy at
636-281-3149
CLASS LOCATION:
St Louis Bow Hunters
Archery Club sponsors the program and we use their 20-yard, indoor
range for classes. The range is located at:
301 Tecumseh
St. Charles, MO 63301
The entrance to the parking
our area is located off of 3rd
Street (this is a one-way street), just before reaching the round-about.
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Archery brightens
the eyes of child & adult
Archery can be a fun and
challenging sport for everyone that has ventured into the sport. One may
not be able to compete in other types of sports for different reasons
but archery may be the sport to try.
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It strengthens ones
muscles from the youngest to the elder.
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It causes the mind to
concentrate on the task at hand.
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Compete in archery as
an individual or on a team.
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Families can shoot
archery as a group. Children as young as six begin archery and
practice with their families; brothers, sisters, aunts, uncles,
fathers, mothers, grandparents or other friends. There are other
sports that offers this but archery has brightened the eyes for many
a child and adult!
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Archery is simply
repeating a sequence of steps causing the arrows to hit the same
spot every time. Are you up for the challenge?
There is a wide variety
of bows and equipment on the market today for all age groups and styles
of archery. Pro-shops are plentiful with trained professionals that will
assist with your questions and selection of equipment.
Little Hills Youth
Archery has a selection of equipment for use in our program if equipment
is not owned. What are you waiting for? We would enjoy showing you the
basic steps of archery so you may begin a fun and challenging journey
into the sport of archery.
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* * Archery
related links
Missouri
Archery Association (MAA)
USA
Archery (JOAD)
Little Hills Youth Archery is a registered as a JOAD (Junior Olympic
Archery Development) club through USA Archery.
ArcheryExchange.com
Last updated August 4, 2010
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