Juniors
Junior progression
Starting archery
Juniors under 18 years old may come try archery at any Junior's Core Group session. The first 4 sessions are free, after which you need to decide if you want to continue regular practice and join the club. Read more about membership in the club and our current membership prices.
Rules for junior sessions
Adults may not join the juniors in the archery range during practice. The break room next to the range, however, is available for parents during practice. In the break room we have free WiFi, a coffee maker, a water kettle and a microwave for your convenience.
Always ask for permission from instructors to take pictures at the hall and make sure nobody else is caught in the picture!
Our junior activities follow the Finnish Archery Association's safe sport principles (in Finnish). In case of harassment or bullying, you can talk to the instructors or confidentially contact the club's harassment contact person. The Et ole yksin service also offers support for young athletes and their families.
Groups
Core Youth Core Group (JPR)
- When
- Throughout the season, see the calendar events marked in yellow and with code JPR.
- Where
- Sörnäinen indoor range.
- Who for
- Under 18 years, all skill levels.
- Equipment
- Bows, arrows and protective equipment can be borrowed.
- Price
- First 4 times are free, after which you need to join the club to continue. The course is included in the membership price for juniors. See our membership and current prices for more.
- Signing up
- Youth under 18 can come try out archery at any Core Group session.
The main group for youth training at Wilhelm Tell, from beginners to more advanced young archers. A junior who has started in the group before the age of 18 can continue until the age of 20.
Technical Youth Technical Group (JTR)
- When
- Throughout the season, see the calendar events marked in yellow and with code JTR.
- Where
- Sörnäinen indoor range.
- Who for
- Under 18 years, intermediate and advanced skill level archers.
- Equipment
- Own equipment or long-term rented equipment is required.
- Price
- The course is included in the membership price for juniors. See our membership and current prices for more.
- Signing up
- Joining the Technical Group requires taking a practical test, please talk to the instructors at Youth Core Group sessions for more information.
The technical group is meant for juniors motivated to take their training further. Training is based on the club training plan for shooting technique, including psychological training, warm-up practices, body maintenance, theory of archery as well as tuning & maintenance of the bow.
Juniors need to first gather necessary skills in the Youth Core Group before they may join this group: archery technique, patience, focus and motivation to train actively. Each participant in this course practices depending on their own skill level. Joining the group does not require participation in competitions and it is up to the junior to decide if they want to compete.
Competitive Youth Competitive Group (JKR)
- When
- See the calendar, events marked in yellow with code JKR.
- Where
- Sörnäinen indoor range.
- Who for
- Ages 10-18, competitive archers.
- Equipment
- Own equipment or long-term rented equipment is required.
- Price
- The course is included in the membership price for juniors. See our membership and current prices for more.
- Signing up
- If you'd like to join, please talk to the instructors at Youth Core Group sessions for more information.
The competitive group is meant for juniors who aim to succeed in national or international competitions. Practice is adjusted for individual skill level and the teaching includes: systematic archery technique, athletic lifestyle, psychological training, archery specific physical training, body maintenance, theory of archery, training planning, keeping a training log, competitive archery, social skills supporting competitive archery as well as tuning & maintenance of the bow. Training at this level is sometimes demanding and hard, so we will also pay attention to wellness and mood of the group attendees.
Participation requires agreeing with the rules and expectations of the group by both the attendee and their family. It is expected that the attendee has already participated in competitions and that they are willing to actively work with a club coach.