NORA’s Youth Archery program offers year-round opportunities for beginners through intermediate-level archers to learn, grow, and have fun in the sport. Our clinics and camps emphasize safety first, with every session reviewing proper shooting techniques and range protocols. In the spring, archers can take their skills to the next level by joining a team that practices together and competes in a tournament on the east side of the state. All programs are under the guidance of USA Archery Certified Instructors and follow the USA Archery curriculum. Thanks to our partnership with the North Ottawa Rod & Gun Club and a grant from Grand Haven Schools Foundation, participants can shoot indoors during the winter months and early spring without interference from weather or other outside elements. We always look forward to being outdoors but these indoor spaces allow us to continue to shoot year round.
NORA Youth Archery Teams
Join Coach Jackie for practices at North Ottawa Rod & Gun Club leading up to recreational tournaments on the east side of the state for archers in 2nd - 12th grade. Archers with any level of archery experience who are interested in challenging themselves and seeing how they measure up to kids from around the state are welcome to participate. Practices will begin in March with age-group tournaments taking place in May. Bows and arrows as well as some arm guards are provided for those who don't have their own but archers may bring optional equipment such as finger tabs/shooting gloves. Join us to build skills, confidence and teamwork in a fun and supportive environment. Registration Status: OPEN
Program Start Date: March 16, 2026
Tournament Date: May 2 (2nd - 4th graders)
May 16 (5th - 12th graders)
Registration Fee: $87 Resident | $97 Non-Resident ($10 discount for 2nd - 4th graders)
*If you cannot make all practices but you know for sure you can make the tournament for your age group, please reach out to Coach Jackie because we may still have a spot available for you on the team.*
This is a special class just for 5th & 6th graders during the early release time (3-4pm) on Wednesdays. The 4-week class will take place in the Aux Gym at White Pines. Working through the fundamentals of archery using target practice, games and journaling archers will practice their skills for 3 weeks then have a mini-tournament on the last day. All bows, arrows & targets are provided but archers may bring optional equipment such as finger tabs or shooting gloves if they wish to continue with archery. This program is designed for students of all skill levels so no archery experience is necessary.
Registration Status: OPEN
Program Start Date: February 25, 2026
Program End Date: March 18, 2026
Registration Fee: $52 Resident | $62 Non-Resident
Program Start Date: January 26, 2026
Program End Date: February 16, 2026
Registration Fee: $57 Resident | $67 Non-Resident
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