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Community Coach Course - October 8-10, 2010

Community Coaches are archery enthusiasts who are ready to make the transition from an instructor to the coaching level. This level certifies the individual as one who has put in the time and effort to raise their level of commitment to the sport and their students. If you are interested in taking your teaching skill to the next level, this course is for you. Becoming a Community Coach will help you learn the beginnings of working one on one with serious archers who want to compete at the higher levels of competition. As a coach, you will become more involved in developing archers who can compete in the national and international archery arena. You will also be better equipped to lead your local club in it’s development of archers and be a focal point for the development of new instructors. To be eligible to attend a Community Coach Course, candidates must have been certified as a USAA or NFAA Intermediate Instructor or an NASP BAIT for at least one year. Interested persons who can document that they have been actively teaching or coaching for the past three years, and pass a comprehensive “Test In” exam, may attend. Regional Coaches who wish to be certified to teach the Community Coach Course as a community Coach Course Leader may also attend and assist in the presentation of the course material for evaluation and certification as Community Coach Course Leaders. The course fee is $250 and includes printed materials and a resource CD with extensive training aids for a Community Coach A check made out to Jim White for $50 and mailed to 560 Old Path Crossing, Roswell, GA 30075 will insure you have reserved seating for the class. Attendees must pre-register no later than Sept. 15, 2010. No refunds will be offered after that date. The course will be held at 3158 Shoal Creek Rd., Lavonia, GA 30553 (Approximately 15 miles from Clemson, SC and 45 miles from Anderson, SC near Lake Hartwell) (Google Map Link) http://maps.google.com/maps/ms?ie=UTF8&msa=0&msid=101960074384116668616.00048d81cc071b1b40d74&ll=34.434098,-83.067627&spn=2.233468,4.883423&z=8 If you have questions or need more information, contact Jim White at 770-855-2467 or jwhite43@comcast.net

Posted by Jim White on Wednesday, August 11th, 2010. Last Updated Wednesday, August 11th, 2010.

2010 GAA State Target Championship & GA Open

The GAA will host the 2010 GAA State Target Championship & GA Open, Saturday & Sunday, September 18 & 19, 2010 at the Earl O'Neal Soccer Complex in Conyers, GA.  The registration form and tournament information has been posted to the Calendar & Events page of the GAA website.

Please note that the registration form reflects the new Master distances as adopted by USA Archery.  The GA Open (O R Round) will be held Saturday after the two longest distances and will follow the Set System as adopted by USA Archery.

We look forward to seeing everyone at this years state target championship.

Posted by Kenny Compton on Wednesday, August 11th, 2010. Last Updated Wednesday, August 11th, 2010.