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Youth Archery Program

​Youth Archery & JOP Archery Program - Age 8 to 20

The Youth Archery Program & Junior Olympian Program is an ongoing youth archery program for juniors who wants to excel in archery. Through archery we can develop their confidence and ability to perform and compete in tournaments or competitions. JOP is administered through the BC Archery Association. Members are encouraged to attend both indoor and outdoor competitions. All youths will be enrolled and advanced through the BC Archery Association Junior Olympian Program.

Our coaching philosophy is to provide a fun and safe archery experience for our youth archers from beginner to advanced levels. All courses are taught by USA Archery certified coaches and instructors.

Come join our team and let the fun begin!

Course Outline

Starting 2016, the National Training System (NTS) / KSL Shot Cycle will be introduced in our Youth Competition Archery Program. The National Training System is the official shooting form certified by USA Archery and used by the USA Archery Team. NTS is required for all USA Archery coaches. NTS will be taught by our USA Archery level 3 NTS certified coaches.

Mental Fitness

- Focus
- Self confidence 
- Emotional control
- Discipline
- Ability to manage stress and anxiety
- Positive attitude and mindset
- Ability to embrace and manage pressure

Physical Training

- Endurance
- Power
- Strength
- Speed
- Cardio exercise
- Technical skills
- Shooting drills
- Shooting steps and proper shooting form
- 18 Meters shooting (Indoor)
- 20 Meters & up shooting (Outdoor)
- Scoring in tournament
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Photo credits: BCAA
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BC Winter Games 2020
Richard S (Richmond Archery) - Gold x 1 & Silver x 1, Emily Y (Richmond Archery) - Gold x 1 & Bronze x 1, Richard Y (Richmond Archery) - Silver x 2, Shreya S (Richmond Archery) - Bronze x 1
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BC Winter Games 2018
Adi S. (Richmond Archery) - Gold x 2, Victor C. (Richmond Archery) - Gold x 2, Charlton T. (Richmond Archery) - Gold x 2, Amanda L. (Richmond Archery) - Silver x 1, Bronze x 1 & Mikayla Y. (Richmond Archery) - Bronze x 2
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BC Winter Games 2014
Lokton A (Richmond Archery) - Silver x 2
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Equipment checklist:

Equipment
Recurve Bow
Compound Bow
Barebow
Arrows
✔
✔
✔
Finger tab
✔
N/A
✔
Arm guard
✔
✔
✔
Quiver
✔
✔
✔
Release aid
N/A
✔
N/A
Plunger
✔
N/A
Optional
Sight
✔
✔
N/A
Peep sight
N/A
✔
N/A
D-loop
N/A
✔
N/A
Arrow rest
✔
✔
Optional
Competition Team
​T-shirt / Polo
✔
✔
✔
Carrying case
Recommended
Recommended
Recommended
Stabilizer
Recommended
Recommended
N/A
Bow stand
✔
✔
✔
Clicker
Recommended
N/A
N/A
Weights
Optional
Optional
✔
String wax
Recommended
Recommended
Recommended
Arrow lube
Optional
Optional
Optional
Arrow puller
Optional
Optional
Optional
Chest guard
Recommended
Recommended
Recommended
Bow square
Recommended
N/A
Recommended
​Bow stringer
Recommended
N/A
Recommended
* Students are required to have their own archery equipment after two classes. 
Equipment can be purchased at the Gum Ying Richmond Archery Pro Shop.
Rentals are available for new students for the first two classes.

Prerequisite & Other Requirements:

Completed Introductory lesson, Spring / Summer Camp or
Approval by our Archery Instructor

​BCAA membership (Application is available online)
http://www.archeryassociation.bc.ca

Beginner: No ranking required

Intermediate: 
​- 
Expert Bowman ranking (40cm target with score of 180 at 18m distance) 
- Up-to-date BC Archery membership

JOP Ranking:

Youth members will be required to shoot two qualifying scores to achieve each level of the JOP program. They will receive a certificate for each level achieved.

Class Schedule:

Saturday
09:30am to 11:00am - Beginner
11:00am to 12:30pm - Intermediate
Tuesday & Thursday
4:00pm to 5:30pm - Beginner

Fee:

$380 +tax for 12 sessions and (12) 30 mins practice sessions

Registration:

Please call 604-338-3999 to register.
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Richmond Archery Youth Competition Team Achievements

2022
Archery Canada Indoor Mailmatch - 3 Gold, 2 Silver & 4 Bronze
Archery Canada Reginal Indoor Championship - 2 Gold & 1 Bronze
JOP Regionals - 1st place x 7, 2nd place x 1, 3rd place x 2 & 4th place x 1 & 5th place x 1
JOP Indoor Championship - 1st place x 6, 2nd place x 6 & 3rd place x 2
​JOP Mailmatch - 1st place x 3, 2nd place x 2, 3rd place x 3 & 4th place x 3

2021
Archery Canada Indoor Mailmatch - 5 Gold, 2 Silver & 1 Bronze
2020
BC Winter Games (Fort St. John) - 4 Gold, 3 Silver, 2 Bronze
Archery Canada Indoor Mailmatch - 7 Gold, 4 Silver
Canadian Indoor Regional - 1 Gold

2019
Canada Winter Games (Red Deer)  - 1 Silver
Canadian Open (Prince Albert) - 3rd place x 1
Canada Cup - 3rd place x 1
Archery Canada Mailmatch - 7 Gold, 2 Silver & 1 Bronze
BC Indoor Championships 2019 - 4 Gold, 4 Silver & 5 Bronze
JOP Mailmatch - 1st place x 3 & 2nd place x 1
JOP Indoor Championships - 1st place x 6, 2nd place x 4,  3rd place x 1 & 4th place x 2
Nevada Indoor State Championships - 1 Silver
2018
BC Indoor Championship 2018 - 5 Gold, 3 Silver & 3 Bronze
BC Winter Games 2018 - 6 Gold, 1 Silver & 3 Bronze
JOP Mailmatch - 1st place x 2, 2nd place x 1, 3rd place x 1, 4th place x 1 & 5 place x 1
JOP Regionals - 1st place x 2, 2nd place x 2, 3rd place x 1 & 4th place x 1
JOP Indoor Championship - 1st place x 12, 2nd place x 1 & 3rd place x 1
Archery Canada Indoor Mailmatch - 7 Gold & 1 Silver

2017
BC Indoor Championship 2017 - 4 Gold, 2 Silver & 1 Bronze
JOP Indoor Championship - 1st place x 5, 2nd place x 3 & 4th place x 1
JOP Mailmatch - 1st place x 3, 3rd place x 1 & 4th place x 1
JOP Regionals - 1st place x 4, 3rd place x 1, 4th place x 1 & 5th place x 1
2016
BC Indoor Championship 2016 - 5 Gold & 3 Silver
JOP Mailmatch - 1st place x 3

JOP Indoor Championship - 1st place x 4, 2nd place x 5, 3rd place x 1 & 4th place x 1
Archery Canada Indoor Mailmatch - 3 Gold, 1 Silver & 1 Bronze

2015
BC Outdoor Championship 2015 - 3 Gold
BC Indoor Championship 2015 - 3 Gold & 1 Silver
JOP Outdoor Championship - 1st place x 2, 2nd place x 1, 3rd place x 1 & 4th place x 1
JOP Indoor Championship - 1st place x 1
2014
BC Winter Games 2014 - 2 Silver
BC Indoor Championship 2014 - 1 Gold
JOP Indoor Championship - 1st place x 1 & 2nd place x 1

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  • Home
  • LESSONS
    • Introduction to Archery
    • Beginners Archery Workshop Level I
    • Yourh Archery Program
    • Archery Spring Camp
    • Archery Summer Camp
    • Family Archery
  • Members
  • Service
    • Archery Birthday Party
    • Private Group Booking
    • Private Lesson
    • Bow Tuning Session
  • RANGE INFO
    • Range Rules
    • Schedule
    • All Rates
    • How to be a member
    • Achievements
    • Tournaments
    • Contact
  • SHOP