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

Trainings

Shooting Sports Volunteer Leader Course
Archery Discipline
890 N. Bush St. Ukiah, CA 95482

Saturday May 3, 2008 – 8:00 a.m. – 5:30 p.m.
Sunday, May 4, 2008 – 8:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.

Upon successful completion of this course, 4-H leaders will be certified in the shooting sports discipline of Archery. They will be certified as volunteer leaders and eligible to serve as shooting sports leaders for clubs or counties. There is a $20 fee for the course and you must register by April 25th. To get more information or register for the class contact Linda Edgington at lgegington@ucdavis.edu or call 707-463-4495.

4-H Shooting Sports Leader Certification for Archery
A shooting sports training workshop for the archery discipline will be held in Roseville, CA on:

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.

The course will be held at the Maya Bowhunter’s Range, Corner of Berry St/ Galleria Blvd in Roseville. Cost for the course will be $25 and includes morning refreshments, Saturday lunch and class materials. Drying camping is available (Friday night only) at the range.

For more information, contact Laura Murphy, State 4-H Archery Trainer, at 916-771-9935 or e-mail: Laura_67@comcast.net. Please send “Training Request & Registration Form” and fees to Laura Murphy, 403-B Elizabeth Ct, Roseville, CA 95678. Make checks payable to “Placer County 4-H Council”. Pre-registration is due June 6th. For the “Training Request & Registration Form” go to http://ca4h.org/projresource/shootingsports/index.asp or contact your county 4-H office.

Saturday - May 31, 2008/8:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m. &
Sunday – June 1, 2008/8:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.
Cost $25

A Muzzle Loading Trainer course will be held Saturday and Sunday, May 31 & June 1, 2008 in Lake County, CA. To receive certification you must attend both days. Upon successful completion of the course the participants will be certified as Muzzle Loading Trainers and will be able to conduct leader trainings as well as lead club projects. Cost for the course is $25 and includes meals and class materials. Breakfast and lunch will be provided both days. You must be an appointed 4-H leader to attend. Teen Leaders are encouraged to attend, with an adult, at no cost. Though Teen Leaders can not lead a project, they will benefit from the experience and training regarding the shooting sports project. Please send the Application for Certification (found at http://ca4h.org/projresource/shoootingsports/index.asp) and fees payable to “Lake County 4-H Council” to UCCE Lake County, 883 Lakeport Blvd., Lakeport, CA 95453.

For more registration information contact Julie Frazell at (707) 263-6838 ex. 119 or jfrazell@ucdavis.edu. If you have questions about the course, contact the instructor, John Borba at jaborba@ucdavis.edu or call (661) 868-6216.

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.

California Representatives

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

California 4-H Statewide Postal Shoot

24th Annual California 4-H Statewide Postal Shoot (2008)
2008 Cover Letter (Word) (PDF)
2008 Registration (Word) (PDF)
2008 Rules (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)




		"The University of California 4-H Youth Development Program Engages Youth in Reaching Their Fullest Potential while Advancing the Field of Youth Development."