122 MoNASP student archers compete in 2016 World Archery Tournament

MDC congratulates all Missouri student archers who took part in world archery tournament.

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. – The National Archery in the Schools (NASP) World Tournament and 3D Challenge were held June 23-26 at Myrtle Beach, SC. More than 2,100 student archers in grades 4-12 from 271 schools in three countries competed – including 121 Missouri students from 10 schools.

The following Missouri students placed in the top 10 of the NASP World Tournament:

• Junior Caleb Stillians from Sarcoxie High School took second out of 2,135 archers. Stillians shot almost a perfect score of 299 out of 300. Stillians also showed his skills with a bow placing fifth out of 1,120 student archers competing in the 3D NASP World Challenge.
• Senior Sam Stewart from Lee’s Summit West High School took eighth out of 2,000 female archers with a score of 293 out of 300 in the NASP World Tournament.
• Sixth grader Max Wangler from Sarcoxie Middle School shot an impressive 294 out of 300 placing him fifth in the middle school males division. Wangler also showed off his skills in the 3D NASP World Challenge by shooting a score of 288 out of 300 to take fourth place.
• Fifth grader Michael Kloeppel from St. Joseph Catholic School Westphalia took eighth place out of 644 elementary males in the NASP World Tournament.

The following Missouri students and schools placed in the top 10 of the 3D NASP World Challenge:

• Kat Smith from Jasper R-5 placed third out of 253 middle school female archers.
• Gage Weist from Sarcoxie Middle School took sixth place out of 271 middle school male archers. Teammates James Filbeck and Justin Brooks took ninth and tenth place in the same division.
• Isabelle Smith from Lee’s Summit West High School took sixth place out 166 high school female archers shooting a score of 287 out of 300. Teammates Sam Steward and Shelby Winslow took seventh and tenth place in the same division.
• Sarcoxie Middle School took second place in their division.
• Carl Junction Middle School took eighth place in their division.
• Lee’s Summit West High School took fifth place in their division.

To see all tournament scores, visit: http://bit.ly/29lKcC9.

NASP promotes education, self-esteem, and physical activity for students in grades 4-12 through participation in the sport of archery. Since NASP's beginnings in 2002, more than ten million students have participated in the program through 10,000 schools in 47 states and 10 countries.

Missouri student archers participated through the Missouri National Archery in the Schools Program (MoNASP), which is coordinated through the Missouri Department of Conservation (MDC) in partnership with numerous schools and supporting organizations throughout the state. MoNASP is an affiliate of NASP and also promotes education, self-esteem, and physical activity for students in grades 4-12 through participation in the sport of archery. More than 135,000 Missouri students from 500 schools participate in MoNASP. To learn more, visit the MDC website at http://on.mo.gov/291G89E.

MDC hosts MoNASP teacher training workshop in Osage County

The session is free, but registration is required by Oct. 9.

LOOSE CREEK, Mo.-Teachers can help their students learn responsibility and focus like never before -- all by participating in the Missouri National Archery in the Schools Program (MoNASP) sponsored by the Missouri Department of Conservation (MDC). MDC will be holding a training workshop for teachers interested in joining MoNASP from 4:30-8:30 p.m.on Thursday, Oct. 15 and Friday, Oct. 16, at the Immaculate Conception School gym located at 147 County Road 402 in Loose Creek. The session is free, but registration is required byOct. 9.

The certification course is for teachers and school administrators who would like to start a MoNASP program in their school. Participants must score 80% or better on a 100-question certification exam that will be given at the end of the workshop.

"Nearly everyone -- regardless of age, size, or physical ability -- can succeed in archery," said MDC Outdoor Skills Specialist Brian Flowers. "Statistics show school archery programs improve school attendance, increase participants self-esteem, physical activity, help kids relate to the learning subject matter, and gets kids outdoors to discover nature."

MoNASP is modeled on the National Archery in the Schools Program, which began with a simple idea; teach kids the basics of archery as part of a school curriculum. MoNASP teaches International-style target archery to students in grades 4-12. Currently, more than 500 Missouri schools and more than 135,000 students participate in this lifetime sport.

To register for the workshop, visit http://naspbai.org/ClassView.aspx?cid=4911. For more information, contact Flowers at Brian.Flowers@mdc.mo.gov or 573-815-7901, ext. 3388.

For more information about MoNASP, visit mdc.mo.gov/education/monasp.

Archery Skills taught by experts - Free in KC

lex Mullock, MDC resource assistant, monitored target archery shooters on Tuesday, July 14, in a program at Gladstone's Happy Rock Park. MDC works with schools, youth groups, and parks programs to teach archery. Nature centers and shooting ranges also offer target and hunting archery programs

Archery is a sport accessible to a wide range of ages and physical abilities

Kansas City, Mo. – Archery’s ancient skills are finding modern roles. The bow and arrow once signified survival. Today, archery is still used in hunting and plays a role in food gathering, especially deer hunting. But also, target archery is growing in popularity. The Missouri Department of Conservation (MDC) offers training and shooting ranges that makes the ancient art accessible to anyone.

   “Archery literally is available for anybody,” said Nathan Woodland, MDC’s Parma Woods Range Supervisor. “Our three-hour workshops have two hours of shooting time. In that time, most people are able to shoot a respectable grouping at 10 yards.”

   Kaizley Williams, 13, of Kansas City was one of 35 youngsters shooting archery onTuesday, Jan. 14, at Gladstone’s Happy Rock Park.

   “It’s something that helps keep me focused, and I know I can do it really well,” Williams said.

   Chris Capps, MDC outdoor skills specialist, gave lessons and monitored the shooting range at the one-day event in a partnership with the city’s summer parks programs. MDC staff can train parks staff, school coaches and youth group leaders in how to offer archery using affordable, standardized target gear.

   Archery equipment is available that is adaptable to all ages. People with physical challenges will find ranges accessible to wheelchairs. Specialized gear enables people with other physical challenges to shoot archery, too.

   MDC offers a variety of ways for people to learn and enjoy archery. Conservation Department shooting ranges and nature centers offer archery classes at various times during the year. Both staffed and unstaffed archery target shooting ranges are available in the Kansas City metro area.

   MDC’s Anita B. Gorman Discovery Center will offer an Adult Summer Camp archery session 6 to 8 p.m. on Tuesday, July 21. The course will teach adults the basics of target archery shooting with compound bows. Discovery Center is located in the heart of Kansas City at 4750 Troost Ave. This program is free. But advance registration is required by calling816-759-7300.

   The Lake City Shooting Range will offer a Beginning Archery course 9 to 11:30 a.m. onWednesday, Aug. 5. An archery class designed for teenagers is from 6 to 8 p.m. onThursday, Aug. 13. Both classes are free. But advance registration is required by calling 816-249-3194. The Lake City Range is part of Landahl Park east of Independence and north of Blue Springs. The address is 28505 E. Truman Road, Buckner, Mo.

   Parma Woods Shooting Range offers archery classes for beginners and for experienced shooters who want to sharpen their skills. An Intermediate Archery course will be offered 6 to 9 p.m. on Thursday, July 30. Parma Woods will offer a basic archery class 5:30 to 8 p.m. onThursday, Sept. 24, and from 3:30 to 6 p.m. on Sunday, Oct. 4. This class will introduce participants to equipment, safety precautions and skills. The stance, draw, aim and arrow release techniques produce accuracy. Basics are fairly simple to learn, and with practice good technique produces accurate shooting. For information, call 816-891-9941. Parma Woods is west of Parkville at 15900 N.W. River Road.

   A Bowhunter Education class is scheduled at Parma Woods 6 to 10 p.m. on Sept. 9 and 10. This class teaches safety and archery skills useful in bow hunting for deer, turkey or small game. The course will cover archery gear, shooting skills, conservation, hunting regulations pertaining to archery, tree stand safety, shot placement, trailing game and field dressing game. Those who complete the course will be Bowhunter Education certified. The course gives people the necessary skills to be successful at bowhunting for game, but it also is a useful refresher course for veteran bowhunters.

    Both the Parma Woods and Lake City ranges offer target archery ranges. There is a charge of $3 per hour for archery range use for shooters over age 16.

    The Burr Oak Woods Nature Center in Blue Springs will offer families with children ages 7 and older a chance to make and shoot homemade bows and arrows from Noon to 2:30 p.m.on Saturday, Sept. 26. The program is free but registration is required, call 816-228-3766.

    Once an archer learns how to shoot a bow and arrow, practice makes accurate. MDC provides unstaffed target ranges for free public shooting. These ranges provide a chance to shoot for fun and to tune up skills for hunting seasons.

    A popular archery range is at the Platte Falls Conservation Area, about one mile east of Platte City off Route HH. That range has targets set at various distances.

   James A. Reed Memorial Wildlife Area has a field archery range. This range is on the area’s southeast corner. It can be reach off Smart Road. For a map, visithttp://extra.mdc.mo.gov/documents/area_brochures/5501map.pdf

   MDC also offers the Missouri National Archery in Schools Program, also known as MoNASP. This target archery program for schools provides a safe and simple way for youths to learn and enjoy archery. The gear is basic and standard for all participants. The target range protocols can be used for indoor or outdoor shooting. MoNASP includes competitive matches and tournaments. But the bottom line is target archery is fun and enjoyed by a wide variety of youths. For more information, visit http://mdc.mo.gov/node/3813. Anyone interested in the program can also call Outdoor Skills Specialist Chris Capps at 816-622-0900.

   For more information on MDC outdoor skills programs, visit http://mdc.mo.gov.

MDC offers women's archery class in Columbia

Discover nature by learning the basics of archery Aug. 4. The program is free, but registration is required by July 31. (NOTE: high-res image is available at:http://mdc.mo.gov/node/31020).

Discover nature by learning the basics of archery for free Aug. 4.

COLUMBIA, Mo. – The Missouri Department of Conservation (MDC) invites women ages 18 or older (girls 14 and up may accompany an adult participant) to discover nature by learning the basics of archery. The program will be held from 5:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. on Tuesday, Aug. 4, at the MDC Regional Office, 3500 E. Gans Road in Columbia. The program is free, but registration is required by July 31.

From learning about archery equipment and shooting techniques to hunting and safety tips, women will get to discover nature by learning the fundamentals of archery through a two-part program. The first part will be a classroom lesson. The second part will be a mentored shooting experience. All equipment will be provided for this program.

“Archery is a growing sport and one the entire family can participate in,” said MDC Outdoors Skills Specialist Brian Flowers.

Preregister for the event online at http://goo.gl/forms/YpoYHnUL8t or by contactingbrian.flowers@mdc.mo.gov or (573) 815-7901 ext. 3388.

Discover Nature Women events occur throughout the year. Many are hunts that include in-depth clinics addressing wildlife biology, regulations, firearm training and safety, specific hunting-method training, as well as cleaning and care of the game. Find Discover Nature Women events by visiting MDC’s website at http://mdc.mo.gov/node/3401.

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MDC hosting MoNASP teacher training workshop in Jefferson City

Teachers, help your students learn responsibility and focus like never before. The Missouri Department of Conservation (MDC) is holding two separate training workshops for teachers interested in joining Missouri’s National Archery in the Schools program (MoNASP) from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Monday, June 8, at St. Martins Catholic School located at 7206 St. Martins Blvd. in Jefferson City. The workshop is free, but registration is required by June 5.   

“Nearly everyone, regardless of age, size or physical ability can succeed at archery,” saidMDC Outdoor Skills Specialist Brian Flowers.  “This training will give teachers the necessary skills to start an archery program in their school.”

MoNASP is modeled on the national archery in the schools program, which began with a simple idea; teach kids the basics of archery as part of a school curriculum. MoNASP teaches Olympic style target archery to students in grades 4-12. Currently, 499 Missouri schools and over 130,000 students participate in this life time sport.

Statistics show school archery programs improve school attendance, increase participants self-esteem and physical activity, helps kids relate to learning subject matter and gets kids outdoors to discover nature.

To register for the workshop, visit http://naspbai.org/ClassSearch.aspx?country=US&state=MO. For more information, contact Flowers at Brian.Flowers@mdc.mo.gov or 573-815-7901, ext. 3388.

For more information about MoNASP, visit mdc.mo.gov.