Homeschool Archery Lessons

Our Homeschool Program was actually the brainchild of a parent who called us to see if we knew anyone who offered archery as part of a homeschool program. For us, it was an interesting idea that we had never seen anyone else tackle before. So why not? We already believe that our approach to archery education resembled a classroom setting. We already used a class syllabus so that all the coaches were teaching the same steps, in the same order.

We are currently seeking a Coach for this program.

STEP 1: Beginning archery offers the first step to learning archery. This course covers the basics of archery, universal range safety rules, equipment identification, and introduction to proper form. Each session gives the archer the foundations necessary to properly execute an archery shot with consistent accuracy.

Week 1: Equipment Basics, Safety procedures, Shooting basics.

Week 2: Stance and Posture

Week 3: Hook & Grip

Week 4: Set, Set-up, Coil & Draw, Anchor.

Week 5: Benchmark and recap.

STEP 2: Intermediate Archery builds on the foundations established in Beginning archery as we teach the last five steps of the National Training System. Archers in this course will begin to learn how to adjust and use a target sight as well as be introduced to principals of using back tension to execute their shot.

Week 6: Release

Week 7: Back-tension

Week 8: Aiming

Week 9: Follow Through, Rest & Reflect

Week 10: Benchmark

Interesting Fact: Athletes may not shoot the same as their dominate hand. It’s really important in archery to shoot based on how you SEE the target. This is referred to eye dominance. Here is an article to find out more about how this works.

 

10 week Semester ($270)  or a Payment Plan (2 payments of $135 each)

• Classes are limited to 16 participants.
• You enroll in only one session time.
• Recommended for students Grades 3rd – 12th.
• Class Size: 5 Min./ 16 Max.

Make-ups are permitted at other session times, provided the course has available space. Talk with the coach about this.

Class cancellations and make-up dates are at the sole discretion of Rising Phoenix Archery and may not reflect the decisions made by your home district. (Particularly in regard to snow days)

* In the event of a class being canceled, notification will be made by email and Facebook only. We do not have an auto dial message program like the district does. 

 

STEP 3:

After completing the beginner and intermediate training, RPA has also integrated the components of the youth development JOAD program to help participants, who wish to return, the opportunity to continue to learn and develop their archery education.

A Youth Membership with USA Archery is required ($50) to earn the pin and lanyard achievements. This is optional but, these costs are not covered by partnering districts and are the responsibility of the participant.

Participants may continue to retake the regular core curriculum until they are ready to advance to the JOAD level lessons.

 

Family Discount

RPA offers a family discount for up to 4 registered archers from the same household. Pay for 2 archers and register up to 2 additional household members for free.

Once all participant profiles are created and 2 archers are registered, please email Coach Renee (risingphoenixcoordinator@gmail.com) with the names of the registered archers and the additional family members you wish to register for free.

 

If you are a participant, parent, or administrator for a homeschool program and are interested in adding archery to your education portfolio, we can do direct billing to the parent organization or sponsoring school district.

 

Contact Information

The homeschool instructor is Coach Peyton – peyton.smith.risingphoenix@gmail.com.
For additional information or help, please contact us at (248) 688-9309 or Coach Renee – risingphoenixcoordinator@gmail.com.

 

Requirements

Our range requires that all participants wear a closed toe shoe. Sandals and flip-flops, which do not enclose the toe, are not permitted for participants. Spectators are welcome to wear these types of shoes.