Leader Certification Training for 2026
The Larimer County 4-H Shooting Sports program needs leaders! The first step is to enroll as a 4-H leader now. Then you will register to attend a leader certification training and can then begin helping our youth!
Registration
Registration usually opens 6 weeks before the start date of each training. Go to Events on 4HOnline. 4-H volunteers must be approved, enrolled, and active on 4HOnline BEFORE registering.
Agenda
Click here for the agenda for the trainings.
2026 Locations and Dates
Following are dates and disciplines to be offered at each of the Shooting Sports Leader Certification trainings in 2026.
Weld County
Weld County Training Flyer
When: March 13–15, 2026
Registration Open: January 30–February 27, 2026
Disciplines Offered: Archery, Pistol, Rifle, Shotgun (+ Orion Scoring Training | Orion Training Flyer)
Training Agenda
Pueblo County
Pueblo County Training Flyer
When: March 20–22, 2026
Registration Open: February 6–March 6, 2026
Disciplines Offered: Archery, Muzzleloading, Outdoor Skills, Pistol, Rifle, Shotgun, Western Heritage
Training Agenda
Garfield County
Garfield County Training Flyer
When: March 27–29, 2026
Registration Open: February 13–March 13, 2026
Disciplines Offered: Archery, Muzzleloading, Outdoor Skills, Pistol, Rifle, Shotgun, Western Heritage
Training Agenda
Morgan County: Re-Certification for Returning Leaders
Morgan County Re-Certification Training Flyer
When: April 25, 2026
Registration Open: March 13–April 10, 2026
Disciplines Offered: Archery, Muzzleloading, Outdoor Skills, Pistol, Rifle, Shotgun, Western Heritage
Re-Certification Agenda
Volunteers who need to recertify to keep their discipline current will be eligible to attend the recertification training in Morgan County on April 25, 2026. This will be a modified version of the training, utilizing a combination of online modules and an in-person class.
(All disciplines are NOT offered at all locations. Please see the disciplines listed under each date/location.)
Enroll as a 4-H Leader
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.
Enroll as a 4-H leader for 2026 now at v2.4HOnline.com. If you are a returning leader, you need to enroll before activities begin. If you are interested in becoming a new leader, we’d welcome you to the Shooting Sports program. Click here to find out how to get started with the process to enroll as a 4-H leader in Larimer County!
Certified Junior Leaders
Senior 4-H members (ages 14–18) can also attend these trainings to become certified as Shooting Sports Junior Leaders. Certified junior leaders receive the same training as adults. They can then assist the discipline’s leaders and coach other members at practices. Junior leaders cannot run a line until they are 21 years old, but they do not have to re-certify until they reach the 7-year re-certification mark.
** Plus, the Larimer County 4-H covers the cost for junior leaders to attend the training! **
Registration for Trainings
Registration opens 6 weeks before the start date of each training. Go to Events on 4HOnline. 4-H volunteers must be approved, enrolled, and active on 4HOnline before registering.
Cost
For 2026, the Shooting Sports Council has secured funding to cover the $135 registration fee up front for leaders who attend the training and commit to volunteering at Shooting Sports program practices and events throughout the year.
The registration fee is also covered for senior 4-H members who attend to become certified junior leaders in the Shooting Sports program.
Re-Certification Every 7 Years
Certified leaders are required to recertify every 7 years, per the 4-H Shooting Sports National Minimum Standards. If you have questions about when your certification expires, please email info@LC4HSS.org.
Volunteers in need of recertification will be eligible to attend a recertification training in Morgan County on April 25, 2026.
This will be a modified version of the training, utilizing a combination of online modules and an in-person class.