(SB) - An estimated 2,300 students from more than 140 schools from across Iowa competed in the 18th National Archery in the Schools Program State Tournament at the Iowa State Fairgrounds over the weekend.
Male and female archers who placed in the top 10 within their division as individuals, receive a guaranteed spot to participate in one of the national tournaments. Participants may choose to travel to the Western Nationals held in Sandy, Utah, April 26-27, or the Eastern Nationals held in Louisville, Ky., May 9-11. Team qualification is based on achieving a minimum score through a tiered registration process. Several Iowa teams qualified for the national tournaments.
