Lancaster Archery Supply Level 1 Practical Course

 Registration is open!

The Level 1 Archery Instructor Certification Course provides the necessary tools to maintain a high level of safety both on and off the archery range. Level 1 Instructors are prepared to teach beginner archery programs to people of all ages and abilities. The Level 1 Instructor will learn about range safety, range setup, the steps of shooting, and basic equipment and repair.

To register and pay for this class, either click the red 'Next' button to your left if you are on a computer, or the red 'Reserve' button if you are on a mobile device. Please make sure to review the additional sign-up requirements under the Prerequisites section once you have done so.

Details

Course Content:

• How to set up a range, general range safety, whistle commands, steps of shooting and basic equipment repair

Benefits

• USA Archery Mobile Coach
• Qualified to be the lead Instructor for an Explore Archery Program
• Eligible for USA Archery insurance coverage. See USA Archery Insurance page for requirements.

Where: Lancaster Archery Academy, 2195A Old Philadelphia Pike, Lancaster PA, 17602

When: Saturday, July 8, 9:00AM - 1:00 PM

Accommodations: breakfast items, coffee, tea, and refreshments compliments of Lancaster Archery Supply.

Prerequisites and Additional Charges: 

• Prior completion of USA Archery's Level 1 online course ($40 cost, paid to USA Archery)
  • To take the online portion of the course, log on to your USA Archery Sport80 account. Make sure you are on your personal account, then click 'Courses' on the far left side of the screen. In the menu, type in and search for 38360, and then hit 'Enter' on the course that comes up. Follow the prompts to enroll yourself in the online class, and complete all the modules
• Once you have both signed up on our website and completed USA Archery's online course, an Academy coach will send you a custom link to be used to register yourself with USA Archery. This additional no-cost registration will be required to receive your certification after the completion of your practical class
• Minimum age 15 
• If teaching youth in the state of Pennsylvania, PA Act 153 Background Clearances
• If working with a USA Archery-affiliated club, or if you desire to have USA Archery insurance coverage, USA Archery membership ($65) and a Range Pass are required as well

Certification Period: Three years

Information on PA Act 153

Pennsylvania Act 153 requires all paid employees and unpaid volunteers "responsible for the welfare of a child or having direct contact with children" to complete comprehensive criminal and child abuse background clearances. The Child Protective Services Law (CPSL) defines “direct contact with children” as “the care, supervision, guidance or control of children or routine interaction with children.” Unless you have already gone through the requirements of PA Act 153, any current background check that you may have from various certifications or third-party companies is not accepted by the state of Pennsylvania. Some of these clearances are free for volunteers.

Steps:

This first link is to the PA Department of Public Welfare. They will complete the PA Child Abuse History check, and then you will receive a certification. You will also create an individual login, can check you status, and print your certification. Please choose the correct certification purpose.

1. Child Abuse Clearance obtained through the Department of Public Welfare

Child Abuse Clearance obtained through the Department of Public Welfare This second link is to the PA State Police for a criminal background check. You will fill in your personal information, and then write down your control number. You may receive an email immediately, or it may take about 5 days for the state police to get your information. It can take up to 6 months for results. If you are charged for the background check, please print a copy of your receipt.

1. Criminal History Record from the PA State Police (PATCH) System

Criminal History Record from the PA State Police (PATCH) System This third link is to the FBI Fingerprinting registration page. VOLUNTEERS living in the state of PA for more than 10 years will not have to complete this section. If you don’t live in the state, or have lived here less than 10 years you will need to go through this step. When you get to the page, use the code “111VVQ”. From there, fill in your information. Once completed, please print out your receipt as you will need to take it to get your finger printing completed.

FBI Fingerprint screening (this does not include volunteers with ten year consistent PA residence)

Lodging

We have partnered with the Bird-in-Hand Family which offers our guests several different locations and amenities to choose from when participating in an event at Lancaster Archery Supply. All locations are close and located on the same route as Lancaster Archery Supply and Academy.

The Bird-in-Hand family of properties is in the heart of Lancaster County’s Amish farmlands. The Smucker family invites you to get to know our village, to taste the farm-fresh goodness of its bounty and to experience the tradition of hospitality and good food that we have passed down from generation to generation.

To reserve a room at any of our properties, please visit www.Bird-in-Hand.com. Enter the promotional code ARCH for 15% off your stay at our Family Inn, Amish Country Motel, Travelers Rest Motel or our Village Inn & Suites.