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4-H Shooting Sports

California 4-H Shooting Sports

The California 4-H Shooting Sports Program provides instruction in the safe handling of firearms and archery equipment, develops self-confidence and leadership abilities in 4‑H participants, and instills an appreciation for conservation and wildlife.

The 4-H Shooting Sports Program is a youth development education program.  It uses the skills and disciplines of shooting to assist young people and their leaders in attaining knowledge and developing essential life skills. The program follows a standardized format, lists program components and identifies clearly intended learning outcomes.

National 4-H Shooting Sports Website

Welcome Video (3 minutes)

For more information, please contact John Borba, Statewide 4-H Shooting Sports Advisor, UCCE Kern 4-H Office, 1031 South Mount Vernon Avenue, Bakersfield, CA 93307-2851, 661-868-6200, jaborba@ucdavis.edu.

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Project Materials

Handbook (Program Procedures) Word PDF
Training Request Form Word PDF
Application for Certification Word PDF
Training Report Word PDF
Course Evaluation Word PDF
Maintenance Log Word PDF
Equipment Check-out Log Word PDF
California 4-H Shooting Sports Program Orientation Slide Show PPT PDF
Shotgun Proficiency Levels I-V Word PDF
Rifle Proficiency Levels I-V Word PDF

Trainings

4-H Shooting Sports Leader Certification for Archery

A shooting sports training workshop for the archery discipline will be held in Clayton, CA on
Saturday, October 4 9 AM – 5 PM
Sunday, October 5 9 AM – 2 PM
Upon successful completion of the course, participants will be certified as archery volunteers and can instruct archery club projects and camp programs. Attendance at both days is required. In addition, on Saturday evening, there will be an optional no host dinner and further discussion about equipment.

The course will be held at Diablo Bowmen in Clayton. For more info and directions to the club go to www.diablobowmen.org. Cost for the course will be $35 and includes morning refreshments, Saturday lunch and class materials.

For more information, contact Stacey Frost 510-468-1785 or frost_Stacey@hotmail.com. Please send “Training Request & Registration Form” and fees to Stacey Frost at 772 Palm Ave. Martinez Ca. 94553. Make checks payable to “Contra Costa County 4-H Council”. Pre-registration is due Sept. 26th. For the “Training Request & Registration Form” go to http://ca4h.org/projresource/shootingsports/index.asp or contact your county 4-H office.


4-H Shooting Sports Workshop
Rifle Discipline

Corona, CA

Saturday, October 11, 2008 – 8:00 a.m. – 5:30 p.m.
Sunday, October 12, 2008 – 8:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.

A 4-H shooting sports workshop for the rifle discipline will be held at Raahauge Shooting Enterprises, 14995 River Road in Corona. Participants must attend both days of training to receive certification. Upon successful completion of the course, the participant will be certified as rifle trainer and can lead a rifle project at the club level or serve as county trainer to certify other leaders. There is no cost for the course. Continental breakfast and lunches will be provided both days courtesy of the Monte Vista Diamonds 4-H Club. To register for the course contact John Borba at: jaborba@ucdavis.edu

For information about he facility and directions, please visit the range website at:
http://www.raahauges.com


Shooting Sports Leader Trainer Course
Muzzle Loading Discipline

5 Dogs Range - Bakersfield, CA
More Information (Word)

Saturday, October 18, 2008 – 8:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m.
Sunday, October 19, 2008 – 8:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.

Upon successful completion of this course, 4-H leaders will be certified in the shooting sports discipline of muzzle loading. They will be certified as leader trainers and are eligible to serve as shooting sports leaders for clubs or counties and they may also instruct and certify shooting sports volunteers. There is no fee for the course but class size is limited. To get more information or register for the class contact John Borba at: jaborba@ucdavis.edu or telephone 661-868-6216.


4-H Shooting Sports Course
Shotgun Discipline
Ukiah, CA

October 18 - 19, 2008
Cost $30

A shotgun trainer course will be held 9:00am-5:00pm, Saturday and Sunday, October 18-19, 2008 at the Ukiah Gun Club, in Mendocino County. Upon successful completion of this two-day course, participants will be certified as 4-H leader trainers, and will be eligible to serve as shooting sports project leaders, as well as instruct and certify other volunteers in the discipline of shotgun. Cost for the course is $30, which includes shotgun shells, clay targets, continental breakfast and lunch both days, and class materials. Teen Leaders may attend, with a participating adult volunteer. Limited camping space is available, contact John Holder for arrangements. The course will be limited to twenty (20) participants. You must be an appointed 4-H volunteer or member to attend this training. Send Training Request Form (found at http://ca4h.org/projresource/shootingsports/index.asp) with fees payable to “Mendocino County 4-H Council” to UCCE 4-H Shotgun, 890 North Bush Street, Ukiah CA 95482.

For more registration information, contact Linda Edgington (707) 463-4495 or lgedgington@ucdavis.edu. If you have questions regarding the course or facility, contact the instructor, John Holder at (707) 485-8445 or bearhunt56@hotmail.com.


1st 4-H Archery Forum
November 1st & 2nd
Wetter Hall
Red Bluff, CA

This is NOT a certification for archery leaders or trainers.

It will be an opportunity for already certified archery leaders to share experiences and develop skills. There will be roundtable discussions, guest speakers and “hands on” practice.

More information and registration (Word) (PDF)


4-H Shooting Sports Workshop
Archery Discipline
Bakersfield, CA

Saturday, November 8, 2008 – 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
Sunday, November 9, 2008 – 8:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.

A 4-H shooting sports workshop for the archery discipline will be held at the UC Cooperative Extension Office, 1031 S. Mt. Vernon Avenue in Bakersfield. Participants must attend both days of training to receive certification. Upon successful completion of the course, the participant will be certified as an archery volunteer and can lead an archery project at the club level or at summer camp. The cost for the course is $20 and includes Saturday lunch, snacks, and course materials. For more information contact Robert Claffy at 661-829-1658 or email: rclaffy656@aol.com


National 4-H Shooting Sports Teen Ambassador Program

MISSION

Opening avenues to expand youth horizons through their voice, image, and vision.

VISION

To establish and expand a National 4-H Shooting Sports Teen Ambassador Program that is replicable at the Regional, State and County levels, affording teens the opportunities to demonstrate their skills in leadership, citizenship and community service through ambassador activities that promote and encourage the 4-H Shooting Sports Program.

National Website

California Representatives

Kate Jewett
Contra Costa County 4-H Member
2006-2007 National 4-H Shooting Sports Teen Ambassador

Brennan Cackett
Orange County 4-H Member
2005-2006


California 4-H Statewide Postal Shoot

24th Annual California 4-H Statewide Postal Shoot (2008)
Postal Shoot Results (Word) (PDF)

23rd Annual California 4-H Statewide Postal Shoot (2007)
Postal Shoot Results (Word) (PDF)

22nd Annual California 4-H Statewide Postal Shoot (2006)
Postal Shoot Results (Word) (PDF)

21st Annual California 4-H Statewide Postal Shoot (2005)
Postal Shoot Results (Word) (PDF)

20th Annual California 4-H Statewide Postal Shoot (2004)
Postal Shoot Results (Word) (PDF)

19th Annual California 4-H Statewide Postal Shoot (2003)
Postal Shoot Results (Word)

18th Annual California 4-H Statewide Postal Shoot (2002)
Postal Shoot Results (Word)

17th Annual California 4-H Statewide Postal Shoot (2001)
Postal Shoot Results (PDF)

     

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