FIND A CLUB
There are many opportunities for youth in the Sport of Archery, from recreational to competitive international archery. USA Archery Arizona can help you in your search for the right program.
| Club Name | Contact Name | City | Website | Phone Number |
| American Archery Academy | Kevin Ikegami | Phoenix | http://www.americanarcheryacademy.com/ | 480-280-9663 |
| Anchor Point Archery | Pamela Van Why | Goodyear | http://anchorpointarcheryaz.com/ | 602-881-8165 |
| Arizona Archery Club, LLC | Tara Bleyens | Phoenix | http://www.azarcheryclub.com/ | 623-266-4647 |
| Arizona Junior Olympic Archery Development (Azjoad) | Robert Pian | Scottsdale | http://www.azjoad.com/ | 602-228-0465 |
| Arizona State University- Sun Devil Archery | Kevin Ikegami | Tempe | http://sundevilarchery.wix.com/sundevilarchery | 480-280-9663 |
| City of Yuma Parks & Rec | Phoebe Desposito | Yuma | [email protected] | 928-920-7712 |
| Corner Kidz Az Jr Olympians | Rhonda Crabtree | Glendale | http://www.cornerarchery.com/ | 623-842-3337 |
| Desert Destroyers Joad | Lawrence Brady | Tucson | https://www.facebook.com/desertdestroyers | 520-955-3029 |
| Desert Sky Archers | Richard Bachman | Anthem | http://www.desertskyarchers.com/ | 602-295-1639 |
| Dine College | Filiberto Vercenti | Flagstaff | [email protected] | |
| Dream Chasers JOAD | Trinity Branch | Payson | 928-978-0740 | |
| Gilbert Archery Club | Rick McKinney | Gilbert | http://gilbertarchery.com/ | 916-768-1589 |
| Golden Eagle Archers | Elisa & Kristina Keller | Prescott | [email protected] | 480-861-4734 |
| Papago Archery Association | Kevin Ikegami | Phoenix | http://www.papagoarchery.com/ | 480-280-9663 |
| Paseo Vista Archery Club | Michael Cullumber | Chandler | http://www.paseoarchery.org/ | 480-459-9790 |
| Phoenix Focus JOAD | Judi Adams | Phoenix | 623-261-5335 | |
| Pineapple JOAD | Mel Nichols | Phoenix | 602-448-9869 | |
| Rim Country Bowhunters Association | Steve Dockray | Cottonwood | http://rimcountrybowhunters.org/ | 928-821-0239 |
| Southwest Bowhunter JOAD | Keith Parsels | Yuma | http://southwestbowhunters.net/ | 928-750-7620 |
| SWBH Youth | Keith Parsels | Yuma | http://southwestbowhunters.net/ | 928-750-7620 |
| Superstition Archers | Rick McKinney | Apache Junction | https://superstitionarchers.com/ | 916-768-1589 |
| Timber Mesa Archers | Cortney Coleman | Mesa | https://timbermesaarchers.usarchery.org/ | 480-772-0962 |
| University of Arizona- Wildcat Archery | Natalianna Ferrara | Tucson | [email protected] | 808-551-9802 |
| Vista Shooters Archery | Matthew Irlmeier | Sierra Vista | 520-249-5546 |
PLAN YOUR CLUB
1. ORGANIZE YOUR CLUB
Choose a Club Name – Clubs are often named for the range where they meet, a nearby community based attraction, or the name of a town or county. To avoid name duplications, please refer to the USA Archery club locator.
Club Logistics – Topics to consider include class schedule and fees. The number of instructors and size of the facility will most likely determine how many archers your program can accommodate.
2. IDENTIFY A COACH TO LEAD YOUR CLUB
USA Archery requires all clubs to designate, at minimum, one current USA Archery Level 2 or higher Certified Instructor or Coach to lead the club (USA Archery membership required). The club coach may also serve as the club administrator. If you cannot find a certified instructor in your area, visit the USA Archery certification course schedule to find a course near you.
3. SELECT AN ARCHERY RANGE
Select a facility where the club can meet and practice. The facility you select should be large enough to accommodate the number of anticipated club members, and achievement award and competition distances. Basic archery ranges can be safely set up in a variety of indoor and outdoor spaces. If you do not have access to a permanent range, consider converting an existing recreational space into a temporary archery range. Visit the club resources page for more information on archery range development.
4. EQUIPMENT
USA Archery sells beginner archery equipment kits that can accommodate archers of all sizes. Clubs will need to provide equipment for use or rental by club members. Visit the USA Archery shop for equipment options. For advanced equipment options, visit your local archery retailer.
5. MARKETING AND PROMOTION
To grow club membership leaders should have a plan for marketing and promotion. Recommended strategies include:
- Developing a club logo
- Social media promotion
- Develop a club website
- Partner with local schools and parks and recreation departments and other youth serving organizations
*Information provided from the USA Archery website.