The TSAA is a 501(c)3 non-profit state chapter of USA Archery,
the NGB for the USOC
for archery in the United States. Images are links to Parent Organizations.
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In the Texas 4-H program these are not mere empty words. Each 4-H year, in September, approximately 700 - 800 Texas youth are introduced to the sport of archery. Some go through a course of six to eight weeks' duration, some will find their niche, and play the archery game of their favoring. Be it J.O.A.D./F.I.T.A., Field, 3-D, Clout, or Flight, be it T.S.A.A.,
T.F.A.A., L.S.B.A., or I.B.O., they "Stay & Play" for many years. Some have
become great Junior Leaders and youth roll models. As many of you well
know, some have evolved into great archers, becoming State, National, and
even International Champions. Furthermore, some of the "Early Years"
Kids are now and will be in the future returning the favor by becoming leaders
and coaches for new and existing programs around the state. In the true sense of
what 4-H is, we have a great CROP to harvest. Let us cherish our yield, and
continue to sew our seed wisely, for the future can be good. The meteoric growth in participation in both programs speaks to the synergy of TSAA and 4H. The critical success factor for the growth and retention of the 4H program is the qualified instructors who were all trained under the NAA/TSAA Level 1 training program. Many instructors have gone on to Level 2 or beyond so as to certify additional instructors. A second critical success factor for the growth in youth participation is the inclusionary attitude of the TSAA members to accommodate youth archers. The TSAA benefits obviously from the incremental revenue of these youth
members, but also it is refreshing atmosphere to have all the youth participants
in the tournaments.
Results for the 2011-2012 4-H Indoor Archery Tournament Season have been collated and finalized, and a copy posted, with thanks to Ben Dybala. 2011 Indoor Season Calendar with results2010 Indoor Season Calendar - see age information linked below.2009 Indoor Season Calendar - division age breakdowns (acrobat file) (doc file)
2008 Indoor Season Calendar - All Results Are Posted (11/14/2008)6/27/2008: There is a very active 4-H program in Texas that promotes archery, exposing many hundreds of kids to it each year. I have just heard of another 4-H program, in Georgia, that also promotes archery. Here is the link to the Forsyth Archery website!2007 Indoor Season Calendar:
Attn: Texas 4-H Archery Participants: The District 11 4-H archery calendar is now listed on the 4-H
page. We appreciate and encourage any 4-H archer in the State of Texas to
participate. All you have to do is pre-register with the contact person
listed, or you can just show up. The fee to shoot is $5. Pre-registrations
take priority over non-pre-registered shooters. Shooting times are as
follows: Thursday evening pre-shoot 6:30PM Saturday 9AM Saturday 10:30AM (30M shooters only) Saturday 1PM As always please arrive at least 30 minutes before shooting
time. Concessions will be available on-site. If you have general questions, you may contact Denise DeBord
at 361-575-8033 or 361-550-9974 email at dmd1987@yahoo.com . For specific tournament questions or directions, you may
contact the person listed for that county. We hope to see all Texas archers!!
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The 4-H Pledge:
