Level 1 Instructor’s Course
The Level 1 Instructor’s Course covers learning how to shoot archery, archery range set-up, archery range safety, rules, procedures, commands and the teaching the basics of the NTS Shooting Form. There is a final written exam; which you must pass with 75% or better; and a practical exam. Once you pass the written and practical exams, you will be certified as a Level 1 Instructor. USA Archery will send your certifications to you via email.
The Level 1 Instructor’s Course is a blended learning process comprised of two components: an online course and an in person practical course. The online course must be completed before the in person practical course is available. You can register and take the online course at USA Archery’s Level 1 Online Course. The fee for the online course is $40.00. The fee for the online course is payable when you register for the online course.
The Level 1 Instructor’s Practical Course will be held here at Ace Archers, Inc. The practical course runs on Saturdays, from 1:30 pm to 6:30 pm. The fee for the practical course is $110. The fee for the practical course is due before you begin the practical course and is payable to Ace Archers, Inc. in the form of check, credit card, debit card, or cashor by registering at the USA Archery website.
Requirements for receiving Level 1 Instructor Certification:
- Minimum age of 15 years old
- Successful attendance to the online and practical courses
- 75% or better on the Online Final Exam
- Passing the Practical Course
The online course takes from 4-6 hours to complete. The practical course is 5 hours long.
The practical course fee can be by credit card over the phone or credit, debit, cash or check in person at the shop or send a check payable to Ace Archers, Inc. to:
Ace Archers, Inc.
PO Box 174
Foxboro, MA 02035-0174
You can also register online at the USA Archery Website: http:usarchery.org
Registration is required. Please email Tom Herrington at therrington@acearchers.com with your:
- Name
- Date of Birth
- Email Address
- Telephone number
Or use the “Book Now” Button.
The Level 1 Instructor Course dates are on Saturdays from 8:00 am to 6:00 pm:
- 5/7/2022
- 6/4/2022
- 6/18/2022
The registration deadlines are:
- For 5/7/2022 course the registration deadline is 5/6/2022
- For the 6/4/2022 course the registration deadline is 6/3/2022
- for the 6/18/2022 course the registration deadline is 6/17/2022
Please bring writing materials.
The Level 1 Instructor Practical Courses are taught by Tom Herrington, US Archery Level 4 – NTS Coach, USA Archery Level 3 Instructor Trainer, USA Archery Instructor Trainer, USA Archery Level 1 Judge. Your can reach Coach Tom at 774-215-5292 or via email.
The courses are held at:
Ace Archers, Inc.
131 Morse St.
Foxboro, MA 02035
When using a GPS for directions, please enter the street address of 167 Morse Street, Foxboro, MA 02035.
We are on the 3rd floor and there is no elevator.