The National Archery in the Fundamentals Program (NASP) concluded its 2026 championship season at the Ocean Center in Daytona Beach, Florida, following a year of expanded scholarship opportunities and high-level competition across both Bullseye and 3D divisions.
Tournament Season Overview
The 2026 national tournament series, which began in Utah at the Mountain America Center in Sandy, reached its climax from June 18–20 in Florida. The season featured a significant expansion of student scholarship pathways designed to support post-secondary education and career training. NASP President Tommy Floyd noted that the program's sponsors help emphasize the importance of post-secondary decisions for participants, stating, "We love the idea of a student turning their passion for archery into an opportunity to expand educational options down the road."
Expanded Scholarship Details
Scholarship opportunities for 2026 were expanded to include both Bullseye and 3D divisions. The NASP Random Scholarship program saw an increase in frequency, with 185 random scholarships drawn from participants of the Western and Eastern National Tournaments. Additionally, the Scholarship Shoot-off at the Championship Tournament included a new 3D shoot-off component. This competition featured the top five male and female archers from both divisions, with first-place awards reaching $5,000 and fifth-place awards at $1,000.
Team Awards and Utah Success
The program also utilized team scholarships to reward collective excellence. The top three high-scoring teams in both the Bullseye and 3D divisions were recognized, with up to 24 archers on each winning team receiving awards. This follows a successful year for local Utah talent, as Mont Harmon Middle School in Price, Utah, demonstrated significant skill during the 202 formation of the season. Records from the 2026 Utah NASP State Tournament held in March showed Mont Harmon's Middle Team #1 securing first place in the Bullseye division with a score of 3,337 and first place in the 3D division with a score of 1,690.
Summit County Green Business Program
Parallel to these athletic achievements, local businesses in Summit County are utilizing the Green Business program to demonstrate environmental leadership. The program, which is free for any Summit County business to join, allows organizations to earn bronze, silver, or gold certifications through a multi-step process involving an online portal, completed actions, and in-person walkthroughs.
Environmental Certification Focus Areas
The Green Business certification focuses on five key environmental categories: energy, water conservation, materials management, transportation, and community equity. The program encourages businesses to address greenhouse gas emissions through energy efficiency and electrification, as well as combat local drought by implementing water-saving behaviors. Materials management goals include following the waste hierarchy—specifically reducing, reusing, and recycling—to move toward a circular economy.
Academic and Professional Development Opportunities
In addition to environmental efforts, regional institutions are focusing on academic and professional development. The University of Utah's Department of Family and Consumer Studies offers a Master of Science in Financial Planning and Counseling. This program is designed to prepare students for roles such as financial planners, investment advisors, and wealth managers by providing the skills necessary to navigate complex marketplaces. Admission requires a minimum undergraduate GPA of 3.0 and demonstrated competency in quantitative reasoning.
While academic and environmental programs progress, other Utah municipalities are managing seasonal local regulations. The Town of Francis has issued reminders regarding water conservation regulations and outdoor watering restrictions, which prohibit watering between certain hours. Additionally, the town recently announced that its Planning Commissions May meeting was postponed.
