Free training workshop for new NASP instructors
Training to take place at Leetonia High School

LEETONIA, OH - Classroom teachers and other members of school communities who are interested in becoming certified National Archery in the Schools Program (NASP) instructors are invited to attend a free training workshop on Thursday, January 7th, 2010. 

The Basic Archery Instructor Training will take place at Leetonia High School in Leetonia (Columbiana County) from 7:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Registration is required and those interested should call Ken Fry, Division of Wildlife, at (330) 245-3030 or email Kenneth.Fry@dnr.state.oh.us. Please put “NASP workshop” in the subject line.

The NASP program is rapidly growing and gaining popularity among both students and educators. It was introduced into 17 Ohio schools in 2004.  More than 300 Ohio schools now have teachers certified to instruct target archery. 

The first NASP program was launched in Kentucky in 2002.  Since that date 47 U.S. states, Canada, New Zealand, South Africa, and Australia have adopted it.

NASP teaches target archery to elementary, middle and high school students, right in the school gym.  The curriculum covers archery, safety, equipment, technique, concentration skills and self-improvement. 

When students are introduced to the sport of archery, the in-school educational component is only the beginning.  Many NASP-participating schools then start after-school programs and archery teams. 

For additional details regarding NASP in Ohio click here