Algonquin Archers

At the core of Algonquin Archers’ youth offering is its participation in the USA Archery Junior Olympic Archery Development (JOAD) program.  This nationally recognized program helps archers to enjoy the sport recreationally, progress at their own pace, or pursue the excitement of competition.  JOAD offers barebow, recurve and compound archers the opportunity to learn range safety and proper shooting technique in an environment that also fosters focus, increased self-confidence, and team building skills. 

JOAD is open to any archer aged 8 to 20 and is designed to grow with the youth archer. 

Key to advancing in the individual sport of archery are many of our core lifetime skills.  All participants in Algonquin’s JOAD program will work to develop self-discipline, attention to detail, responsibility, mental focus, physical control, respect for others, and etiquette.  Our focus is to teach a solid foundation of archery, anchored in proper shooting technique and consistent, repeatable form and process.  All of our Algonquin-member, volunteer coaches and instructors are USA Archery Certified Coaches/Instructors, with current SafeSport training, and up to date background screening.

Thanks to the generosity of Algonquin Archers, its members, and former participants in the JOAD program, equipment is offered free of charge to all participants during regularly scheduled JOAD classes.