Youth Development

Archer using Indoor Range

 

The Youth Development Program is geared for youth 11 – 18 years of age and is open to club members as well as non-members. The program this year will be modified and based solely for indoor archery.  The target audience must have the ability to draw back a 14 lbs recurve bow until the string touches their nose and a level of maturity to be able to follow instructions. This program is also targeted for new archers with minimal or no experience.

The program consists of the following learning objectives with the primary objective always being safety.

Learning Objectives:

  • Learn about range safety and etiquette
  • Learn the basic elements of shooting form
  • Learn how to use and adjust a sight
  • Learn about shot sequences
  • Develop and refine students’ shot sequence
  • Receive individual, tailored guidance on the form
  • Score using a 10-ring target face and progress through the various beginner levels.

The program will be 10 weeks on Monday evenings 6:30pm – 8:00pm.  First class starts January 19th, 2026.

 

Pricing:

  Own Equipment Club Supplied Equipment
Non-Members $250 $350
Members $125 $225

 

There will only be enough room for 14 participants.  This is to ensure we have enough room for partipants and coaches at or near the shooting line.

As of December 12, Members-only can register here.

As of December 30, Non-Members can register as here (if spots are still available).

 

Our priorities  are Safety, Fun and Achievements. All participants learn at their own pace and earn achievements individually.  We offer all participants a nurturing and competitive-spirit environment.  Our main goal is for all to have fun and improve their archery skills at the same time. The level of achievement is unlimited.

child with bow
Archers group photo

For additional information contact the YDP Director

ydp@yorkcountybowmen.com