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Schools Take Aim On NASP - Georgia Regional Archery Tournaments

Georgia Department of Natural Resources

SOCIAL CIRCLE, Ga. --(Ammoland.com)- Over the next month, more than 50 archery teams and close to 1,000 students in grades 4-12 will compete at one of five 2012 National Archery in the Schools Program-GA Regional Tournaments.

The regional sites and tournament dates are:

• Jan. 28 – Regional 1, Loganville High School, Loganville, GA
• Jan. 30 – Regional 2, Peach County High School, Fort Valley, GA
• Feb. 4 – Regional 3, Lee County Elementary School, Leesburg, GA
• Feb. 11 – Regional 4, Woodlawn Elementary School, Chatsworth, GA
• Feb. 25 – Regional 5, Johnson County High School, Wrightsville, GA

The highest scoring archery teams in each division (elementary, middle and high school) will qualify for the 6th annual NASP-Georgia State Tournament, scheduled for March 21 in Perry at the Georgia Fairgrounds. An additional 11 wildcard teams also will receive an invitation to the state tournament.

At the regional tournaments, archers shoot three rounds of five arrows each from 10 and 15 meters. Teams of 16-24 students from each school compete in three separate divisions: elementary (4th-6th grade), middle (7th-8th grade) and high (9th-12th grade).

Regional and state tournaments for NASP are sponsored by the Georgia Department of Natural Resources’ Wildlife Resources Division and the Georgia Wildlife Federation.

For more information on NASP and tournaments in Georgia, visit www.georgiawildlife.com/NASP .

More on NASP
NASP is an in-school archery curriculum that meets all education department standards. Only schools that are certified in NASP through the Georgia Department of Natural Resources are qualified to compete in the State Tournament. Schools in nearly 70 counties in Georgia are NASP certified.

The program promotes instruction in international-style target archery to improve educational performance and participation in shooting sports. Research has shown that the program, administered through a minimum two-week course during the school year, improves class attendance and behavior. NASP universal fit bows make it possible for students of all sizes and genders to succeed in archery while raising self-esteem levels and improving hand-eye coordination during physical activity.

NASP is taught in 47 states and six other countries. To date, more than nine million students have participated in the program.

For more information on NASP in Georgia, call Jennifer Pittman at (770) 918-6416 or e-mail jennifer.pittman@dnr.state.ga.us .

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Cross Archery DOA Crossbow

Cross Archery

USA --(Ammoland.com)- The battle line has been drawn and the ranks are forming. Do you want to be a part of the Cross army?

If so, get the new Cross DOA or Hero and join the fight on 5-1-12.

“With today’s crossbow market being the most vertical segment of the outdoor industry, we are compelled to fill the largest void in the market and provide a premium high performance Dealer Only line of equipment that balances the entire industry,” BJ Wolf, brand manager for Cross Crossbows, says.

You will be well-armed with the DOA, featuring a best-in-class, first of its kind, shoot-through foot stirrup increasing the power stroke to a stellar 16″, producing speeds to 385 feet per second.

The CarbonLite technology removes up to 43% of the weight from the front end so the center of gravity is moved back to the end of the stock. The DOA is comfortable and easy to shoulder all the way to your hunting location. The DOA, available in Carbon and Realtree APG, features high-velocity Whiplash cams and the Crosswire® String and Cable system.

You can always expect a smooth 3.5lb trigger pull thanks to Cross’s new ADF MIM trigger. This bow is truly a top performer and a favorite for the hunter looking for the highest level of performance and cutting edge design.

The package is complete with a quiver, three arrows, rope-cocking device, illuminated scope and sling.

Power

• 185 draw weight
• 131 ft pounds of energy
• 15 in power stroke
• 385 feet per second

Dimensions

• 8.3 lbs weight
• 37 in length
• 24 in width
• 22 in arrow length

Cross Archery HERO Crossbow

Hero
Be the hunter talked about this season with the Cross Hero in hand. Meticulously designed, this crossbow is packed with features enabling you to better your shooting performance, while keeping the comfort and efficiency you demand. You’ll love the patented Quick Detach Front End, finally making it fast and easy to breakdown a crossbow.

With the push of a button, the bow is disassembled for efficient storage, eliminating the need for an oversized case. The Hero ships with Cross’s new ADF (Anti-Dry Fire) trigger system and an adjustable cheek plate and butt stock for a custom fit to you. The Hero model features the Crosswire® String and Cable system for quieter, smoother shots and increased string life.

The package is complete with a quiver, three arrows, rope-cocking device and illuminated scope and sling. The bow just needs a Hero. It has your name written all over it….literally.

Power

• 160 draw weight
• 115 ft pounds of energy
• 15.5 in power stroke
• 350 feet per second

Dimensions

• 8.5 lbs weight
• 37.5 in length
• 26.75 in width
• 22 in arrow length

Both bows available May 1, 2012.

MADE IN THE USA!

For more information, visit them online at www.crossarchery.com

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