October 2013

Pleasant Valley Trap Shooting Team

Trapshooting is competitive shotgun shooting at clay targets launched from a single “house” or machine away from the shooter

The Scholastic Shooting Sports Foundations, Inc, (SSSF) is a 501(c)3 non-profit organization that serves as the National Governing Body for the Scholastic Clay Target Program (SCTP), started in 2001; other supporting organizations locally include Iowa Scholastic Clay Target Program, Inc., Iowa High School Clay Target Association, Amateur Trapshooting Association, Iowa State Trapshooting Association, Iowa DNR

The mission is to introduce school-aged youths to the shooting sports and to facilitate their continued involvement by providing, promoting and perpetuating opportunities to safely and enjoyably participate and compete in a high-quality, team-based sport led by trained adult coaches focused on enhancing the personal growth and development of their athletes.

WHAT?

The Scholastic Clay Target Program promotes gun safety, personal responsibility, and sportsmanship among primary and secondary students.

Teams compete at the local, state, and national level.

Athletes are divided into four divisions based on academic grade level and experience: Rookie (fifth grade and below), Intermediate (sixth through eighth grades), Junior Varsity (ninth through twelfth grades), and Varsity (eleventh and twelfth grades with at least two years of experience at the Junior Varsity level).

Trophies and college scholarships are awarded to third place, runner-up, and champion squads in each division at the SCTP National Championships

WHAT?

Trap Shooting is a rapidly growing sport across the state of Iowa; 2200 students participated in the State Meet in Cedar Falls last year representing 113 school districts

Program in Iowa for 29 years; participation has increased 1090% in last 6 years across the state

Local teams include North Scott, Davenport West, Clinton Maquoketa, and Burlington

Last year, over 15 PV students participated on Davenport or North Scott’s team

There is strong interest at PVHS, with 68 students signed up showing interest in the club, giving another option for involvement in a sport that will last a lifetime and potential for national and international competition with Olympic possibilities

WHY?

Deputy Jayne Ruckoldt will serve as the School Liaison

Coaches will be Head Coach Shannon Martin and assistants Darin Oberhart, Chris Cournoyer, and Marcia Auliff

Coaches participated in the 8 hour Iowa DNR Basic Shotgun Coach certification course on November 2, 2013; coaches are required to take Continuing Education every 2 years

68 PVHS students have shown interest

Everyone can play who demonstrates safety and positive attitude: female, male, athletes with disabilities

Could possibly lead PVJH club as well

WHO?

Organizational Parent/Student meeting in December 2013

Students are expected to complete the DNR Hunter Safety Course before the season begins

First meeting/registration in February

Practices begin March 3rd (students are required to attend 3 practices before their first meet) 2-3 practices will be offered each week

April 1st Meets begin

Iowa High School State Trap Championships, May 30th

SCTP Trap Championships May 31st-June 1st

WHEN?

Oak Hill Gun Club, Inc. has offered to host our team for practices and meets. They currently host the Davenport team as well.

Meets will be held at NRA-affiliated Gun Clubs around the area and state

We are also looking into Dewitt and other clubs as other options

WHERE?

Students will provide their own 12 or 20 gauge shotguns

Shooting vest or ammunition pouchesEye protection glassesEar protectionTeam Shirts and hat/cap (Strict Dress Code)BagCleaning SuppliesAmmoJournalClay Targets

HOW? – Equipment Needed

Coach Registration $25 per coach – includes background check and liability insurance

Coaches Training $40 per coachStudent Cost: $150-200 includes:

Scholastic Clay Target Program Fee - $15 – includes insurance and awards

Clays for practices and meets; gun club fees Meets - $12-20 per meet per student (pre-registration required

for each meet)Additional Cost(s):

Ammunition Transportation to and from meets (school provided?)

Sponsorships and Grants Available

HOW? – Costs

No guns or ammunition will be allowed on school grounds for any reason. Practice will be at time where students will have plenty of time to go home and get all equipment and be at practice on time. Includes Empty Shells. Storage also provided by QCI Firearms Training (Coach Darin Oberhart).

All athletes and coaches must demonstrate safety and a positive attitude at all times.

A safety class is required of all new participants. This will be offered at no cost and managed by participating coaches. The time and place for the safety orientation will be announced.

Emergency Procedures will be in place and followed strictly at all practices and meets

HOW? – Security

Passing grades at school. Must meet the requirements of any athlete.

Lettering a possibility as it is approved by the local school or as a state-sanctioned events in the future

A strict dress code and behavior policy will be followed

Parental involvement expected

HOW? – Other Considerations