Shooting
Sports State Team Tryouts- 2010
Opportunities
Begin at State Shoot
Have you ever
thought about trying out for one of the 9 state shooting teams?
Will you be at
least 14 and no more than 18 years of age next 4-H year?
(Dec 31, 2009)
If you can answer YES
to both of these questions – PAY ATTENTION!
Upon
recommendation of the Shooting Sports Advisory Committee, there has been a
modification to the selection process for several of the state shooting
teams - beginning this fall.
At the National Invitational – 4-H
members are expected to shoot 3 different events i.e. 3 different shotgun
events, or 3 different smallbore rifle events, or 3 different muzzleloading
events, 3 compound archery events, etc.
Because the tradition of the Missouri 4-H State Shoot began long
before any national event, most of our state shoot events do not correspond
to the national events. Recently we
have modified our State Shoot to include at least one of the national
events in several disciplines.
NOW
Several shooting disciplines will use one
event at the State Shoot as a “try out”.
Then Sunday after the State Shoot, the other events will be
conducted. So, mark your calendars
for September 19 and 20th.
NOTE: Also - there will
another opportunity to “try out”…another selection match for several of the
teams. You have multiple
opportunities to participate in a try out.
If you attend both or all, the top scores from any match will be
used in determining the team members.
Read closely.
Small bore Rifle (.22) - The 3-position,
50 yard match at the State Shoot is a state team try-out match. On Sunday, the other two events -CMP
Sporter Rimfire and Silhouette matches will be conducted. Another selection match (3 events) will
be held at a later date-TBA.
Participate in either or both.
An individual’s best score in each event will be used to determine
the team.
Small bore Pistol (.22) - The Slow-fire/Timed-fire
pistol event at the State Shoot is a state team try-out match. On
Sunday the other two national events will be conducted – Silhouette and
Slow-Fire Bullseye. Another
selection match (3 events) will be held at a later date-TBA. Participate in either or both. An
individual’s best score in each event will be used to determine the
team.
Muzzleloading - Muzzleloading
match at State Shoot is a state team try-out match. On Sunday, the other two events –
Silhouette and 25 yard Bottles & Critters will be conducted. Another selection match (3 events) will
be held at a later date-TBA.
Participate in either or both. An individual’s best score in each
event will be used to determine the team.
Compound Archery & Recurve
Archery
(two different teams) - The senior FITA
match (new this year) at the State Shoot is a state team try-out
match. On Sunday, the other two national
events, Field Archery and 3-D will be conducted. There will be two additional try-outs,
this fall: October 24 and November
7…at United Sportsmen Club, Jefferson City. Your top 2 scores in each event will be
used to select team members. So, must
attend at least 2 of the 3 matches. Note:
if you will be competing in the JR Division at the State Shoot, but
will be a senior next yr and wish to try out for the state team – please
contact Gerry Snapp ahead of time.
We will need to make accommodations for you to shoot senior
distance.
Shotgun -
The state shoot does NOT count as a state team match. There will be a series of 6 selection
matches this fall and winter…after the State Shoot. The best 3 scores in each event posted by
an individual is used to determine the team members. : All selection
matches will take place at Prairie Grove Shooting Sports – check-in at
9:15-9:45 am - shooting begins at 10:00.
50 each of Trap, Skeet, & Sporting Clays each time.
Dates:
Sunday: Sept. 20 Oct. 18 Nov.
29
Saturday Dec. 5 Jan. 16 Feb
27
Hunting Skills - The HS event at State Shoot does NOT
count toward state team selection.
On Sunday, Sept 20 a Hunting
Skills Clinic will be conducted.
Any youth, any age interested in the Hunting Skills team – this year
or in the future – is encouraged to participate. Parents and coaches are welcome. Come – Learn. State Team coaches will give a thorough
introduction to the Hunting Skills competition. The team selection date will in late winter/early
spring, TBA.
Air Rifle & Air Pistol - The event at the State Shoot does NOT
count toward state team selection.
We hope to have a winter postal match for Air Pistol and Air Rifle
participants. Top shooters will
receive a special invitation to the state team tryout in the spring. Details have yet to be determined.
State Team
Try-out Info:
- Try-out
events will closely duplicate the events of the National
Invitational. These matches are
not necessarily the same as the State Shoot events.
- Check online
at the National Invitational website – look for Rules Synopsis.
http://4h.missouri.edu/go/projects/shootingsports/2009NatEvntSynop.pdf
- For the sake
of time, events at the try-outs may be modified – such as limited to a
partial match instead of full course of fire - but the equipment
rules, procedures, will be the same.
- State owned
equipment is available for many of the teams…but is assigned to youth
after the team is selected.
Learn by Doing!
Come
and participate. If not ready now –
this will help you prepare for the future
Register
in advance – by September 1 - for the September 20 try-outs –No fee for
Sept 20 try out events/activities.
Participation numbers are relatively
small and skill levels vary greatly.
Do not mistakenly think that it takes an exceptionally high level of
skill to make a team. If a 4-H member
is an above average shooter, and spends a little time in preparation and practice
they have a great chance of making the team. Go for it!! If you don’t make it this year, you are
much better prepared for next year.
Youth, parents, coaches are encouraged to
contact Missouri 4-H State Instructors/Team Coaches or Gerry Snapp for
clarification of rule and procedures or with specific questions.
Application/Info
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