Archery in the Schools (AIS)
Program Training 

The DNR wishes to inform all those interested in taking the National Archery in the Schools (NASP) Program (or West Virginia’s AIS Program) - Basic Archery Instructor (BAI) training of an upcoming archery training opportunity in West Virginia.  This BAI training is scheduled for:

·     August 11-12, 2009        Kenna Elementary, Charleston                 

The registration deadline is July 31, 2009.  However, because class size is limited to 25 individuals, those interested in this training should apply as soon as possible.  BAI training is very popular and fills up quickly – usually well before the deadline. 

DNR has not held a BAI training in the Kanawha Valley for some time and given the number of schools in the Kanawha Valley, and potential interest in the AIS Program, this is an ideal opportunity for a number of local PE instructors and coaches to introduce the AIS Program to their schools.  Teachers are reminded they need to be at training by 8:00 a.m. on both days.  For those looking for lodging, there are a multitude of places in the Charleston area with variable rates.

Please note this training will cost $25 for all school employees and $50 for non-school employees.  This fee will be paid to WV DNR – Archery in the Schools Program (via check, money order, or exact currency only) during the first morning of the training.  All teachers wanting Continuing Education Hours (CEH’s) for this training should coordinate with their principal/administrator prior to the training. 

To register for this training please contact Billie Shearer at (304) 558-2771 or  This e-mail address is being protected from spambots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it  

For general information on the AIS Program, please refer to our website at:  www.wvdnr.gov/archery or contact the AIS Program Coordinator, Jerry Westfall, at (304) 558-2771 or This e-mail address is being protected from spambots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it