What is JROTC archery?
Archery has the unique ability to draw people out of a crowd. JROTC archery is an activity that doesn’t discriminate based on popularity, athletic skill, gender, size, or academic ability.
Archery is one of the fastest growing sports around the world because it empowers individuals. Through JROTC Archery, cadets can experience discipline, patience, responsibility all while learning to focus with determination. JROTC Archery Instructors will be equipped to reach new cadets through this unique skill of archery.
All National Archery in the Schools Program (NASP®) safety features must be followed to preserve archery’s impeccable safety record.
Archery’s safety record is better than that of every ball sport taught in schools except table tennis. The set up and operation of a safe archery range is thoroughly covered in the NASP® “Basic Archery Instructor” training series. All JROTC instructors launching an archery team must become certified as a Basic Archery Instructor (BAI).
NASP® lessons are presented by NASP-trained instructors in accordance with their training.
Range set-up and operation, equipment, and training methods used in NASP® are very specific and the same for every school in the program. No matter the prospective instructor’s level of archery expertise, each must graduate from the NASP® “Basic Archery Instructor” ® training series. Only NASP-certified trainers may present “Basic Archery Instructor” courses.
Equipment used in NASP® is standard and approved by NASP®’s board of directors.
NASP® uses equipment that is safe, universal fit, modern, affordable, durable, easy for the teacher and the student to learn to use and identical for every student. NASP® archery lessons focus on the development of proper process over results. When every student uses identical equipment, the tendency to blame or credit the archer’s “success” on equipment choices is eliminated.
Only entities approved by the NASP® board of directors may coordinate implementation of the NASP® in states, provinces, and countries.
Founders believe successful implementation of NASP® requires institutionalization on a state, province, or country-wide basis. The coordinating entity must be willing to adhere to NASP® operating principles and be capable of delivering jurisdiction-wide implementation. Centershot® B.L.U.E. is charged with world-wide maintenance and expansion of the JROTC Archery Program for the benefit of students, instructors and the JROTC mission.
JROTC team structure
JROTC teams consist of 6 individuals, male or female, 9-12th grade. JROTC School programs can build more than one team of 6 individuals.
OPERATING PRINCIPLES
JROTC Archery will use NASP Style International Archery guiding principles. This will ensure program wide consistency and fairness for each archer and program.
Kasey Bruce
JROTC Archery National Director
Kasey served the in the US Navy for almost 30 years; 24 years active duty and 5 years as a Navy Civilian. He was an Aviation Electronics Technician and Naval Air Crewman Avionics Chief Petty Officer, serving on two Aircraft Carriers and as an In-Flight Technician on the E-6B Mercury aircraft. He has been involved with Centershot® since 2016, he is a Basic Archery instructor Training Specialist (BAITS) with Centershot® and currently serves as the Assistant Coordinator with the National Shooting Sports Program of Royal Rangers USA. Kasey is a practitioner of what we do in Centershot®; he leads a Centershot® competition team at his local church and a Centershot BLUE® Outpost at his local archery shop in the Oklahoma City metro area. Kasey is married to his wife Kisha; they have two children. Their son, Kasen is a US Marine and their daughter Kyra is currently in college.
Contact Kasey
(405) 474-9223
Basic Archery Instructor (BAI)
Centershot® approved Basic Archery Instructor (BAI) trainings are offered regularly throughout the year at many locations in each state/province. You can find a current list of classes and sign up here naspbai.org.
Training requirements
Candidate must be at least 18 years old.
Candidate must be trained by a Basic Archery Instructor Trainer (BAIT) or Basic Archery Instructor Trainer Specialist (BAITS) level instructor.
Candidate must pass the BAI practical and score at least 80% on the exam.
Course information
There are two available course options, hybrid or in-person. The hybrid class is part online and part in-person.
The standard cost of the course is $80 per person.
BAI course length is approximately 8 hours.
Retention / Reinstatement
Retention
BAI’s must present/teach/coach a minimum of 10 hours of NASP® style archery each year. Additionally, BAI’s must submit an on-line activity report at naspbai.org, annually. Active BAI’s will receive an email reminder when it is time to report.
Reactivation
If BAI active status lapses you will be required to retake a BAI course and pass the practical exam or complete the NASP® On-line Refresher training and exam found at naspbai.org (annual reporting).
APPROVED EQUIPMENT
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Equipment Ordering
Who & How
National Archery in the schools program (NASP®) sells archery equipment directly to schools, government agencies, and non profit organizations. The equipment MUST stay property of the organization and can’t be sold to/bought for individuals with the organization. Individuals who wish to buy this equipment should go to their local archery dealer to purchase these items.
Orders
All equipment must be ordered from NASP®. Use the buttons below to link to the order forms and instructions. If you need help or have any questions, contact your JROTC Archery National Director, Kasey Bruce.
TOURNAMENTS
Tournament FAQ’s
Does my team need to qualify for the National JROTC Archery Tournament to attend?
All teams attending the National JROTC Archery Tournament must have their Brigade approval to attend. Centershot BLUE does not have a minimum qualification score currently to attend the National JROTC Archery Tournament.
What does a team consist of?
A team consists of 6-24 people with no minimum gender requirements. The top 6 archers are scored for team awards. Units may enter multiple 6 person teams to compete.
What places are awarded at the National JROTC Archery Tournaments?
Individual awards are given to 1st – 10th place. Team awards are given to 1st-5th place.
Can I compete in both Western and Eastern National Tournaments?
Teams and Individuals may only compete at 1 location per year. Choose the location that best fits your schedule and proximity.
Can my team compete in any other tournaments at Nationals?
JROTC has 2 tournaments that are designated only for JROTC units, Bullseye and IBO 3D Challenge. There is no pre-qualification requirement to shoot in these tournaments. They are for all JROTC units in all the U.S. Military JROTC services.
All JROTC teams and individuals attending the JROTC National Tournament may also compete in the Centershot Bullseye and IBO 3D Challenge. A separate registration is required to enter these tournaments.
If the JROTC Unit is a part of a NASP Program and has qualified under NASP rules to compete at Nationals, then they are permitted to shoot in the NASP Bullseye and IBO 3D challenge according to their invitation from NASP.
The Eastern National Tournament offers a unique opportunity in allowing all participants from NASP, Centershot and JROTC to participate in the Genesis Indoor World Championships. You can register for this tournament at Arrowscores.com.
If my team or individual competes in the JROTC National Tournament and meets the minimum score for the NASP Open Championship, are they qualified to attend?
The NASP Open Championship qualification scores are only taken from the NASP Eastern and Western National Tournaments. The team or individual must compete in a National NASP tournament to qualify for the NASP Open Championship.
Where can I get information on where to sign up for the JROTC Archery National Tournament?
Visit JROTCArchery.org for the link to the tournament page.
In addition to the National Tournaments, is there anything else my cadets can experience while at Nationals?
As opportunities arise, Centershot BLUE will work with our partners to offer exclusive experiences, such as archery industry factory tours, for JROTC Cadets and Instructors.
Will there be SWAG items at the National Tournament for JROTC?
There will be a JROTC Archery SWAG for the archers and coaches who attend the JROTC Archery National Tournament.
Are the Western and Eastern National Tournaments the only place we can compete nationally?
There is a National Virtual Tournament Series that all JROTC individuals and teams can participate in annually. Details on the tournament series is available at JROTCArchery.org.
