OKNASP
Schools across the country are discovering an exciting new program that hits the bull's eye in meeting the physical education needs of their students. Through the Oklahoma National Archery in the Schools (OKNASP) Program, students have the chance to excel today, tomorrow, and throughout a lifetime in the unique sport of archery. The National Archery in the Schools Program (NASP), of which OKNASP is a part, is a coordinated effort and partnership between schools, state wildlife agencies, and the nation’s archery industry.
In Oklahoma, OKNASP promotes physical education by providing target archery training to the state’s youth.
Designed for 4th-12th graders, the curriculum covers archery history, safety, techniques, equipment, mental concentration, and self-improvement.
How can your school join the program?
Teachers attend an eight-hour National Archery Association training class taught by certified Oklahoma Department of Wildlife Conservation instructors. They return to their schools fully prepared to teach the two-week archery course to their students.
What is required of teachers?
Teachers must simply attend a free one-day workshop conducted by OKNASP-certified instructors. Topics covered will include range setup, running a safe archery range, building student skills, equipment maintenance, and more. If you are interested in attending a workshop, please contact the OKNASP coordinator. Once a teacher has completed the training course, their school is eligible to purchase an equipment kit.
Instructor Training
What is required of teachers?
Teachers must attend a free two-day workshop conducted by the Oklahoma Department of Wildlife Conservation trained staff. Topics covered will include range setup, running a safe archery range, building student skills, equipment maintenance, and more. If you are interested in attending a workshop, please contact the OKNASP representative in your area.
Once a teacher has completed the training course, their school is eligible to purchase an equipment kit. Schools will also be required to obtain certification in the Explore Bowhunting, Explore Bowfishing, Hunter Education, and Oklahoma Fishing in the Schools Program, which is part of the two-day training.
To learn how to bring this exciting program to your school, contact:
Kelly Boyer at (405) 919-1623 or use the following contact form.
Equipment
- 12 Universal Draw-Length Compound Bows
- 5 Dozen Aluminum Arrows
- 5 NASP Certified Target
- 1 8x30ft Archery Backstop Net
- 1 Repair Kit
- 1 Bow Floor Rack
News and Updates
OKNASP and Varsity Archery Welcome Back
Hello All, Welcome back to a new year. This will be your first of many emails regarding Archery Education and state competition in Oklahoma.
Below I will address Important dates as well as one big announcement regarding new requirements for this year's competition.
We will be doing qualification just like we did last year. As for details they will come out later in the year but the dates for period 1 and 2 are as followed:
Period 1 State Qualification for OKNASP and Varsity Archery will be:
Dec. 6-22, 2024
Period 2 State Qualification for OKNASP and Varsity Archery will be:
Jan. 3-19, 2025
You must submit a score from both periods to qualify for state. Again more details will come out at a later date.
OKNASP and Varsity Archery State will be on the following dates:
West Region Tier 2 State - Feb. 11, 2025 at the OKC Fairgrounds
Central Region Tier 2 State - Feb. 12, 2025 at the OKC Fairgrounds
Grand State - Feb. 19, 2025 at the Tulsa Expo Square
East Region Tier 2 State - Feb. 20, 2025 at the Tulsa Expo Square
*** IMPORTANT UPDATE****
Beginning this year all students that are going to compete at the state archery tournament are required to have a hunter education certificate as well as an ODWC issued customer ID (which your students will need in order to be certified for Hunter Ed). Failure to have either item will deem the student ineligible to compete.
This must be completed by the time you submit your final roster for state in February.
If your student has ever had a youth license for hunting, or any license through us they should already have an account and ID number.
You can have them check at www.GoOutdoorsOklahoma.com if they already have an account have them get you their customer ID... To create a customer ID you will do so at www.GoOutdoorsOklahoma.com.
You will need the following information to create an account;
- Name
- Date of Birth
- Last 4 of SSN
- Address
They will need a customer ID to access a Hunter Ed class.
You may teach Hunter Ed in class (if you have been certified as an instructor), or have students do an online course.
Students may also attend an in person class offered to the public. The online class although the most convenient, may be difficult for some students. It is highly encouraged that the students receive assistance through the process of the course.
Any student under the age of 10 as of October 1st (this will effect some 4th graders) will receive an exemption from the Hunter Ed requirement for this year. You will just need to indicate who those individuals are on your final roster. All students will still need the customer ID.
We suggest you invoke the assistance of the parents to get their kids the required items.
You will need to keep a spreadsheet for your students customer ID and Hunter Ed numbers. You will now be able to add their customer ID to their NASP shooter profile edits can be made to existing profiles at www.nasptournaments.org under the school manager tab ...we will ask for proof of Hunter Ed certification for archers that compete at state to be submitted with your final roster.
The certification process is all digital now and will automatically attach to their customer account they have already set up once they pass the class. They will not be automatically issued a card.
Testimonials
“The OKNASP program allows our special needs students to participate on an even playing field with their peers.”
- Carla Buck, Physical Education Teacher, Mustang Public Schools
“Teaching Archery to Elementary & Middle School students has added diversity and excitement to P.E. class! It has brought our students, parents, teachers & community together & the excitement is contagious!”
- Misti Mitchell-Bain, Comanche Public School Physical Education Director/Teacher
“While teaching the OKNASP course curriculum I noticed that student attendance was near 100 percent and the students’ self-discipline was greatly improved.”
-Colby Cagle, Teacher, Bethel Public Schools
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For additional information contact:
Kelly Boyer - Information & Education Specialist
Oklahoma Department of Wildlife Conservation
(918) 299-2334