The cost of archery (FITA, NFAA, USAT, or US archery)

My daughter and I started filming as a fun thing we could do in our backyard. I hunted when I was a kid, so one Christmas we drove to Cabela’s and picked up an apprentice bear in pink camo. Kristin, my daughter, shot a 272 in Las Vegas with her Bear. Vegas is known as the largest and most prestigious indoor archery tournament in the world. That year I spent maybe $ 500 on archery. The following year’s team-only total was over $ 5,000.

Why so much? Isn’t archery an inexpensive sport to participate in? This. Explaining the real costs of archery and how to avoid some of the obstacles is the purpose of this article. This article is intended for parents of a new archer or parents of a child who has expressed an interest in target archery. Remember this is not the national school archery program (NASP) archery we’re talking about. This is the FITA, USAT and USA archery that you see at the Olympics that we are discussing here.

First find a Youth Olympic Archery Development (JOAD) club in your area. Somewhere you can drive to every week. In that JOAD club you will find certified trainers, with verified backgrounds and almost certainly enthusiastic about archery. They know the sport, the equipment and the scene of the local tournaments. Almost every coach I have come across is also very cost conscious about archery. They want to make sure that the new goalkeeper is successful with their team. This means that it is not a financial burden on parents and that it is appropriate for the local tournament landscape.

Once you have a chance to hear from the coaches, they may also have a location where you can purchase your new gear. Remember that you can always buy used equipment! A used bow is a great way to save money. Listen to your coaches! In almost all cases, they are there to make sure your child has archery fun and is safe.

Exactly what equipment do you need before you start shooting? Even if you join a JOAD club, this is what you must have. Keep in mind that when it comes to arrows, you should NEVER purchase arrows without consulting an archery professional. The arrows are made to fit the archer by “spine”, which is how rigid the arrow is along its length. Arrows must be purchased and cut to size by a professional. All equipment is specified for what your child can use to shoot a yellow pin (Kristin Vegas Score) at least!

• Bend down – Compound or recurve bows can start from $ 250
• View – Most beginner compound bows come with a scope, but will cost around $ 100 if not.
• Arrow rest – Most starter compound bows come with this. Around $ 50 if not.
• Arrows – In a dozen. No more no less. Your kid is going to break 9 of these! $ 8 each. No more than $ 50.
• Release aid – Release devices were illegal as a child. Start your child with an appropriately sized (small in length) wrist trigger. No more than $ 50.
• Target – Achieve a youth goal. A large one that can support bows up to 40 pounds.

So where could you go wrong? You can first buy an entry level hunting bow that is not suitable for your archer. It does not allow for the proper stretch length adjustments you need. You may not have a sufficient weight setting to allow your child to pull it back now and in 2 years so that it can hit something at 30-50 meters. You can then buy the wrong arrows. There are so many options in arrows that if I walked into a store with a parent I would have a hard time choosing the right arrows for their child. There are programs to help with this. That is why an experienced JOAD coach can help. Finally the launch. The only thing with the release is making sure it’s small and adjustable enough!

As a new parent to archery, you should expect to pay around $ 500 for everything your child needs to start shooting. Joining a JOAD club (you don’t have to to go looking for buying advice) will also cost you a small annual fee of $ 100 to $ 400. Remember to take an introductory lesson first, see what he thinks, and have fun with your child in archery. We’re not even talking about how much the new mom or dad tie will cost!