USA Archery Level l Instructor Course

Saturday, October 31, 2026

The course is aimed at leaders (16 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. Students who complete the course will receive the Level I Archery Instructor certification which is valid for three years and may be renewed.  You do not need to be a registered member of Scouting America to take this training.

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.  You do not have to be a member of USA Archery to take the Level 1 training.  The Training is good for 3 years.

The course will be taught in two parts:

A three-hour, online component through USA Archery; and

A four-hour “in-person” practical portion will be offered on Saturday, October 31, 2026, at Rhodes France Scout Reservation in Pana, Illinois. 

Steps to register and complete the course:

Register with USA Archery for the online portion of the course.  

Complete the online portion prior to the October 31 practical segment. The online instruction will last approximately three hours.

Attend the practical, “in-person” segment, which will last four hours.

Participation requirements:

Attend the entire, two-part course;

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 Diane Brookman at dianebrookman@hotmail.com