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National Archery in the Schools Program (NASP)

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The National Archery in the Schools Program (NASP) is a joint venture between Departments of Natural Resources and Departments of Education (schools). Several archery equipment manufacturers and organizations are also partners. 

The program promotes student education and participation in the lifelong sport of Archery. The program's focus is to provide International style target archery training in physical education classes, for grades 4-12.




Getting a program started in your school is easy! below are the program requirements:

  • Step 2: Instructors must be trained as Basic Archery Instructors (BAI). BAIs must be at least 18 years old and trained by a BAIT or BAIT Specialist level instructor. Candidates must pass the BAI practical and score at least 80% on the exam.
  • Step 3: Schools must obtain the proper equipment, which can be ordered directly from NASP. Iowa NASP offers grants for Iowa Schools new and existing to the Iowa NASP Program. 

For more information, contact Zach Benttine, Archery Coordinator for the Iowa DNR at 515-205-8709 or at zachary.benttine@dnr.iowa.gov.

Official NASP Tournament Merchandise

NASP Merchandise

Contact Information

Zach Benttine
Iowa NASP® Coordinator
Zachary.Benttine@dnr.iowa.gov
515-205-8709

Iowa Archery in the Schools

Tournament Information

2024/2025 League, State & National Rules:
Iowa Bullseye Rules  
Iowa IBO 3D Rules

Volunteer Coaches:
Volunteer Hour Reporting Link

Required School Documents:
Iowa NASP® School Administrator Letter

2025 State Championships:
Feb. 28 - March 2, 2025
Iowa State Fairgrounds
Des Moines, IA 
Tournament Guide available early 2025

2024/2025 Senior Scholarship Applications: Due Feb 9th, 2025
Haney Family Scholarship Application

Chuck "Coach" Hallier Memorial Scholarship

Senior Spotlights