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Archery in the Schools

• What It's About arrows on targtsThe Archery in the Schools Program is designed to introduce target archery in 4th thru 12th grade physical education classes during the school day. To date, over 500 schools representing 78 counties statewide have adopted the program. Nationwide millions of students have safely participated in the program. Find out how your school can get involved today!

• State Tournament Information Click on the link above for more information about the Annual State Virtual Archery Tournament, including details about registration, rules, and forms for ordering t-shirts, banners and scorecards.

• Why Join the Program? PDF icon Archery is a sport nearly everyone can be successful at regardless of age, size or physical ability. Statistics show that school archery programs engage more students in the educational process, improve classroom performance and reduce drop out rates.

• NASP Testimonials Learn how NASP has impacted the lives of students, teachers and parents


How to Get Started

• Get Trained Basic Archery Instructor (BAI) courses are FREE for physical education teachers!

• 2013 Basic Archery Instructor Class Schedule PDF icon

• Get the Equipment The archery equipment used is state-of-the-art and designed to fit every student.

• Get the Curriculum The archery curriculum will provide students with the skills necessary to particpate in and enjoy the lifelong sport of target archery.





Sponsors

Thank you to our many sponsors!
If you would like to Adopt-A-School, please contact DNR Archery Education Coordinator Kathy Garland at 517-241-9477 or GarlandK3@michigan.gov.

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