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Archery.
The 2026–2027 season starts October. Registration opens in September. Get on our early interest list so we can reach out with next steps as soon as sign-ups go live.
A Sport That Fits Every Kid
Archery through the National Archery in the Schools Program (NASP) isn’t like other youth sports. Here’s what makes it different.
Everyone Shoots The Same Bow
NASP uses the Genesis compound bow — no expensive gear arms race. Same equipment for every archer means the sport comes down to focus, form, and follow-through.
Focus You Can Feel
Archers learn breath control, patience, and the kind of quiet concentration that helps in school and life — not just on the range.
Team & Individual
Every archer competes for themselves AND their team’s total. Kids who don’t thrive in traditional team sports often find their people here.
Safety First, Always
NASP has one of the strongest safety records of any youth sport in America. Certified coaches, clear range rules, and a culture that puts safety above everything.
You’re Probably Eligible
Here’s What A Year Looks Like
Offseason
Rest, recovery, and quiet planning. Coaches take a break too.
Registration Opens
If you’re on our interest list, you’ll be the first to know. Registration paperwork, fees, and orientation info all go out here.
Practice Begins
First practices of the new season. New archers get one-on-one form instruction. All equipment provided at practice.
Practice + Tournaments
Weekly practices continue. Tournaments are optional — ~15–20 across the season, from local state qualifiers all the way to NASP Worlds for teams that qualify.
Season Ends
Awards night.
The Real Questions
How much does it cost?
Program fees are kept as low as possible thanks to sponsor support. Full fee details go out with registration in September. For families where cost is a barrier, we have options — reach out and we’ll figure it out together.
Do we need to buy equipment?
No. All practice equipment is provided — bows, arrows, targets, everything. Some families choose to buy their own bow later; totally optional.
Are tournaments required?
Nope. Practice is the core commitment. Tournaments are an option for archers who want to test themselves — some kids love them, some prefer practice-only, and both paths are 100% welcome.
How much time does it take?
Two practices per week during the season (about 1.5 hours each). Tournament days on weekends when your archer signs up for them. That’s it.
My kid has never done a sport before — is that OK?
More than OK — it’s kind of the point. Archery draws in a lot of kids who bounced off other sports. What matters here is patience, focus, and willingness to try. That’s it.
Get On The 2026–2027 List
Tell us who’s interested. When registration opens in September, you’ll be first to hear — and we’ll answer any questions you have between now and then.
Prefer to talk to a human? Email us at info@brownstownarchery.com.