Raising an Archer

What an awesome final day of archery at JOAD Outdoor Nationals! Today was Team Rounds and it's so much fun! We talk about the team rounds from the perspective of a Judge and give you all the details on how a team round is run!

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A quick update on elimination day (shootoffs). Talk about the experience and how the day went. We love elimination day. Next day is Team Rounds and its one you don't want to miss. Another chance to win a medal, another chance to meet new friends! and a chance to work as a team!

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Scott and Wendi are not Nutritionist BUT we are parents that know the importance of keeping our kids fueled during a compitition. We talk about what we do to help them stay hydrated and keep their blood sugar from falling!

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Scott and Wendi recap Day 2 of qualifications at 2023 JOAD Outdoor Nationals and what to expect for Eliminations on Saturday! Check it out!

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Wendi, Scott, and Leo catch you up on the first day of Qualifications and get you ready for tomorrow!

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2023 JOAD Outdoor Target Nationals! Special Guest Leo Carassco (Contential Judge) and we talk about what's going on for Offical Practice Day.

What to expect!

Last Year our most popular episode was how to prepare for 2022JOAD Target Nationals! Well ti's at a new location and we are here again to help you get ready! How to prepare and what to bring!

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What to bring!

• Tent – Setup on Wednesday Practice – Leave frame but take canopy down

• Chairs

• Prepare for rain – Bow cover and scope cover

• There's a fence between archers and spectators – No parents allowed in field of play

• Snacks and water! and Cooler

• Bring Tools – but Lancaster Archery was there last year

• Power to charge your phone

• Camera

• Cooling towels

• Umbrella

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Wendi just came back from Gator Cup in Flordia and Scott just got back from Collegiate Nationals in Georgia. We want to give you a quick update on each event. The experience is different for both so check it out!

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Katie Stein from Catch Des Moine and Lynette Telleen, talk with us about the Des Best USA Archery JOAD Nationals July 12-16 2023. We talk about the venue and all the stuff that you can do while you are there. This will be an amazing Event and we cannot wait to go.

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There is so much to do in Des Moine and here's some of the stuff we talk about!

Archery shop in area for equipment repairs

Archery Field & Sports (minutes from the CASINO! and the competition field)

https://www.archeryfield.com/

Full Service Target Archery Knowledgeable (not just a recreational or hunting-only shop)

Bass Pro (also close to the casino!) Sportsman's Warehouse Dicks Sporting Goods All within easy driving distance from the competition field

Fun Things To Do Red covered bridges

Close to Winterset Birthplace of John Wayne

Walking, biking, and rollerblade trail across the street Farmer's market that weekend Governor's mansion

West End Architect Largest skating park in the US Scenic RR

Boone, Iowa

Rail cars for 6 people Casino

Race track Field of dreams Adventureland

Waterpark

Athletes will get a discount code

Science Center

Sensory friendly hours Hands on exhibits Athletes will get a free ticket

Blank Park Zoo Downtown DSM Farmers Market, one of the largest (and best) is the US, over 30K people each Saturday from 7am-12pm Iowa State Capitol Terrace Hill, State Governor's Mansion John & Mary Pappajohn Sculpture Park Greater Des Moines Botanical Center Smash Park West End Architectural Salvage World Food Prize Hall of Laureates Boone Scenic Railroad which has neat train rides through the scenic valley, but they're also home to RailCars Shopping is great!

Jordan Creek Mall

Outlets of Des Moines

A great place to grab something for memorabilia

Raygun

Food

LOTS of great food options A few fun ones to mention:

Fongs (pizza) Jethro's (bbq) Zombie Burger

Home to many James Beard nominated chefs Over 1,000 local restaurants

Scott and Wendi talk about a lot of stuff but have not talked about keeping it fun in Archery. Archeyr is stressful and we challenge parents and coach's to continue to keep this great sport Fun!

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