Junior Olympic

Program

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SASKATCHEWAN ARCHERY ASSOCIATION JUNIOR OLYMPIC PROGRAM BADGE REQUIREMENTS

Archers must shoot at least two scores at each distance to move to the next classifications. Scores must be shot at regular JOP nights. Archers are not classified according to age or type of equipment used but only according to the scores they shoot. Badges may also be earned with a single score shot at the JOP champi-onships, SAA Provincial Championships or other registered tourna-ment. Scores do not need to be consecutive to earn the next level, it is under the Clubs JOP Coordinators discretion. If an Archer is shooting scores two or more levels above their badge level it is the Clubs JOP Coordina-tors discretion to move Archers. For example: an archer can be working towards his/her Jr. Archer badge and

shoot 125 one week, 95 the next week and 102 the following week to receive

their Jr. Archer badge.

10 Meters Yeoman 60 Junior Bowman 80 Junior Archer 100 Bowman 140 Bowman II 160

15 Meters Archer 140 Master Yeoman 160 Master Bowman 180 Master Archer 200

18 Meters Expert Bowman 180 Expert Archer 200 Champion Bowman 210 Champion Archer 220 Olympian 230 Olympian 240 Olympian 245 Olympian 250 Olympian 255 Olympian 260 Olympian 265

Olympian 270 Olympian 275 Olympian 280 Olympian 282 Olympian 285 Olympian 287 Olympian 290 Olympian 292 Olympian 295 Olympian 297 Olympian 300

Junior Olympic Program Handbook

March 2018

The Junior Olympic Program (JOP) is designed to recognize young archers for their achievements as well as encourage and reward improvements. As awards are earned, each youth develops archery skills together with greater confidence and the ability to perform in competition like setting. Goals also include recognizing fair play, courtesy and good sportsmanship with an emphasis placed on safety and individual performance. Archers are encouraged to participate in the Provincial Junior Olympic Program Championships held in April each year.

How the Program Works: The program is open to youth aged 6 to 21 years (as of December 31 of current year). Youth must have their own equipment (eg: bow, arrows, arm guard and finger protection). Sights and/or release are optional. Individual clubs may choose to provide equipment at their discretion.

SAA affiliated clubs run the Junior Olympic Program for their youth members. Coaches are experienced volunteers from individual clubs who volunteer to provide instruction. The JOP coordinators volunteer to liaise with the SAA as well as track scores, administer the program reporting and file badge requisi-tions. All participants must be members of the Saskatchewan Archery Association. Archers must also be members or pay fees as required by their local archery club. Each youth receives a JOP vinyl strip to attach their badges to sash and an SAA button badge when they first join the program. As the archer’s progress through the distances and score levels they will earn badges for each level they surpass.

Beginners in the program begin shooting at 10 meters, progressing to 15 meters, then 18 meters as their score and skill levels increase. Youth shoot an indoor round of 30 arrows on a 40cm face/triple face when they get to 18m and follow Archery Canada Indoor Target Rules. At the coach(s) discretion, older archers that have experience may start the program at 15m or 18m Once started in the program no levels may be skipped. At the coaches

discretion/recommendation an archer may be passed by a level if they have

multiple high scores as well as demonstrate the skill and confidence to

compete at a higher level.

Provincial JOP Championships The SAA sponsors a provincial JOP championship competition in mid April. Youth compete according to the next level they are working for, regardless of age or equipment. For example if the archer has achieved the Master Yeoman badge they will compete against all other archers who have achieved this badge and are working towards the Master Bowman badge. The JOP program works toward badges based on skill levels therefore the JOP championships will be seeded based on skill level only regardless of gender and equipment. Archers will be awarded prizes for the top 3 scores in each pre-determined badge categories. NOTE: the Provincial championship differsin that they are seeded based on gender, age and equipment. Local Club Requirements 1. Indoor Range with 10m, 15m and 18m distances. 2. Supply butts, targets and scorecards. 3. Provide designated coaching to instruct and supervise youth archers. 4. Provide a Club JOP coordinator carry out administrative duties associated with the program. 5. Ensure safety rules are part of the program and have a club safety officer present on the range. Club JOP Coach Role

Become familiar with the program objectives and badge level requirements. Instruct shooters in the visual and sound signals of shooting Qualitative knowledge may be included at the coach’s discretion and experience Be familiar with the Long-Term Archer Development Model http://

www.archerycanada.ca/en/ltadm/long-term-archer-development-model

Club JOP Coordinator Role Become familiar with the program objectives and badge level requirements. At the beginning of each season, create a list of all JOP participants in the program

including their address, phone number, birth date, club, gender and SAA number using the forms supplied by the SAA and forward to the appropriate JOP Coordinator listed on the SAA website. http://www.saskarchery.com/JOP.html

The preferred method is for registration and badge requests is Electronic submissions although at this time hand written copies will be accepted.

ALL registrations and badge requests must be submitted in alphabetical order. (LAST name, FIRST name)

• If youth member is a new SAA member, submit membership application to SAA Membership coordinator. • maintain records of scores shot on JOP nights and at registered FITA shoots. •submit scores to the SAA JOP coordinator when an archer has achieved his/her next level, using the Badge request sheets provided by the SAA . Badge requests must be submitted at least once per month, the JOP program coordinators would encourage weekly badge submissions. • distribute badges to archers as they are earned. There are costs associated with

replacement badges, contact the JOP coordinator for pricing.

Club coordinators are responsible for recording and submitting scores to the SAA JOP

coordinator. The SAA JOP coordinator will send badges to the individual club

coordinators as scores are received

http://www.archerycanada.ca/en/ltadm/long-term-archer-development-modelhttp://www.archerycanada.ca/en/ltadm/long-term-archer-development-modelhttp://www.saskarchery.com/JOP.html

Requirements Archers must work through each distance range prior to receiving badges for that distance. ( eg: must shoot 2 scores above the highest badge level in order to achieve all badges for that distance at JOP night )sample scenario: athlete shoots 161/172 @ 10m, coach can request all badges at the 10m distance.) Note: Discretionary calls - coach could feel the scores may need another attempt to verify a level. Eligible shoots for earning JOP badges include:

- JOP club nights - All registered shoots: any target competition registered with Archery Canada/

Provincial competitions. NOTE: > mini JOP club competitions are not eligible unless registered with Archery Canada.

> All shoots registered with Archery Canada are open to any/all provincial participants.

> At registered target competitions JOP participants can achieve one (1) badge level per

round with a possible maximum of 2 badges levels. > If a score is more than one level higher at the current distance, only the next level

badge will be earned. > JOP athlete books will be distributed by the SAA and must be kept up to date and

turned in at the JOP Championships, where they will be exchanged for next year’s replacement pages. Those clubs not attending the JOP championship will be required to mail the books for exchanges. NOTE: In case of discrepancy in scores and badge levels at the JOP Championships, the books will be used to qualify medals earned.

> Sask Archery’s JOP program start date will be November 1st yearly and will run up to

and including the Provincial JOP Championship. No badge requests will be accepted prior to the start date.

> Clubs will be required to run their JOP program not less than 3 months and must

begin submitting scores no later than January 1st yearly. > When badge levels are achieved at a registered target competition (FITA shoots) in

the province, a copy of the scorecard must accompany the badge request. Failure to provide copy of the scorecard will result in forfeit of the requested badge level.

SAA Junior Olympic Program

Rules for Safety and Courtesy

Bows and arrows are weapons and must be handled very carefully. Safety rules are

strict. To participate in JOP all archers, coaches, parents and spectators must follow the

rules.

NEVER point your bow and ar row at a person. Only aim at a target.

NEVER car ry a bow with an ar row in place. Do not put an ar row in your bow until you have checked that there is no one between you and the targets.

NEVER shoot your bow if there is someone standing in an area in front of you (even if you have an ALL CLEAR signal).

NEVER dry fire a bow or shoot a damaged ar row.

NEVER stand in an area in front of an archer shooting a bow.

NEVER run to the targets. NEVER r un with an ar row in your hand.

Only shooters and coaches are allowed on the line (dur ing competitions coaches are not allowed on the line). You must stay behind the shooting line when you are not shooting. Parents and spectators must also stay behind your club’s designated safety line.

Do not get your arrows until everyone is done shooting. If you are shooting with a timer or lights wait for the ALL CLEAR signal.

Do not talk on the line to other archer s or to yourself (and yes, this includes the groans and big sighs you make after a bad shot). On the line be careful to keep your arrows and bow close to you so you don’t bump another archer.

Before you leave the line - when you are finished shooting your last ar row stay in your stance until you have checked the archer in front and behind you. If there is an archer at full draw wait quietly until they have finished their shot and then leave the line.

Before pulling your arrows from the target check that the area behind you is clear . Keep one hand on the target if you can. Carry your arrows safely.

Do not touch or handle another archer ’s bow or arrows without asking permission.

NOTE TO PARENTS: Only coaches are allowed at the line while the youth are shooting. Ask permission from coaches if you want to go to the target with your child. Coaches may ask for help with supervision, timing, scoring, etc. and your participation will be appreciated. If your child has special needs let the coaches know.

SASKATCHEWAN ARCHERY ASSOCIATION JUNIOR OLYMPIC PROGRAM

COACHING NOTES You will be a good JOP coach if:

You like working with children You are organized You have a sound understanding of basic archery fundamentals

What are your goals? To teach children to be safe while participating in the sport of archery

(including visual/sound signals and courtesy rules) To teach the basic skills of archery To have fun, inspire confidence, cooperation and good sportsmanship

What do I have to teach the youth archers? Safety rules. You can use the JOP Safety Handout available on the SAA website as a resource. It can be adapted to reflect the specific rules for your range.

Basic fundamentals of archery. There are useful information sheets available on the SAA website.

JOP Provincial Championships This tournament can be a great and fun experience for your youth. They will shoot against other archers who have achieved the same badge level. For example if the arch-er has achieved the Master Yeoman badge they will compete against all other archers who have achieved this badge and are working towards the Master Bowman badge. There is a minimal cost to participate and awards are provided by the SAA.

Archers will shoot a 30 arrow round and then be regrouped according to score. The top 4 archers in each classification will shoot a second 30 arrow round to determine the Champion for each badge classification.

To compete in this tournament archers will need to know: How to shoot with sound and/or visual signals How to shoot with two lines How to behave with courtesy and good sportsmanship How to call the score of the arrows at the target (value of arrows, importance of

not touching arrows until scorers have given OK, etc.) How to double score (very young archers may have parent help)

How to Score Indoor Target JOP

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JOP Championships Rules

At the beginning of the year each club JOP Coordinators will receive a handbook that includes the guidelines, rules and record keeping for the JOP Program. The North and South Coordinators will meet with any new Club Coordinators to review the handbook so that they are knowledgeable of how the program works and the expectations within their role. The purpose of the handbook is to record the progress of each archer in your club program and report their progress to the SAA. This is a place where you will place every score that they submit to you. JOP athlete books will be distributed by the SAA and must be kept up to date and turned in at the JOP Championships, where they will be exchanged for next year’s replacement pages. Those clubs not attending the JOP championship will be required to mail the books for exchanges. All archers who are shooting at the JOP Championships must have recorded a minimum of 10 scores for the season in order to

compete at the championships. Failure to enter all scores could result in elimination from participation in the championship event. If an archer is shooting with new equipment just prior to the championships which considerably increases the archers

scores, the club coordinator will have them shoot a few scores, assess and move them up accordingly for the championship, in discussion with your provincial JOP Coordinator.

Prior to JOP Championships North and South JOP Coordinators will set a deadline for

score submissions and inform the club JOP coordinators. No badge levels will be acquired past this date. The JOP club coordinators will be advised when it is time to start submitting names of archers who will be attending the JOP Championships along with the cut-off date for submis-sions. The archers will then be placed in categories accord-ing to the next badge level he/she is working towards.

There are defined shoot times of- 8:30, 11:30 and 2:30.

Clubs will be assigned a time and will then be notified by the SAA JOP Coordinators.

The archers will need to arrive at least 1 hour before the

start time their club has been assigned. They will get 45 minutes to practice at the first time. If the first shooting time is running late, then the archers get as close to 45 minutes, minimum practice shoot time will be 20 minutes. This keeps the schedule on course.

Finals are set for 4:00pm if not sooner. The top 4 archers in

each division go on to shoot a 30 arrow shoot off. There will be no practice. The top 3 archers in each category will receive medals.

Prior to the JOP Championships the clubs should be teaching the archers how to keep score. Keep in mind that recurve shooters shoot/score the outer 10 and compound shooters shoot/score the inner 10. (See handbook page 7)

Prior to JOP Championships (continued) Scoring Archers shoot 3 arrows per end. Once they have shot their arrows and the safety officer indicates it is safe to do so, they will proceed to the target and score their arrows. Reminder that the arrows can not be touched until they have

been scored! There will be double scoring at each buttress which means

2 people keeping score (from different clubs) and 1 caller Whenever possible adults will keep score for the archers

shooting at 10m. At the 15m 1 adult and 1 archer will score and the caller

should always be an archer. The role of the adult scorer is to make sure that they are

helping teach the young archer the scoring process. Before the arrows are pulled have the archers mark the ar-

row holes. All archers remain at the target until the scores have been

written down and they match. At the end of the 30 arrows the card should be completely

filled out and the scores should match. At this time only, please have the archer sign his/her card.

Ensure scorecards are completed properly, incomplete or

unsigned cards submitted will result in a “ZERO” score.

ATHLETE NAME: ____________________________ SAA #: __________ DISTANCE: _____________________

Date Score 1 Score 2 Badge achieved Delivered

JOP Coordinator Signature: ______________________________________