New Mexico’s Young Archers Put Their Skills on the Line at State Tournament
OutdoorHub 05.07.12
More than 150 young archers representing schools from across New Mexico will test their skills learned through the National Archery in the Schools Program when they gather Saturday in Albuquerque for the fourth annual NASP State Tournament.
Fifteen-member teams representing at least 10 schools will begin competition at 8:45 a.m. at the National Guard Armory, 600 Wyoming Blvd., NE. Competition will conclude at about 2:30 p.m., followed by an awards ceremony. Admission is free for spectators.
Archers will shoot 15 arrows at 80-centimeter targets 10 meters away, and 15 arrows at targets 15 meters away.
This is the fourth year the Department of Game and Fish has coordinated the National Archery in the Schools program in New Mexico.
It costs about $3,000 to outfit a school or organization with bows, targets, backstops and other equipment to get a program started. The Department splits the initial cost with schools and provides training for archery instructors. Many schools incorporate the program into existing physical education classes. The program currently is in 55 schools across New Mexico. Another 45 schools are scheduled to start the program as soon as they receive equipment and training.
Schools or organizations interested in participating in the National Archery in the Schools program can find more information by contacting Brian Guzman, (505) 231-4375 or brian.guzman@state.nm.us.
