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More than 2,300 school archers competing in state tournament March 17
3/13/09
Frankfort, Kentucky - The best shooters in Kentucky's National Archery in the Schools Program will compete at the state tournament Wednesday, March 17 at Louisville's International Convention Center. More than 2,300 archers from 42 counties and 104 schools qualified for the event during regional tournaments.
"We have never had the interest, enthusiasm and excitement for archery in the schools that we have now," said Jennie Richardson, state coordinator for the program. "We're creating partnerships across state and national lines. I think we are at the point that we visualized when we started this program."
Tournament shooters will compete for individual and team honors in elementary, middle school and high school divisions. The tournament will conclude with a scholarship shoot-off for the top four male and top four female shooters. The winning male and female shooters will receive $1,250 each in college scholarship money, with the remaining finalists receiving $1,000, $750 and $500 each.
The Kentucky Department of Fish and Wildlife Resources introduced the National Archery in the Schools Program in 2002. The program has been implemented in 46 states, two Canadian provinces and in South Africa, Australia and New Zealand. More than 4.6 million students have participated in the program.
Elementary, middle and high school students shoot archery during the regular school day as part of the archery program. Many schools also offer after-school archery programs, providing an extra-curricular activity at which students of all abilities can excel.
"No matter your size, ability, gender or background, every student can succeed at archery," said Roy Grimes, the program's national coordinator. "Teachers tell us it improves students' concentration, focus, motivation, attendance and behavior."
The tournament begins at 9 a.m., with the eighth and final competition flight scheduled for 4:45 p.m., followed by the scholarship shoot-off and awards ceremony. The event is open to the public. Admission is $5 for adults, $2 for students and free for kids under five.
State tournament participants will also be competing for spots in the national tournament, scheduled for May 8-9 at the Kentucky Fair and Exposition Center in Louisville.
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The Kentucky Department of Fish and Wildlife Resources manages, regulates, enforces and promotes responsible use of all fish and wildlife species, their habitats, public wildlife areas and waterways for the benefit of those resources and for public enjoyment. Kentucky Fish and Wildlife, an agency of the Tourism, Arts and Heritage Cabinet, has an economic impact to the state of $4.5 billion annually. For more information on the department, visit our web site at fw.ky.gov.
Media Contact:
Hayley Lynch (800) 858-1549 ext. 4493
3/13/09
Frankfort, Kentucky - The best shooters in Kentucky's National Archery in the Schools Program will compete at the state tournament Wednesday, March 17 at Louisville's International Convention Center. More than 2,300 archers from 42 counties and 104 schools qualified for the event during regional tournaments.
"We have never had the interest, enthusiasm and excitement for archery in the schools that we have now," said Jennie Richardson, state coordinator for the program. "We're creating partnerships across state and national lines. I think we are at the point that we visualized when we started this program."
Tournament shooters will compete for individual and team honors in elementary, middle school and high school divisions. The tournament will conclude with a scholarship shoot-off for the top four male and top four female shooters. The winning male and female shooters will receive $1,250 each in college scholarship money, with the remaining finalists receiving $1,000, $750 and $500 each.
The Kentucky Department of Fish and Wildlife Resources introduced the National Archery in the Schools Program in 2002. The program has been implemented in 46 states, two Canadian provinces and in South Africa, Australia and New Zealand. More than 4.6 million students have participated in the program.
Elementary, middle and high school students shoot archery during the regular school day as part of the archery program. Many schools also offer after-school archery programs, providing an extra-curricular activity at which students of all abilities can excel.
"No matter your size, ability, gender or background, every student can succeed at archery," said Roy Grimes, the program's national coordinator. "Teachers tell us it improves students' concentration, focus, motivation, attendance and behavior."
The tournament begins at 9 a.m., with the eighth and final competition flight scheduled for 4:45 p.m., followed by the scholarship shoot-off and awards ceremony. The event is open to the public. Admission is $5 for adults, $2 for students and free for kids under five.
State tournament participants will also be competing for spots in the national tournament, scheduled for May 8-9 at the Kentucky Fair and Exposition Center in Louisville.
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The Kentucky Department of Fish and Wildlife Resources manages, regulates, enforces and promotes responsible use of all fish and wildlife species, their habitats, public wildlife areas and waterways for the benefit of those resources and for public enjoyment. Kentucky Fish and Wildlife, an agency of the Tourism, Arts and Heritage Cabinet, has an economic impact to the state of $4.5 billion annually. For more information on the department, visit our web site at fw.ky.gov.
Media Contact:
Hayley Lynch (800) 858-1549 ext. 4493
