National Archery in the Schools Program (NASP) is a different kind of team sport. NASP doesn’t discriminate based on popularity, athletic skill, gender, size, or academic ability. It’s It’s open to any student. Teams come together around one thing: Archery. NASP is an in-school program aimed at improving educational performance among students in grades 4th – 12th. And through it, students are learning focus, self-control, discipline, patience, and the life lessons required to be successful in the classroom and in life.

Archery Equipment used in NASP is highly standardized to be safe, durable, economical, and most importantly, universal fit for almost every student. In NASP learning the “process” of shooting is stressed far more than arrow scores. The only bow used in NASP is a “Genesis®” compound which has no let-off and is adjustable from 10-20 pounds in draw weight at any draw length. And the only arrow is the Easton 1820 aluminum “Genesis” arrow.

The NASP program in Texas is managed by the Texas Parks & Wildlife Department (TPWD). Since 2004, TPWD staff and volunteers have certified hundreds of NASP Archery Instructors and Trainers. Currently, over 1,700 schools actively participate in TX - NASP.  The 2025 Texas State Championships hosted n 3,922 students from 148 schools. Highland Park Elementary & Lamar Middles School won both the Bullseye & 3D State Championships!

For easy access to State and National Tournament info and results check out NASP Tournaments page.