GLENWOOD SPRINGS, Colo. - Colorado Parks and Wildlife is inviting interested, fifth through 12th grade physical education teachers, 4H and scout leaders to attend a free, basic archery instructor training offered through the agency's Colorado Archery in the Schools Program.

The one-day course is scheduled for Wednesday Sept. 9, from 9-4 p.m.

This fun and interesting program is designed for licensed physical education teachers who want to incorporate an archery unit into their school curriculum. The Colorado Archery in the Schools Program meets many Colorado Academic Standards in Physical Education for grades five through 12.

"We feel this is an important national program that teaches students a life skill in a safe manner," said Kathleen Tadvick, Education Coordinator. "This ensures that student will learn the correct techniques, and will continue enjoying archery for years to come."

Topics will include proper range set-up, firing line procedures and other important skills coaches will need to teach their students the safe use of archery equipment.

Successful participants will earn a Basic Archery Instructor certificate.

For more details see the National Archery in the Schools Program website at www.naspschools.org/

No previous archery experience is required, and all equipment will be provided.

To register for the course, register online at www.naspbai.org/ClassView.aspx?cid=4875

For more information about Colorado Archery in the Schools Program, visitwww.cpw.state.co.us/learn/Pages/TR-Archery.aspx

What: Colorado Archery in the Schools Basic Archery Instructor Training

When: Wednesday, Sept. 9, 9-4 p.m.

Where: Glenwood Springs Community Center 100 Wulfsohn Rd., Glenwood Springs.

Registration required: Visit www.naspbai.org/ClassView.aspx?cid=4875

CPW is an enterprise agency, relying primarily on license sales, state parks fees and registration fees to support its operations, including: 42 state parks and more than 350 wildlife areas covering approximately 900,000 acres, management of fishing and hunting, wildlife watching, camping, motorized and non-motorized trails, boating and outdoor education. CPW's work contributes approximately $6 billion in total economic impact annually throughout Colorado.