Participants must be actively enrolled in the 4-H shooting sports project UNDER THE DIRECT SUPERVISION OF A CERTIFIED 4-H SHOOTING SPORTS INSTRUCTOR to participate in these county fair contests.
Participants must provide the required equipment (unless otherwise noted).
PARTICIPANTS EXHIBITING UNSAFE PRACTICES MAY BE DISQUALIFIED FROM THE CONTEST AT THE DISCRETION OF THE SUPERINTENDENT.
PARTICIPANTS, COACHES AND SPECTATORS ARE REQUIRED TO WEAR EYE PROTECTION FOR ALL SPORTS EXCEPT ARCHERY.
ATTIRE: Appropriate and clean attire is required for all participants. Shirts must have a 4-H emblem, e.g. a 4-H Shooting Sports club shirt or participants must wear a 4-H armband. Shirts must be button-up with a regular, polo or round collar; or T-shirt; with short or long sleeves; and must cover the midriff in all shooting positions. Slacks, jeans, skirts or shorts must be of an appropriate length, free of holes/rips and reasonably loose-fitting. Shoes must be close-toed. Refer to the contest’s governing rulebook for additional requirements.
- Premiums: Purple $4; Blue $3; Red $2; White $0
2026 Super Fair Contest Dates
- ARCHERY: Saturday, Nov. 22, 2025 at 8 a.m. (Turpin Outdoor Education Center); Registration due Monday, Nov. 10, 2025
- BB GUN/AIR RIFLE and AIR PISTOL: Saturday, Feb. 7, 2026 at 8 a.m. (Turpin Education Center); Registration due Friday, Jan. 30, 2026
STATEWIDE CONTEST: Nebraska 4-H offers shooting sports state competitions. For more information, see https://4h.unl.edu/statewide-events-opportunities/shooting-sports-program.
BB GUN/AIR RIFLE
Superintendent: Rachel Carlson
- Register by Friday, Jan. 24
- Contest: Saturday, Feb. 1, 8 a.m. (Turpin Outdoor Education Center)
Parents/guardians are encouraged to assist 4-H members with loading and cocking rifles on the firing line. Follows current NRA BB Gun Rules.
BB Gun is 4 position, 5 meter, course of fire; 10 shots each position.
K100910 BB Gun Sub-Junior division (Age 8)
K100911 BB Gun Junior division (Ages 9–10)
K100912 BB Gun Intermediate division (Ages 11–12)
K100913 BB Gun Senior division (Ages 13–15)
Air Rifle (.177 caliber) is three position, 10 meter, course of fire; 10 shots each position. Follows current National Standard Three-Position Air Rifle Rules. However, coaching is encouraged for the young or first year shooter and permitted for all age divisions.
K100920 Air Rifle (.177 caliber) Sub-Junior division (Ages 8–10)
K100921 Air Rifle (.177 caliber) Junior division (Ages 11–12)
K100922 Air Rifle (.177 caliber) Intermediate division (Ages 13–14)
K100923 Air Rifle (.177 caliber) Senior division (Ages 15–18)
AIR PISTOL
Superintendent: Rachel Carlson
- Register by Friday, Jan. 24
- Contest: Saturday, Feb. 1, 8 a.m. (Turpin Outdoor Education Center)
Follows current USAS-NRA Progressive-Position Air Pistol Rules.
K100930 Air Pistol Sub-Junior division (Ages 8–12) — basic supported
K100931 Air Pistol Junior division (Ages 13–14) — standing supported
K100932 Air Pellet Pistol Intermediate division (Ages 15–16) — international standing
K100933 Air Pellet Pistol Senior division (Ages 17–18) — international standing
ARCHERY
Superintendent: Rachel Carlson
- Register by Nov. 11, 2024
- Contest: Saturday, Nov. 23, 2024, 8 a.m. (Turpin Outdoor Education Center)
Follows current Nebraska State 4-H Archery rules. 12 ends of 5 arrows (60 arrow total) on NFAA indoor blue/white 40CM target. Scoring X, 5, 4, 3, 2, 1 from the center out.
Age Divisions:
- Junior (Cub) — Ages 8–11 (10 yards)
- Intermediate (Youth) — Ages 12–14 (20 yards; except Basic Bow at 10 yards)
- Senior (Young Adult) — Ages 15–18 (20 yards)
In addition to age divisions, archers are classified according to bow styles:
- Freestyle Limited Recurve (FSLR) — Longbow or recurve that must be shot with fingers. Sights without magnification and stabilizers are allowed.
- Basic Bow (BB) — Compound, recurve or longbow that must be shot with fingers. No sights allowed.
- Freestyle Limited (FSL) — Any compound bow that must be shot with fingers. Sights, stabilizers and peep sights are allowed.
- Freestyle (FS) — Same as Freestyle Limited, except must be shot with mechanical release.
- Bowhunter Freestyle (BHFS) — Same as Freestyle, except stabilizer cannot exceed 12 inches, pin sights only (no magnification). Sights cannot be adjusted after the first scoring arrow.
K10095_ Archery Junior
K10096_ Archery Intermediate
K10097_ Archery Senior
...1 Freestyle Limited Recurve (FSLR)
...2 Basic Bow (BB)
...3 Freestyle Limited (FSL)
...4 Freestyle (FS)
...5 Bowhunter Freestyle (BHFS)
Example: Archery Junior FSL is K100953.
TRAPSHOOTING
- Date and Location TBA
K100940 Trapshooting Junior division (grades 6–8) — 16 yard 50 targets. Medals awarded for first 3 places. Ribbons are awarded for total score of 50 targets after first 3 places.
K100941 Trapshooting Senior division (grades 9–12) — 50 targets for 16 yard and 50 targets Handicap yardage. 16 yard scores will determine handicap yardage. Medals awarded for first 3 places in 16 yard, Handicap and High Overall. High Overall score is combined 16 yard and handicap scores. Ribbons are awarded for totals in 16 yard, Handicap and High Overall score after first 3 places.