ATA SHOOT PROGRAM & SCHEDULE: REGISTRATION – 9:00 AM START Practice traps open at 9:00 am, Event 1 starts at 10:00 am (more or less) Event 2 starts at completion of Event 1 Event 3 starts at completion of Event 2 SHOOT PROGRAM RULES St. Joseph County Conservation & Sportsman Club, Inc. Sturgis, Michigan 2015 ATA TRAP SHOOTS Mar 22 – End ‘O Winter ATA Shoot Apr 19 – 6th Bill Kasdorf Memorial HDC Shoot Sept 20 – Autumn Open Trapshoot Oct 11– National Trapshooting Day TROPHIES for All 4 Shoots! These are invitational shoots and the Club Directors reserve the right to reject, refund, or disqualify any contestant who, in their judgment, interferes with the harmony of the shoot or violates ATA or safety rules and regulations. ATA rules govern all events and referees will make decisions in accordance with them. Targets and target settings will comply with ATA rules. A shooter may win only one trophy in each event. If a shooter is eligible for more than one trophy, they are responsible to notify shoot management within 15 minutes of the completion of that event, which trophy they wish to take or shoot-off for. The declared “Special Category” will be given priority if not chosen by shooter as stated. Classification – Singles and Doubles: Shooters will be classified according to their known ability and must have their current average card and ATA membership card with them to enter. The following system will be used: Singles (4) A 95% and over B 92% and < 95% C 89% and < 92% D Under 89% A B C D Doubles (4) 90% and over 85% and <90% 78% and < 85% Under 78% Any shooter who shoots in a class or a handicap yardage higher or lower than the assigned class or yardage will be subject to disqualification and are not eligible for trophies or Lewis purse winnings. Special Categories: For the purposes of trophies, Veteran and Senior Veteran will be combined in the Singles and Handicap events. For Singles and Handicap the other Special Categories are Sub-Junior (under 15 years), Junior (15 –17 years), and Lady. Doubles may have only one or two special categories, depending on the shoot: Junior (Junior/SJ combined) and Lady. These categories must be declared at registration before firing first shot. See specific shoot details. Minimum Class Assignment: Unless a shooter’s known ability can be established (eg. 500 registered targets in the current and previous years combined, or known practice scores, etc.), they will be assigned a minimum of class B (class C for Ladies and Juniors, class D for Sub-Juniors) for the singles & doubles events. There will be no penalty yardage assigned to the handicap events. Shooters will shoot their assigned ATA handicap yardage (18 through 27 yards). Directions to the Club : Make-ups & Shoot-offs: From Sturgis MI, drive west on US 12 to Shimmel Road. Turn Right (North) and drive to Featherstone Road. Turn Right (East). Club is on the left about ½ mile. From points west (Edwardsburg), drive east on US 12 to Shimmel Road. Turn Left (North) to Featherstone Rd. Turn Right (East). Club is on the left about ½ mile. Any shooter missing all or part of a round, should report to Registration for make-up instructions within 15 minutes after the last squad of the event is completed. Contestants in shoot-offs will be called over the PA system. Those who fail to show within 10 minutes of second call for a shoot-off, forfeit rights to that trophy. Shoot-offs are conducted after the last event of the day. From Ohio: Take Interstate 80/90 to the Howe, IN exit. Go North to Sturgis, MI and follow the Sturgis Directions above. Hotels are in the vicinity of Howe & Sturgis. Fees: (subject to target price increases) SJCCC CLUB LOCATION & MAP: Daily: $5.00 (ATA $3.00, MTA $2.00) paid once per day only MTA Target Assessment Fee: $2.00 per 100 targets Targets & Trophies (T&T): $20.00 each Event, per 100 targets National Trapshooting Day T&T: $25.00 each Event Youth (<18 years or AIM) Targets/Trophies: $15.00 per Event National Trapshooting Day T&T Youth: $20.00 per Event Practice rounds $4.50, youth under 18 years of age $2.50 23640 Featherstone Road Sturgis, Michigan 49091 Club Phone: (269) 467-7128 Web page: www.conservationclub.us Options: Options: Lewis Class is offered for each event at all registered shoots. Payout is 2 classes with a 60/40 split of the monies per class. In the event there are less than 13 entrants, there will be only 1 class. Minimum of 4 entrants to hold the Lewis. Monies will be returned if there are less than 4 entrants in an event. Other options may be offered, see specific shoot information for details. ATA CLUB CONTACTS: Leslie York: Cell 269- 483-6803 Larry York: Cell 269-464-6895 E-mail: [email protected] Breakfast and Lunch Available! Shoot Certificate Waiver and Release Agreement: By attending and paying entry fees to participate in any trap shoot held by or at The St. Joseph County Conservation & Sportsman Club, Inc (i.e. the “Club”), Sturgis MI, the participants agree to the following: I acknowledge and understand that trapshooting has inherent risks and dangers for anyone attending this function. I am voluntarily attending or participating in this shoot with full knowledge of the inherent dangers to myself (and to others) and hereby assume and accept any and all risks of injury, up to and including death, to myself and to others. I, and my heirs, hereby knowingly and intentionally waive, release, and hold harmless the “Club”, its officers, the ATA, & trap help volunteers from and against any and all claims, suits, expenses, and dangers sustained or incurred by myself or which I cause to others, that are related to or arising from my participation in or attendance at this trap shoot. “Grab your gun and have some fun!” St. Joseph County Conservation and Sportsman Club, Inc. is an affiliated club of the Amateur Trapshooting Association (ATA) and is authorized to hold ATA Registered trap shoots on the dates listed in this booklet.. ATA Club #27-0202. Throwing White Flyer targets. Using the 3S Shooting Sports Software, 4 PAT Traps, and Canterbury Voice releases. MARCH 22 “END ‘O WINTER” ATA SHOOT: APRIL 19 – 6TH ANNUAL “BILL KASDORF” MEMORIAL ATA HANDICAP SHOOT EVENT 1: 100 Singles EVENT 1: 100 Handicap 1 Targets & Trophies $20 Targets & Trophies $20 10 Trophies: Champion, High each class (A-D), Lady 1 & 2, Vet, Junior, SJ. 8 Trophies: Champion, Runner-up, Third, Lady 1 & 2, Vet, Junior, SJ. Optional Lewis Purse: ….….……….…..…$10 Optional Lewis Purse: ….….……….…..…$10 2 Classes, 60%/40% (ties divide money) 2 Classes, 60%/40% (ties divide money) EVENT 2: 100 Handicap Targets & Trophies $20 EVENT 2: 100 Singles Targets & Trophies $20 8 Trophies: Champion, Runner-up, Third, Lady 1 & 2, Vet, Junior, Sub-Junior. 10 Trophies: Champion, High each class (A-D), Lady 1 & 2, Vet, Junior, SJ. Optional Lewis Purse: …….………….……$10 Optional Lewis Purse: …….………….……$10 2 Classes, 60%/40% (ties divide money) 2 Classes, 60%/40% (ties divide money) EVENT 3: 50 Pair Doubles Targets & Trophies $20 EVENT 3: 100 Handicap 2 Targets & Trophies $20 4 Trophies: Champion, Runner-up, Lady (combined), Junior. 8 Trophies: Champion, Runner-up, Third, Lady 1 & 2, Vet, Junior, SJ. Optional Lewis Purse: ……………….……$10 Optional Lewis Purse: ……………….……$10 2 Classes, 60%/40% (ties divide money) 2 Classes, 60%/40% (ties divide money) High Over All (HOA) James Ware Construction Trophy 1 Trophy: Individual with the highest combined score. Must shoot all three events (300 targets) to be eligible. Winner Don Romine from March 2014 “Spring” ATA Shoot High Handicap (HH) “Bill Kasdorf” HDC Trophy 1 Trophy: Individual with the highest combined handicap score is our annual “HDC Champion”. Must shoot both Handicap Events 1 & 3 (200 targets). 2014 Winner John Tarnowski from Illinois SEPTEMBER 19 “AUTUMN OPEN” TRAPSHOOT: EVENT 1: 200 Singles Targets & Trophies …. $40 10 Trophies on 200 targets: Champion, High each class (A-D), Lady 1 & 2, Vet, Junior, Sub-Junior. May also sign up for and shoot only 100 targets, ….………….$20 However, there are no trophies on the single 100! Optional Lewis Purse (200): ….….………$10 2 Classes, 60%/40% (ties divide money) Class Option Purse (200) : …………….…$10 Each Class, 60%/40% (ties divide money) EVENT 2: 100 Handicap Targets & Trophies $20 8 Trophies: Champion, Runner-up, Third, Lady 1 & 2, Vet, Junior, SJ. Optional Lewis Purse: …….………….……$10 2 Classes, 60%/40% (ties divide money) EVENT 3: 50 Pair Doubles Targets & Trophies $20 4 Trophies: Champion, Runner-up, Lady (combined), Junior. Optional Lewis Purse: ……………….……$10 2 Classes, 60%/40% (ties divide money) High 300 Sturgis Bank Trophy 1 Trophy: Individual with the highest combined score of 200 Singles and 100 Handicap. Must shoot Events 1 and 2 (300 targets*) to be eligible. *Doubles not included in trophy calculation! National Trapshooting Day – Oct 11 Shamrock Leather Trophies EVENT 1 Anthony Seekman Singles 100 Singles Targets/Trophies ….. $25 10 Trophies: Champion, High each class (A-D), Lady I, Lady II, Vet, Junior, SJ. Optional Lewis Purse: ….….………$10 2 Classes, 60%/40% (ties divide money) EVENT 2: Matt Davis Handicap 100 Handicap Targets/Trophies … $25 9 Trophies: Champion, 18-21y, 22-24y, 25-27y, Lady I, Lady II, Vet, Jr, SJ. Optional Lewis Purse: …..…………$10 2 Classes, 60%/40% (ties divide money) Yardage Purse: ................................$10 EVENT 3: Anthony Seekman Doubles 50-pr Doubles Targets/Trophies…. $25 4 Trophies: Champion, Runner-up, Lady (combined) Junior. Optional Lewis Purse: …..…………$10 2 Classes, 60%/40% (ties divide money) High Over All (HOA) Bowersox Floor Center Trophy 1 Trophy: Individual with the highest combined score. Must shoot all three events (300 targets) to be eligible. Cooked Breakfasts! Hmmmm…. And Lunch! OPEN TRAP & SKEET St Joseph County Conservation & Sportsman Club, Inc is open to the public “year round” on Sunday mornings at 9:00 am and Tuesday Evenings at 6:00pm. The club also has one Skeet Field and a Flurry Bird Thrower for the Skeet range that can throw 25 or 50 challenging clay targets! They also play “Scrap” with 2 extra throwers! ________________________________________________________ Vision Signs, a Trophy Sponsor to our Club ATA Trap Program! Some of the winners from 2014 National Trapshooting Day shoot Perry Moore, Bryan Lynch, Martin Blashfield, Anthony Seekman, Matt Davis, Kathy Crandall, Samantha Wilson, Mike Erlewein, and Jonathon Stockwell ANNUAL WINTER TRAP LEAGUE St Joseph County Conservation & Sportsman Club runs a Winter Trap League from January to March. Call 269-483-6803 for details and dates for the next Winter Trap League. Some of the 2014 “Snowy” Participants YOUTH SHOOTERS are VERY WELCOME ! St. Joseph County Conservation & Sportsman Club, Inc. is promoting the shotgun shooting sports through an active youth program. The club has 4 active, certified shotgun coaches and offers the following 3 youth programs. We believe the future of our sport will continue if we help our youth become responsible, active participants. The team has received NRA Foundation and MidwayUSA Foundation Grants to help support the youth participation in these three beneficial programs. 4-H Shooting Sports (Trap & Skeet): For youth ages 12-19 the Club offers the shotgun sports of Trap and Skeet. Double Trap is also offered at the county level. The Club holds practices on Thursday nights April through early September. The State shoot is usually in August and the county shoot is held in September before the St. Joseph County Grange Fair. Scholastic Clay Target Program (SCTP): For youth in Grades 12 and under, an SCTP team offers shotgun competition in trap, skeet, and/or sporting clays. There are optional competitions at the local, State, and National levels. The National Shoot is currently held in Sparta IL. There are also opportunities for Olympic “Bunker” Trap and Skeet. Call 269-483-6803 for details. AIM – Youth Trap Shooting Program from ATA: AIM stands for Academics, Integrity, and Marksmanship. This program is for youth shooters from grade school through college age; up to age 23. Our Club offers this program for additional competitive trap shooting opportunities within the ATA. This program offers individual, as well as, team awards. Call 269-483-6803 for more information. opportunities within the ATA. This program offers individual, as well as, team awards. ReMax and Ayers Insurance – Sponsors of our trophies! Sponsors of our Trap Program! The Place to Go to Get Your Flooring! A+ Rating on the BBB Business Review 7
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