December 2025 – The National Archery in the Schools Program (NASP®) is proud to announce its participation in the 2026 Archery Trade Association (ATA) Show, taking place January 8–10, 2026 in Indianapolis, Indiana. The ATA Show is the archery and bowhunting industry’s largest trade show, bringing together manufacturers, retailers, educators, and conservation leaders to celebrate and advance the sport of archery.

NASP® representatives will be on-site throughout the ATA Show to meet with sponsors, industry partners, and archery retailers, sharing updates on the program’s growth and highlighting new opportunities to support student archers. With more than 10,000 schools participating, NASP® continues to demonstrate the powerful impact of introducing archery to students in the classroom and helping them discover pathways to lifelong outdoor recreation.

This year, NASP® will also highlight the launch of the Friends of NASP® - Retailer Course, a new initiative created in partnership with the Archery Trade Association. Retailers who complete the course will gain specialized knowledge of NASP® rules, equipment, and opportunities for engagement. Graduates of the course will be specially featured on the ATA’s “Find a Store” locator, helping families and schools identify local retailers who are NASP®-ready.

Dr. Tommy Floyd, NASP® President, emphasized the importance of the event: “The ATA Show is one of the most important opportunities we have each year to engage directly with the archery industry. The continued support of ATA members helps make NASP® possible, and with the launch of the Friends of NASP® program, retailers now have an even stronger way to connect with students, coaches, and schools in their communities.”

Attendees of the ATA Show are encouraged to connect with NASP® representatives to learn more about program updates, the Friends of NASP® course, and ways to support archery education in schools across the country.

ATA Store Locator: https://archery360.com/where-to-shoot/

More information about the Friends of NASP®- Retailer Course:

Friends of NASP® Course Builds a Bridge Between Archery Retailers and New Archers

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.