The Level 1 Archery Instructor Certification Program provides graduates with the skills needed to set up and maintain a regulation USA Archery range, the skills to equip new archers and the foundation necessary for maintaining a high level of safety both on and off the range. Additionally, the student will learn about the steps of shooting, equipment repair and creating a program and lesson plans thereby gaining a solid base of knowledge for teaching beginning archery programs to prospective archers of all ages.
This course will take place on March 22, 2026 at 9:00 AM an run for four hours.
The course will take place at the Mill River Archery range on the Hampshire College campus.
Registration for this course is $125 for non-members, $100 for Mill River Archery members.
REGISTRATION
*USA Archery Membership
2. Ensure the correct profile is opened (if you have multiple people on your account, ensure you select View on the correct membership card after logging in)
3. Select “Center for SafeSport Training” in the menu under profile (you might have to select Profile to see this dropdown menu)
4. Select Access Training
2. Ensure the correct profile is opened (if you have multiple people on your account, you may need to collapse the profile that defaults to being opened)
3. Select “Training History” in the menu directly under your name
4. Click the button for Add Other Certification (right-hand side of screen)
5. Click Add next to USA Archery Range Pass
6. Complete Form and Click Add
BENEFITS
- Certification for three years from the date of course completion
- Eligible to take the Instructor Trainer Certification Course
- Qualified to be the lead Instructor for an Explore Archery Program, JOAD Program, Adult Archery Program and/or Collegiate Archery Program Club**
- Eligible to receive USA Archery insurance coverage.
- Access to exclusive video content in the USA Archery Membership Dashboard
REFUND POLICY
Refunds requested prior to the start of the course will be provided for the registration fee minus any Stripe Processing fees. Refunds will not be provided after a course has been started.
BENEFITS
- Certification for three years from the date of course completion
- Qualified to be the lead instructor on an Explore Archery Program
- Eligible for USA Archery Insurance coverage through an additional Range Pass certification
- Access to exclusive video content in the USA Archery Membership Dashboard.
REFUND POLICY
Refunds requested prior to 24 hours before the start of the course will be provided for the registration fee minus any Stripe Processing fees. Refunds will not be provided after this time.

