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Last Updated: June 30, 2009

The El Dorado Archers are part of the National Archery Association's JOAD! It is designed to encourage youth participation in archery. The program promotes improving fundamentals, learning advanced skills, and perfecting individual and consistent shooting technique. As archers advance they are encouraged to participate in competitions that may lead to Olympic level competition. This club and its instructors are all certified by the U.S. National Archery Association (NAA). This program runs year round, and new archers are welcome to join us at any time.

Who:	Minimum age is eight (8) - Adults are welcome. No experience is necessary. The first session is a mandatory safety class held at 12:00 NOON on club meeting days. Safety class size is limited to 15 participants on a first-come first-serve basis. Participants should arrive at least 15 minutes early, and have a completed release form (The release form is available here - PDF). Groups of five (5) or more should contact the program director to schedule an appointment for your group. Boy Scouts seeking an Archery Merit Badge please follow this link to the MERIT BADGE DETAILS PAGE.
Where:	El Dorado Archers meets at the Archery Range at El Dorado Park. El Dorado Park is located at 7550 E. Spring St. Long Beach CA (MAP) 90815. The Archery Range is located North of Spring Street. Enter the Park on the North gate just off Spring Street. Turn Left at the Tee in the Road. You will see the archery field on your right. (Click on MAP for Larger View) (PDF VERSION). This is the site of the 1984 Olympic Archery Competition! El Dorado Park is managed by the City of Long Beach (park information), and the city charges an entrance fee to the park that varies in cost. An annual pass is available for park admission that will provide substantial savings for regular attendees.
Date/Time:	Most Non-Holiday Non-Tournament Saturday Mornings (reference our events calendar), subject to weather. - check out the forcast - check out the webcams (NBC), (ABC) Classes are one hour long. Safety Class: 12:00 Noon (signup required) Beginners: 11 AM Intermediate: 10 AM Advanced: 9 AM Placement is determined by the coaches.
Equipment:	All Equipment is provided by the club. However, if you own your own recurve equipment, you may bring it, but its suitability for use in our program is subject to inspection by and approval of the instructors.
Costs:	Free, but donations are requested to help pay for program expenses and equipment repairs. Groups of five (5) or more pay $10 per person.
Contact:	Aletha Donathan, Director and Head Instructor, 562-924-2880

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