10/5/2010
LOGAN, W.Va. – West Virginia Division of Natural Resource’s Wildlife Resources Section (DNR) will hold its next training for the Archery in the Schools (AIS) Program Nov.30 – Dec. 1 at Chief Logan Lodge, near Logan, according to Jerry Westfall, DNR’s AIS Program Coordinator.
“We are very excited to be holding our next training at Chief Logan Lodge,” said Westfall. “We have held a couple trainings there in the past and it is a truly wonderful facility. It is a perfect venue for PE teachers, coaches, and others in southern West Virginia wanting to be trained in the AIS Program. Also, this training is especially important because it’s being held before the holidays, which actually allows time for some ambitious schools just starting the program to possibly participate in our upcoming state tournament in the spring.”
The AIS Program is the DNR’s largest and fastest growing educational program. Since its inception in 2004, approximately 50,000 students have been introduced to archery as part of their physical education (PE) classes in 230 West Virginia schools. The program teaches Olympic-style, target archery in both public and private school Grade 4-12 PE classes. “But in order for schools to have the AIS Program, they must first have a certified instructor – preferably a PE instructor or coach who will introduce as many kids as possible to the joys of target archery,” said Westfall. “The DNR has about four trainings a year; and, because class size is limited to 25, training slots are highly sought after. As an added incentive, teachers taking this training may be eligible to receive Continuing Education Hours (CEH’s) – provided they submit their paperwork to their principal before the end of the school year.”
To ensure a training slot, anyone interested in getting their school involved in the program should apply as soon as possible, but applications must be received by Nov. 15. 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.
To register for the AIS training at Chief Logan Lodge, please call Jerry Westfall at 304-558-2771 or e-mail Jerry.A.Westfall@wv.gov. For more information on the AIS Program, visit the DNR’s AIS website at www.wvdnr.gov/archery. For more information on Chief Logan Lodge, go to www.chiefloganlodge.com.
Contact Information
Jerry Westfall, Wildlife Resources Section
304-558-2771
Jerry.A.Westfall@wv.gov