JOAD, or Junior Olympic Archery Development is a program for Children Ages 8-20 Sanctioned by The National Archery Association and USA Archery.

During the winter, Beginning or first time lessons will be offered by appointment only. Please email us for information. Safety orientations will continue to be offered as needed.

We now include Adults in the Archery development program. Adults will now be able to shoot along side the Children and earn awards just like the youth.

Instruction is provided using the USA Archery National Teaching System (or B.E.S.T) All of our instructors are USA Archery Certified as Intermediate instructors and we also have a Certifed Regional Coach on staff.

We are a group of Archery enthusiasts that have gotten together to share our love of archery with the Youth of San Francisco. We meet Each Saturday From 9:00 - 11:00 AM (weather permitting) to shoot. Check back here on Saturday Mornings for possible last minute changes.
There is a fee of $20.00 per week that includes 2 hour rental of equipment, Coaching by one or several of our coaches, and any awards earned. There are some discounts that will apply for multiple days purchased and those using their own equipment.

Participants will need to sign a few legal documents as well. If you wish to view and print the legal documents, they are available here.
Minor Release of Liability Form
Adult Release of Liability
Golden Gate JOAD Code of Conduct

San Francisco has a great outdoor Archery range that has been a "hidden gem" in Golden Gate park and this is where you will find us. Come join us for the Curiosity. Stay for the fun.