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I Am An Archer Recognition Program

The Olympic Archery in Schools new curriculum and I AM an Archer recognition program utilizes sixteen of the Search Institute's 40 Developmental Assets® framework, which identifies a set of skills, experiences, relationships, and behaviors that enable young people to develop into healthy, caring, and responsible adults. Through life skills and positive youth development, OAS strives to make a community of individuals who share goals, visions and accountability for youth success through the sport of archery.

The I AM an Archer recognition program is designed to recognize accomplishments and to reward positive traits in youth. It begins with the opportunity of rewarding archers with a merit pin. Youth can earn pins during the school archery season. Once a pin is earned, it cannot be earned again.

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OAS Recognition Pins

Use this guide to identify the five traits that are deserving of recognition and reward:

  • For youth who shows respect for peers and adults, understands clear rules and consequences. Youth shows respect for peers, adults, school environment and equipment.

  • For youth who demonstrates planning and decision making. He or she can resist negative peer pressure and seeks a peaceful resolution to conflict.

  • For youth who shows service to others, understanding of a safe environment, is a positive influence, and models responsible behavior.

  • For youth who places a high value on helping other people. He or she acts on convictions and stands up for his or her beliefs.

  • For youth who demonstrates that he or she has control over “things that happen to themselves” and demonstrates self-esteem. Youth understand that life has a purpose.

Requirements & Other Details

    • The I Am an Archer recognition program is an optional program.

    • Must be an OAS participating school

    • The student should be a participant in their school OAS program

    • The student must uphold the OAS Athlete Code of Conduct

    • The coach must submit a nomination form to the OAS National Office by May 15th of every year.

  • Coaches and peers can nominate members of their team for each category. Coaches can submit nominations to the OAS National Office by clicking HERE.

  • Pins can be awarded during the season or during a special awards ceremony at the discretion of the school and/or coach.