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Archery As A Sport

Wednesday, 20 September 2006 07:26

ARCHERY AS A SPORT

GENERAL BENEFITS

•    Improves hand-eye coordination

•    Teaches mental concentration, focus, and composure

•    Instills patience and self-discipline

•    Gives a child body awareness, tones the back and arm muscles, and builds upper body strength

•    Gains physical strength and stamina. A typical archery tournament round consists of 60 arrows for the beginning divisions and 120 arrows for older divisions. Given the typical draw weight of the bows, this can add up to over 3,600 pounds pulled in a few hours.

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Overall Cost Considerations

Wednesday, 20 September 2006 07:20

OVERALL COST CONSIDERATIONS

• Sports are becoming increasingly expensive, especially when protective equipment for intensive sports becomes necessary or additional private lessons, coaching, and club fees are essential if your child is to excel.

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Overall Safety And Injury Considerations

Wednesday, 20 September 2006 07:11

OVERALL SAFETY AND INJURY CONSIDERATIONS

• According to the National Youth Sports Safety Foundation, of the 40 million children and adolescents participating in organized sports each year, approximately 5 million seek medical treatment for injuries.

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What To Look For In A Sports Team

Wednesday, 20 September 2006 06:26

WHAT TO GENERALLY LOOK FOR IN A SPORTS PROGRAM

• Step back and carefully reflect on the cost, both in terms of time and financial commitment, before your child jumps into the fray. Before you say yes, make sure you and your child really understand how much time the activity will require, including the amount of practice between lessons or games, the length of practices, the length of the season, and travel time.

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Coaching Your Own Child

Approximately 1 in 5 parents will become volunteer coaches for their child’s team. Before doing so, you will need to clarify both how your child feels about this decision and how you feel about taking on the hard work involved in being a coach. Many parents mean well when they volunteer to coach, but don’t fully realize how much time and effort it takes to do this successfully.

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