A State Tournament will be held in Hutchinson next year and for the next four years. The National Archery in the Schools Program was adopted in Kansas in 2006 and has grown to be part of the curriculum in more than 350 schools and community organizations in Kansas.

 

Due to the positive feedback from the Tournament being held in Hutchinson in 2021 they have reached a multi-year agreement to hold the NASP yearly Tournament in Hutchinson.

 

Kansas Department of Wildlife and Parks outdoor skills and recruitment coordinator Lyndzee Rhine says the program has opened outdoor recreation opportunities for thousands of Kansas youth.

 

The 2021 State Tournament gave away $3500 in scholarships in addition to personal archery equipment. The activity is praised for the fact that it does not discriminate based on popularity, athletic skill, gender, size or academic ability.