What: The New York 4-H Shooting Sports Programs’ Central New York Workshop will certify volunteer leaders as 4-H Shooting Sports Instructors. The workshop will feature the following disciplines (based on a minimum enrollment of five participants): Air Pistol, Archery, Coordinator, Rifle, and Shotgun.

Adults will be certified to teach the applicable discipline to youth participating in formal 4-H Shooting Sports Programs and in camp situations. Participants will be able to complete requirements in only one discipline.

All equipment will be supplied. The workshop adheres to all National 4-H Shooting Sports curriculum standards.

Shooting is one of the safest recreational activities and a lifetime hobby. Each participant works to become more proficient by setting their own standards for excellence. Most of all, shooting is fun for the whole family. A major focus of the workshop will be club development.

When: September 12th & 13th. Training begins on Friday at 6:00 p.m. and concludes at 6 p.m. on Saturday. Registration is due to Otsego County by September 10.

Where: The workshop will be held at the Burlington Flats Fish & Game Club, 615 Louie Dickinson Road, Edmeston, NY in Otsego County.

Who: The workshop is for those currently involved in the 4-H Shooting Sports Project and those interested in becoming instructors. Teen leaders are welcome and will be recognized as Junior Leaders in this project area. We encourage participation regardless of gender or physical challenges. The goal is to involve people who are interested in teaching young people how to shoot safely and to help them learn about the natural environment. Your county must receive a completed application before attending the workshop. The workshop will certify the individual is trained to be a 4-H Shooting Sports instructor, the home county is responsible for approving the person as a volunteer.

Training: A minimum of 14 hours training will be done the 4-H way - "Learning By Doing".

Cost: All costs are covered through the efforts of the New York State 4-H Shooting Sports
Committee and supportive donors. Registration includes materials and meals. Lodging is on your own.

There may be items to purchase.

Registration will be through Cornell Cooperative Extension of Otsego County,
ATTEN: Dinnie Sloman, 123 Lake St., Cooperstown, NY 13326

For more information, contact William M. Schwerd, Cornell Cooperative Extension of Saratoga County, at (518) 885-8995 or by e-mail at wms4@cornell.edu.

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