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.

Due to moving to a new home, and changing from FIOS to DSL, the internet service will be shut down until about  September 8, 2008! We will be on vacation from August 22 to the day after Labor Day.

Our new address is PA NASP, Al Towler, 727 Meadow Wood Ave., Pottstown, Pa., 19465

Phone: 610 326 4650 Cell: 215 385 1089

Thanks for your patience.

7/27/08 - Please check the "NOTICE" page for important information.

          7/27/08 - Welcome, Spring-Ford Area School District, SRU Middle School, Troy Middle School, Constitution High School, Winchester Thurston PK-5 School and Northwestern Academy for C.A.S. to the NASP!

7/18/2008 - Teachers from 63 Pennsylvania Schools are currently certified as BAI or BAIT Instructors.

THE ARKANSAS COORDINATORS CONFERENCE, (JULY 12 - 17), WAS A HUGE SUCCESS, THANKS TO THE ARCHERY COMPANIES WHO WERE THE SPONSORS ! THANK YOU!

 

7/18/2008 - A NASP Similar archery program is permitted in Pennsylvania, for Sportsmen's clubs / associations, archery clubs, Scouts, camps and  youth organizations. Contact the State Coordinator for the requirements for the "NASP Similar" program.

 

7/18/2008 - Thanks to all who passed the word and contributed this rare blood to Tom. The response was overwhelming! Tom is Conscious, but still in critical condition.

  7/18/2008 - A BASIC ARCHERY INSTRUCTOR, (BAI), CERTIFICATION  WORKSHOP held at Spring-Ford 8th grade center was a huge success. 19 Instructors from 7 schools were certified.

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. Contact the State Coordinator for requirements. 

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.