The Hawaii Warrior Athletics and the Hawaii Friends of NRA will host a Coach Certification Course July 22-24, 2009 (8AM to 7PM) and an Intermediate Junior Shooting Camp July 24-26, 2009 on the Big Island at the Kamehameha Schools (Keaau Campus).

     The course credential earned is Air Rifle and Smallbore Rifle Appointed Coach – Level 1, (three year term). This is the basic standard of certification in the combined NRA, USA Shooting, CMP sanctioned coach credential program. The course will be taught by National Coach Trainer Paul Davis.

     The course fee is $165 (includes instruction materials, binder, test and credential fee, and bento dinners). Coaches who currently hold this credential may update their credential for the next three year term for $75 ($30 renewal fee plus cost of and course audit materials).

     To enroll for this course, e-mail dawnhorn@hawaii.rr.com with your name, address, phone, e-mail address, and a brief paragraph describing any current or past coaching experience. Please mail a $50 deposit check made payable to “Hawaii FNRA” to 129 South Kalaheo Ave., Kailua, HI 96734. DOE and School checks are accepted.

     The course is open to all adults (age 18 +) and no prior coaching experience is required. Junior shooters aged 16-17 may complete the course and earn the Junior Trainer credential. Junior Trainer applicants must have 2 letters of recommendation from a coach, teacher, or parent. Further information on the NRA Coach School may be found at http://www.nrahq.org/education/training/coach_training_schools.asp

     The Intermediate Junior Shooting Camp is open to Hawaii high school students age 12- 20 with at least one year experience in air rifle competition. It is a key training event for student athletes and will include techniques for advancement in Sporter and Precision Air Rifle. To apply for the camp complete and send the attached application to Hawaii Friends of NRA, 129 South Kalaheo Ave, Kailua, HI 96734 or by e-mail to dawnhorn@hawaii.rr.com or fax to Dawn Horn at (808) 262-3780.

     Housing for students attending camp will be provided with host families . Coaches attending the Certification Course and Camp may also request housing with host families.