America's Rifle Challenge Match Director Summit

The NRA Competitive Shooting Division is pleased to announce the launch of the NRA America’s Rifle Challenge (ARC) 2026 Match Director Summit, an immersive training and professional development opportunity designed to enhance the knowledge, skills, and abilities for current or aspiring ARC Match Directors and Range Officers.

The 2026 Summit will be held May 6–10, 2026, at Camp Atterbury, Indiana, and will bring together a select group of club and range volunteers for comprehensive instruction focused on the safe, efficient, and engaging conduct of ARC competitions.

Summit Overview

The ARC Match Director Summit is a three-day program combining classroom instruction and live-fire range training. The curriculum covers a broad range of Match Director and Range Officer responsibilities, with emphasis on competitor safety, match administration, range operations, creative and challenging stage designs, and best practices for delivering a high-quality competitive experience.  Lodging and meals will be provided for those applicants selected to attend. Participation is limited to 36 attendees to ensure a personal focus and meaningful hands-on instruction.  Please do NOT make travel arrangements until you have been notified that you have been selected to attend.  A registration code will be emailed to all selected participants to complete the registration and payment of $50 to attend.

Key Dates:

• January 2 – Registration opens
• February 13 – Registration closes
• February 16 – Selection notifications sent

On-Site Schedule:

• May 6 – Arrival and check-in
• May 7 – Classroom program overview
• May 8 – Level I live-fire range exercises
• May 9 – Level II live-fire range exercises

For questions please contact [email protected].