Chickasaw Council US Archery Level 1 Practical

USA Archery Level l Instructor Course

 The course is aimed at leaders (18 and older) who want to teach the Archery Merit Badge, supervise a range at camp or Cub Day camp, or run a quality archery program for Troops or Crews.  The course is being sponsored by Chickasaw Council’s Shooting Sports Committee, Boy Scouts of America. Students who complete the Online course, pass a Written test and Practical exam will receive the Level I Archery Instructor certification which is valid for three years and may be renewed.

Instructor candidates will learn to operate a safe yet fun archery range. The course will cover range setup and safety, proper equipment, aspects of good shooting form, and methods of teaching.  Previous archery experience is not required.

The course will be taught in two parts:

·         Total Cost is $60.00

·         A four-hour, online component ($40) through USA Archery to be completed by March 4, 2022 prior to the March 5th Practical. A six hour “in-person” Practical ($20) offered Saturday March 5, 2022 from 8:30 am to 4:00 pm at the Cordova Community Center, 1017 N. Sanga Road, Memphis, TN 38018.

·         Lunch:  12:00 – 1:00. Please bring a lunch if eating on site at the community center.

Steps to register and complete the course:

·         Register on DoubleKnot for the “in-person” Practical segment (cost=$20) scheduled for March 5, 2022.  You will receive instructions via email on how to sign up for the online portion directly with USA Archery.   Register with USA Archery for the online portion of the course.  Your cost for that part of the training will be $40, paid directly to USA Archery.  

        Complete the online USAA Level 1 portion prior to the March 5^th Practical segment. The online instruction will last approximately four hours and include a written test. After successful completion of the online class, register online with USA Archery by March 4^th for the March 5, 2022 in-person prepaid Practical.

       Attend the Practical, “in-person,” segment on March 5^th, from 8:45 am through 4:00 pm at Cordova Community Center.

Participation requirements:

·        (1)  Be a registered Scouter and be 18 years or older;  (2) Attend the entire, two-part course; (3) Pass a written test over course concepts;  Practice working as an instructor during Practical training; and Commit to assisting with at least one council shooting sports event in the coming year.

Questions about this training? Contact Will Boyd at [email protected] or Jimmie James at [email protected]