GSCV USA Archery Level 1 Instructor Practical

Important Information:

All Participants must be a registered member of Girl Scouts of Commonwealth of Virginia. Certification for GSCV’s archery program is provided through USA Archery. Volunteers will complete the knowledge portion of the course online prior to completing the in-person skills session at a GSCV archery range on one of our camp properties.

Registration for USA Archery Level I or Level II Instructor begins by first registering for an in-person practical skills session in MYGS through the GSCV website. Then paying for and completing the online portion of the course on the USA Archery website. 

To successfully complete the requirements for USA Archery Instructor, volunteers must:

1.       Register and pay for an in-person practical skills session in MYGS through the GSCV website.

2.     Create a USA Archery account on the USA Archery website, Pay for and complete the USA Archery Instructor Certification online course and exam.

3.     After you complete the online exam, go to the USA Archery website and register for the in-person skills session. This will be the same session you registered for in MYGS. This may be done only after passing the online exam.

USA Archery Level I Instructor certification is a required course for volunteers who wish to teach beginning archery skills to Brownies through Ambassadors.  This course is taught by a certified Level 3 instructor/Trainer. In Level 1, participants learn about range safety, range setup, the steps of shooting, equipment, and equipment repair. Girls 16 years of age and older are welcome to participate. This USA Archery certification is valid for three years and renewable online through the USA Archery.