DNRE Basic Archery Instructor Courses Scheduled Around the StateContact: Mary Emmons, 517-241-9477, Agency: Natural Resources & Environment
Jan. 28, 2010The Department of Natural Resources and Environment is offering free basic archery instructor (BAI) courses for teachers at the following dates and locations:
Location: Hartland Middle School at Ore Creek, Livingston County
Time: 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Dates: Feb. 13, Mar. 20, Apr. 17, May 15
Contact: Robert Jellison, 248-877-5883
Location: Waverly Middle School, Eaton County
Time: 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Dates: Feb. 27, Mar. 6, Apr. 17, May 8
Contact: Michelle DeBrabander, 517-321-7240 x 2224
Location: Eisenhower School, Genesee County
Time: 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Dates: Mar. 13, May 15
Contact: Mike Maienbrook, 810-760-5262
Location: Gaylord Family Fellowship, Otsego County
Time: 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Dates: Jan. 28, Feb. 11, Mar. 4, Apr. 1, May 13, Jun. 3
Contact: Mark Copeland, 989-705-1339
Location: Rockford North Middle School, Kent County
Time: 8 a.m to 4 p.m.
Dates: Feb 13, Mar 20, Apr10, May 6, June 5
Contact: Jeff DeRegnaucourt, 616-977-7750
Location: Portage Central Middle School, Kalamazoo County
Time: 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Dates: Mar. 13, Apr. 10, May 15
Contact: John Dunlop, 269-323-5665
Location: Escanaba Civic Center, Delta County
Time: 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Dates: Feb. 6, Mar. 13, Apr. 24, May 24
Contact: Erick and Karen Kestila, 906-786-0957
Each eight-hour session is for physical education teachers who wish to join the DNRE's Archery in the Schools program.
Archery in the Schools introduces international-style target archery to students in 4th through 12th grade physical education classes. The in-school curriculum's core content covers archery history, safety, technique, equipment, mental concentration and self-improvement. To date, more than 360 schools across Michigan have implemented the program.
"Target archery is a safe sport, in which students of all skill levels can be successful regardless of age, size or physical ability," said Mary Emmons, coordinator for the Archery in the Schools program. "Incorporating archery as a school sport choice in the physical education curriculum creates an opportunity to engage students who otherwise may not participate in traditional athletics, and it is an individual sport they can enjoy throughout their lifetime."
For more information on Archery in the Schools, contact Mary Emmons at 517-241-9477 or by email at emmonsm@michigan.gov. Information also is available online at
www.michigan.gov//dnrarchery.
The DNRE also is offering archery equipment grants to schools, both public and private, that enroll in the Archery in the Schools program.
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