ECCHO Eagles Archery

The ECCHO Eagles Archery Program is an outreach ministry to the families of ECCHO. Its purpose is to provide a developmental, fun, competitive, and safe environment for students aged 11 - 18 years old. Our goal is to provide homeschooled students with the ideals of good sportsmanship, honesty, loyalty, courage, and respect for authority through the sport of archery.

ECCHO Eagles athletes are seen as leaders within the program and are held to a higher standard as such.

Sign Ups:
Student Athletes will be able to sign up for the program at the first practice of the season.

Commitment:

Eagles Archery is an academic year-long program. The team member's term begins September 1st and ends at the end of April of the following year. Team members commit to participating in practices, competitions, archery events, various activities, fundraisers, parades, etc., as part of their place on the team. (Special circumstances are considered on a case-by-case basis - please talk to the athletic director.)

Practices:

Practice schedule: Tuesdays from 6-7:30 pm @ the Ellis County Expo Center

Archery Team Building:
The ECCHO Archery team will have monthly meet-ups to discuss team business, work through a team bible study, and bond and fellowship. This is a required part of our program, and all team members are expected to participate. Dates and times will be posted on the ECCHO calendar.

Competition:
The team will sign up for one competition in the fall and multiple in the spring of 2026.

Calendar:

The Eagles' archery program events and activities will be posted on the ECCHO calendar (www.eccho.us). Parents and program participants are responsible for keeping up with the calendar.

Groupme:

Eagles Archery has a GroupMe dedicated to student-athletes in the program and at least one parent per student-athlete. It is important that you have the app, as well as keep up with notifications.

Attendance and Absences:

Parents and team members are expected to communicate any issues or problems that arise to the athletic director promptly. Team members are expected to be at all scheduled archery practices and events. Understandably, things come up, and sometimes student-athletes are unavailable. Please communicate with the team manager as soon as possible. When possible, please schedule vacations, family events, and other commitments during the off-season. Participants are expected to be on time, dressed appropriately, and ready to participate.

Uniform:

Uniform - Eagles Archery Shirt, Sweatshirt, and Hat

Fundraising:

Archery is an expensive sport, and ECCHO recognizes the need for fundraising to help cover some of the costs for the program. Student-athletes and families are expected to participate in all fundraising opportunities.

2025-2026 Archery Fees:

$250 for the year - this fee includes coaching, uniform, equipment, activities, supplies, and the awards ceremony.

Probable out-of-pocket expenses include:

Competition Fees and personal equipment

Archery Program members are expected to follow all the guidelines in the ECCHO Athletic Handbook.

Updated 7-10-2025

Archery Equipment Needed by EACH Student Athlete

Each student will need:
A bow (preferably an assisted compound) with a 5-point sight.
Minimum six arrows with field tips
Quiver
Release

Optional items:
• binoculars
• arrow puller
• range finder
• forearm guard

Remember, the Eagles Archery Coaches must approve ALL Equipment to ensure its safety and appropriateness in our program.

If you have any further questions, feel free to call or text 989-305-8594

The following links are some excellent options for beginners.

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Compound Bow and Arrow Set 30-70 lbs for Adult, Adjustable Hunting Compound Bow Archery with Limbs Made in USA