J.A.D. Junior Archery Development
Junior Archery Development (J.A.D.) is a program where youngsters between the ages of 8 and 20 can learn the fundamentals of archery from certified Archery Coaches.
Open to members and non-members. Pre-registration is required and must be done in person at the club. No phone registrations will be accepted. Cost is $50.00 for the winter program and $50.00 for the summer program. The winter session program is inside our clubhouse and summer session program is outside. Generally, each program consists of one evening each week for about 13 weeks. Beginners do not need their own equipment. The club has well maintained equipment that can be used by any of those attending the class. An Awards Banquet is held on the last day of both programs.
WINTER OR SUMMER CLASSES FOR 2025
WINTER CLASS REGISTRATION: 2025 Winter pre-registration will begin Sunday, December 1st and end Tuesday, December 31 or when class is full. (limited to 20 students each in beginners and advanced)
WINTER CLASS: The beginners’ class meets every Tuesday from 6:00pm – 7:30pm and the advanced class from 7:30pm – 9:00pm beginning January 7, 2025 thru April 1, 2025. No class March 25, 2025.
SUMMER CLASS REGISTRATION: 2025 Summer pre-registration will begin May 1st and end May 31st. or when class is full. (limited to 20 students each in beginners and advanced)
SUMMER CLASS: The beginners and advanced class meets every Tuesday from 6:00pm – 8:00pm beginning June 3, 2025 thru August 26, 2025.
Q&A:
What is Olympic Archery? Strictly speaking it is; recurve bow, adjustable front sight without optics, no peep on string and string held and released by fingers only. We do teach compound and release shooters. We do not teach instinctive shooting.
Are there any training standards or goals? In archery you earn certificates. To earn these certificates you must meet the same requirements that the USA Archery program uses.
There are 11 badges ranging from Qualified Archer to Golden Olympian. Think of them as levels of proficiency. There are indoor badges and outdoor badges. You must shoot a certain minimum score at a designated distance to earn each level. Indoors start at 9 meters for beginners and then moves to 18 meters. Target size is 60 cm for recurve and 40 cm for compounds. They start with a score of 50 for Qualified Archer and go up to 300 for Golden Olympian. This is out of a possible 300. Outdoor distances start at 15 meters and go to 27 meters on a 122 cm target. Scores range from 130 at 15 meters with a bare bow for Qualified Archer all the way to 355 at 60 meters with a compound bow for Golden Olympian. This is out of a possible 360.
Must they compete? Only on the club level to earn their badges. If they want to compete at the state level in MET/MAA matches they can be members of W.W.C.C.A. J.A.D. To compete in U.S.A. Archery matches they must join the U.S.A. Archery. Some clubs insist that they compete on at least the local level, we do not. We only want them to learn how to shoot the bow safely and to have fun. If they want to compete that is their decision. Over the years we have had only 4 that regularly competed on the state and national level. Fortunately, these 4 were some of the best young archers in the country.
Michael Standke – Chairman – michael_standke@icloud.com
Junior Pistol / Action Rifle Team Discipline
Scholastic Action Shooting Program (SASP)
WWCCA Straight Shooters Team
The Scholastic Action Shooting Program (SASP) provides student athletes aged elementary through college with a supportive environment where shooting sports serve as catalysts for teaching life lessons and skills that emphasize positive character traits and citizenship values. To learn more about SASP, please refer to: MySASP.
If you are a school-aged athlete interested in competitive shooting, the ‘WWCCA Straight Shooters’ compete against other SASP teams, shooting on steel targets for speed.
Athletes compete in squads based on their Division (Senior Division grades 9-12, Intermediate Division grades 6-8, Rookie Division grade 5 and below), and their Discipline (type of firearm). The team shoots rim fire pistol and rifle, center fire pistol and pistol caliber carbine.
The Straight Shooters practice at WWCCA and compete in matches against other SASP teams throughout Michigan and nearby states. Our practice sessions include both classroom and live fire training. We stress the safe and proper handling of firearms, as well as a true competitive spirit
Our certified coaching staff is made up of adults with a wide variety of training and experience; competitive shooters, recreational shooters, NRA trained instructors, active and retired law enforcement
Our program is open to WWCCA members and non-members.
For more information contact:
Andy Kull – Chairman –703-907-9811 or saspcoachwwcca@gmail.com
Steve Emsley –Head Coach – 248-797-5335
Junior Shotgun
Junior Shotgun is a development program that introduces young shooters to the clay target sports. We accomplish this by participating in and supporting a “Learn to Shoot” program.
The “Learn to Shoot” program is open to both members and non-members.
We will be starting a series of Learn to Shoot classes in March 2025. The program is designed for students grade 9 through 12 who are friends or family of members. Cost is $20.00.
Trained coaches will instruct how to shoot clay targets. Classes will cover the basics, including different type of shotguns, how to shoot clay targets, and the safe handling and loading of shotguns.
The club will provide shotguns, ammo pouches, safety glasses and ear protection. Participants will be responsible for cost of shells (available at club) and the targets.
Start time is 10am – 2pm.
Saturday March 8, 22,
Saturday April 5
Sunday April 27
Sunday May 18
Saturday May 31
Saturday June 14
Sunday June 22
Saturday July 12
Sunday July 20
Saturday July 26
Saturday August 9, 23, 30
Sunday, September 7
Saturday, September 27
Saturday, October 4 & 18
Saturday, November 1 & 15
Saturday, December 6 & 20 (weather permitting)
For more information contact Brad Siefert: 734-560-4816
The Scholastic Clay Target Program (SCTCP) is a national program sponsored by the Scholastic Shooting Sports Foundation. The SCTP provides the opportunity for school age youths to participate in the sports of trap, skeet and sporting clays. This activity offers juniors the opportunity to earn scholarship monies toward a college education.
Junior Rifle
Our Junior Rifle Program teaches your Child or Grandchild how to shoot a single shot .22LR Caliber Target Rifle.
This program meets OFFSITE at The Firing Line – 33000 Ford Road – Westland, on Monday’s at 4:30pm. The cost is $5.00 range fee per night and $2.00 per box of 50 rounds .22 Long Rifle Cartridges.
The Firing Line staff has requested that you call them on the day of the Junior Rifle Activity to confirm that the activity has not been cancelled. The Firing Line’s phone number is 734-326-7320.
If you have any questions about the Junior Rifle Activities, do not hesitate to call Ann Hann 734-765-8108.
2025 Dates:
September 8 & 22
October 13 & 27
November 10 & 24
December 8 & 22