The Hamblen County 4-H Shooting Sports Program is a volunteer-led program that teaches life skills and STEM principles through shooting sports. Youth learn safety and shooting techniques in the disciplines of archery, hunting, rifle and shotgun. This program is affiliated with Tennessee 4-H Shooting Sports and National 4-H Shooting Sports.
Hamblen County 4-H Shooting Sports Handbook
The handbook covers program-wide eligibility, supervision, safety, conduct, registration and season information for all disciplines.
View or Download the Handbook (PDF)
Are you interested in Shooting Sports? Please visit our Frequently Asked Questions page or contact Elizabeth Hobbs at edoan@utk.edu.
Archery
Open to youth in grades 4-12 (grade as of January 1 of season year).
Athletes may participate in 3 divisions, subject to current event rules and equipment standards: Genesis Compound, Open Compound, and Recurve.
Season: January-May with weekly practices. The season includes the State 4-H Archery Jamboree in April.
For current registration fees, what’s included and payment details, see Appendix B: Season Information in the Shooting Sports Handbook.
Rifle
Open to youth in grades 4-12, based on division requirements and instructor approval.
Divisions:
- BB: Grades 4-10; athletes may participate through age 16.
- Air Rifle: Grades 5-12; athletes must have prior BB experience and instructor and Shooting Sports Coordinator approval to advance.
- Smallbore: Athletes must complete at least one year of BB or Air Rifle before participating. Contact an instructor to confirm eligibility and availability.
Season: November-May; schedules vary by division. The state 4-H BB and Air Rifle Jamborees are in March. The smallbore Jamboree is in May.
For current registration fees, what’s included and payment details, see Appendix B: Season Information in the Shooting Sports Handbook.
Shotgun/Trap
Open to youth in grades 4-12 (grade as of January 1 of season year).
Season: January-May, with weekly practices. The season includes the State 4-H Shotgun Jamboree in early May. Athletes may also participate in the Amateur Trapshooting Association (ATA) AIM youth program and the Smoky Mountain Trap Series.
For current registration fees, what’s included and payment details, see Appendix B: Season Information in the Shooting Sports Handbook.
Key dates
| Date | What’s Happening |
| October 15, 2026 | 6:00-7:30 PM | Required Signing Day | 4-H Office |
| November 2, 2026 | Rifle Safety Meeting |
| November 15, 2026 | Shotgun Ammunition Add-on Deadline |
| January 1, 2027 | Shotgun registration must be paid in full |
| January 7, 2027 | Archery Safety Meeting |
| February 27, 2027 | Shotgun dry-fire training deadline |
Register for 2027 Shooting Sports
Registration is complete through the Hamblen County 4-H Office. Start by choosing a discipline above and reviewing its handout for fees, deadlines and season details.
How to register
- Download the registration forms packet. Complete the forms and bring them to Signing Day.
- Review your discipline’s information. Archery, Rifle and Shotgun have different fees and payment arrangements. See the discipline handout and the Shooting Sports Handbook for details.
- Attend Signing Day with your 4-H member. Both the member and a parent/guardian must attend so the member’s photo can be taken for the F600A form.
- Join the Band App for official announcements and schedule updates.
Questions? Contact Elizabeth Hobbs, 4-H Agent, at 423-586-6111 or edoan@utk.edu
Proud Sponsors of Hamblen County Shooting Sports
Home Depot
Morristown Trap Club
Morristown Archery Club