Announcements and the most recent additions to our web site. If you've visited us before and want to know what's changed, look here.

          PA NASP is a 501(c)3  non-profit organization. All donations to the PA NASP are tax deductible,

5/15/08 - A BASIC ARCHERY INSTRUCTOR, (BAI), CERTIFICATION WORKSHOP IS SCHEDULED  FOR JOHN JAMES AUDUBON CENTER at MILL GROVE, 1201 PAWLINGS ROAD, AUDUBON, PA., 19403, ON JUNE 7, 2008, STARTING AT 8:30 AM. TO REGISTER, CONTACT THE STATE COORDINATOR. WORKSHOP PAGE FOR DETAILS!

5/9/2008 - A BASIC ARCHERY INSTRUCTOR, (BAI), CERTIFICATION  WORKSHOP IS SCHEDULED FOR SPRING-FORD AREA HIGH SCHOOL 350 SOUTH LEWIS RD., ROYERSFORD, 19468, ON JULY 14, 2008, STARTING AT 8:30 AM. TO REGISTER, CONTACT THE STATE COORDINATOR.. WORKSHOP PAGE FOR DETAILS!

5/9/08 - A BASIC ARCHERY INSTRUCTOR, (BAI), CERTIFICATION WORKSHOP IS SCHEDULED FOR SRU MIDDLE SCHOOL ON MAY 18, 2008, STARTING AT 9:30 AM.  P O BOX 38 EAST SMITHFIELD, Pa., 18817.  PHONE: 570 596 3171. TO REGISTER, CONTACT THE STATE COORDINATOR. WORKSHOP PAGE FOR DETAILS!

WELCOME: New Castle Christian Academy Elementary and Middle School to the NASP, along with their sixteen BAI certified Instructors !

4/28/08 - A BASIC ARCHERY INSTRUCTOR, (BAI), CERTIFICATION WORKSHOP WILL BE HELD AT CAMP ONAS ON JUNE 18, 2008, FROM 9 AM TO 5:30 PM. LUNCH INCLUDED. CHECK WORKSHOP PAGE FOR DETAILS!

4/8/08 - The 2008 PA NASP State Championship Tournament at the Farm Show Complex in Harrisburg was a great success, with a participation  increase over 60%. Congratulations to those who participated and had an enjoyable experience! See you all at the 2009 tournament!                              As you all said, "WE CAN DO THIS"!

4/27/08 - 2008 tournament results ARE posted on the "results"  page! Should a name be misspelled, email me the correct spelling.

 

3/20/08 - All NASP NAA archery certifications issued in February 2005 have expired! You are REQUIRED to purchase the NEW NASP archery Basic Archery Instructor, (BAI), packet, which replaced the former NAA certification at the cost of $35.00 each. This NEW certification registers you with NASP and provides a registration number and pass word, to enable you to view your NASP account. The PA NASP requires you to complete a "PA NASP REPORTING FORM" at the end of each school year, (send it to the State Coordinator), to renew your NASP certification.

          2/15/08 - NASP has an arrow rest kit with 4 right and one left hand rest for $50.00.

2/4/08 - BOW, WRIST and FINGER SLINGS may be used! They may be TIED ON, TAPED ON or a STANDARD BOLT FROM THE STRAP INTO THE STABILIZER HOLE. STABILIZER OR OVER SIZED BOLT IS  PROHIBITED!

The following organizations and individuals have sponsored a target or targets at the PA NASP State Championship Tournament on April 4 in Harrisburg!

Rainbow Bowmen (1), Al & Barbara Towler (1), Ambridge District Sportsmen Association (1), Atglen Sportsmen's Association (5), Orangeville Sportsman Club (1), Pennsylvania State Chapter, NWTF (2), Flood City Bowmen (1), John Pawlowski (1), C & C ford, Horsham (1), North East Pa. Archery Conference (2), Lancaster Archery Supply (1), West Caln Sportsmen's Club (2), Keystone Country Store (2), Clayton's Hunting & Fishing (1)

1/11/08 - Ambridge District Sportsman Club has donated funds in memory of 2 deceased members for a NASP school in Beaver county.

1/4/08 - Effective 1/15/08,  NASP equipment prices  increased by 5%!

 

9/17/07 - Contact the State Coordinator for information on implementing your School / School District in the NASP! Contact information at the bottom of every page on this site.

Unavailable workshop dates are listed on the workshop training page.

  At least twenty, (20), days minimum notice is required prior to a workshop. The BAI, (Basic Archery Instructor), certified NASP training is for teachers. Youth organizations and clubs are permitted to conduct a "NASP SIMILAR" program using NASP certified instructors and NASP equipment.

 Looking for Host schools for BAI workshops. BAI workshops need a minimum of eight registered teachers or other adults. School Districts that register ten for BAI certification, are then able to register additional teachers for thirty dollars each, ($30.00), per workshop. BAI workshops are scheduled with at least 20 days notice, so they can be advertised on our web site. 

The NASP State Tournament is a cooperative effort between the PA NASP and the Pennsylvania State Archery Association, (PSAA). The PSAA has been involved with this program since the NASP was implemented in Pennsylvania.