Wednesday, September 6, 2017

Outdoor sessions start Saturday Sept 9th at 10 am in Acworth. Sunday continues at Marietta range

NEWS: New Schedule starts this weekend!
The Saturday classes move to Acworth at the KAC range for archers that have been shooting with us regularly.

No class held at Marietta Range this Saturday.
Sunday Classes continue at the Marietta Range through September.

If you are not a USA Archery member or have not earned rank and not shot with us in a long time, you will need to take the KAC orientation, or attend a few Sunday classes at the Marietta range before attending the Acworth Range.

Outdoor Range Requirements:
-MUST Bring the waivers required and found Here
-Bring a copy of your USA Archery membership card printed and attached to the 2page waivers.
-We will meet at the Pavilion prior to 9:30 am. CLASSES START at 10 AM at the outdoor range.
-Bring your own gear OR
-Equipment IS available at the KAC range.Wear appropriate clothing; Close toe shoes
-Fee at KAC: CASH or check ONLY:  no charges; $5 range fee, $5 gear fee at check in

-Initially we will shoot at the upper short distance range which starts at 10 meters and staggers to 20 or 30 meters.(we practice indoors at 9 meters and 18 meters)
DIRECTIONS: http://www.kennesawarchery.org/directions.html

Email with any questions

Sept 9th-Saturday outdoors only
KAC:Training- Acclimate to new surroundings and shooting outdoors

SATURDAY: Outdoors, KAC Acworth range
Saturday Session 10 am
Arrive by 9:30 at the Acworth location  to gear up and check in. Class STARTS at 10:00
Register:  www.SignUpGenius.com/go/10C0E4EAFA62FAA8-learn51
MUST Bring wavier and USA Archery card as noted in sign up.

Sunday September 10: Training
SUNDAY: Marietta Range, indoors
Sunday Session  : 3:30-4:30 pm
Limit 16 ; For all levels; Arrive early- Session STARTS at 3:30
REGISTER  : www.SignUpGenius.com/go/10C0E4EAFA62FAA8-learn52
( Advanced/Intermediate Archers stay for 18M Distance after class.)


"Steady Eyes at Aim; Steady Bow Arm at release" 
Aiming requires just a few seconds- but does require the few seconds, and we teach the basic 1,2,3 timing from the beginning. Aiming is not done until the archer reaches “hold”. Aiming before that, produces inconsistent results.

Consciously get to hold, then allow  the time to focus through the aperture to the point you are aiming at. For bare--bow shooters-although there is no focus through the aperture-the training is the same.

A common break in eye focus is watching the arrow in flight-a quick turn of the head results in a change of eye focus right at the last second, changing the aiming point. Eyes should remain on the target at the chosen aiming point –“laser pointed”; head remains steady, fingers are released by the last rotation and coil of the scapula to the spine.
The bow arm stays steady "until you hear the arrow hit the paper". We see many archers dropping the bow arm "with" the shot. Yes a wrist snap occurs, but a steady bow arm- solid as a steel post, can tighten up your group, and often results in picking up an extra point or two.

Take a look at world champion Brady Ellison and how his eye focus and bow arm remains at the target after the release of the arrow.
 
 



 News:
ARCHERY Camp offered by KISIK LEE- National Head Coach of  U.S.Olympic Archery Program
When/where:
       Saturday Sept 23: 9-5 PM,
        Promise Church Suwanee GA 30024

        Sunday Sept 24: 9-5 PM;
        Archery Learning Center
, Snellville GA
Registration Fee: $500 for two days; contact 619-709-1004 or kisiklee@me.com


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-Class fee for open sessions as posted is $15.00 cash. Credit Debit: $15.50 at Marietta Range
-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).

 

Any student participating in class needs minimum USA Archery “RECREATIONAL” membership ($15). See below.

.Join online for USA Archery membership. USA Archery JOAD(youth)/AAP(adult) Membership Application (You can upgrade your EXISTING USA recreational  membership during the year if desired.)
To participate in weekend sessions , Please register AS NOTED above with 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.

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

Wednesday, August 30, 2017

Sept 2 & 3: Club schedule changes . Training: Coiling

We hope you will come out and shoot with us this weekend!
If you'd like to join us- please ARRIVE 30 minutes EARLY TO GET YOUR GEAR AND BE ON LINE AT THE CLASS START TIME.
 
 ANNOUNCEMENT:
September: Class schedules change beginning September 9.

Weather permitting, we will be moving to the Acworth outdoor range. Anyone interested in attending the Acworth Outdoor range at Kennesaw Archery Club may attend with their USA Archery Card and this  waiver
Specifics sent to current USA Archery Learn Archery Club Membership and announced during classes. More specifics sent next week.



Sept 2nd & 3rd: NOTE minimum 8 to hold either session

As it is Labor Day we need to be sure we will have enough interest-many have said they may be out of town. We will need 8 confirmed participants to hold class each day.

Training "Coiling"
In training we will work on "coiling", drawing in an angular motion and getting the draw arm "lan 2" around, moving  parallel to the shooting line, rather than a straight pull back.

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


SATURDAY:
Saturday Session  10:30 a.m. -11:30 am; Limit 16
Arrive early  to gear up and check in. Class STARTS at 10:30
Registerhttp://www.signupgenius.com/go/10c0e4eafa62faa8-learn49
( Advanced/Intermediate Archers stay for 18M Distance after class)


SUNDAY:
Sunday Session  : 3:30-4:30 pm
Limit 16 ; For all levels; Arrive early- Session STARTS at 3:30
REGISTER     www.SignUpGenius.com/go/10C0E4EAFA62FAA8-learn50
( Advanced/Intermediate Archers stay for 18M Distance after class.)


.
-Class fee for open sessions as posted is $15.00 cash. Credit Debit: $15.50
-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).

 

Any student participating in class needs minimum USA Archery “RECREATIONAL” membership ($15). See below.

.Join online for USA Archery membership. USA Archery JOAD(youth)/AAP(adult) Membership Application (You can upgrade your EXISTING USA recreational  membership during the year if desired.)
To participate in weekend sessions , Please register AS NOTED above with 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.

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

Coach Shantelle Mitchell
USA Archery Level 3 N.T.S. Coach

Coach Rip Potter
USA Archery Level 2 N.T.S. Instructor

Coach David Williams
USA Archery Level 1 N.T.S Instructor

Coach Karena Spratt
USA Archery Level 1 N.T.S Instructor

 
Learn Archery;Atlanta Archery

Wednesday, August 23, 2017

AUG 26 & 27: Correcting bowarm drop at anchoring; New September Schedules

We hope you will come out and shoot with us this weekend!

For the new archers, if you'd like to join us- please ARRIVE EARLY TO GET YOUR GEAR AND BE ON LINE AT THE CLASS START TIME.
 

 ANNOUNCEMENT:
September: Class schedules change beginning September 9.
Specifics to follow in separate email, and sent via  USA Archery Club Membership to current Learn Archery club members, and during classes

Training August 26 & 27:
Dropping bow sight down onto target face.

Many students correctly bring their bow up to the "see your shot" position at eye level with the string hand, and bow hand extended and slightly higher above the target face, but as they draw back to anchor they incorrectly allow their bow hand to fall lower than the gold and must then start a new set of back bow-arm muscles to pull the bow arm back up to center the sight onto the gold. We will train to correct this during class this week.

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


SATURDAY:
Saturday Session  10:30 a.m. -11:30 am; Limit 16
Arrive early  to gear up and check in. Class STARTS at 10:30
Register: http://www.signupgenius.com/go/10c0e4eafa62faa8-learn47
( Advanced/Intermediate Archers stay for 18M Distance after class)


SUNDAY:
Sunday Session  : 3:30-4:30 pm
Limit 16 ; For all levels; Arrive early- Session STARTS at 3:30
REGISTER    http://www.signupgenius.com/go/10c0e4eafa62faa8-learn48
( Advanced/Intermediate Archers stay for 18M Distance after class.)


.
-Class fee for open sessions as posted is $15.00 cash. Credit Debit: $15.50
-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).

 

Any student participating in class needs minimum USA Archery “RECREATIONAL” membership ($15). See below.

.Join online for USA Archery membership. USA Archery JOAD(youth)/AAP(adult) Membership Application (You can upgrade your EXISTING USA recreational  membership during the year if desired.)
To participate in weekend sessions , Please register AS NOTED above with 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.

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

Coach Shantelle Mitchell
USA Archery Level 3 N.T.S. Coach

Coach Rip Potter
USA Archery Level 2 N.T.S. Instructor

Coach David Williams
USA Archery Level 1 N.T.S Instructor

Coach Karena Spratt
USA Archery Level 1 N.T.S Instructor

 
Learn Archery;Atlanta Archery

Wednesday, August 16, 2017

August 19 & 20: Score; New September Schedule posting

We hope you will come out and shoot with us this weekend!

For the new archers, if you'd like to join us- please ARRIVE EARLY TO GET YOUR GEAR AND BE ON LINE AT THE CLASS START TIME.
 
Training August 19 & 20: special times.
Please arrive 30 minutes early to obtain and fill out your score card with name, distance, and date. Arrival times noted next to registration links.

 ANNOUNCEMENT:
September: Classes change beginning September 9
Specifics to follow in separate email, and during August classes

"SCORE":  Learn how to play the game of Archery


Although it is a "scoring" weekend, we are happy for you to join us to simply shoot! You may want to work on a particular "form" element" that we have been training.

For the new archers, if you'd like to join us- choose the closer distance 9 meter mark.( We may blend the sessions to one time slot if not enough participation in any session and will notify those that sign up. Check your emails!! Or texts!!)
Please Note: 6 pm Deadlines for registration are in place so we have time to notify registrants of any changes of schedule should we need to blend a class due to low registration. Register only if you are sure you can attend!
August 19 & 20  SCORE!
Learn how to play the game of archery!
(see notes below as to which session you may participate in.

MUST Arrive early for time to gear up and have a practice round.
"9 meters" session with 60 cm face: available for youth, EXISTING 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 EXISTING intermediate or advanced JOAD, OR adult archers, needing the 18 meter distance for rank. Both 40 CM and 60 CM faces are offered.

Saturday 2 sessions .

Saturday, "Session A" 18 meter: 10:30-arrive at 10 am.
Arrive by 10 am-no later. Scoring starts at 10:30
Advanced/intermediate only session time,
Limit 12 participants
Must arrive by 10:00 or earlier (earlier if using club gear)
REGISTER SATURDAY SESSION "A" : http://www.signupgenius.com/go/10c0e4eafa62faa8-score31


Saturday "Session B": 9 meters; Noon (may combine to10:30 session if not enough particiapnts for Session "B")
 Must arrive by 11:30
Scoring start 12:00, ends 1 pm

Arrive by 11:30. This session is for those that have never scored before, or existing JOAD youth that need the 9 meter distance for rank.  Limit of 16
REGISTER SATURDAY SESSION B: http://www.signupgenius.com/go/10c0e4eafa62faa8-score30


Sunday 2 Sessions (may combine to 3:30 session if not enough particiapnts for Session "A")
Arrive early.

Session A Sunday, 9 meters: 2:00-ARRIVE BY 1:30
Must arrive by 1:30  This session is for those that have never scored before, or youth that need the 9 meter distance for rank.
"9 meter only"  Limit 16
REGISTER SUNDAY SESSION "A" : http://www.signupgenius.com/go/10c0e4eafa62faa8-score32


Session B: 18 meters, 3:30
Arrive by 3:00. Advanced/intermediate only session time,
Limit 12 participants
Start: 3:30 "18 meter only" session time. 
REGISTER SUNDAY SESSION "B" :http://www.signupgenius.com/go/10c0e4eafa62faa8-score33


"SCORE"
Each month, on the third weekend we score.
You MUST register 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


In this message:
*Additional Class time slots added for Scoring weekend!
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 AAP (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.

_______________________________________________
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.
Current students that are members of the Learn Archery & USA Archery JOAD/AAP program 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 A member- print USA Archery membership card
  • Those seasoned JOAD AAP 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/AAP 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.
Any student participating in class needs minimum USA Archery “RECREATIONAL” membership ($15). See below.
  2.Join online for USA Archery membership. USA Archery JOAD(youth)/AAP(adult) Membership Application
(You can upgrade your EXISTING USA recreational  membership during the year if desired.)
To participate in weekend sessions , Please register AS NOTED above with 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

Coach Shantelle Mitchell
USA Archery Level 3 N.T.S. Coach

Coach Rip Potter
USA Archery Level 2 N.T.S. Instructor

Coach David Williams
USA Archery Level 1 N.T.S Instructor

Coach Karena Spratt
USA Archery Level 1 N.T.S Instructor

 
Learn Archery;Atlanta Archery

Wednesday, August 9, 2017

August 12th training- review basics in form


We hope you will come out and shoot with us this weekend!
SATURDAY ONLY CLASS
CLOSED SUNDAY


For the new archers, if you'd like to join us- please ARRIVE 20 minutes EARLY TO GET YOUR GEAR AND BE ON LINE AT THE CLASS START TIME.
 
News:
Class Schedules will be changing in September.
No classes Sunday August 13


Training Saturday August 12th

Training: review form Elements
This weekend we will be reviewing basics, and working with archers to combine the various chunk training elements we have been working on.


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

Any student participating in class needs minimum USA Archery “RECREATIONAL” membership ($15)

SATURDAY:
Saturday Session  10:30 a.m. -11:30 am; Limit 16
Arrive early  to gear up and check in. Class STARTS at 10:30
Register:
( Advanced/Intermediate Archers stay for 18M Distance after class)


SUNDAY: CLOSED
 
 ^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^
  Any student participating in class needs minimum USA Archery “RECREATIONAL” membership ($15) by 3rd visit.
Join online for USA Archery membership recreational or USA Archery JOAD(youth)/AAP(adult) Membership Application (You can  always upgrade your EXISTING USA recreational  membership during the year if considering tournaments or rank earning sets.
To participate in weekend sessions, please register AS NOTED above with 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 cash or $15.50 if credit/debit
-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

Coach Shantelle Mitchell
USA Archery Level 3 N.T.S. Coach

Coach Rip Potter
USA Archery Level 2 N.T.S. Instructor

Coach David Williams
USA Archery Level 1 N.T.S Instructor

Coach Karena Spratt
USA Archery Level 1 N.T.S Instructor

 
Learn Archery;Atlanta Archery

Wednesday, August 2, 2017

August 5 & 6 2017: Be Fluid

We hope you will come out and shoot with us this weekend!

For the new archers, if you'd like to join us- please ARRIVE 20 minutes EARLY TO GET YOUR GEAR AND BE ON LINE AT THE CLASS START TIME.
 
NEWS:
 Class Schedules will be changing. No Classes next Sunday August 13

Training August 5th & 6th

Training: Relax!-Be fluid!
The elite archers step up, set their feet, and begin the "process". Watching them makes it look so effortless, but the work, mistakes, re-dos, sacrifices, do it again, again, again...all led to the appearance of "effortlessness".
Working to get the bones in alignment, muscles into familiar "hold", the mental "I am here, last arrow is gone, next has not been loaded", and the fluid movement to reach that holding, loaded back position-took practice. And the willingness to try something new.
This training session, we will work on routines, and fluid, relaxed, intentional movement, using only those muscles necessary to produce your shot. We will check our Lan 2 (a spot on the middle backside of your upper draw arm) to be aware that it moves along the shooting line and perpendicular to the arrow line, a rotation, to the back tension "holding" position, and, we will focus on the movement of the draw elbow.

Courtesy KSL


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

Any student participating in class needs minimum USA Archery “RECREATIONAL” membership ($15)

To earn rank/pins, student must hold a full "youth" or "adult" , or "family" membership, rather than recreational + Learn Archery JOAD Club membership .


SATURDAY:
Saturday Session  10:30 a.m. -11:30 am; Limit 16
Arrive early  to gear up and check in. Class STARTS at 10:30
Register:http://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0E4EAFA62FAA8-learn45
( Advanced/Intermediate Archers stay for 18M Distance after class)


SUNDAY:
Sunday Session  : 3:30-4:30 pm
Limit 16 ; For all levels; Arrive early- Session STARTS at 3:30
REGISTER   http://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0E4EAFA62FAA8-learn44
( Advanced/Intermediate Archers stay for 18M Distance after class.)
 
 ^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^
  Any student participating in class needs minimum USA Archery “RECREATIONAL” membership ($15). See below.
. To earn rank/pins: 2 memberships needed
1.You will need a current  Learn Archery  membership   and a USA Archery full membership to earn rank and receive pins/lanyards. Join Learn Archery at the range with paperwork from link above.
2.Join online for USA Archery membership. USA Archery JOAD(youth)/AAP(adult) Membership Application
(You can  always upgrade your EXISTING USA recreational  membership during the year if desired.)
To participate in weekend sessions , Please register AS NOTED above with 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

Coach Shantelle Mitchell
USA Archery Level 3 N.T.S. Coach

Coach Rip Potter
USA Archery Level 2 N.T.S. Instructor

Coach David Williams
USA Archery Level 1 N.T.S Instructor

Coach Karena Spratt
USA Archery Level 1 N.T.S Instructor

 
Learn Archery;Atlanta Archery