What: The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) will hold the National Archery in the Schools Program (NASP) state tournament on Friday, March 18. This cooperative effort between state conservation departments, schools, and private organizations helps engage young citizens in outdoor activities, specifically the enduring sport of archery. More details about NASP are available on the DEC website: https://www.dec.ny.gov/education/81939.html.

Each year a state tournament is open to all schools who participate in NASP. The tournament is the culminating event during which students compete in front of their family, friends, and other students. In addition, top-placing students will have the opportunity to move on and compete in the national tournament. For the first time in three years, the tournament will be held in person after being held online due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

Schools anticipated to participate in the 2022 New York NASP tournament include:

• Arkport Central School - Arkport
• Bloomfield Middle/High School - Bloomfield
• Caledonia Mumford Middle/High School - Caledonia
• Canaseraga Central School - Canaseraga
• Central Park Middle School - Schenectady
• Chestnut Hill Middle School - Liverpool
• Cooperstown Junior/Senior High School - Cooperstown
• Eldred Jr/Sr High School - Eldred
• Fillmore Central School - Fillmore
• Genesee Valley Central School - Belmont
• Hinsdale Central School District - Hinsdale
• Holland Middle/High School - Holland
• Johnsburg Central School - North Creek
• Liverpool Middle School - Liverpool
• Mohawk Valley Christian Academy - Little Falls
• Norwich High School - Norwich
• Norwich Middle School - Norwich
• Notre Dame Academy High School - Staten Island
• Salamanca City School Seneca Intermediate - Salamanca
• Salamanca High School - Salamanca
• Schroon Lake Central School - Schroon Lake
• St. Joseph By The Sea High School - Staten Island

When: Friday, March 18, 11 a.m. ET

Where: New York State Fairgrounds, Center of Progress Building, 581 State Fair Blvd., Syracuse

Additional Information: Enter through main gate – parking assistants will direct traffic to tournament.