Our team of Shooting Sports coaches are enrolled 4-H leaders and those running the line at practice and coaching members are also 4-H state-certified leaders in each discipline for which they are assisting. Each discipline has a team including Key Leaders, Assistant Key Leaders, and Certified Leaders who run practices, put on the county shoot, and coach the Larimer County team at the state shoot. Enrolled leaders can also help with various tasks at practices.
Step 1: Enroll as a Shooting Sports Leader
We welcome volunteers at all levels. To get started, enroll in 4-H as a leader. This process includes supplying references, completing online training, and a background check.
Visit the Larimer County 4-H website to learn about volunteering and reference the Steps to Becoming a Larimer County 4-H Leader by clicking here.
Step 2: Attend a Shooting Sports Training to Become a Certified Leader
All leaders who run practices and coach 4-H members are 4-H certified leaders. They complete an intensive 15-hour training over the course of three days. These trainings are taught by level 2, nationally-trained instructors. The certification trainings are held in March and require enrollment as a 4-H leader before registration for the training. Follow the steps to enroll as a Shooting Sports leader above and then when registration opens on v2.4HOnline.com, you’ll be ready to sign up.
4-H Shooting Sports Leader Certification Trainings for 2025
Training Agenda
Click here for the tentative agenda for the trainings. This applies to all of the locations.
2025 Locations and Dates
Following are the dates and the disciplines to be offered at each of the Shooting Sports Leader Certification trainings in 2025.
Morgan County
When: March 7–9, 2025
Registration Opens: January 24, 2025
Registration Closes: February 21, 2025
Disciplines Offered: Archery, Pistol, Rifle, Shotgun
Morgan County training information flyer
Weld County
When: March 14–16, 2025
Registration Opens: January 31, 2025
Registration Closes: February 28, 2025
Disciplines Offered: Archery, Pistol, Rifle, Shotgun, Orion training (Free, registration required)
Weld County training information flyer.
Pueblo County
When: March 21–23, 2025
Registration Opens: February 7, 2025
Registration Closes: March 7, 2025
Disciplines Offered: Archery, Muzzleloading, Outdoor Skills, Pistol, Rifle, Shotgun, Western Heritage
Pueblo County training information flyer.
Garfield County
When: March 28–30, 2025
Registration Opens: February 14, 2025
Registration Closes: March 14, 2025
Disciplines Offered: Archery, Muzzleloading, Pistol, Rifle, Shotgun, Western Heritage
Garfield County training information flyer.
(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 2025 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!
Re-Certification Every 7 Years
Certified leaders are required to re-certify every 7 years, per the National minimum standards. Leaders attend the same, three-day trainings to ensure that they are up to date on the safety training as well as the 4-H Shooting Sports curriculum. If you are currently a certified Shooting Sports leader, enroll now and be ready to register for training. If you have questions about when you need to re-certify, email info@lc4hss.org for information.
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 Foundation covers the cost for junior leaders to attend the training!
Cost and Payment
The cost is historically $135, and the Larimer County 4-H Foundation reimburses the cost of the training after you have served the Shooting Sports program for one year and enrolled for the upcoming year. The Larimer County 4-H Foundation covers the registration fee for junior leaders at the time of the training.
Payment is due to the extension office. Pay by check to the extension office or click here for the online payment form. One lump sum will be sent from Larimer County 4-H to the hosting county for all leaders attending.
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.
Contact Information
You can find contact information for our key leaders, assistant key leaders, and more on the Contact Directory.
Leader Resources
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