The National Archery in the Schools Program (NASP®) welcomed state and provincial coordinators, partners, and sponsors from across North America to Helena, Montana, for the 2026 NASP® Coordinator Conference, held July 16–17. Representatives from 33 U.S. states and two Canadian provinces gathered for two days of collaboration, professional development, and strategic planning as they prepared […]
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Ava Ghiorse Robinson Wins Gold and Silver at UK World Record Status Tournament
The Virgin Islands Field Archery Federation (VIFAF) was represented over the weekend by junior archer Ava Ghiorse Robinson, who competed in her first major UK outdoor target archery tournament at the Brontë Archers World Record Status competition, held at Rawdon Meadows in Apperley Bridge. Ava arrived in the UK on Thursday evening and, with the […]
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NASP® Introduces Inaugural Grand Champion Award to Honor Season-Long Excellence
July 7, 2026 – The National Archery in the Schools Program (NASP®) has unveiled its first-ever Grand Champion Award, recognizing the nation’s top all-around student archers during the 2026 NASP® Championship in Daytona Beach, Florida. The new award was created to honor athletes who demonstrate exceptional consistency throughout the entire NASP® season rather than excelling […]
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NASP® Academic Archer Program Hits Record Milestone
NASP® Academic Archer Program Hits Record Milestone With 12.3% Increase in Student Participation April 17, 2026 – The National Archery in the Schools Program (NASP®) continues to demonstrate steady growth and impacts in schools across the country—both on the range and in the classroom. The 2025–2026 school year saw an impressive 12.3% increase in students being […]
Continue readingThe Virgin Islands Represented at the Vegas Shoot 2026
Archers from the VI Archery Federation proudly took the international stage at the Vegas Shoot 2026—one of the largest and most prestigious archery tournaments in the world, celebrating its 60th anniversary this year. Competing among athletes from over 60 countries, the team traveled not only for a shot at prize money, but also to gain […]
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VI Field Archery Federation Members Represent at ATA Show and Rushmore Rumble
Two members of the VI Field Archery Federation, Xavier Buxo and Ritseeniyah Georges Buxo, recently represented the Virgin Islands on the international archery stage at the 2026 ATA Show in Indianapolis, Indiana, while also competing in the NFAA Rushmore Rumble tournament, from January 9 – 11, 2026. Buxo and Georges both competed in the Open […]
Continue readingNASP® to Attend 2026 ATA Show
December 2025 – The National Archery in the Schools Program (NASP®) is proud to announce its participation in the 2026 Archery Trade Association (ATA) Show, taking place January 8–10, 2026 in Indianapolis, Indiana. The ATA Show is the archery and bowhunting industry’s largest trade show, bringing together manufacturers, retailers, educators, and conservation leaders to celebrate […]
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17 November 2025 – The National Archery in the Schools Program (NASP®) is pleased to announce that it will take part in the 2026 SHOT Show, scheduled for January 20–23, 2026, in Las Vegas, Nevada. As the largest trade show of its kind, the SHOT Show brings together thousands of professionals from the shooting, hunting, […]
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VIFAF Hosts First D. Abednego Cup Indoor Field Archery Championship
Tortola, BVI — Arrows flew and history was made on Sunday, October 5, 2025, as the Virgin Islands Field Archery Federation (VIFAF) hosted the first-ever National Indoor Field Archery Championship at the Tortola Multipurpose Complex. The David Abednego Cup began at 10:00 AM with the Cubs shooting their 10 yards. The competition continued throughout the […]
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NASP(R) Coordinators Sponsors and Supporters Gather in Fort Worth, Texas
July 22, 2024 Ft. Worth, Texas NASP® coordinators, sponsors and supporters recently met in-person and virtually to discuss and share strategies to improve the 22-year-old program. The highly successful event was co-sponsored by Texas Parks and Wildlife Department. Coordinators, NASP® staff and sponsors enjoyed the two-day summit with presentations and discussions on all aspects of NASP®. Ideas […]
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