The Junior Archery Program will begin accepting registrations for the 2026 season on February 16, 2026.
To register, participants must first hold a current Parkland Bowbenders club membership. Junior program registration will not be accepted without prior club membership. Membership pricing and details can be found on the club website under the Memberships section.
PROGRAM SCHEDULE
- Program Duration: Early May to the second-last week of August
- Start Date: Early May, once the static range has dried
- Lesson Time: 6:30 PM
- Lesson Days: Alternating Mondays and Tuesdays (remaining weekdays reserved for weather-related make-up sessions)
Archers will be assigned to groups based on the number of registrants.
HOW TO REGISTER
Please email the following information to Archerynut2020@gmail.com:
- Archer’s name
- Age
- Left- or right-eye dominance (if known)
- Guardian’s name and phone number
- Email address
- Whether the archer has their own equipment
For any questions or concerns, please contact Leon at the email above.
EQUIPMENT
- Club equipment may be provided on a first-come, first-served basis (supply is limited).
- Once equipment is assigned, the archer is responsible for its care and maintenance.
- Assigned equipment may be taken home for the summer to allow for independent practice.
- Archers may use their own equipment.
ORIENTATION
A mandatory “Meet the Coaches” session will be held prior to the start of the program. During this meeting, equipment will be assigned, program rules and expectations will be reviewed, and any questions from archers or guardians will be addressed.
PROGRAM CURRICULUM
Instruction will include:
- Safety procedures
- Equipment identification and maintenance
- Basic archery skills (stance, grip, form, release, follow-through, etc.)
- Shooting paper and 3D targets
- Introduction to scoring
ADDITIONAL ACTIVITIES (Optional)
- Fun League
- Mock FITA Tournament (held at a separate club)
- Elk Calling Seminar (open to juniors, family, and friends)
CLUB APPAREL
If an archer does not have a Parkland Bowbenders shooter shirt or requires a new size, please email the required size.
- Cost: $45
- Payment: Leon.lemoine@gmail.com
COACHES
Leon, Mike and Ryan







