2026 Theme: “Archery is an Intricate Dance between Body, Mind, and Target!”

OVERVIEW OF OUR 2026 MEMBERSHIPS

You are on the right page of our website if you are ready to become a member of Southern Maryland Archers (SMA) Club.

Carefully read the information below for details about our memberships and programs. When you are ready to join, then click the link at the bottom of the page to register for our 2026 Membership.

TRY ARCHERY CLASS: If you are interested in our 'Try Archery' Class and not a membership, then click here to complete the information on our Contact Us page. We will add you to our email roster to be notified of upcoming Try Archery classes.

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WHAT IS INCLUDED IN OUR SMA MEMBERSHIP
• Limited use of archery and safety equipment
• Access to the SMA club after membership requirements are completed
• Expert support for equipment adjustments and/or minor repairs
• Access to SMA Leagues
• 10% Discount off archery coaching lessons
• 10% Discount for birthday parties, workshops, and activities
• Quarterly USA Archery Virtual Tournaments
• Access to Junior Olympic Archery Development (JOAD | ages 8 and older) |
  Monthly practices
• Access to Adult Archery Program (AAP | 21 and older) | Monthly practices
• Access to PRO Archery classes i.e. how to do a D-loop, peep installation, etc.
• Access to archery classes i.e. Explore Archery, Introduction to Archery, etc. 

OVERVIEW OF ANNUAL MEMBERSHIP COST & BREAKDOWN
NEW Family of 4: $170 (includes $40 registration fee)
NEW Individual: $140 (includes $40 registration fee)
RENEWAL Family of 4: $130
RENEWAL Individual: $100
    * Renewing membership excludes the $40 registration fee

SMA CLUB MEMBERSHIP DETAILS
Southern Maryland Archery (SMA) Club Membership tenure is based on a calendar year. We have the following memberships:

(1) Annual Membership (January 01 - December 31)
(2) Bi-Annual Membership (July 01 - December 31)

The Bi-Annual membership option is not available for registration til June 1st and the membership start July 1st.1st.

NOTE: Membership gives you access to the SMA Club and amenities, but it doesn’t include practices, pro classes, private lessons, and coaching. As a member, you will have access to various programs, events, and activities.

a. MEMBERSHIP CATEGORIES FAMILY MEMBERSHIP
FAMILY OF 4 + $10 EACH ADDITIONAL MEMBER: Members consist of up to four (4) immediate family members to include at least one (1) parent/legal guardian or up to two (2) spouses. Dependent child(ren) must be under the age of 18 or full-time college student under the age of 22. 

NOTE: Extended family members living in the same household doesn't meet the requirement as a Family of 4 Membership. 

INDIVIDUAL MEMBERSHIP: Members consist of individual memberships as an Adult, Youth, or Young Adult. 

b. ARCHERY PROGRAMS FOR PRACTICES
The  Program(s) listed below are needed to participate in archery practices.  The archery practices are ongoing on a rolling basis meaning the level of archery experience does not matter when the archer joins our club because our club will provide the tools and training needed for those without archery experience.

Junior Olympic Archery Development Program (JOAD)
  * $30 (first child) | each additional child is $10 each

The JOAD is program of USA Archery that is for any youth archer aged 8 to 20. It is designed to grow with the youth archer.that helps archers to enjoy the sport recreationally or progress to the excitement of competition! JOAD offers barebow, recurve, and compound archers the opportunity to learn range safety and proper shooting technique in an environment that also fosters focus, increased self-confidence, and team-building skills. 

Adult Archery Program (AAP):
  * $30 (first adult)  | each additional adult is $10 each

What does the Adult Archery Program offers the adult archer? In addition to receiving clear instruction and coaching via our National Training System, membership in an archery program provides unique benefits to adults, including the opportunity to continue to advance in the sport of archery, earn achievement pins and ribbons, a great upper-body workout, the chance to build self-confidence, and learn team-building skills. And...archery fun and friendships! 

c. MAINTENANCE & UPKEEP FEE | $140 (Add to the Membership Cost)
Volunteering comes with some perks! With busy lives, it can be hard to find time to volunteer. However, the benefits of volunteering has enormous benefits to the SMA Club. We have an app that will help us to track your hours of work so you can earn opportunities for perks. 

d. EQUIPMENT NEEDS
If you don't have archery equipment, then don't worry. You can utilize the SMA Club's equipment as we navigate which bow you are comfortable shooting. Our archery equipment is available is you've signed up for JOAD and/or AAP for a limited timeframe. Archers are encouraged to purchase their own archery equipment.

If you have questions, then please e-mail us at [email protected] or visit our Contact Us page.