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BRANSON NEWS: Thousands of archers will be drawing bows en masse this weekend in Branson.Missouri National Archery in Schools Program state tournament runs March 18-20 at the Branson Convention Center. The event is hosted by Missouri Department of Conservation and Missouri Conservation Heritage Foundation. More than 3,000 student archers are slated to compete after shooting qualifying scores in tournaments this past year, according to a news release from MDC.”Supporters are invited to attend the state tournament for a fee and must follow COVID-19 health and safety protocols set for all event attendees,” MDC says. “Masks will be required in the Branson Convention Center and masks will be provided if needed.”Temperature checks will be taken as attendees enter the convention center. Social distancing will be required.Aside from the tournament itself, there will be a variety of socially distanced activities such as skills competition and games, animal encounters and educational programs. For details on activities and admission fees, visit at mochf.org/monasp-schedule-of-activities/.More than 85,000 Missouri students grades 4-12 participate in the program, MDC said.“We are especially excited to be able to hold this year’s MoNASP state tournament after last year’s event had to be canceled due to the emerging COVID-19 pandemic,” said Eric Edwards, MDC Education Outreach Coordinator, via news release. “We look forward to offering an exciting weekend full of activities for both participants and supporters in an environment that also promotes health and safety.”MoNASP is coordinated through several partnerships, has more than 800 participating schools and numerous supporting organizations throughout the state.If interested in volunteering, visit mochf.org/monasp-volunteer-sign-up-form/.Sara Karnes is an Outdoors Reporter with the Springfield News-Leader. Follow along with her adventures on Twitter and Instagram @Sara_Karnes. Got a story to tell? Email her at skarnes@springfi.gannett.com.
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