Level 1 & Level 2

USA Archery Instructor Practical Course

Practical certification courses for individuals wanting to become certified USA Archery Level 1 or Level 2 Instructors—held at Mid-Michee Bowman in Midland, Michigan or X10 Academy in Houston, Texas.

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Practical certification

About this course

Demonstrate your knowledge and skills as a USA Archery Instructor after completing the required online course and exam.

Who this is for

  • These courses are for individuals wanting to become certified as a Level 1 or Level 2 Instructor. This is NOT for RECERTIFICATION.
  • Level 1 certification is not a prerequisite to take the Level 2 Online or Practical course.
  • Registration and attendance on only one of the listed dates is required.
  • A minimum of six (6) total registrants (Level 1 and/or Level 2) is required within seven (7) days of the class date; otherwise the class will be cancelled and entry fees refunded or applied to an alternative date.

Location

Mid-Michee Bowman

151 S 9 Mile Rd, Midland, Michigan 48640

Indoor range and classroom area

2026 dates

Schedule

Choose one Saturday or Sunday. Level 1 and Level 2 students train together in the morning; Level 2 continues after lunch with only Level 2 students.

Saturday, September 12, 2026

Sunday, September 13, 2026

Saturday, October 24, 2026

Sunday, October 25, 2026

Level 1 schedule

8:00 AM – noon+ (about 4+ hours, depending on student experience)

Level 2 schedule

8:00 AM – 5:00 PM (continues after lunch with only Level 2 students)

Certification requirements

Complete the online course first, then register for the matching practical session on USA Archery Sport80.

Level 1

Instructor Practical

This course is for individuals wanting to become certified as a Level 1 Instructor. This is NOT for RECERTIFICATION and Level 1 certification is not a prerequisite to take the Level 2 Online or Practical course.

This Level 1 Practical Course is to demonstrate your knowledge and skills as a USA Archery Level 1 Instructor. Students must first successfully pass the USA Archery Level 1 Instructor Certification Online Course, including the online exam before registering for this practical course.

Minimum age
15
Practical course cost
$60
Course length
4 Hours
Certification period
Three years from the date of the course completion

Requirements

  • Minimum age: 15
  • Successful completion of the USA Archery Level 1 Instructor Certification Online Course, including the online exam, before registering for this practical course
  • Demonstrate knowledge and skills as a USA Archery Level 1 Instructor during the practical session

Students successfully completing this course will receive a USA Archery Level 1 Instructor certificate of completion.

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Level 2

Instructor Practical

This course is for individuals wanting to become certified as a Level 2 Instructor. This is NOT for RECERTIFICATION and Level 1 certification is not a prerequisite to take the Level 2 Online or Practical course.

This Level 2 Practical Course is to demonstrate your knowledge and skills as a USA Archery Level 2 Instructor, and provides students with the necessary tools to serve as the lead instructor for long-term archery programs such as Junior Olympic Archery Development (JOAD), Adult Archery Program and Collegiate Archery Program clubs, and the Explore Archery Program.

The USA Archery Level 2 Instructor Certification includes the USA Archery Level 1 Instructor certification course information and provides students with an introduction to the National Training System (NTS) Steps of Shooting for recurve and compound, equipment and accessory setup, athlete development and events.

Minimum age
18
Practical course cost
$120
Course length
8 Hours
Certification period
Three years from the date of the course completion

Requirements

  • Minimum age: 18
  • Successful completion of the USA Archery Level 2 Instructor Certification Online Course, including the online exam, before registering for this practical course
  • Current U.S. Center for SafeSport training
  • Current USA Archery Background Screen
  • Current USA Archery or National Field Archery Association membership (membership number required at registration)
  • Enrolled simultaneously with Level 1 students in the morning; continues after lunch with only Level 2 students

Students successfully completing this course will receive a USA Archery Level 2 Instructor certificate of completion.

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Mid-Michee Bowman members: please denote membership when you register on Sport80.

How to complete registration

Two steps—online certification first, then practical course registration on USA Archery Sport80.

  1. Step 1

    Online course & exam

    Complete the USA Archery Level 1 or Level 2 Instructor Certification Online Course (including the online exam) at Sport80 before registering for the practical course.

    Open USA Archery Online Course

  2. Step 2

    Practical course registration

    Register for one Level 1 or Level 2 practical session through USA Archery Sport80. Each date has its own registration link below—choose only one.

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Register

Each date has its own USA Archery Sport80 registration link. Choose one Level 1 or Level 2 session.

Questions

Contact Dave Nesbitt - USA Level 3 Coach & Trainer

Mobile / text

(832) 567-5722

Refund policy

  • Refunds requested one week or more prior to the start of the course will be provided for the registration fee minus any processing fees.
  • Refunds requested after that window will not be provided.
  • If the class is cancelled for insufficient enrollment (fewer than six registrants within seven days of the class date), entry fees will be refunded or applied to an alternative date.