About Us
We are a co-ed collegiate sports club with approximately 40 members each year, welcoming archers of varying experience levels who share a passion for the sport. Our team operates year-round across both the Fall & Spring Indoor season and the Spring Outdoor season, providing members with opportunities to train, compete, and develop their skills throughout the academic year.
During the Spring semester, we compete in four major tournaments, giving our athletes the opportunity to compete against collegiate archers from across the region and country. Our annual competition schedule includes the Lancaster Archery Classic, USA Archery Indoor Nationals, Collegiate Target Regionals, and Collegiate Target Nationals. These events allow our members to test their skills in a variety of competitive environments while representing James Madison University at the collegiate level.
In addition to competing, JMU Club Archery plays an active role in hosting major collegiate events, including The USA Archery Collegiate Target Regionals - East Region. Hosting this tournament gives our members valuable experience in event organization, officiating support, tournament operations, and community engagement, while also bringing some of the nation’s top collegiate archers to JMU.
Beyond competition, JMU Club Archery is committed to building a strong and supportive club and team environment. Our members have the opportunity to train alongside fellow archers, learn from one another, and develop both their technical skills and confidence throughout the year. Through regular practices and team events, we foster a community that values sportsmanship, dedication, teamwork, and personal growth while proudly representing James Madison University.
How to Join
JMU Club Archery is open to anyone interested in learning and participating in the sport, regardless of prior experience. During the Fall semester, we host Newbie Nights, which give new and prospective members the opportunity to learn the fundamentals of archery in a welcoming, low-pressure environment. These sessions introduce members to proper shooting technique, range safety and etiquette, and basic equipment use. The club also provides team-owned equipment for members to use, allowing beginners to participate without having to immediately purchase their own bow and gear.
As members gain experience and become more involved with the club, they have the opportunity to earn a place on our travel team, which typically consists of approximately 24 members. Travel team membership is an earned privilege and is available to members who meet the club’s established travel requirements.
Time Commitment
JMU Club Archery offers practice opportunities six days a week, giving members flexibility to train around their academic and personal schedules. During the Fall indoor season, practices are generally two hours long, providing dedicated time to develop technique, consistency, and shooting fundamentals. In the Spring outdoor season, practices are approximately four hours long, allowing members additional time to prepare for longer-distance competition and the club’s major spring tournaments.
Members are not required to attend every practice or remain for the entire practice session. We recognize that students have classes, jobs, and other commitments, so members are encouraged to build a practice schedule that works for them. However, members who wish to earn a spot on the travel team must attend practice at least three times per week, in addition to meeting the club’s other established travel requirements. Consistent attendance demonstrates the commitment and preparation necessary to represent JMU at larger collegiate competitions.
Dues
Members may choose to pay dues on either a yearly or semesterly basis. Dues are determined by the membership tier selected.
Yearly Dues:
Membership Tier, By Year
- Tier 1 – Recreational Track (Member-Owned Equipment) $150
- Tier 2 – Recreational Track (Club-Borrowed Equipment) $200
- Tier 3 – Competition Track *$250
Semesterly Dues:
Membership Tier, By Semester
- Tier 1 – Recreational Track (Member-Owned Equipment) $90
- Tier 2 – Recreational Track (Club-Borrowed Equipment) $115
- Tier 3 – Competition Track $140
Tier Upgrades:
Members who wish to upgrade to a higher membership tier during the semester or membership year may do so by paying the difference between their current tier and the desired tier.
Awards, Recognition and Championships
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2009 U.S. Intercollegiate Archery National Champions2008 U.S. Intercollegiate Archery National ChampionsMembers on the team have previously been world champions, Olympic team members, All-American Team members and won national and regional titles for individual and team division championships.
Coach
Head Coach: Steve Elkins
Coaches are not employees of James Madison University and cannot act as an agent for JMU nor make commitments for the club.
Please direct all club inquiries or contract proposals to club student leaders or sportclubs@jmu.edu.
Contact Us
Email us at jmuarcheryclub@gmail.com.
Follow us on Instagram @jmuarcheryclub.
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