FAQs & How Tos

The Scholastic 3-D Archery program was started in December of 2012. This program was started to foster, educate and guide youth in the areas of 3D, Indoor and Outdoor Target Archery, as well as safe, ethical bowhunting practices.

Scholastic 3-D Archery, known as S3DA, was created by a group of leaders in the archery industry who realized there was a large gap between basic introductory archery programs and the next-step training initiatives that youth are looking for. A key facet of the S3DA program is the partnerships between the Archery Shooters Association (ASA), National Field Archery Association (NFAA) and the USA Archery Association (USA Archery).

S3DA is a non-profit organization with numerous corporate sponsors. S3DA has an ever-expanding, diverse group of local, regional, state and national organizations, archery manufacturers, archery shops, trade groups, etc., who are interested in youth outdoor education and support S3DA. The driving force behind the growth of the program has been derived from many different facets, including the R3 program, Fish & Wildlife agencies, Dep. of Natural Resources agencies and interested parties across the nation.

Click here for S3DA Membership & Service Fees

To be a coach in the S3DA Organization, any interested party must attend and complete the Basic Instructor Training Class. (*NOTE: You must be 18 years of age or older). After completing the class, coach membership, background check and Abuse Awareness certification fees MUST BE PAID prior to assuming the role of coach.

A list of any upcoming Basic and Advanced Instructor Courses can be found via Sport:80 here. If an Instructor course cannot be located in your immediate area, please contact National Training Coordinator, Robert Carter (robert@s3da.net).

Basic 3D Archery Instructor Training is $80. (This is paid to the instructor of the class).
Modified Instructor Training is $25. This class is offered online and is ONLY AVAILABLE for USA Archery Level 2 or Above Instructors.

The S3DA Instructor Membership of $55 which includes General and Professional Liability Insurance (paid annually) is paid directly to S3DA.
The Background Screening and Abuse Prevention Training fee of $24.95 is paid directly to the S3DA contracted screening vendor. 

• Secure location, time and date of training
• Complete the training request form (Please see How to Conduct a Basic Instructor Course Training Class below)
• Send the form to the National Training Coordinator, Robert Carter (robert@s3da.net),  State Coordinator (state where the training is being held), & Membership & Financial Services Director, Melissa Carter (melissa@s3da.net).

After following the steps listed above, someone will be in contact with you regarding the training.

How to Conduct a Basic Instructor Course Training Class

Youth love S3DA because S3DA does not require any specific equipment to participate in the program. S3DA standardizes the tournament format instead of the equipment involved. Youth can choose to shoot any bow, sight, stabilizer, release, etc., that they want as long as they are within the rules for their shooting division and class. A lot of youth in the S3DA program are home-schooled. Many children enjoy S3DA because it gives them more time with their friends and family.