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34 On Target for Life " gym class because it’s something out of the ordinary that we don’t normally get to do. Archery gave us more skills and taught us something new. The Lincoln County R-III School District hopes to expand the archery curriculum to all secondary schools as a non-traditional school sport that keeps students active and can become a lifetime sport. According to Assistant Superintendent of Curriculum and Instruction, Todd Culbertson, equipment costs are about $10,000 to launch the curriculum at all secondary schools. Thank you to the following supporters: Troy Elks, Donald Thompson Jr. United Bowhunters of Missouri, the Lincoln Hills Chapter National Wild Turkey Federation, the Donald Thompson Family Trust & Foundation, Missouri Department of Conservation, Pope and Young Club and community member Robin Rowbottom. 35 Troy Middle School students are trying their hand this year in archery. The Lincoln County R-III School District is partnering with the National Archery in Schools Program (NASP) to bring the non-traditional sport to TMS. The discipline or sport of NASP archery is highly inclusive and designed for grades 4-12. Almost all students can enjoy success in archery whether or not they are the tallest, fastest or strongest students and regardless of ability, gender or background. After one quarter of archery at TMS, student Jerrod Lo?and agrees. “I thought archery was fun because everyone could do it even if they aren’t that athletic,” he said. I liked archery in The NASP archery program is designed for students to take this new skill and successfully obtain their own goals. The new foundation creates a better chance for a student to enjoy a lifelong activity in archery. When presented correctly, the archery program is an extremely safe shooting activity. Bri Augustus This year, all of Troy Middle School will experience a two week unit of archery during their Physical Education class. In addition to the Physical Education archery unit, the program will also be incorporated into Troy Middle School?s Intramural program. Windler is hopeful the popularity of archery will create the possibility of a competitive Troy Middle School Archery team. According to Troy Middle School Physical Education teacher Scott Windler, the NASP program is much more than grabbing an arrow and just shooting down range. The program is designed to teach the importance of the “process and procedure” of shooting an accurate arrow at a speci?c target. In the spring of 2013, nearly half of the Troy Middle School sixth grade students learned how to focus, concentrate, and execute a new skill in archery. NOW OPEN R BOOK YOU Y FAMIL O! EVENT TO SPORTS CENTER Proud Carrier of: www.tri-countrysportscenter.com • 636-356-1571 UNDER NEW OWNERSHIP INDOOR BASE R BASEBALL, AS SE SEBALL, SOCCER, SOFTBALL & R, SOFTBALL OFT FTBALL FT OUTDOOR SAND VOLLEYBALL SAND V AN A TEAMING UP WITH LINCOLN COUNTY 4H ADULT & YOUTH LESSONS & PROGRAMS AVAILABLE SERVICE ON ANY BOW T The reason that I liked archery in gym is that it takes your focus and makes it stronger r Dominic Edwards THE ONLY CERTIFIED INSTRUCTORS IN THE AREA! 448 Gracie Ln. • Moscow Mills 636-356-1406 FEATURING 40 YARD & 3D RANGES FACILITY PRACTICE TIMES PRACT PR CT PRACTICE TICE FILLING UP FAST! NG UP G SCHEDULE YOURS TODAY! E YOURS OUR UR U Call 636-356-1571/314-313-4768 for more details