Level 1 Instructor Practical - Schmidt

USA Archery Level 1 Instructor Practical

USA Archery Level 1 Instructor Certification Practical is an in-person course and is only taken after successfully completing the USA Archery Online Level 1 Instructor Training.

The USA Archery Instructor Practical is designed to enable the Level 1 Instructor candidate to demonstrate those archery skills required to be a Certified Level 1 Instructor.  Candidates will be required to demonstrate:

• ·         Practical application of Range Safety (indoor and outdoor)
• ·         Ability to safely shoot a bow and arrow
• ·         Capable to teach basic archery skills
• ·         Show a working knowledge of the steps to shooting, able to explain each step to the shot process, and to be able to demonstrate.
• ·         Ability to employee direct feedback and indirect feedback methods

All instructor candidates are required to actively participate in every session of the practical and to be prepared to demonstrate basic level of archery shooting proficiency.

Pre-registration is a requirement, and no one will be admitted to the course one day prior to the course start date.

Please bring you own equipment or your program equipment.  If you do not have access to archery equipment, please inform the practical instructor so arrangements to have equipment available can be made.

Course Cost:  $85 (DUE DAY OF CLASS)

Confirm your register by sending an e-mail to [email protected].  E-mail should state you will be attending the Level 1 Instructor Practical.  Please provide your name and other relevant contact information.

Instructor: Wally Schmidt

Contact Information:

Email: [email protected]

                Phone: 630-244-4721

 

Course Information

Instructor: Wally Schmidt

Contact Information: 

Course Length: 4 hours

Course Cost: $85 (Due day of class)

Course Location: Chicago Bow Hunters, Inc.

                                        320 Charlestown Drive

                                        Bolingbrook, IL. 60440

Course Date: October 18, 2025

Course Start Time: 8:00 AM (Please arrive at least 15 minutes before session starts)

Course End Time: 12:00 PM

Certification Period: Three years from the date of course completion

Level 1 instructor candidates must successfully complete all section of the Level 1 Practical to complete the USA Archery Level 1 Certification requirements.

Prerequisites

·         Minimum Age:  15

·         Successfully passed the USA Archery Online Instructor Training with a minimum score of 75%

 

Benefits

·         Qualified to be the lead Instructor for an Explore Archery Program

·         Eligible for USA Archery insurance coverage after fulfilling USA Archery requirements.

·         All Level 1 Instructors who assist in a USA Archery Club are required to obtain a Range Pass.

·         Access to exclusive video content in the USA Archery Membership Dashboard.