Huskie Archery Team

Albany Area Community Education is proud to offer the National Archery in the Schools Program. Both new and returning archery (District 745 only) students are welcome! Our trained instructors will focus on teaching proper skills and safety for the sport of archery. All necessary equipment for participation is provided. Only NASP approved equipment is permitted to be used in practice or at tournaments (personal Genesis Bows will be allowed but must be approved by coaching staff prior to use). Practices will be held on Sunday evenings in the BECC. Additional practices may be added, depending on gym and coach availability. New archery team members will be required to do safety training the first evening of class.

(NEW this year-4/5th grade archers are no longer eligible to compete in the NASP tournaments (since we don't have the in-school during regular school hours 10 hours of training requirement) but are welcome to join us for practices, team picture, etc.)). 

First 3 Practices: Separated by Beginners or Returning

Sun Dec 7, 14, 21

Beginners (First Time in NASP or first time was this past summer): 5:00-6:00 pm

Returning (In NASP Last Season): 6:00-7:00 pm

Remaining Practices: Choose Your Time Preference

Sun Jan 4-Mar 29 (No Class 12/28, 1/25, 3/8, or 3/22)  The last practice will be the banquet which is included in this cost. 

Session 1: 5:00-6:00 pm OR Session 2: 6:00-7:00 pm

You will select your preference for practice time in arux upon registration. We will do our best to accommodate your preference.

Please be checking your emails as we send out lots of updates in this program. Archery is coached by volunteer coaches that have gone through training and background checks.  We could not do this program without their commitment, so please make sure to thank them and be respectful of their time.  Parents are asked to be quiet during practices and to keep other children at home if possible. No food or drink should be brought into the BECC.  

Tournaments will be held on Saturdays at the below locations. Everyone (including 4/5 graders whom we will have a separate non-NASP comp for them to be a part of) will be registered for the Albany Huskie Archery Tournament on February 21, 2026, but we ask that you still register for FREE in arux so we know you plan on attending.  All other tournament registrations are optional and will be an additional fee of $12 per tournament. Tournament registration and deadlines to register will be shared as they are made available. Parents will be responsible for transporting their students to/from the tournaments. Team members participating in tournaments will be assigned a one-hour flight slot and they will be free to leave after their flight. You must participate in 2 tournaments in order to be eligible at the state tournament. You don't need to qualify for state to compete, if you want to go, you can sign up.

Possible Regional Tournaments:

• Melrose Invite - January 24, 2026
• Sauk Centre Invite - February 14, 2026
• Albany Invite - February 21, 2026
• Brandon/Evansville- February 28, 2026
• Alexandria Invite - March 7, 2026
• Osakis - tbd (not sure if they are doing one this year or not)
• State Tournament ($37 Fee) - Duluth March 27/28