Rocky Mountain Hot Shots

Rocky Mountain Hot Shots is a USA Archery-sanctioned Junior Olympic Archery Development (JOAD) team based at Rocky Mountain Archery in Fort Collins. They serve archers ages 8-20 with both recreational and competitive programs.

• •Indoor Season: October through March with weekly team practices on Sunday evenings (5:15-7:00pm)
• •Bow Types: Barebow, recurve, fixed pin, and compound archery
• •Monthly Tournaments: Competitive events in Denver, Colorado Springs, and Fort Collins
• •Summer League: Outdoor shooting at the range during off-season
• •Coaching: Led by Head Coach Jesse Rogers (Level 2 certified, pursuing Level 3) with assistant coaches Chad Elder and Linn Young

Rocky Mountain Hot Shots consistently produces competitive archers. In 2024, team members Em and Avery Elder won Colorado outdoor state championships. Ryan Kim-Warren set a new U13 state record (468/600 in Olympic Recurve), and Avery Elder holds the state record for U15 recurve women's with a score of 610.

The team emphasizes range safety, proper shooting technique, focus, self-confidence, and team building. Age divisions run through calendar years: Bowmen (through age 12), Cadet (through 14), Youth (through 17), and Junior (through 20).

• •2025-2026 Tryouts: Sunday, September 21, 3-5pm at Rocky Mountain Archery (new students and those away more than one year)

• •Team Dues: $90/year | Team Jerseys: $65-70 (youth and adult sizes)