Posts by Shabbir
Help our visually impaired archer become a state ranked athlete
One of our archers, Jay Koi, has a significant but not total visual impairment that significantly affects his life, and of course, makes archery more challenging. When he shoots, he uses special equipment that helps him align his body to the target, and then has to shoot without the benefit of visual cues that…
Read MoreOutdoor season is here! Indoor season is over!
With the last indoor achievement shoot last week, indoor season is over and outdoor season is here. Adults will be shooting from 30 meters to 50 meters, and youth students will be shooting 15 meters to 50 meters. Indoor season was particularly rough, with El Nino rains cancelling Saturday practice a number of times. …
Read MoreGolden Gate JOAD Head Coach David Chan nominated for USA Archery Volunteer Coach of the Year
Golden Gate JOAD head coach David Chan is in the running for Volunteer Coach of the Year. Between his tireless volunteer work maintaining Golden Gate Park’s Archery range, running our club, helping SF City College’s archery program, and helping kids with disabilities get into archery, David is a great choice for Volunteer Coach of the Year.…
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