RAKTRAKR

there is an archery in schools program, and its a great thing thats really catching on! here in kentucky, we have 305 schools so far that are participating.
heres a few words from another site that might interest you

Frankfort, KY, (March 8, 2004) - The second annual Kentucky and National
Archery in the Schools Championship is scheduled for March 18 at Kentucky
International Convention Center in Louisville.
The competition will take place in three flights at 10 a.m., 12:15 p.m. and
2:30 p.m. with approximately 500 per flight. "It will be the largest indoor
archery tournament of any kind in the country this year, either adult or
child," said Roy Grimes, assistant to the commissioner for the Kentucky
Department of Fish and Wildlife Resources in charge of the Archery in the
Schools program. "It is the largest archery tournament for schools in the
history of the United States."
The approximately 1500 students participating in the tournament come from
214 schools in Kentucky and from Georgia, Alabama and Iowa. Students in the
tournament will shoot 15 arrows at 10 meters and 15 arrows at 15 meters.
Students may shoot three practice arrows at each distance before the
tournament begins.
Team scores for the 2004 National Archery in the Schools Tournament will be
compiled by adding the top 15 scores shot by the school's shooters during
competition. First, second and third place awards will be given for
elementary, middle and high school divisions. First, second and third place
medals will be given to top three boys and top three girls from the
elementary, middle and high school divisions. Also, for the first time in
2004, a co-ed team award will be given to the top three boy and girl scores
for each team in each division.
Registration fees for this tournament are $15 per shooter which includes a
free tee shirt. Teachers may register as many shooters as they desire at
www.nfaa-archery.org. Late-registration for the tournament is $20 per
shooter.
"This tournament is a culmination of the National Archery in the Schools
program," Grimes said. "One in six of our schools in Kentucky participate in
the program after only two years. The National Archery in Schools program is
now moving forward ten states. It will probably be in 50 states within three
years."
Educators like the Archery in the Schools program for its ability to engage
students of all genders and all abilities, not just the fast, strong, tall
or the athletically or academically gifted. The National Archery in the
Schools program is a two week educational program designed to teach Olympic
style target archery. Teachers report the program has a positive influence
on their students.
"I have had two kids become student of the month since they became a member
of the archery team," said South Henderson Middle School teacher D. D.
Harrison. "The team member's grades have increased. When asked what was
changed, the overwhelming response was the students didn't want to not be
able to go to the state archery shoot."

Idaho hunter 58

nope no archery, town of 36k. In the middle of the mountains and lakes, but nope no archery! I am thinking about starting a archery "club".

Sniper151

Our school had archery as part of the PE program for Juniors and Seniors. We were very fortunate to have an outstanding range and instruction that allowed the school to bus us the 2 miles for instruction. Vern Kinsey and his staff were outstanding and helped introduce local youth to this great sport. Vern is gone now but Kinsey's Archery and Kinsey's Outdoors is carrying on his legacy.

3ptbuck

Back in HS we had an archery club. every few weeks we'd have a club day and get to shoot few a couple hours during school hours.
i also brought my bow and a target in one day for speech class. the project was i had to do a demonstration so i decided to teach people how to shoot.

i graduated in '02 so it wasnt too long ago

quiksilver

I think the Pennsylvania Game Commission is offering a program available to PA schools. Teachers must apply through PGC and it is a joint-effort. I think the Teachers can pick up one continuing education credit for their involvement.

Check their website for info.

Wudayanuts

I'm the principal at a middle school and I have recently purchased 22 Matthews Genesis bows for our Archery in the Schools program. I've never had more excitement/anticipation in an activity since the idea of recess and early dismissal!

Jeepnut

No archery for me when I was in school but a buddy of mine who teaches high school science gets to teach an archery course in the school every spring. Check out the link below for the story.


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Fieldmouse

I'm glad to see that Archery still plays a role in our public schools. I know I loved the class and it looks like they have improved it over the years. I would have thought PC got in the way. Anyone else know of schools systems in your area?

MDManiac

Senior in a Highschool of around 800 kids (9-12). Every Gym Class has a 6 week (+/-) Archery Program outside behind the football field using 20-45lb Recurves and arrows. There is Sky shooting and an archery tournament for the Elite afterschool. We have your typical 3ft bullsye targets. It's one of the most competitive gym activity, up there with badmitton (That get's INTENSE 2 on 2 its sweeeeet) Quite Fun and glad our school can offer it!

wesbowhunt

my high school is gay