Project S.A.F.E. BB & Archery

S.A.F.E. BB Team

Our parent/ child meeting for this season's team is September 9 at 6 p.m. at the 4-H office.

Parents must register ahead of time to make sure there is a spot available. We are tentatively setting the limit at 14 shooters, but that may change in the future. We will supply the BB guns, but you must provide your safety glasses and targets for home practice. Practices will start in late September- early October. BB is open to boys and girls 4th-9th grade students. Practices will be at the Habersham County Fairgrounds beginning at 5:30 p.m.

S.A.F.E. Archery Overview

Our parent/ child meeting for this season's team is on September 23 at 6 p.m. at the 4-H office.

Youths in 4th grade and up, from 9-19, enjoy learning the discipline of shooting compound bows with the help of certified volunteer coaches. Most shoots involve FITA rules and sometimes include a 3-D component. We can always use an additional 1-2 coaches if you are interested in the free certification. To ensure safety, we reserve the right to limit teams. For more information about the Habersham County 4-H Archery Team, contact Steven Patrick at stevep@uga.edu or call (706) 754-2318. Registration is starting now for the indoor season ending in January.

Becoming a Certified Coach

Certified Coaches and adult leaders are instrumental in delivering S.A.F.E. Programs on both the county and state levels. If you are interested in becoming a certified coach and volunteer for your local 4-H program, contact your local county Extension office. To become a certified coach, you must:

Meet the volunteer screening requirements of the University of Georgia which includes filling out an application with the local county office, submitting references and undergoing a background check conducted by the University.

Volunteers must also complete Chaperone Training if they plan to be the leader of a group or accompany youth on overnight trips. Chaperone Training is completed during the State SAFE Certified Coaches training.