ABOUT NATIONAL ARCHERY IN THE SCHOOLS (NASP)
More than 600 Michigan schools currently offer the National Archery in the Schools Program (NASP) for their 4-12 grade students in their physical education class, and the program continues to expand.
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. More information on the program and the benefits of archery is available on the official NASP website.
For more information about NASP in Michigan, please contact Kathy Garland at garlandk3@michigan.gov or 313-396-6871.
- Official NASP Website
- Participating Schools in Michigan
HOW TO IMPLEMENT NASP IN YOUR SCHOOL
If you are a teacher and are interested in the program, we invite you to attend our free eight-hour Basic Archery Instructor (BAI) course. Classes are available on a regional basis - please contact your regional coordinator to find a class and register.
Once completed, you will receive national certification to teach basic target archery, and may order archery equipment kits (cost is around $2,700). Grants for equipment are available for interested schools.
- Regional Coordinators
- Equipment Grants
- Equipment Kits
TOURNAMENTS
One of the highlights of the National Archery in the Schools Program is participating in the state archery tournament. Tournaments are designed to provide a fun and safe learning activity for developing student archers.
The state tournament is for students enrolled at schools actively participating in the NASP during the school day. Only teams that shoot at a regional event can attend the state tournament if they qualify.
