Junior Olympic Archery Development (JOAD) and Adult Archery Program (AAP) options are available under the competitive archery club: The California Indoor Archers (aka “the CIA”)
The California Indoor Archers (aka: “the CIA”) is a competitive archery club that is officially sanctioned by USA Archery (USAA) and the National Field Archery Association (NFAA) with a primary focus on refining archers and specifically preparing them for competing at state, regional, national or higher level tournaments.
As the California Indoor Archers (aka “the CIA”) is a actively competitive archery club (not just a social one), all JOAD and AAP members (regardless of group level) must eventually acquire and maintain an active archery association membership in one the following archery associations in order to be able to actively compete with the rest of the club.
Each JOAD or AAP group level is also required to actively compete in a certain number of tournaments each year. The required competition count is based on their group level
- OPTION 1: USA Archery (USAA)
- “Youth All-Access”
- “Collegiate All-Access”
- “Adult All-Access”
- “Family All-Access” Membership
- OPTION 2: National Field Archery Association (NFAA)
- “Youth/Junior Competitive”
- “Regular/Individual Competitive”
- “Family Competitive”
Students must also adhere to the “Absence Advisement Protocol” and correctly submit the “California Indoor Archers Student Absence Advisement Form” as required when missing or having missed a session
Membership Rate (June 2019 – September 2021):
- $60 Annual renewal + $100 per month per student (no pro-rating)
RATE INCREASE starting October 2021:
- Existing Active Members: $60 Annual Renewal + $125/month per student (no pro-rating) (were already actively paying for membership prior to Saturday, October 2, 2021)
- New Members: $60 Annual Renewal + $150/month per student (no pro-rating) (joined or rejoined the club on or after Saturday, October 2, 2021)
| Program Level | Prerequisites To Join This Group Rank Level | Tournaments Required Per Year To Maintain Current Group Rank Level |
|---|---|---|
| Beginner | • Completion of an Insurance Waiver and Release • Safety Lesson Completed with any USAA Certified Coach / Instructor (verification required) • Been invited to join the California Indoor Archer (aka "the CIA") by both Coaches after all the following prerequisites have been met and when there is available space in the JOAD Beginner Group: ••••> successfully adhere to safety protocols and rules of the range at all times and is able to successfully pass a written Entry "Knowledge Quiz" with no less than a score of 85% (or a verbal version of the same quiz) ••••> consistently shoot from at least the 20 yard / 18 meter Shooting Line at a 40cm target | Actively competes in at least: • 2 tournaments of their choosing each year (tournament list) |
| Intermediate | • ALL prerequisites of Beginner Group + be approved to move up by both Coaches after all the following prerequisites have been met and when there is available space in the JOAD Intermediate Group • Must have achieved 4th JOAD Achievement Pin (score based - 300 point round) • Able to consistently shoot from no closer than the 20 yard / 18 meter Shooting Line at no larger than a 40cm target (even if they are not 15 that year) • Shows good knowledge of "BASIC" archery equipment parts, uses and maintenance (must pass written & practical exam) • Demonstrates good understanding and implementation of the BASIC Level "Steps of Shooting (must pass written & practical exam) before moving up to this level | Actively competes in at least: • 1 California State Ranking or higher level tournament each year + • 2 additional tournaments of their choosing each year (tournament list) |
| Advanced | • ALL pre-requisites of Beginner & Intermediate Groups + be approved to move up by both Coaches after all the following prerequisites have been met and when there is available space in the JOAD Advanced Group • Must have achieved 7th JOAD Achievement Pin (score based - 300 point round) • Shows good knowledge of "INTERMEDIATE" archery equipment parts, uses and maintenance (must pass written & practical exam) • Demonstrates excellent understanding and implementation of more advanced "Steps of Shooting (must pass written & practical exam) before moving up to this level | Actively competes in at least: • 1 California State Ranking or higher level tournament each year + • 3 additional tournaments of their choosing each year (tournament list) |
| Elite | • Student was previously in the Intermediate or Advance group and now wishes to proceed with higher training by actively committing to competition participation • Shows outstanding knowledge of "ADVANCED" equipment use and equipment maintenance • Demonstrates excellent understanding and implementation of the ADVANCED "NTS - Steps of Shooting" • Practices/Trains at least once a week in addition to the normally scheduled weekly weekend group class • Willingness to both try new techniques and bow types • Shows strong leadership, sportsmanship and teamwork skills in class as well as at tournaments towards fellow club members and members of other clubs • Student is actively working towards state/national ranking by entering the tournaments that allow them to be ranked each year | Actively competes in at least: • 2 California State Ranking or higher level tournaments each year + • 4 additional tournaments of their choosing each year (tournament list) |
Membership Rate (June 2019 – September 2021):
- $70 Annual renewal + $100 per month per student (no pro-rating)
RATE INCREASE starting October 2021
- Existing Active Members: $70 Annual Renewal + $125/month per student (no pro-rating) (were already actively paying for membership prior to Saturday, October 2, 2021)
- New Members: $70 Annual Renewal + $150/month per student (no pro-rating) (joined or rejoined the club on or after Saturday, October 2, 2021)
| Program Level | Prerequisites To Join This Group Rank Level | Tournaments Required Per Year To Maintain Current Group Rank Level |
|---|---|---|
| Beginner | • Completion of an Insurance Waiver and Release • Safety Lesson Completed with any USAA Certified Coach / Instructor (verification required) • Been invited to join the California Indoor Archer (aka "the CIA") by both Coaches after all the following prerequisites have been met and when there is available space in the AAP Group: ••••> successfully adhere to safety protocols and rules of the range at all times and is able to successfully pass a written Entry "Knowledge Quiz" with no less than a score of 85% (or a verbal version of the same quiz) ••••> consistently shoot from the 20 yard Shooting Line at a 40cm target | Actively competes in at least: • 1 tournament of their choosing each year (tournament list) |
| Intermediate | • ALL prerequisites of Beginner Group + • Must have achieved 4th AAP Achievement Pin (score based - 300 point round) • Shows good knowledge of "BASIC" archery equipment parts, uses and maintenance (must pass written & practical exam) • Demonstrates good understanding and implementation of the BASIC Level "Steps of Shooting (must pass written & practical exam) • Actively competes in at least 2 tournaments of their choosing each year: charity, local, state, national, international (USAA/NFAA/CBH) | Actively competes in at least: • 2 tournaments of their choosing each year (tournament list) |
| Advanced | • ALL prerequisites of Intermediate Group + • Must have achieved 6th AAP Achievement Pin (score based - 300 point round) • Shows good knowledge of "INTERMEDIATE" archery equipment parts, uses and maintenance (must pass written & practical exam) • Demonstrates excellent understanding and implementation of more advanced "Steps of Shooting (must pass written & practical exam) • Actively competes in at least 1 California State (USAA/NFAA/CBH) tournament each year • Actively competes in at least 2 additional tournaments of their choosing each year: charity, local, state, national, international (USAA/NFAA/CBH) | Actively competes in at least: • 1 California State Ranking or higher level tournament each year + • 3 additional tournaments of their choosing each year (tournament list) |
| Elite | • Student was previously in the Intermediate or Advance group and now wishes to proceed with higher training by actively committing to competition participation • Shows outstanding knowledge of "ADVANCED" equipment use and equipment maintenance • Demonstrates excellent understanding and implementation of the ADVANCED "NTS - Steps of Shooting" • Practices/Trains at least once a week in addition to the normally scheduled weekly weekend group class • Willingness to both try new techniques and bow types • Shows strong leadership, sportsmanship and teamwork skills in class as well as at tournaments • Student is actively working towards state/national ranking by entering the tournaments that allow them to be ranked each year • Competes in at least 3 California State (USAA/NFAA/CBH) tournament each year • Competing in at least 3 additional tournaments of their choosing each year: school team, charity, local, state, national, international (USAA/NFAA/CBH) | Actively competes in at least: • 2 California State Ranking or higher level tournament each year + • 4 additional tournaments of their choosing each year (tournament list) |