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Adults wishing to become
volunteer leaders for the 4-H Sportfishing project are required to attend
this training.
Teams entered in the Missouri
Sportfishing League must be led by a “certified”
coach-meaning at least one coach of the team must have successfully
participated in a Leader Workshop.
WHY? For
Success!
A successful experience for adult volunteers as well as the
young people is important-even critical.
Many adults have angling skills and are willing to share their
knowledge and experience with young people.
But willing to, and being successful, are two entirely different
things. We want 4-H Sportfishing to be
a positive experience for everyone involved. This workshop isn’t to teach you
how to fish, but to teach you how to lead a 4-H fishing project!
At the
leader workshop you will:
- Receive a copy of a
nationally developed curriculum/lesson plans
- Receive instruction in two
different program areas
- Develop an understanding of
4-H Philosophy and the 4-H Mission
- Learn that young people are
our most important resource
- Learn successful strategies
for working with young people
- Explore liability,
insurance, and risk management procedures
- “Practice” your
teaching skills
- Develop a better
understanding of your role as a 4-H volunteer
- Become part of a network of
fellow volunteers
What
is 4-H Sportfishing?
The National 4-H Sportfishing
program is a youth development program that provides a comprehensive
curriculum designed to develop life skills in young people while educating
then to exercise leadership and support for responsible recreational
fishing and stewardship of aquatic resources. This is accomplished by involving youth
with caring adult volunteers in a long-term, on-going, community-based
program.
Knowledge/Skill
Areas
4-H
SportFishing is comprised of four knowledge and skill areas. These are
- Angling Skills – the basic skills of
a successful fisher person
- Tackle Craft – assemble from kits,
custom build, or modify tackle
- Aquatic Ecology – understanding
healthy habitat for fish and other aquatic life
- People and Fish – people and fish
interactions - including fishing ethics, fisheries management, and
folkways
Directions
Accommodations
This is
a “church” conference center.
Male and female are housed separately in dormitory style lodging. Bring own bedding, towels, etc. One nights lodging (Fri) and 3 meals
provided– supper on Friday, and breakfast, lunch on Saturday.
Cost
$50 per
person. Many county 4-H Councils
provide financial assistance to volunteer leaders for training. Check with your local 4-H Council. Cost includes 1 night lodging, 3 meals, snacks,
curriculum notebook, and supplies.
Enrollment
Limited to 32
volunteers –
so register early! Minimum age is
18. Pre-registration is
required.
Participants will be
trained/certified in 2 of the four areas.
You may choose either Angling Skills /People & Fish OR Tackle Craft/Aquatic Ecology. Indicate first and second choice.
Registration
is due by April 15
Registration
Form (PDF)
Send form and fee to:
Gerry
Snapp
810 Clark
Hall
Columbia, MO 65211
Checks payable to Missouri 4-H Foundation
Tentative
Schedule
Friday - April 25
1:00 - 1:30 Check-in
1:30 Training session begins
5:30
Supper
6:30 – 8:30
Training continues
Saturday – April 26
8:00
Breakfast
9:00
More training
12:00
Lunch
1:00 Training
resumes & teaching resumes
4:30 Wrap-up
5:00
session concludes
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