memnus: Me with my bow at full draw, with quote "Just Dynamic Tension" (Dynamic Tension)
Brian ([personal profile] memnus) wrote2005-09-18 12:23 pm

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So. Vernie thinks she's finally convinced Easton to pay for certification for the rec class helpers.

This basically means that sometime in October, I will be sacrificing an entire weekend to a twelve-hour class - unless it happens all on one day *shudder* - and walk out with either a Level 1 or Level 2 NAA Archery Instructor Certification. That means that I can officially teach beginner or intermediate archery classes, complete with a generous insurance policy in case anything goes horribly wrong. Not only does this mean that the rec classes will have a lot more options, the certification will be valid wherever I go. It's potentially more fun - and certainly rarer - than the BS in CS that I'm also headed for. Not that I exactly know how to turn such a thing to good use, but I really do like the idea of having the option.

This does mean I should start saving up for my own equipment - after all, I only have access to my current stuff until May. I'd really like to be able to take archery with me, without having to rely on rental gear. I figure if I keep up with the rec classes, and save that money, I'll be able to afford something equivalent to what I'm shooting now by spring.

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[identity profile] hmdavid83.livejournal.com 2005-09-18 11:04 pm (UTC)(link)
One thought would be that during the standard school year you could have a "real" job and could hook up with some summer camp for the summers and teach archery. Or you could just work with parks and rec wherever you end up.