16/02/2026
Cranham Scout Centre rifle shooting instructor course
NSRA Youth Proficiency Scheme Tutor
Adult Qualification Course - Air Rifle
Date Saturday 11 & Sunday 12 April 2026.
Venue
Cranham Scout Centre, Cranham, Gloucestershire GL 8HP.
Times ~
Arrive from 09:00 for a 09:15 prompt start both days; finish at 17:00 both days.
Outline ~
The NSRA Youth Proficiency Scheme Tutor's Diploma is the standard course for equipping adult instructors to run both taster sessions (instruction and range control) and YPS courses for young people to learn to shoot whilst completing D of E and other badges/awards.
The course fee includes NSRA registration on successful course completion and the course handbook.
Topics Covered ~
Law, safety, equipment, range construction, group control, basic shooting skills, sighting, scoring targets, and how to run the YPS for youth participants to learn to shoot (not a qualification).
Cost within scouting ~
Within Scouting: ยฃ135 or ยฃ90. for those willing to deliver 3 hours of instruction per year to groups paying the instructed rate, subject to an agreement with the Centre. Applicants must provide a current Scout Association membership number at the time of booking (a screenshot of the membership database showing the number is acceptable).
Cost Outside of Scouting: ยฃ190.
Information ~
Please bring a pen, a notebook, and lunch. Tea, coffee and biscuits will be supplied.
The course tutor is Chrissy Monksummers, NSRA Regional Coach and ISSF Rifle and Pistol coach.
If you have any specific support requirements to assist you in achieving maximum involvement in this course, please email [email protected].
To book your place, email Niel Hatton [email protected]
Terms apply