Wednesday, March 30, 2016

April 2 & 3 "Gotta Connect" + Thursday range time.

In this message:
Thursday 18 meter range sessions,
Tournament registration Links
Saturday & Sunday: "Gotta Connect" String-hand position


NOTE : if you register for a session and need to cancel- PLEASE advise ASAP via text to 404-457-6766 as it determines how we schedule the slots and if others may fill the limited slots.


New Students: Arrive early to select your gear and sign in! Select a bow that has no sight, and "claim" it by adding a sight.

If this is your 3rd visit-you must be a USA Archery "Rec" member-see details in "MEMBERSHIP" info below.


Training this week
"Gotta Connect" String-hand position
Using our Club Gear? Arrive early.

Thursday 18 meter Range time-Open

Make gains by having a midweek practice session.  Small classes. Available only for adults  and youth after orientation that have attended at least 3 sessions. Coach approval is needed for youth if not JOAD.
Registration required: Please simply drop us an email to learnarchery@yahoo.com  with name, age (or if adult) and that you plan to attend. No DOODLE  for registrations for Thursdays at this time!
   Arrive by 7 pm for check in and gear up as distance is 18 meters.
  Thursdays: 7:30 PM start ; (7PM arrival)


Saturday  : 10:30 a.m. -11:30 am;  
(Intermediate/Advanced students may stay for a short 18 meter practice An Orientation follows  )
 Limit 16
 REGISTER:https://doodle.com/poll/ssgkt3qhma546u5w
( You MUST notify us via text at 404-457-6766 if you have a change of plans once registered, to open a space for this session)
Arrive by 10:15- to gear up and check in.
Orientation follows at 1 pm.

SUNDAY:
Sunday : 3:30-4:30 pm:
Intermediate/Advanced students may stay for 18 meter practice
Limit 16, arrive by 3:15 (new students, arrive earlier).
REGISTER: https://doodle.com/poll/qqk4zeuimwwbq62g 
( You MUST notify us via text at 404-457-6766 if you have a change of plans once registered, to open a space for this session!!!)
 

Training: "Gotta Connect"
Last training session we worked with removing the slings on the bow hand for proper bow release.
This weekend, we will focus on the connection at the jaw with our string hand, which helps rotate the elbow further back, and we will review how to maintain that loose grip on the bow.


Equipment:
We will review “brace height” on the bow string and its importance.

String hand Correct position: solid anchor-no space between hand and jaw line. Pinky touches neck.
 

CORRECT.
(courtesy KSL International)


Common error:

Opening - does not "lock" along jaw. Relies on index knuckle. Can't get elbow around behind the arrow line.



Saturday:10:30 a.m. -11:30 am; Open Session
 (please arrive by 10:15- new students earlier)
limited enrollment to 16, open session, all levels
Must register on doodle link to participate:

https://doodle.com/poll/ssgkt3qhma546u5w
Orientation follows Saturdays class

Sunday 3:30-4:30  Open Session
 (please arrive by 3:15- new students earlier)

limited enrollment to 16, open session, all levels
Must register on doodle link to participate:
REGISTER: https://doodle.com/poll/qqk4zeuimwwbq62g 


Parents, please share the class plan info with your students!!


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 USA ARCHERY MEMBERSHIP:
Any student participating in class needs minimum USA Archery “RECREATIONAL” membership ($15).
Join  at
: https://webpoint.usarchery.org/wp/Memberships/Join.wp   choose "Learn Archery" as your club affiliation


SCORING To earn rank/pins:
You will need a current  Learn Archery  2016 membership   with the USA Archery full membership to earn rank and receive pins/lanyards.
 
Join online. You can  always upgrade your EXISTING USA recreational  membership during the year if desired.

USA Archery JOAD(youth)/AAP(adult) Membership Application
Learn Archery JOAD/AAP 2016 membership Application


To participate in weekend sessions , Please register on the doodle link provided above at the date/time selected for equipment and staff considerations. Please arrive  early to gear up, and sign in. This one hour class allows students to gear up & continue with training basics in safety and form .Coach supervised training includes recurve bow and all safety equipment. Continuing, ongoing instruction , accommodating various skill levels, covering: refining form, understanding equipment needs, equipment purchasing options, tournament rules, timing, string alignment, concentration, back tension.

-Class fee for open sessions as posted is $15.00, check or cash.
-Put your sight on the bow to learn where it is set based on the distance you shoot, and check the left/ right position of the aperture.
-Wear snug fitting, layered clothing,  closed toe shoes ,tie loose hair back, and remove jewelry that may interfere with string release (usually bracelets, necklaces).

 
 
See you on the range!
Coach Jefflyne Potter
US Archery Level 3 N.T.S.Coach
Learn Archery;Atlanta Archery
 
 
 

Wednesday, March 23, 2016

Closed March 24, 26th and 27th for Easter/Spring Break

In this message:
NO Thursday 18 meter range sessions this week

NO Saturday & Sunday classes-CLOSED FOR EASTER/SPRING BREAK
Classes resume Thursday March 31.
 
See you on the range!
Coach Jefflyne Potter
US Archery Level 3 N.T.S.Coach
Learn Archery;Atlanta Archery
 

Wednesday, March 16, 2016

March 19 & 20th:SCORE + Thursday eve range time 7 pm

In this message:
Thursday 18 meter range sessions,
Tournament Results from Nationals!
Saturday & Sunday: SCORE

Congratulations!-NATIONAL'S RESULTS
Congratulations to Coach Shantelle Mitchell for taking Silver at the Snellville Nationals Tournament, and c
ongratulations to Coach Connie Morris for taking Silver at the Snellville Nationals tournament, and Bronze Nationally.
 


NOTE : if you register for a session and need to cancel- PLEASE advise ASAP via text to 404-457-6766 as it determines how we schedule the slots and if others may fill the limited slots.


NOTE: If small registration in any Scoring session:
Multi sessions may be combined to an 18 & 9 meter session. For Saturday: blended to the one morning 10:30 session, and  Sunday blended to the one 3:30 afternoon session if small registrations. (Will update to closed/combined in Doodle registration info window , and those already registered will receive a notice that the session is blended to another slot and will be directed to the regular session registration). 


New Students:
Arrive early to select your gear and sign in & Choose a 9 Meter session.


Training this week
"SCORE"
Note if you resister for 2 slots, you are signing up for two separate slots.

Using our Club Gear? Arrive 30 minutes early.

Thursday 18 meter Range time-Open

Make gains by having a midweek practice session.  Small classes. Available only for adults after orientation or youth that have attended at least 3 sessions. Coach approval needed for youth if not JOAD.
Registration required: Please simply drop us an email to learnarchery@yahoo.com  with name, age (or if adult) and that you plan to attend. No DOODLE  for registrations for Thursdays at this time!
   Arrive by 7 pm for check in and gear up as distance is 18 meters.
  Thursdays: 7:30 PM start ; (7PM arrival)


Saturday Session A: 10:30 a.m. -11:30 am; 18 meters
 Limit 12;
18 meter distance This session only available for adults or youth after orientation that have attended at least 3 sessions and scored. Coach approval may be needed for youth if not JOAD.
REGISTER: https://doodle.com/poll/xmim83e296cigb92
( You MUST notify us via text at 404-457-6766 if you have a change of plans once registered, to open a space for this session!!!)
MUST arrive by 10:00 - to gear up and check in. Scoring STARTS at 10:30
Saturday Session B: Noon -1:00  ; 9 METER DISTANCE
Limit 16 for 9 meter distance
For all levels
REGISTER:https://doodle.com/poll/mv4nswxd5fs3ygfm


SUNDAY:
Session may blend to 3:30 if small registration in any slot! This will be noted on doodle, and emailed to registrant.
Sunday Session A; 2:00 pm -3:00 pm, 9 meter
Limit 16. arrive by 1:30 to gear up; all levels
Scoring STARTS at 2:00!!
REGISTER:  https://doodle.com/poll/pn292i6hkw726ra9

Sunday Session B : 3:30-4:30 pm: 18 meter distance
Limit 12; arrive by 3:00
18 meter distance .This session only available for adults or youth after orientation that have attended at least 3 sessions. Youth must have scored.  Coach approval may be needed for youth if not JOAD.
REGISTER:  https://doodle.com/poll/32s67udx7a3bqr5m
( You MUST notify us via text at 404-457-6766 if you have a change of plans once registered, to open a space for this session!!!)

Training: March 19 & 20:SCORE!
Learn how to play the game of archery!
Earn Rank if JOAD or SOAD
(see notes below as to which session you may participate in). If small registration in any class, the classes may be blended to one single class-check your emails for notification.

MUST Arrive early for time to gear up and have a practice round.

"9 meters" session with 60 cm face: available for youth, JOAD, OR for adults not ready for the 18 meter distance (requiring the 40 cm face).
This is the distance for all new students to learn how to score.

"18 meters" available only for intermediate or advanced JOAD, OR adult archers, needing the 18 meter distance for rank. Both 40 CM and 60 CM faces.
 NOTE: If small registration in any session:
Multi sessions may be combined to ONE 18 & 9 meter session. For Saturday: blended to the one morning 10:30 session, and  Sunday blended to the largest afternoon session if small registrations. (Will update to closed/combined in Doodle registration info window , and those already registered will receive a notice that the session is blended to another slot and will be directed to the regular session registration). 


"SCORE"
Each month, on the third weekend we score.
You MUST register on the doodle to attend the classes at the session slot for the distance you will shoot, for staff, equipment and space considerations.
Arrive early to prepare score card, gear up, and have a sight-in practice round.
Those shooting at 18 meters slots must be 30 minutes early, or EARLIER if you use club gear as gear is only accessible between rounds


Parents, please share the class plan info with your students!!
New students-arrive early to  get your gear and set up.
Select a bow that has no sight, and "claim" it by adding a sight


New students learn to score, and how to play the game of archery at "9 meter session only.
Existing JOAD with full USA Archery membership and Learn Archery Club membership, may earn rank at either 9 meter or 18 meter session depending on rank needed.
Existing SOAD (Adult program) with full USA Archery membership and Learn Archery Club membership may earn rank at 18 meter session. Print your USA Archery membership card and bring it to class(join with links at bottom of this message)

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Archery Class Training Details: SCORE
BASICS:
Indoor distances are either 9 or 18 meters, with either a 60 or 40 cm face.
New students ( adult or youth) will be assigned 9 meter distances as this class is designed to offer the fundamentals of scoring, while providing continued training to enable students to progress to further distances.


Each month, on the third weekend we score.
Great opportunity to learn the ins and outs of what each ring is worth, the power of the lines that edge the rings, what arrows may help in a strategy to gain points, and how to keep score.
If students are a member of the Learn Archery & USA Archery JOAD/SOAD program, they can use this session to earn rank and pin awards. This continual "dry-run" makes scoring at a Tournament event more comfortable .
Youth are to learn how to do this, independent of parental supervision.

Scoring Class Basics:
Please arrive early to obtain and fill out your score card with name, distance, and date .
 
  • First scoring arrow begins at time slot of session. Arrive early  to have practice/sight-in shots.
  • In order to complete the 30 arrows for indoors, students must be geared up and on the line at start of class, with scorecard filled out and ready to go.
  • Those with their own arrows may shoot 6 arrows each end which will allow completion of scorecard if "on time" start.
  • Earning pins? must be both a USA Archery Youth, Adult or Family member & Learn Archery JOAD or SOAD member- print USA Archery membership card
  • Those seasoned JOAD SOAD members using program arrows will start with three arrows, unless class numbers permit 6 arrows each end. ( student may not finish in time allotted if using only 3 arrows).
  • New students focus will be to learn protocol, and how to complete the score cards, and will shoot 3 arrows per end (will not end with a completed a score card due to time considerations.) Adults not scoring at their appropriate distance of 18 meters with correct 40 cm size faces, or students not members of JOAD/SOAD and using program arrows will use 3 arrows each end for time considerations for those earning rank , and may not end with a completed card.

 


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Any student participating in class needs minimum USA Archery “RECREATIONAL” membership ($15). See below.
Join: https://webpoint.usarchery.org/wp/Memberships/Join.wp   choose "Learn Archery" as your club affiliation
 To earn rank/pins:
Student must hold a full "youth" or "adult
" , or "family" membership, plus a
JOAD Club membership
Join online at   https://webpoint.usarchery.org/wp/Memberships/Join.wp   choose "Learn Archery" as your club affiliation.
 You will need a current  Learn Archery  2016 membership   with the USA Archery full membership to earn rank and receive pins/lanyards.

USA Archery JOAD(youth)/AAP(adult) Membership Application
Learn Archery JOAD/AAP 2016 membership Application


To participate in weekend sessions , Please register on the doodle link provided above at the date/time selected for equipment and staff considerations. Please arrive  early to gear up, and sign in. This one hour class allows students to gear up & continue with training basics in safety and form .Coach supervised training includes recurve bow and all safety equipment. Continuing, ongoing instruction , accommodating various skill levels, covering: refining form, understanding equipment needs, equipment purchasing options, tournament rules, timing, string alignment, concentration, back tension.

-Class fee for open sessions as posted is $15.00, check or cash.
-Put your sight on the bow to learn where it is set based on the distance you shoot, and check the left/ right position of the aperture.
-Wear snug fitting, layered clothing,  closed toe shoes ,tie loose hair back, and remove jewelry that may interfere with string release (usually bracelets, necklaces).

 
 
See you on the range!
Coach Jefflyne Potter
US Archery Level 3 N.T.S.Coach
Learn Archery;Atlanta Archery

Wednesday, March 9, 2016

March 12th & 13th: "Sit Dog" Bow Hand position; Thursday Range time

In this message:
Thursday 18 meter range sessions,
Tournament registration Links
Saturday & Sunday: "Sit Dog" bow hand position


NOTE : if you register for a session and need to cancel- PLEASE advise ASAP via text to 404-457-6766 as it determines how we schedule the slots and if others may fill the limited slots.


New Students: Arrive early to select your gear and sign in! Select a bow that has no sight, and "claim" it by adding a sight.

If this is your 3rd visit-you must be a USA Archery "Rec" member-see details in "MEMBERSHIP" info below.


Training this week
"Sit Dog" Bow hand position
Using our Club Gear? Arrive early.

Thursday 18 meter Range time-Open

Make gains by having a midweek practice session.  Small classes. Available only for adults  and youth after orientation that have attended at least 3 sessions. Coach approval is needed for youth if not JOAD.
Registration required: Please simply drop us an email to learnarchery@yahoo.com  with name, age (or if adult) and that you plan to attend. No DOODLE  for registrations for Thursdays at this time!
   Arrive by 7 pm for check in and gear up as distance is 18 meters.
  Thursdays: 7:30 PM start ; (7PM arrival)


Saturday  : 10:30 a.m. -11:30 am;  
(Intermediate/Advanced students may stay for a short 18 meter practice  )
 Limit 16
 REGISTER: https://doodle.com/poll/k5eg2unrnv6b2wyw
( You MUST notify us via text at 404-457-6766 if you have a change of plans once registered, to open a space for this session)
Arrive by 10:15- to gear up and check in. 
Orientation follows at 1 pm.

SUNDAY:
Sunday : 3:30-4:30 pm:
Intermediate/Advanced students may stay for 18 meter practice
Limit 16, arrive by 3:15.
REGISTER: https://doodle.com/poll/qqk4zeuimwwbq62g 
( You MUST notify us via text at 404-457-6766 if you have a change of plans once registered, to open a space for this session!!!)
 

Focusing training on the details and  inconsistencies in form reduces variations on the target faces. Last week we worked on “set to set-up”, and stretch band training, along with fine tune focus on the targets.
 
Training: "Sit Dog"
This weeks Training: "sit dog!!" will focus on Bow-hand release training using a bow.
We started basic training with “halt dog” to get the proper “v” in our bow hand position. Depending on the type of bow and style you shoot, gripping of the bow and dropping the bow arm creates errors at the last moment of the shot, and the idea is to shoot the bow and arrow at the same time…so the hand holding the bow must be relaxed, but purposeful ,so the sling can do its job as the bow seemingly “jumps” from the hand toward the target and rotates as the sling catches it.
From the wrist: “sit dog!” a snap at the wrist, with the sling doing the work to catch the bow. Bow arm stays STEADY.

We will work using bows and removing the slings while coaches "catch" the bow upon the archers release.

Make your own sling

You Tube video of how to make a sling: http://www.learnarchery.com/ArcheryEquipmentSelection.html
 .

 

Only the wrist snaps downward, with slight tension in the open thumb of the bow hand...bow arm stays steady-does NOT drop.




Parents, please share the class plan info with your students!!

 Notes:
47th U.S. National Indoor & 2016 JOAD National Indoor Championships in Snellville this coming weekend.
Held in various cities across the US.
Events Begin Feb 12, end March 30
Registration, Dates, Details, Deadlines.
Find a city near you:

http://www.teamusa.org/USA-Archery/Events/Sanctioned-Tournaments

~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
 USA ARCHERY MEMBERSHIP:
Any student participating in class needs minimum USA Archery “RECREATIONAL” membership ($15).
Join  at
: https://webpoint.usarchery.org/wp/Memberships/Join.wp   choose "Learn Archery" as your club affiliation


SCORING To earn rank/pins:
You will need a current  Learn Archery  2016 membership   with the USA Archery full membership to earn rank and receive pins/lanyards.
 
Join online. You can  always upgrade your EXISTING USA recreational  membership during the year if desired.

USA Archery JOAD(youth)/AAP(adult) Membership Application
Learn Archery JOAD/AAP 2016 membership Application


To participate in weekend sessions , Please register on the doodle link provided above at the date/time selected for equipment and staff considerations. Please arrive  early to gear up, and sign in. This one hour class allows students to gear up & continue with training basics in safety and form .Coach supervised training includes recurve bow and all safety equipment. Continuing, ongoing instruction , accommodating various skill levels, covering: refining form, understanding equipment needs, equipment purchasing options, tournament rules, timing, string alignment, concentration, back tension.

-Class fee for open sessions as posted is $15.00, check or cash.
-Put your sight on the bow to learn where it is set based on the distance you shoot, and check the left/ right position of the aperture.
-Wear snug fitting, layered clothing,  closed toe shoes ,tie loose hair back, and remove jewelry that may interfere with string release (usually bracelets, necklaces).

 
 
See you on the range!
Coach Jefflyne Potter
US Archery Level 3 N.T.S.Coach
Learn Archery;Atlanta Archery
 

Wednesday, March 2, 2016

MARCH 5 & 6: BREATHE; Removing the Hollow Back

In this message:
Thursday 18 meter range sessions,
Tournament registration Links
Saturday & Sunday: "Breathe" and "Removing the hollow back"



NOTE : if you register for a session and need to cancel- PLEASE advise ASAP via text to 404-457-6766 as it determines how we schedule the slots and if others may fill the limited slots.


New Students: Arrive early to select your gear and sign in! Select a bow that has no sight, and "claim" it by adding a sight. If this is your third visit-you must be a USA Archery "rec" member. See below.

Training this week
"Breathe" "Removing the hollow back"

Using our Club Gear? Arrive early.

Thursday 18 meter Range time-Open

Make gains by having a midweek practice session.  Small classes. Available only for adults  and youth after orientation that have attended at least 3 sessions. Coach approval is needed for youth if not JOAD.
Registration required: Please simply drop us an email to learnarchery@yahoo.com  with name, age (or if adult) and that you plan to attend. No DOODLE  for registrations for Thursdays at this time!
   Arrive by 7 pm for check in and gear up as distance is 18 meters.
  Thursdays: 7:30 PM start ; (7PM arrival)


Saturday  : 10:30 a.m. -11:30 am;
(Intermediate/Advanced students may stay for a short 18 meter practice  )

 Limit 16
 REGISTER:  https://doodle.com/poll/qfz24ee9k535y633
( You MUST notify us via text at 404-457-6766 if you have a change of plans once registered, to open a space for this session)
Arrive by 10:15- to gear up and check in. 
Orientation follows at 1 pm.

SUNDAY:
Sunday : 3:30-4:30 pm
Intermediate/Advanced students may stay for 18 meter practice

Limit 16, arrive by 3:15.
REGISTER: https://doodle.com/poll/isbwxqytnb3wgkyr  
( You MUST notify us via text at 404-457-6766 if you have a change of plans once registered, to open a space for this session!!!)
 

Removing the "Hollow Back"


Remember: Breathe!


Removing the “hollow back”/ arched back.

Stance & POSTURE, the first steps in the NTS training combine with Breathing .
 We start the “Posture” with hips tucked under/rotated up, dropping the chest down, then settling the weight down into the hips. This is the initial position before set, to set-up, with both shoulders remaining down and draw hand at about cheek height. Breathing should be as consistent as the other elements of your "process". Timing is a big part of the steps you are going through. If you start by taking a deep breath and holding it, then pull back the bow string, you will find that you are "up in your chest" and lose the flat back and center core stability. Breathing should be timed to bring air in as you "open" the bow, and slowly let about half of it out as you come to rest at full draw anchor.

We will work on breathing and dropping shoulders down, tucking hips up, for nice flat backs.


Picture courtesy OAS training



Parents, please share the class plan info with your students!!

 Notes:
47th U.S. National Indoor & 2016 JOAD National Indoor Championships
Held in various cities across the US.
Events Begin Feb 12, end March 30
Registration, Dates, Details, Deadlines.
Find a city near you:

http://www.teamusa.org/USA-Archery/Events/Sanctioned-Tournaments

^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^
 Reminder: Time to renew:
Learn Archery JOAD/AAP 2016 membership Application

^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^
 
USA ARCHERY MEMBERSHIP REQUIREMENTS:
Any student participating in class needs minimum USA Archery “RECREATIONAL” membership ($15). 
Join: https://webpoint.usarchery.org/wp/Memberships/Join.wp   choose "Learn Archery" as your club affiliation

^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^
 To earn rank/pins, student must hold a full "youth" or "adult" , or "family" membership, plus a JOAD Club membership
Please print a copy of your USA Archery membership card and bring it to class for our records when scoring
Join online for recreational,( or adult, youth, family full membership level  if earning rank/pins) at   https://webpoint.usarchery.org/wp/Memberships/Join.wp   choose "Learn Archery" as your club affiliation.
 
(Note: You can not earn rank at Recreational membership level when scoring, but can upgrade during your membership year if desired).
You will need a current  Learn Archery  2016 membership   with the USA Archery full membership to earn rank and receive pins/lanyards.

USA Archery JOAD(youth)/AAP(adult) Membership Application
Learn Archery JOAD/AAP 2016 membership Application


To participate in weekend sessions , Please register on the doodle link provided above at the date/time selected for equipment and staff considerations. Please arrive  early to gear up, and sign in. This one hour class allows students to gear up & continue with training basics in safety and form .Coach supervised training includes recurve bow and all safety equipment. Continuing, ongoing instruction , accommodating various skill levels, covering: refining form, understanding equipment needs, equipment purchasing options, tournament rules, timing, string alignment, concentration, back tension.

-Class fee for open sessions as posted is $15.00, check or cash.
-Put your sight on the bow to learn where it is set based on the distance you shoot, and check the left/ right position of the aperture.
-Wear snug fitting, layered clothing,  closed toe shoes ,tie loose hair back, and remove jewelry that may interfere with string release (usually bracelets, necklaces).


 
See you on the range!
Coach Jefflyne Potter
US Archery Level 3 N.T.S.Coach
Learn Archery;Atlanta Archery