RALEIGH, N.C. & COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. – North Carolina Youth Outdoor Engagement Commission (NCYOEC) and USA Archery have entered into a partnership, to collaboratively promote youth archery across the state through the provision and cross-promotion of archery programming and equipment grants.
“We at the Commission are thrilled to collaborate with an organization that has such a long history of promoting archery and supporting U.S. athletes,” said Justin Burr, Executive Director of NCYOEC. “We look forward to working together to expand archery accessibility across North Carolina and to support future archers.”
The partnership will focus on:
The partnership seeks to make accessing archery programming, funding and other resources a streamlined and simple process.
By working together to educate program leaders on program options and grant opportunities, we aim to maximize the visibility of available archery resources for NC educators and youth.
NCYOEC’s Trailblazers Outdoor Clubs are for middle and high schoolers looking to pursue adventurous outdoor activities, including archery.
Providing NCYOEC’s Trailblazers Outdoor Clubs with the framework to introduce archery to their club members or expand their current archery offerings will aid in the recruitment and retention of archers. In addition, Trailblazers Club advisors will be able pursue USA Archery instructor and coach certifications and utilize their club funds to purchase USA Archery equipment kits and gear.
“USA Archery is excited to announce this partnership with NCYOEC which will help to introduce and expand archery opportunities for Trailblazers Outdoor Club advisors and youth statewide who are eager to engage in outdoor learning experiences,” said Mary Emmons, USA Archery Chief of Sport Performance and Operations.
“Growing the sport remains core to USA Archery’s mission and we look forward to supporting Trailblazers participants throughout their archery journey.”
About USA Archery
USA Archery is the National Governing Body for the Olympic and Paralympic sport of archery in the United States. USA Archery provides the necessary resources to foster strong athlete participation, competition and training in the sport of archery.
Membership in USA Archery is open to everyone involved in all disciplines of archery including target, field and 3-D.
USA Archery sanctions more than 350 events annually and conducts indoor, outdoor and collegiate National Championships as well as the United States Archery Team Qualifier Series. USA Archery also provides youth and adult archery programs and clubs throughout the United States, and certifies archery instructors, coaches and judges.
About North Carolina Youth Outdoor Engagement Commission
NCYOEC’s mission is to encourage and strengthen young North Carolinians' connection to nature by providing opportunities to engage with the outdoors. NCYOEC envisions engaging with the state's diverse natural resources and developing a lasting appreciation for the outdoors.
For more information about USA Archery contact [email protected]. For more information about NCYOEC contact Outreach and Engagement Manager, Noel Griffin (919-707-4030).
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