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02-23-2009, 11:58 PM
State Tournament Will Showcase Ohio's Archery in the Schools Program
2/20/9
48 schools to participate, nearly 850 students will compete
COLUMBUS, OHIO - The third annual Ohio National Archery in the Schools Program (NASP) State Tournament will be held on Friday, March 6 at the Ohio Expo Center's Lausche Building, according to the Ohio Department of Natural Resources (ODNR) Division of Wildlife. The tournament is held in conjunction with the Arnold Classic Sports Festival in Columbus.
Ohio NASP participating schools will compete for team and individual awards in high school, middle school and elementary school divisions. Qualifying teams and individuals in each division will represent Ohio as they challenge for a national title at the NASP National Competition this summer in Kentucky.
"The tournament is an excellent opportunity for students and teams that participate in the program to showcase their hard work and dedication," states Kevin Dixon, shooting sports coordinator for the Division of Wildlife. "The event not only gives students the chance to experience competitive shooting, but also brings together like-minded students from across the state who are interested in archery."
Ohio launched the NASP program to a pilot group of 12 schools in 2004. Five years later, there are 307 schools in Ohio with teachers certified to instruct target archery through the NASP program; a program which is rapidly growing and gaining popularity among students and educators.
The NASP program teaches target archery to elementary, middle and high school students in the school gym. Curriculum covers archery, safety, equipment, technique, concentration skills and self improvement.
Often when students are introduced to the sport of archery, the in-school educational component is only the beginning. Many NASP participating schools start after school programs and archery teams. For details on the upcoming event, visit www.ohionasp.com (http://www.ohionasp.com/) and www.arnoldsportsfestival.com (http://www.arnoldsportsfestival.com/).
The Ohio Department of Natural Resources ensures a balance between wise use and protection of our natural resources for the benefit of all. Visit the ODNR web site at www.ohiodnr.com (http://www.ohiodnr.com/).
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Editor's Note -This year's participating schools are listed:
Schools with Participating Teams
County
Alliance Middle School
Stark
Anna High School
Shelby
Athens Middle School
Athens
Bowling Green Middle School
Wood
Defiance High School
Defiance
Fairview High School
Defiance
Fairview Middle School
Defiance
Fairview Elementary School
Defiance
Gibsonburg High School
Sandusky
Granville Elementary School
Licking
Granville Middle School
Licking
Logan Hocking Elementary School
Hocking
Logan - Hocking Middle School
Hocking
Logan - Hocking High School
Hocking
Maysville High School
Muskingum
Maysville Middle School
Muskingum
Maysville Elementary School
Muskingum
McComb High School
Hancock
McComb Elementary School
Hancock
Meigs High School
Meigs
Meigs Middle School
Meigs
Meigs Elementary School
Meigs
Morgan High School
Morgan
Patrick Henry High School
Henry
Philo Junior High School
Muskingum
Port Clinton Schools - Jefferson Elementary
Ottawa
Put in Bay Middle School
Ottawa
Ruffing Montessori Middle School
Cuyahoga
Ruffing Montessori Elementary School
Cuyahoga
Sidney Christian Academy High School
Shelby
Tri-Valley High School
Muskingum
Troy High School
Miami
Troy Junior High School
Miami
Wickliffe Middle School
Lake
Schools with Participating Individuals
County
Cincinnati Recreation Home School
Hamilton
Fairfield Christian Academy Elementary School
Fairfield
Fairfield Christian Academy Middle School
Fairfield
Fairfield Christian Academy High School
Fairfield
Granville Middle School
Licking
Logan Christian Elementary School
Hocking
Logan - Hocking Elementary School - Green Elementary
Hocking
Logan - Hocking Elementary School - Union Furnace Elementary
Hocking
Logan - Hocking Elementary School - Central Intermediate
Hocking
Logan - Hocking Elementary School - Chieftain Elementary
Hocking
Meigs High School
Meigs
Meigs Middle School
Meigs
Meigs Elementary
Meigs
Put in Bay High School
Ottawa
St. John's Middle School
Cuyahoga
West Muskingum Middle School
Muskingum
West Muskingum High School
Muskingum
Wickliffe High School
Lake
Media Contact:
Beth Ruth, ODNR Media Relations (614) 265-6860
2/20/9
48 schools to participate, nearly 850 students will compete
COLUMBUS, OHIO - The third annual Ohio National Archery in the Schools Program (NASP) State Tournament will be held on Friday, March 6 at the Ohio Expo Center's Lausche Building, according to the Ohio Department of Natural Resources (ODNR) Division of Wildlife. The tournament is held in conjunction with the Arnold Classic Sports Festival in Columbus.
Ohio NASP participating schools will compete for team and individual awards in high school, middle school and elementary school divisions. Qualifying teams and individuals in each division will represent Ohio as they challenge for a national title at the NASP National Competition this summer in Kentucky.
"The tournament is an excellent opportunity for students and teams that participate in the program to showcase their hard work and dedication," states Kevin Dixon, shooting sports coordinator for the Division of Wildlife. "The event not only gives students the chance to experience competitive shooting, but also brings together like-minded students from across the state who are interested in archery."
Ohio launched the NASP program to a pilot group of 12 schools in 2004. Five years later, there are 307 schools in Ohio with teachers certified to instruct target archery through the NASP program; a program which is rapidly growing and gaining popularity among students and educators.
The NASP program teaches target archery to elementary, middle and high school students in the school gym. Curriculum covers archery, safety, equipment, technique, concentration skills and self improvement.
Often when students are introduced to the sport of archery, the in-school educational component is only the beginning. Many NASP participating schools start after school programs and archery teams. For details on the upcoming event, visit www.ohionasp.com (http://www.ohionasp.com/) and www.arnoldsportsfestival.com (http://www.arnoldsportsfestival.com/).
The Ohio Department of Natural Resources ensures a balance between wise use and protection of our natural resources for the benefit of all. Visit the ODNR web site at www.ohiodnr.com (http://www.ohiodnr.com/).
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Editor's Note -This year's participating schools are listed:
Schools with Participating Teams
County
Alliance Middle School
Stark
Anna High School
Shelby
Athens Middle School
Athens
Bowling Green Middle School
Wood
Defiance High School
Defiance
Fairview High School
Defiance
Fairview Middle School
Defiance
Fairview Elementary School
Defiance
Gibsonburg High School
Sandusky
Granville Elementary School
Licking
Granville Middle School
Licking
Logan Hocking Elementary School
Hocking
Logan - Hocking Middle School
Hocking
Logan - Hocking High School
Hocking
Maysville High School
Muskingum
Maysville Middle School
Muskingum
Maysville Elementary School
Muskingum
McComb High School
Hancock
McComb Elementary School
Hancock
Meigs High School
Meigs
Meigs Middle School
Meigs
Meigs Elementary School
Meigs
Morgan High School
Morgan
Patrick Henry High School
Henry
Philo Junior High School
Muskingum
Port Clinton Schools - Jefferson Elementary
Ottawa
Put in Bay Middle School
Ottawa
Ruffing Montessori Middle School
Cuyahoga
Ruffing Montessori Elementary School
Cuyahoga
Sidney Christian Academy High School
Shelby
Tri-Valley High School
Muskingum
Troy High School
Miami
Troy Junior High School
Miami
Wickliffe Middle School
Lake
Schools with Participating Individuals
County
Cincinnati Recreation Home School
Hamilton
Fairfield Christian Academy Elementary School
Fairfield
Fairfield Christian Academy Middle School
Fairfield
Fairfield Christian Academy High School
Fairfield
Granville Middle School
Licking
Logan Christian Elementary School
Hocking
Logan - Hocking Elementary School - Green Elementary
Hocking
Logan - Hocking Elementary School - Union Furnace Elementary
Hocking
Logan - Hocking Elementary School - Central Intermediate
Hocking
Logan - Hocking Elementary School - Chieftain Elementary
Hocking
Meigs High School
Meigs
Meigs Middle School
Meigs
Meigs Elementary
Meigs
Put in Bay High School
Ottawa
St. John's Middle School
Cuyahoga
West Muskingum Middle School
Muskingum
West Muskingum High School
Muskingum
Wickliffe High School
Lake
Media Contact:
Beth Ruth, ODNR Media Relations (614) 265-6860