Elite Archery Academy
Dates
Wednesday – Saturday
June 26 – 29, 2024
Ages
7th – 12th grader
Registration Deadline
June 5
Registration Fees
Commuter: $399
Overnight: $549
The Elite Archery Academy will be led by USA Archery Level 5-NTS Coach Dee Falks, with the assistance from Level 4-NTS Coach Cassandra Pelton. The Academy is tailored to current competition archers that want to improve their scores and tournament success. Archers will receive evaluation, critique, instruction and encouragement on form, shooting, mental management and more. Archers will be expected to come prepared in advance to shoot approximately 200 arrows per day. Campers will have the opportunity to live on campus or commute; take part in swimming and rock climbing activities at the Recreation Activity Center and meet other archers from the Southeast.
Additional Information
Equipment
Campers will need to bring all necessary archery equipment to include bow, arrows, safety equipment and anything else needed for instruction and competition.
In the event of an equipment malfunction, we will have equipment available for the archer to continue. There is also an archery pro shop in the facility for Coaches to perform equipment adjustments.
Facilities
Camp will be held at Georgia Southern University’s Shooting Sports Education Center. The facilities feature both indoor and outdoor training areas.
3271 Old Register Road
Statesboro, GA 30458
Housing
Resident campers will stay in one of the outstanding, air-conditioned University Housing facilities on campus. Each camper will have double occupancy room with community baths. Roommate requests will be accepted. The residence hall clubhouse will have TV’s with video games available for checkout. Campers will be responsible for providing bed linens (Bed size: Twin XL – 80″ mattress), blanket, pillow, towels, toiletries and any other items to make their stay comfortable. The rooms will not be equipped with a television and telephone. Internet access is available in the room with the camper providing their own computer and Ethernet cable.
Meals
For resident campers, a nutritious breakfast, lunch and dinner will be provided in one of the campus dining facilities. Commuter campers will be provided lunch in the dining facility. Snacks will be provided for all throughout the camp day.
Commuter Drop-off/Pick-up
Please see the daily schedule for the drop off and pick up times.
Accommodations
If special or reasonable accommodations are needed, please contact Ashley MacAllister in advance to discuss them prior to arrival.
Communication
All information with registered campers will be provided through e-mail to the address provided in the registration materials. Please ensure this address is accurate and that you check it often between registration and the start of camp.
Camp Counselors
Counselors act as a guardian while your child attends camp, as they are around them 24/7. They sleep in the residence hall on the same floor as the campers and don’t go to bed until all campers are in their rooms and accounted for. They wake campers in the morning to make sure they have time to eat breakfast and get to their first session on time. Counselors are in the dining area while campers are dining, and present while campers are in session.
Frequently Asked Questions
Contact
Academy Instructors
Archery Academy is for competitive shooters that are looking to improve their skills with some of the best instructors in the Southeast. Our academy coaches are USA Archery Level 5-NTS or Level 4-NTS, respectively, and each provide years of coaching experience. Academy Coaches include:
Dee Falks (Lead Coach)
Level 5-NTS Archery Coach
USA Archery Board of Directors
World Archery Americas Council
Cassandra Pelton
USA Archery Level 4-NTS Coach
Southern Eagles Archery Club Coach
2016 USA World Indoor Team
Coach Eagle Creek
Archery Counselors
Coach of Regional Elite Development Team Southeast
Archery Counselors
Registration
Sign Up
Spots are filled on a first come-first served basis and limited to 24 participants.
Registration Fees
See above. Fees include instruction, camp t-shirt, breakfast, lunch, snacks and transportation to/from academy activities. The $100 overnight fee will cover additional meals and housing.
*Campers will not be guaranteed a camp t-shirt after the registration deadline.
Age Group
7th – 12th graders
Camp Waiver, Insurance & Medical Information
A few weeks leading up to the academy, an e-mail will be sent to you containing the Registration Packet for you to complete. It will include a waiver, medical information, pick-up authorization and camp policies and procedures.
Refund Policy
Parents must provide written electronic notice to the Assistant Director at least 14 days in advance of the camp or academy start date to receive a refund. Refunds will not be considered after the 14 days.
What to Bring / Not Bring
What to bring:
- Clothes for 4 days
- Archery gear
- Water bottle
- Proper shoes
- Underwear
- Pajamas
- Swim suit
- Beach towel (for swimming)
- Shampoo
- Conditioner
- Deodorant
- Brush/comb
- Contact supplies (if you wear contacts)
- 2 bath towels, 1 hand towel
- 2 wash cloths
- Shower shoes
- Bed linens, pillow, light blanket or sleeping bag
What NOT to bring:
The following list is not necessarily comprehensive on what not to bring. If an item is questionable, it is best not to bring it. If the counselor or coach find anything an archer should not have, they will confiscate it and contact parents or the appropriate authorities.
- Alcohol and/or alcohol paraphernalia
- Drugs
- Extension cords
- Candles, incense
- Grills of any kind
- Portable heaters and air conditioners
- Martial Arts equipment, firearms, BB/pellet/paintball guns, medieval weapons, or anything else that can be considered a weapon
- Knives are only allowed with your equipment being stored at the Shooting Sports Education Center
- Toaster ovens
- Electrical frying pans/deep fryers
- Large and/or expensive electronics
- Expensive items that could be stolen.
Last updated: 3/14/2024
