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. Once you pass the online course and the practical course, 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 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 by registering at the USA Archery website.
Requirements for receiving Level 1 Instructor Certification:
- Minimum age of 15 years old
- Passing the Online Courses
- Passing the Practical Course
The online course takes from 4-6 hours to complete. The practical course is 5 hours long.
The Level 1 Instructor Course dates are on Saturdays from 1:30 pm to 6:30 pm:
- 7/22/2022 – This is a Friday course, from 9:00 am to 2:00 pm
- 5/6/2023
- 6/3/2023
- 6/17/2023
The registration deadlines are:
- For the 7/22/22 course the registration deadline is 7/21/2022
- For 5/6/2023 course the registration deadline is 5/5/2023
- For the 6/3/2023 course the registration deadline is 6/2/2023
- for the 6/17/2023 course the registration deadline is 6/16/2023
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. Coach Tom has over 30 years experience teaching Level 1 Instructor Courses.
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.
The practical course register is online at the USA Archery Website. Please search for “Level 1 Practical Course – Ace Archers”.