Passion for archery and passion to help others are both attributes shared by National Archery in the Schools Program (NASP®) and Scholastic 3D Archery (S3DA®). These two popular youth archery organizations teamed up in the spring of 2023 to help the children of St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital. NASP® and S3DA® collaborated on a joint fundraiser during April 2023 giving program participants the opportunity to help others by donating. Archers in both NASP® and S3DA® raised a total of $6,544.00 for the children of St. Jude!
As both NASP® and S3DA® look to the year ahead, another collaborative fundraising commitment is in the works. NASP® and S3DA® are both grateful for all the participating schools and programs that made 2023 possible. Both organizations are now issuing a challenge to any and all youth shooting sports organizations to get on board and help the kids of St. Jude in the month of January, 2024!
NASP® President Dr. Tommy Floyd said, “NASP® and S3DA are both passionate about introducing students to the lifelong sport of archery. While we do it differently, we both enjoy seeing the sport grow and flourish. We are committed to work together and I cannot think of a better charity for NASP® and S3DA® archers to support than the kids of St. Jude. I know that in this collaboration and others to come, we can and will do some great work for those in need. “
S3DA® Executive Director, Holly Helton said, “Archery is indeed a lifelong sport and we believe children introduced to NASP® and S3DA® at a young age will carry that passion with them throughout their childhoods, eventually transitioning into other archery disciplines, and a love for the outdoors. We’re proud to combine the fundraising efforts of both organizations to help St. Jude continue its research for children all over the world. We can’t wait to see what the 2024 fundraiser garners for the St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital and encourage all S3DA® teams to participate and have fun in the process!”
There will be no cost for entering the January virtual tournament event, and donations via the tournament website will again be encouraged. Information will soon go out to all NASP® and S3DA® participants on how to help.
Tommy Floyd continued, “NASP® and S3DA® want to challenge all youth shooting sports organizations to join us and make the St. Jude Children’s Hospital spring fundraiser an annual event. We think this joint effort proves what we already knew, that our people are not only passionate about archery, but they really enjoy helping others that are going through difficult times. We understand the positive power of the shooting sports to help others! We want to show the world what kind of supportive people participate in archery and the shooting sports!”
The National Archery in the Schools Program promotes international-style target archery as part of in-school curriculum, to improve educational performance and participation in the shooting sports among students in grades 4-12. To learn more about NASP® visit: https://www.naspschools.org
The mission of the Scholastic 3-D Archery (S3DA®) Program is to foster, educate, and guide youth in the areas of indoor target, 3D, and outdoor target archery as well as safe, ethical bowhunting practices. The goal of the S3DA® program is to provide archery, conservation, and bowhunting opportunities for young people in after-school settings as well as with archery-affiliated clubs and businesses in the community. We provide an effective after-school archery program, focusing on Indoor 5-spot, 3D, and Outdoor Target archery and the certification and tools to deliver the instruction to youth. To learn more about S3DA® visit: www.s3da.net
For any organization that would like to become involved in the January event with NASP® and S3DA®, please contact:
