National Archery in the Schools program continues to grow

The National Archery in the Schools Program (NASP) is an US school program aimed at promoting archery and exercise amongst young people.

The program is growing at an astonishing rate, and continues to grow nationally, with 1.7 million students participating in the program during the 2010-2011 school year.

In New York, the program is sponsored by DEC and has reached more than 21,500 students at 141 schools from 97 school districts. NASP promotes student education and physical education, and is a great way to introduce young people to archery and other shooting sports.

If you live in New York and are interested in volunteering in the program or nominating a school then you should contact Melissa Bailey, the state program coordinator, at (315) 793-2515 or mrbailey@gw.dec.state.ny.us. Visit www.dec.ny.gov/education/81939.html for more information about the New York program.

In Toronto there are a number of schools which operate archery clubs - but you will need to ask around to find out which schools have such clubs.