Wednesday, October 1, 2014

Iowa DNR Basic Shotgun Coach Certification




The Basic Shotgun Coach Certification training course is administered through the Iowa Department of Natural Resources. The course is designed to teach basic shotgun coaching techniques and team management fundamentals for leading youth clay target teams. The course is designed for experienced shooters/coaches and novices alike. Course content includes an overview of the Iowa High School and Scholastic Clay Target Program, safety, range orientation and setup, eye dominance, gun-fit, coaching fundamentals, teaching the new shooter, risk management, coaching logistics and equipment.

The DNR Basic Shotgun Coaches Certification Training is a one day, discipline-specific (American Trap) course starting at 8:00 a.m. and finishing at 5:00 p.m. The course is 70% classroom and 30% range with all students shooting approximately 25 shots (targets and ammunition will be provided, shotguns will be provided if needed).

Registration fee is $40 for all participants. All coach candidates must pass the practical portion (on range) and also pass a written exam with a score of 80% or above. Applicants must be 18 years or older to attend the class.

October 11, Rock Rapids Gun Club, Rock Rapids, IA
October 18, Ankeny Izaak Walton League, Elkhart, IA
November 15, Clinton County Sportsman’s Club, DeWitt, IA
November 22, Shelby County Trap and Skeet, Harlan, IA


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