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Registration is now open in ZSuite.
Who: 4-H adult volunteers (preferably county certified volunteers, but not required, please talk to Erik for details) and senior age division 4-H youth members (aged 14 years and above) seeking qualification credentials to lead and instruct 4-H shooting sports disciplines at the club and county level. Attendees who have not completed the certified volunteer process prior to the start of instructor training will have their credentials held by the state shooting sports coordinator until their volunteer certification status is confirmed by their local county 4-H professional.
What: Discipline qualifications being offered include: rifle, pistol, muzzleloader, shotgun, archery, western heritage and hunting skills. Note that each discipline has a minimum class size required to be met in order for the class to conduct. Students can choose two of these disciplines (based on scheduling availability) to complete during the weekend with the exception of western heritage and hunting skills as these two disciplines require the entire weekend to learn. Every attempt will be made to support student prioritized discipline choices, but please understand that class sizes and schedules are limited.
When: 10-12 July 2026. Check-in is on site 1700-1800 Friday, 10 July 2026. Class begins Friday evening at 1800. Instruction will end at approximately 1430 on Sunday, 12 July 2026. Note: Our next planned Level-1 shooting sports instructor training opportunity after this workshop will be in December down in Tucson.
Where: Northern Arizona Shooting Range, Flagstaff, Arizona.
2000 Forest Service Rd 128; Flagstaff, AZ 86004
Why: Because nothing beats a weekend spent with fellow shooting sports enthusiasts who believe in the power of positive youth development through experiential learning experiences! And, any day on the range is better than being at work.
Equipment Needed: Please bring the following items with you: water source, eye protection, hearing protection, hat, closed toe shoes, pants, jacket for morning and evening instruction, sunscreen, bug spray, medications as needed, writing utensils, note taking media, electronic or hardcopy of instructor training lessons (found on the state website for each shooting discipline) and a folding chair.
Lodging and Meals: On site dry camping is available at no charge. There is no electricity or water available. Tents or RVs/trailers are welcome. There are vault toilet facilities on site. All meals beginning with Friday dinner are included in the registration cost except for breakfast Saturday and Sunday.
Registration fees and break downs: The $125 per person registration fee will be collected in-person when checking in. Cash or credit cards will be accepted for class fees. Note that fees cover the meals listed, camping, range fees, and all equipment and expendables used during the workshop.
Certification information: Participants will be able to certify in two disciplines over the weekend (with the exclusion of western heritage and hunting skills). To be eligible to participate, you must be a Certified 4-H Volunteer or have started the process with your local county 4-H staff.
Schedule:
Friday, 10 July- Participants arrive at the range between 1700-1800 for check-in. Discipline training will end for the day between 2100-2200.
Saturday, 11 July - Discipline training begins at 0800. Lunch at 1200. Dinner at 1700. Training will end late in the evening.
Sunday, 12 July - Discipline training begins at 0800. Lunch at 1200. After lunch, students will break into disciplines for final practice, and teaching practicums. Credentials will be awarded at 1400. Training complete by 1430.
PLEASE DO NOT BRING ANY FIREARMS OR ARCHERY EQUIPMENT WITH YOU TO TRAINING UNLESS YOU HAVE MADE PREVIOUS ARRANGEMENTS WITH THE STATE SHOOTING SPORTS COORDINATOR (ERIK SCHROEDER, 602 730 4066).