Level 2 Archery Instructor Practical by Basil Rhymes

USA Archery Level 2 Instructor Practical by Basil Rhymes

  

USA Archery Level 2 Instructor Certification Practical Course is an in-person course.  It is only taken after successfully completing the USA Archery Online Level 2 Instructor Training.

  

The USA Archery Instructor Practical is designed to enable the Level 2 Instructor candidate to demonstrate those archery skills required to be a Certified Level 1 and Level 2 Instructor.  Candidates will be required to demonstrate:

 

Level 1 Skills

·     -     Practical application of Range Rules and Safety Rules (indoors and outdoors)

·     -     Ability to safely shoot a bow and arrow, and explain the parts of a bow and

            arrow

·     -     Capable of introducing archery to beginning participants and teach the basic

            archery skills

-     -     Ability to give in direct / direct feedback and other methods that encourage archery

            development

      Demonstrate the ability of outfitting an archery class

 

Level 2 Skills

·      -     Ability to outfit an archer with equipment and accessories

·      -     Demonstrate and explain the National Training System Steps of Shooting for recurve and compound

·      -     Ability to instruct archery, to participants that want to increase their skills and instruct participants that want, to compete at a local or state level

·      -     Knowledge of equipment, setup, accessories and how to make basic repairs to bows and arrows

 -     Ability to give indirect feedback, direct feedback, explanation, demonstration and physical adjustment and encourage archery development

Capable of using verbal and written coaching techniques, to identify form issues

Capable of using advanced coaching techniques and establishing lesson plans that may be applied, to an archery program

Capable to demonstrate and coach archery skills, to an individual or a group

 

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

Please bring you own equipment, a pen / pencil and a pad.  If you do not have access to archery equipment, please inform the practical instructor and equipment may be made available.

Course Cost:  $100.00 (The fee is DUE and transmitted the DAY OF CLASS only).  $0.00 for Managers of the Chicago Park District (CPD).  Please bring, cash, check (made to the Chicago Archery Club or Zelle (1 (773) 813 - 4855)).

 

Course Date:  Tuesday, July 14, 2026, from 3 pm to 7 pm; Thursday, July 16, 2026, from 3 pm to 7 pm; Tuesday, July 21, 2026, from 3 pm to 7 pm; Thursday, July 23, 2026, from 3 pm to 7 pm; Sunday, July 26, 2026, from 10 am to 2 pm; (Saturday July 11, 2026, Saturday July 25, 2026, Saturday, August 1, 2026 and other dates are available upon request only).  The candidate instructors must select two dates (either two Tuesday, two Thursdays, two Sundays (or two Saturday) or a mixture therein) for the course, and then contact Basil Rhymes at [email protected] / 1 (773) 813 - 4855.

Course Time:  Tuesday, 3 pm until about  pm; Thursdays, 3 pm until about 7 pm; Sundays, 10 am until about 2 pm and/or Saturdays (if requested and approved, in advance).  The course last approximately 8 hours, over two days but will vary based upon the number of participants.

 

Course Instructor: Basil Rhymes

 

Contact Information: [email protected] or 1 (773) 813 - 4855

 

Course Location:  The Chicago Archery Club's Outdoor Range located in Washington Park (CPD).

 

-     The Chicago Archery Club Outdoor Range is located in the southeast corner of Washington Park; along East 58^th Street extended, between Payne Drive (in the park) and S. Cottage Grove Boulevard; The Chicago Archery Club Outdoor Range is located just west of the University of Chicago Hospital, along East 58^th Street extended; The Chicago Archery Club Outdoor Range is located along the walking path between Payne Drive and S. Cottage Grove Boulevard; The Chicago Archery Club Outdoor Range closest physical address is 5780 S. Cottage Grove Boulevard, Chicago, Illinois 60637.

 

-     Participants should also send an e-mail to [email protected].  The email should state which days and dates you are attending the Level 2 Instructor Practical.  Please provide your name and any other relevant contact information, in case the class is postponed or cancelled.

   

Certification Period: Three years from the date of course completion

 

All Course participants must bring their archery equipment and a snack / lunch / water for the day of the course, if desired.  Light refreshments may be available.

   

USA Archery Level 1 Instructor Certification is not a prerequisite for this course.

    

You want to access the USA Archery Level 2 Instructor Certification Online Course at https://www.usarchery.org/coaches/find-a-course  and read and follow the information carefully.  It has all of the requirements and links you need.  See the latest information on the USA Archery website.

   

In addition to meeting the necessary course requirements, the following requirements must be completed before a certificate of completion will be issued:

 

1. Each student is required to successfully complete a USA Archery background screen. A USA Archery background screen is good for 2 years from date of completion. To apply for a background screen, please visit Background Screening - USA Archery or https://www.usarchery.org/about/background-screening , https://usarchery.sport80.com/login . USA Archery will be notified of the results and will update the instructor record accordingly.

 

2. Each student is required to obtain a membership to USA Archery or the National Field Archery Association. Please note, a USA Archery Promotional, Temporary, Recreational or Youth Membership will not satisfy the USA Archery membership requirement. To review membership options, prices and benefits, please visit Become a Member - USA Archery , or Become a Member | National Field Archery Association USA ,

 

Become an Individual ($70) or a Family ($150) member of the USA Archery go to https://www.usarchery.org/memberships/become-a-member  . Become an Individual or a Family member of the NFAA go to https://nfaausa.com/memberships/become-a-member .

 

3. Each student is required to successfully complete the FREE U.S. Center for SafeSport training course annually. The U.S. Center for SafeSport training online course is for individuals USA Archery formally authorizes or appoints to (a) serve in a position of authority over, or (b) have frequent contact with athletes. This shall include, but not be limited to volunteers, instructors, coaches, judges, board members, trainers, medical personnel, USA Archery Club and State Association leaders, and other individuals as determined by USAA. To access the course login to your USA Archery member account at Safe Sport and Athlete Safety , https://usarchery.sport80.com/login.

 

If you are already a member of the USA Archery: You must complete a background screening and SafeSport, by seeing the latest information at the USA Archery or by:

Signing into your membership.  

Going to "Dashboard".

Going to "View Profile".

Going to "Background Screening".

Adding "Background Screening".

 

After becoming a member of the USA Archery / You must complete any SafeSport requirement by seeing the latest information at the USA Archery or by:

Signing into your membership.  

Going to "Dashboard".

Going to "View Profile".

Going to "Center for SafeSport Training".

Select "Access Core Training".

Select "Access (Additional) Training," as applicable.