What Competitive Division will I shoot in?
(answer courtesy of texasarchery.org)

What Distances and Target Sizes do you need to shoot?
(answer courtesy of texasarchery.org)

How do you score your arrows?
(answer courtesy of texasarchery.org)

Our Score sheet in (PDF) to help you score arrows.

Are there rules for competition?
YES - most competitions use FITA rules (New rules 2009/2010):

• FITA Rule Book 1: Constitution, Administration, Championship (remote) (local)
• FITA Rule Book 2: Outdoor Target Archery (remote) (local)
• FITA Rule Book 3: Indoor Target Archery (remote) (local)
• FITA Rule Book 4: Field Archery (remote) (local)
• FITA Rule Book 5: Ski Archery, Misc. Archery Rounds (remote) (local)
• Addendum (remote)

2006 rules:

• Introduction and Index (remote) (local)
• FITA Rule Book 1: Constitution, Administration, Championship (remote) (local)
• FITA Rule Book 2: Outdoor Target Archery (remote) (local)
• FITA Rule Book 3: Indoor Target Archery (remote) (local)
• FITA Rule Book 4: Field Archery (remote) (local)
• FITA Rule Book 5: Ski Archery, Misc. Archery Rounds (remote) (local)
• General: Member Assn, Associate Members, Changes after 2004 (remote) (local)
• ERRATA Sheet: 15 Jan 2006 (remote) (local)

How do I tune my recurve or would like to know more about archery - what should I read?
Two good online references:
   Grange and Balbardie Archery Recurve Reference (local) (remote)
   Easton's Arrow Tuning Guide (local) (remote)

My son/daughter is 7, but s/he is big for his age and very athletic. Can s/he participate in your JOAD program?
Students below the age of 8 often lack the attention span and upper
body strength to safely and successfully participate in our program. Some students are ready for archery at age 7, others are not ready until age 10. If your student is under 8 years old, s/he may participate in the 12 noon safety class at the discretion of the instructors, in order to evaluate the student.

My son/daughter received a bow and arrow set for Christmas. Can s/he use this equipment in your program?
Most "toy" bow and arrow sets are not suitable for successful JOAD program use. Feel free to bring your equipmnt for inspection by the instructors, but it is likely that we will want your student to use our club-provided equipment to learn the basics of archery.

I took an archery class somewhere else. Do I still need to take the Safety class?
   YES.

(**) Where can I purchase equipment locally?
   HI-TECH Archery - 1912 W. Commonwealth, Fullerton - 714-449-9744

(**) Where can I purchase equipment online?
Some good places are:
   K1 Archery (Irvine, CA)
   Lancaster Archery (Pennsylvania)
   Alternative Sporting Services (England)

How can I estimate my sight settings?
   Try using this sight calibration scale (PDF).

The 2007 JOAD Handbook (PDF)
(published by the NAA).

The 2007 USA Archery Tournament Guide (PDF)
(published by the NAA)

** - Eldorado Archers, Inc. Does not receive compensation or other consideration from the vendors listed on this website.