JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. – The 2022 Missouri National Archery in the Schools Program (MoNASP) state archery tournament was held March 17-19 at the Branson Convention Center and drew more than 4,300 student archers in grades 4-12 from 218 schools across the state. The tournament was sponsored and coordinated by the Missouri Department of Conservation (MDC) and the Missouri Conservation Heritage Foundation (MCHF).
The tournament offered both a bullseye competition with 3,071 archers and a 3D tournament with 1271 archers, with some participants competing in both. Those archers ranking in the top 10 for their division, as well as the top ranked schools, will be eligible to move on to the National Archery in the Schools (NASP) tournament May 11-13 in Louisville, KY.
“We’re thrilled with the turnout for the MoNASP tournament this weekend, especially after having to cancel the competition in the past,” said MDC MoNASP Coordinator Rob Garver. “This archery program has grown in recent years. We’ve had numerous new schools enroll in MoNASP, and we’re happy to see the program expanding and so many students enjoying the sport and excelling at it.”
MoNASAP is coordinated through MDC, MCHF, and the Conservation Federation of Missouri in partnership with more than 700 participating schools and numerous supporting organizations throughout the state. More than 200,000 Missouri students participate in the program. MoNASP is an affiliate of NASP and promotes education, self-esteem, and physical activity for students in grades 4-12 through participation in the sport of archery. Statistics show school archery programs improve students’ school attendance, increase their self-esteem and physical activity, help them relate to subject matter, and help get them outside.
BULLSEYE TOURNAMENT TOP SCORES
HIGH SCHOOL DIVISION
Sarcoxie High School – Score 3433
Blair Oaks High School – Score 3422
Hillsboro High School – Score 3414
MIDDLE SCHOOL DIVISION
