National Archery in the Schools - Program Information

The basic archery kit contains the following:

• 10 right-handed Genesis bows
• 2 left handed Genesis bows
• 5 targets
• 5-dozen aluminum arrows
• 1 backstop safety net
• 1 equipment repair kit
• 1 bow rack

This equipment is available to participating schools at a discounted rate.

• NASP Public School/Government Order Form [1]
• NASP Non-profit/Private School Order Form [2]
• NASP Supplemental Order Form [3]
• Federal Excise Tax Exemption Form [4] - for use by states, local government and public schools.

Equipment News and Available Resources from NASP:

• *New teaching tools are now available from nasparchery.com . The following training banners are available for purchase by submitting this order form [5].                                                                                         
• Banner 1: Draw Length [6]; Banner 2: 11 Steps to Archery Success [7]
• *Order Easton replacement parts for the NASP program easily with this order form [8].
• Click here [9] for information on the proper installation of a 'tied on string nock.'
• For additional instructor resources and information, visit the NASP Web site [10].
• Bow Storage Cases: Plano Archery Storage Packages are being offered at a discount to NASP members.  Click here [11]for more information.

Possible sources for financial assistance:

• School Districts general fund: When the administrators are introduced to this program and  see how this is program has positively influenced students across the state in the following areas:  attendance, behavior, self-esteem, confidence, on-task behavior, they have been finding the money.
• 21st Century Community Learning Centers Program- http://public.doe.k12.ga.us [12]
• 21st Century Grants- www.ed.gov [13]
• Gear-Up Grants- www.ed.gov [13]
• GON Network
• National Wild Turkey Federation
• Ducks Unlimited 
• Local Merchants sponsoring equipment with their logos on the equipment
• After-School Alliances grants
• Rotary Clubs:  Their International Program has adopted NASP as a great program to support-   www.rotary.org [14]
• Sportsmans Clubs
• BASS Clubs
• Parents/Citizens involved in fund raising activities
• Selling Candy, car washes, donations on quilts, donations on a bow
• Local archery shop or Sportsmans Club hosting a 3-D or indoor tournament all proceeds going  to local school for purchasing archery equipment
• School hosting an archery tournament for community
• Grants that target disadvantages students
• Special needs student funds from local district
• Currently there is 67 + million dollars of grants that is available through various physical  education grants that directly fit this program &all school systems have grant    writers that can assist with this. The disadvantage the grants may take 6 months to a year to be awarded.