The National Archery in the Schools Program (NASP) brings the sport of archery to millions of students in schools across the United States. Designed to teach "JOAD" (Junior Olympic Archery Development) style target archery in 4th-12th grades, the core content covers archery history, safety, technique, equipment, mental concentration, and self-improvement. Before presenting the 2-week archery course, teachers undergo a 8-hour National Archery in the Schools Program Basic Archery Instructor Training Program. Students shoot at bulls-eye targets placed before an arrow resistant net in their gymnasium. Equipment used is state-of-the art and designed to fit every student. Thanks to support from the archery industry, the $4,800 equipment 'kits' can be purchased by schools for $2,250 to $2,650 dependant upon which targets and bow hanging units are chosen.

Students at Oxford Central School Click to enlarge

The National Archery in the Schools Program brings the sport of archery to millions of students in schools across the United States:

• It is an archery education program started in Kentucky in 2002 and is now spreading throughout the United States
• It consists of a Physical Education Curriculum for fourth through twelfth grade students
• It provides instruction in "JOAD" (Junior Olympic Archery Development) style target archery
• It follows National Physical Education Standards

Statement of Representative Scott Garrett to the U.S. House of Representatives of the United States recognizing the accomplishment of the Oxford Central School Archery Team (pdf, 260kb)- May 23, 2007