Pearland Sports Academy is so proud to have Pearland Archery Club (GPAC) joining us be one of our archery academy program. The new section of the Archery will have 2600 sq ft with climate control which is perfect for the indoor archery.
Mission Statement
The purpose of GPAC is to foster the sport of Olympic Archery development, education and training in support of an overall program of amateur Archery Development, training and local and national and international competitions. GPAC intends to achieve its‟ non-profit purpose by increasing the breadth and depth of the Archery talent pool in the State of Texas and the United States, develop a membership open to all members of the public, create a vehicle to raise money for local, national and international competitions, and create/improve Archery facilities in the City of Pearland, Texas.
The mission of GPAC shall be to enable Texas amateur athletes to achieve sustained competitive excellence in Local, Olympic, Pan American, Junior Olympic Archery Development, Paralympic and World Championship competition and to promote and grow the sport of Archery in the State of Texas and the United States. The mission of GPAC shall also provide GPAC members with the privilege to demonstrate their passion for the sport of Archery by providing community outreach though teaching Archery to the public.
EXPLORE ARCHERY
ARCHERY FOR SPECIAL EVENTS, SMALL GROUPS AND SCOUTS
JUNIOR OLYMPIC ARCHERY DEVEMLOPMENT
Explore Archery is fun and a perfect fit for archers of any age or ability wanting to get involved in the sport of target archery. If you are new to the sport of archery or a beginner archer looking for an introductory program to sign up for, Explore Archery has what you need to get started! You'll learn important skills like range safety, proper shooting form, and play exciting archery games.
Explore Archery programs are taught by certified USA Archery Instructors of the Greater Pearland Archery Club (GPAC).
Pearland Archery Club strives to offer this program as often as range locations and volunteer availability will allow. It may be offered as a one day course, over multiple days, or weekly. This program can be either indoors or out.
This course is a required before participating in JOAD (Junior Olympic Archery Development) Archery or AAP (Adult Archery Program) Archery.
Requirements
- All equipment supplied
- Close toed shoes (no crocs or sandles)
- No loose clothing or jewlery
- Long hair must be tied back
JUNIOR OLYMPIC ARCHERY DEVEMLOPMENT
ARCHERY FOR SPECIAL EVENTS, SMALL GROUPS AND SCOUTS
JUNIOR OLYMPIC ARCHERY DEVEMLOPMENT
Junior Olympic Archery Development (JOAD) is a program of USA Archery that teaches archery to young people, provides great opportunities for awarding achievement, and helps archers to enjoy the sport recreationally or progress to the excitement of competition!
JOAD offers both recurve and compound archers the opportunity to learn range safety and proper shooting technique in an environment that also fosters focus, increased self-confidence, and team building skills. JOAD is open to any youth archer aged 8 to 20 and is designed to grow with the youth archer. Introductory JOAD classes teach the fundamentals of proper shooting form; as the young archer develops, they will learn more advanced techniques.
Both recurve and compound bows are used in club activities and in tournaments. JOAD archers who use a compound bow can train to compete in local and regional tournaments, and can earn a seat on a youth world team to compete in other countries representing the United States on behalf of USA Archery. Recurve archers can compete likewise, with the added benefit of being able to use their recurve bow to try out for a spot on the US Olympic Archery team which is selected and managed by USA Archery.
Whether your child's interest is purely recreational or an Olympic, Paralympic or World Championship dream, USA Archery's JOAD program is tailored to help the young archer achieve their goals.
JOAD program is taught by certified USA Archery Instructors of the Greater Pearland Archery Club (GPAC). This program requires participants to be members of USA Archery, the Greater Pearland Archery Club and have completed a Explore Archery course taught by USA Archery Instructors.
This program is offered both indoors and outdoors. Schedules are dependent on the availability of volunteer coaches and range locations/space.
Requirements for Registration
- Completed Explore Archery Program
- USA Archery Membership Required
- Recreational Membership (Minimum)
- Youth Membership (Recommended)**
- Greater Pearland Archery Club Membership
Equipment Requirements
- GPAC Equipment is available for use at no additional charge.
- Participants may bring their own target archery equipment for use. (Bows, Arrows, Quiver, Release Aid, etc.)
- Participants equipment shall be inspected by lead GPAC instructor prior to use on range.
- Compound Bows limited to maximum 60# draw weight.
**Full USA Archery Membership required to participate in JOAD Achievement Program (JOAD Pins)and to participate in Team Competitions.
ARCHERY FOR SPECIAL EVENTS, SMALL GROUPS AND SCOUTS
ARCHERY FOR SPECIAL EVENTS, SMALL GROUPS AND SCOUTS
ARCHERY FOR SPECIAL EVENTS, SMALL GROUPS AND SCOUTS
GPAC has provided archery exhibits for special events (like Earth Day, Lions Club Turkey Shoot), as well as instruction to small groups and scouts. These Explore Archery activities allow GPAC to exhibit the sport of Olympic Style Target Archery to the public and raise interest in the sport of archery. The Coaches and Instructors of GPAC enjoy bringing archery to those that have not yet had the chance to enjoy it.
Please contact us if you are a leader of a small group / scouting troop and want more information on planning an Explore Archery day for your group. These programs are scheduled on a case by case basis as club resources are available.
Small group Explore Archery can be done either indoors or outdoors. GPAC supplies all needed equipment. Participants will learn archery safety, basic archery equipment and basic archery techniques in a safe, controlled and supervised setting.
Explore Archery programs are taught by certified USA Archery Instructors of the Greater Pearland Archery Club (GPAC).
General Information
- All equipment supplied (Bows, Arrows, Targets, Safety Gear)
- Close toed shoes required (no crocs or sandles)
- No loose clothing or jewlery
- Long hair must be tied back
- Group/Troop Leaders are responsible for any awards/patches for completion.
- Min. time 3 hours
- Number of Participants may be limited by instructor availibility
- Cost is estimated for each unique event
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