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Archery
Wildcat Archery: Skills, Safety, and Sport
In this engaging after-school activity, students will transform from beginners into confident, disciplined archers. Our curriculum focuses on the following pillars:
- Safety First: Master essential range protocols, including equipment handling and the universal whistle commands that keep the range running smoothly.
- Fundamentals: Learn the "11 Steps to Archery Success," focusing on proper stance, grip, and anchor points to ensure consistent accuracy.
- Skill Progression: Advance your technique as we explore varied shooting angles and challenge your precision at increasing target distances.
- Friendly Competition: Put your skills to the test with high-energy classroom tournaments and fun archery games designed to build sportsmanship and focus!
*Middle school students (grades 6-8) can stay after school to attend this class but must be picked up promptly at the class end time. All other students must be dropped off and picked up by parents.
Josh Eads
Instructor
With nearly three decades of experience in education and coaching, Josh Eads is passionate about helping students find success in the outdoors. As a NASP-certified instructor and Outdoor Education specialist for the last six years, Josh has a proven track record of teaching hundreds of students how to handle a bow with precision and care. He is committed to creating a safe, encouraging environment where every student can develop a lifelong love for the sport of archery.
ARC2026/27 4-5A Wildcat Archery: Skills, Safety, and Sport
Instructors:
- Josh Eads
| Date | Time | Location |
|---|---|---|
| Mon, Jan 25th 2027 | 4:15 - 5:15 PM | Richmond Hill Middle School |
| Mon, Feb 1st 2027 | 4:15 - 5:15 PM | Richmond Hill Middle School |
| Mon, Feb 8th 2027 | 4:15 - 5:15 PM | Richmond Hill Middle School |
| Mon, Feb 22nd 2027 | 4:15 - 5:15 PM | Richmond Hill Middle School |
| Mon, Mar 1st 2027 | 4:15 - 5:15 PM | Richmond Hill Middle School |
| Mon, Mar 8th 2027 | 4:15 - 5:15 PM | Richmond Hill Middle School |
ARC2026/27 6-8A Wildcat Archery: Skills, Safety, and Sport
Instructors:
- Josh Eads
| Date | Time | Location |
|---|---|---|
| Mon, Jan 25th 2027 | 3:00 - 4:00 PM | Richmond Hill Middle School |
| Mon, Feb 1st 2027 | 3:00 - 4:00 PM | Richmond Hill Middle School |
| Mon, Feb 8th 2027 | 3:00 - 4:00 PM | Richmond Hill Middle School |
| Mon, Feb 22nd 2027 | 3:00 - 4:00 PM | Richmond Hill Middle School |
| Mon, Mar 1st 2027 | 3:00 - 4:00 PM | Richmond Hill Middle School |
| Mon, Mar 8th 2027 | 3:00 - 4:00 PM | Richmond Hill Middle School |
ARC2026/27 4-5B Wildcat Archery: Skills, Safety, and Sport
Instructors:
- Josh Eads
| Date | Time | Location |
|---|---|---|
| Mon, Mar 15th 2027 | 4:15 - 5:15 PM | Richmond Hill Middle School |
| Mon, Mar 22nd 2027 | 4:15 - 5:15 PM | Richmond Hill Middle School |
| Mon, Mar 29th 2027 | 4:15 - 5:15 PM | Richmond Hill Middle School |
| Mon, Apr 12th 2027 | 4:15 - 5:15 PM | Richmond Hill Middle School |
| Mon, Apr 19th 2027 | 4:15 - 5:15 PM | Richmond Hill Middle School |
| Mon, Apr 26th 2027 | 4:15 - 5:15 PM | Richmond Hill Middle School |
ARC2026/27 6-8B Wildcat Archery: Skills, Safety, and Sport
Instructors:
- Josh Eads
| Date | Time | Location |
|---|---|---|
| Mon, Mar 15th 2027 | 3:00 - 4:00 PM | Richmond Hill Middle School |
| Mon, Mar 22nd 2027 | 3:00 - 4:00 PM | Richmond Hill Middle School |
| Mon, Mar 29th 2027 | 3:00 - 4:00 PM | Richmond Hill Middle School |
| Mon, Apr 12th 2027 | 3:00 - 4:00 PM | Richmond Hill Middle School |
| Mon, Apr 19th 2027 | 3:00 - 4:00 PM | Richmond Hill Middle School |
| Mon, Apr 26th 2027 | 3:00 - 4:00 PM | Richmond Hill Middle School |