Shooting Sports Leader Certification Training for 2024
Following are the dates and the disciplines offered for each of the Shooting Sports Leader Certification trainings in 2024.
Morgan County
When: March 1–3, 2024
Registration Opens: January 19, 2024
Registration Closes: February 16, 2024
Disciplines Offered: Archery, Pistol, Rifle, Shotgun
Click here for a flyer about the Morgan County certification.
Pueblo County
When: March 8–10, 2024
Registration Opens: January 26, 2024
Registration Closes: February 23, 2024
Disciplines Offered: Archery, Muzzleloading, Outdoor Skills, Pistol, Rifle, Shotgun, Western Heritage
Click here for a flyer about the Pueblo County certification.
Weld County
When: March 15–17, 2023
Registration Opens: February 2, 2024
Registration Closes: March 1, 2024
Disciplines Offered: Archery, Pistol, Rifle, Shotgun
Click here for a flyer about the Weld County certification.
Garfield County
When: March 22–24, 2024
Registration Opens: February 9, 2024
Registration Closes: March 8, 2024
Disciplines Offered: Archery, Muzzleloading, Pistol, Rifle, Shotgun, Western Heritage
Note: Outdoor Skills has been removed from the Garfield County schedule. It will only be offered at the Pueblo weekend.
Click here for a flyer about the Garfield County certification.
All disciplines are NOT offered at all locations. Please see the disciplines listed under each date/location.
Registrations via 4HOnline will open approximately 6 weeks prior to the start of each training. 4-H volunteers must be approved, enrolled, and active in 4HOnline prior to registering for the trainings. Do not delay your volunteer enrollment or re-enrollment process. If you are not currently a 4-H leader, click here to find out how to get started.
Our county has a large, successful Shooting Sports program, but we are in serious need of more certified Shooting Sports leaders to maintain and continue to hold safe practices and effectively teach our 4-H youth. Please block out time on your calendar and plan to attend. Senior 4-H members (ages 14–18) can also attend these trainings to become certified as Shooting Sports Junior Leaders.
The trainings usually cost $135, and the Larimer County 4-H Foundation will reimburse the cost of the training after you serve the Shooting Sports program for one year. In the past we have received a donation to cover the cost to all Junior Leaders. Payment via check should be submitted to the Larimer County Extension Office.
Re-Certification: If you are currently a certified leader, please note that Colorado is now requiring leaders to re-certify every 7 years to continue to be active in the program. Enroll now and be ready to register for training.