4-H shooting sports leader certification workshop set for Oct. 10-11

A Nebraska 4-H Shooting Sports Leader Certification Workshop is scheduled for Oct. 10-11 at Scottsbluff. Oct. 1 is the registration deadline.

The workshop will provide volunteers with an opportunity to become certified as an adult (21 years and older) or apprentice (14-20 years old) leader. Five project areas will be offered: shotgun, rifle, pistol, hunting skills and archery. A minimum number of participants is needed to offer these disciplines at the workshop.

Workshop participants will learn under expert instruction from members of the Nebraska State 4-H Shooting Sports Training Team.

The workshop will be at the UNL Panhandle Research and Extension Center, 4502 Avenue I, and registration runs from 8-8:45 a.m. It will end at 4 p.m. Oct. 11.

Registration is available only online.

There is a registration fee that includes meals, supplies and program materials. Participants must make their own lodging arrangements.

For more workshop information and registration link, go to the 4-H Shooting Sports web page at http://4h.unl.edu/shootingsportseventcalendar, contact your local Nebraska Extension Office, or contact Steve Pritchard at (402) 395-2158 or (308) 536-2691.