West Virginia Archery in the Schools Program

A Fun and Inclusive Alternative to Traditional Sports

The West Virginia Archery in Schools program provides thousands of public, private and homeschool students in grades 4–12 from more than 300 schools across the state with a fun and inclusive environment where they can be active, make friends and learn how to work in a team environment.

2025 State Qualifying Tournament

The WVDNR State Qualifying Tournament is underway! This virtual competition is open to school teams and individuals. Top teams and archers will advance to the state NASP® Tournament. Schools must teach NASP® archery as part of their curriculum to participate. Scores are due by Feb. 24, 2025.

Become a Certified Basic Archery Instructor

To participate in the West Virginia Archery in the Schools Program, your school must have a NASP® certified Basic Archery Instructor, a certification offered by the WVDNR throughout the year at various locations around the state. Classes are completed in one day (8 hours) and are free to attend. Participants are responsible for their own travel and meals.

To learn more about attending an instructor training course, contact us today!

Host a Basic Archery Instructor Course

You can request to host a training at your school for three days and free of charge if your school has an adequately sized facility, you pre-register at least 12 participants and submit a Basic Archery Instructor Training Request Form. In-school BAI training can only be held between June and August, unless special approval is given by training coordinator.

To learn more about hosting an instructor training course at your school, contact us today!

Tournaments

• – 2025 NASP State Tournament Rules
• – 2025 NASP Bullseye Rules Final
• – 2025 Local Tournament Score Verification
• – 2025 Local Tournament Verification Form
• – 2025 State Tournament Qualifiers Winners

Helpful Links

• – 2024-2025 NASP Grant Applications
• – How to Report School Commitment
• – How to Register for a NASP Tournament
• – How to Add School and Manage Archers
• – WVDNR AITS Qualifying/Tournament Guide
• – Curriculum Elementary
• – Curriculum Middle School
• – Curriculum High School

West Virginia Archery in the Schools State Tournament

Schools that teach NASP® archery as part of the in-school curriculum and qualify through the State Qualifying Tournament are invited to compete in the State Tournament.

Teams
The top 8 teams from qualifying schools must send a minimum of 12 shooters of which four must be the opposite gender. Teams may have no more than 24 shooters. Only one team per school will be permitted.

Individuals
The top 15 male and female shooters per division (who are not already on a qualifying team) from the State Qualifying Tournament will be eligible to participate in the State Tournament.

Shooting Divisions (Teams and Individuals)
Elementary School: 4–5th grade
Middle School: 6–8th grade
High School: 9–12th grade