2016 Iowa Scholastic Shooting Sports State Championship Program Guide

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1 2016 Iowa Scholastic Shooting Sports State Championship Program Guide Collegiate Trap Championship April 30 Stockdale Gun Club, Ackley, IA Junior Olympic Trap Championship May AVAD Hunt Club, Coon Rapids, IA Junior Olympic Skeet Championship May New Pioneer Clay Target Center, Waukee, IA Scholastic Pistol Championship June 5 Dragoon Chapter Izaak Walton League, Ankeny, IA Trap Championship June 9-12 Iowa State Trapshooting Association Homegrounds, Cedar Falls, IA Sporting Clays Championship June 18 Targets on the Move Ackley, IA Presented by: Iowa Department of Natural Resources Iowa Scholastic Clay Target Program, Inc. Stockdale Gun Club AVAD Hunt Club New Pioneer Clay Target Center Targets on the Move Dragoon Chapter of the Izaak Walton League Iowa State Trapshooting Association Skeet Championship June New Pioneer Clay Target Center, Waukee, IA

2 Table of Contents General Information: Page 3 MidwayUSA Scholastic Shooting Trust Fund: Page 4 Collegiate Trap Championship: Page 5 Junior Olympic Trap Championship: Page 7 Junior Olympic Men s Doubles Trap Championship: Page 8 Junior Olympic Skeet Championships: Page 9 Scholastic Pistol Championships: Page 10 Trapshooting Championships: Page 12 Sporting Clays Championships: Page 18 Skeet Championships: Page 21 High Over-All Championship Team: Page 24 About the Iowa Scholastic Clay Target Program Inc.: Page Trapshooting General Information: Page 26 Camping Reservation Form: Page 28 Team Trailer Reservation Form: Page 28 Vendor Information: Page Premier Sponsor 1/13/2016 2

3 General Information All participants must be registered with the SCTP program and have all team, coach and participant paperwork on file with the SCTP and/or Iowa DNR before participating. Information is available on the DNR website. All athletes must have the respective National Governing Body membership paperwork completed prior to the state shoot. Membership applications will not be accepted at the state shoots. All squads must be at their assigned field/trap, ready to shoot by the time the previous squad starts their final round. Failure to be on time may result in disqualification. Concessions will be available at each state shoot. Use of tobacco is prohibited for all contestants, coaches and spectators. Use of alcohol by minors or adults is strictly prohibited during the course of events or awards ceremonies. Shoot management reserves the right to alter/change the shoot program at any time, for any reason. League Information The governing rules for leagues are those of the SCTP and the applicable National Governing Body. All events must be between two or more registered SCTP teams. All events must be published on the SCTP Shot 5 system 14 days prior to the event. All scores for teams and individuals must be posted to the SHOT 5 system within 3 days of the conclusion of the event. Results from any event shot on the last day of the season must be posted to the SHOT 5 system within 24 hours. Registered Shoots (ATA, NSSA, NSCA) can count toward league scores and be entered in SHOT 5 under the following conditions: The registered event is entered in SHOT 5 at least 14 days prior to the event. For ATA singles and doubles events, the shoot should be entered in SHOT 5 as two events of 50 targets each (1st 2 rounds are first event, 2nd 2 rounds are second event). For NSCA 0r NSSA 100 target shoots, the shoot should also be entered into SHOT 5 as two events of 50 targets. Registration is closed in SHOT 5 at least the night before the event in order for targets to be used for SCTP purposes. An athlete must be registered for the event on SHOT 5 in order for the targets to be used for SCTP. There must be athletes from at least 2 different teams participating at the event. Each team must have at least 1 full squad at the event for it to count as a league shoot. For fall 2015 shoots only, there is no minimum number of athletes per team. The host coach must enter the scores into SHOT 5 and is responsible for obtaining copies of the scoresheets from the host club for the SCTP athletes. League specific requirements can be found in this program for each league. 3

4 MidwayUSA Foundation Scholastic Shooting Trust funds for the 2016 Iowa State Championship Events All teams registered with the Scholastic Clay Target Program are eligible for team endowment funding. Any and all funding will go directly to a team s endowment account and withdrawal of funding is through the endowment granting process only. The 2016 Endowment Schedule will be provided once the 2016 budget is received from the Midway USA Foundation and the Iowa SCTP, Inc. Board has approved the disbursement process. 4

5 Collegiate Trap Championship April 30 at the Stockdale Gun Club Ackley, IA The 2016 Scholastic Clay Target Program Collegiate State Trap Championships will consist of two events, a Doubles Trap Championship and American Trap Singles Championship. The Doubles Championship will consist of 100 targets (50 pairs) and the American Trap Championship will consist of 200, 16 yard targets. All singles trap targets will be registered (ATA and ISTA registration is required). Event Registration Both events are open to Iowa based Collegiate Teams. Athletes must be enrolled full-time at their respective institution and in good standing. All participants must be registered and fully paid by 10:00 am. Teams, Coaches, and Athletes must be registered with the Scholastic Clay Target Program and athletes must be members of the ATA. Coaches must register their teams through the SHOT 5 system. Entry Fees Entry fees for the Collegiate state trap championships will be as follows: Doubles Championship - $26 American Trap Championship - $55 (including ATA daily fees) *ISTA daily fees are waived for these events. Entry fee payment will be made to Iowa SCTP, Inc. and will be collected the day of the competition. Practice Traps (available all day beginning at 9am) 16 yard practice trap - $6.00 per round Doubles Practice trap $6.00 per round (12 pair) Event Schedule 9:00AM Registration and Practice Fields Open 9:45AM Coaches Meeting 10:00AM Competition Begins - 16 yd. Singles and shoot-offs - Doubles Trap and shoot-offs - Awards Course of Fire Course of fire will be American Trap (16 yard), 200 targets, and American Doubles Trap (100 targets). Competitive Categories All athletes must be classified in the SHOT 5 system as collegiate athletes. Rules Current SCTP, ATA rules, and any match director s bulletins posted at the range govern this match. Ties for 1st-6th place among individuals, squads or teams will result in shoot-offs and will follow the SCTP shoot-off procedures. 5

6 Awards Team Championship/Squad Awards (Singles only) Squad: 1st 6th places (Total targets broken by the defined squad will be the winning squad) Individual Awards (Singles and Doubles) Men - 1st 6th places Ladies - 1st 6th places Other Club House Kitchen will be open for the duration of the event. An assortment of 12 gauge shells will be available for sale at the club. Event will be held rain or shine, so dress appropriately. Questions on this shoot can be directed to Chris Van Gorp at or Dale Stockdale at Explore for more details. The Stockdale Gun Club Co Hwy S-55 Ackley, IA Club House: Club Fax: dale.stockdale@stockdalegunclub.com 6

7 Junior Olympic Trap Championships May at AVAD Hunt Club Coon Rapids, IA The 2016 Iowa Junior Olympic (JO) Trap Championships will consist of 125 targets. Athletes qualifying in this state match will have the opportunity to compete at the USAS International Shooting Park in Colorado Springs, CO. Registration Deadline and Procedures Entry form should be postmarked or ed to event management by May 14. Contact match director, Royce Stangl at or for application materials and additional information. Range directions are at Entry Fee Total individual entry fee is $60 per athlete. Entry fee payment will be made to AVAD Hunt Club and will be collected the day of the competition. Practice Practice will be available on Sunday, May 15, and also on Friday, May 20 for $8.00 per round. Additional practice times may be available on Olympic trap - Iowa facebook page. Event Schedule Registration will begin at 9:00AM, with a coach meeting at 9:30AM. The match will begin at 10:00AM. Competitive Categories Junior (J1); age Intermediate Junior (J2); age Sub-Junior (J3); age 14 and under Rules USA Shooting rules will govern these events: Eligibility All athletes must become members of USA Shooting (USAS). Junior memberships are available for $30 at: Awards Junior Olympic Individual Awards Combined: 1st 3rd places SCTP Collegiate Individual Awards Men: 1st 3rd places Ladies: 1st 3rd places SCTP Individual Awards Men: 1st 3rd places Ladies: 1st 3rd places SCTP Team/Squad Awards Squad Awards: 1st 3rd places Individual awards for Junior Olympic and SCTP are concurrent. Eligible athletes may place in both categories. Squad awards are based on the highest 3 athlete scores from each team. 7

8 Junior Olympic Men s Doubles Trap Championships May 22 at AVAD Hunt Club Coon Rapids, IA The 2016 Iowa Junior Olympic (JO) Men s Doubles Trap Championships will consist of 150 targets. Athletes qualifying in this state match will have the opportunity to compete at the USAS International Shooting Park in Colorado Springs, CO. Registration Deadline and Procedures Entry form should be postmarked or ed to event management by May 14. Contact match director, Royce Stangl at avad@iowatelecom.net or for application materials and additional information. Range directions are at Entry Fee Total individual entry fee is $75 per athlete. Entry fee payment will be made to AVAD Hunt Club and will be collected the day of the competition. Practice Practice times may be available on Olympic trap - Iowa facebook page, for $10 per 15 pairs. Event Schedule Registration will begin at 10:00AM, with a coach meeting at 10:30AM. The match will begin at 11:00AM. Competitive Categories Junior (J1); age Intermediate Junior (J2); age Sub-Junior (J3); age 14 and under Rules USA Shooting rules will govern these events: Eligibility All athletes must become members of USA Shooting (USAS). Junior memberships are available for $30 at: Awards Junior Olympic Individual Awards Men: 1st 3rd places SCTP Collegiate Individual Awards Men: 1st 3rd places SCTP Individual Awards Men: 1st 3rd places SCTP Team/Squad Awards Squad Awards: 1st 3rd places Individual awards for Junior Olympic and SCTP are concurrent. Eligible athletes may place in both categories. Squad awards are based on the highest 3 athlete scores from each team. 8

9 Junior Olympic Skeet Championships May 28-29, at the New Pioneer Clay Target Center Waukee, IA The 2016 Iowa Junior Olympic (JO) Skeet Championships will consist of 125 total targets. 75 targets on Saturday, and 50 targets on Sunday. The event will conclude with a fun final with flash targets after the 50 targets on Sunday. This is for fun only and will have no bearing on the 125 target results. Athletes qualifying in this state match will have the opportunity to compete at the USAS International Shooting Park in Colorado Springs, CO. Registration Deadline and Procedures The application deadline will be May 20th. Contact Guy Thomas at guy.thomas@prairieeng.com or or Chris Van Gorp at or chris.vangorp@dnr.iowa.gov for application materials and additional information. Range directions are at Entry Fee Practice Total individual entry fee is $50 per athlete. Entry fee payment will be made to Iowa SCTP, Inc. and will be collected the day of the competition. Practice Practice will be available on May 27th from 1:00PM to 7:00PM, for $6.50 per round. Competitive Categories Junior (J1); age Intermediate Junior (J2); age Sub-Junior (J3); age 14 and under Event Schedule Registration will start at 9:00AM, with a mandatory coaches meeting at 9:30AM, at least one coach from each team must be in attendance. The match will begin at 10:00AM each day. Rules USA Shooting rules will govern these events: Eligibility All athletes must become members of USA Shooting (USAS). Junior memberships are available for $30 at: Awards Junior Olympic Individual Awards Combined: 1st 3rd places SCTP Collegiate Individual Awards Men: 1st 3rd places Ladies: 1st 3rd places SCTP Individual Awards Men: 1st 3rd places Ladies: 1st 3rd places SCTP Team/Squad Awards Squad Awards: 1st 3rd places Individual awards for Junior Olympic and SCTP are concurrent. Eligible athletes may place in both categories. Squad awards are based on the highest 3 athlete scores from each team. 9

10 The Scholastic Pistol Program (SPP) provides the opportunity for young adults to participate in the exciting and challenging family sport of speed shooting in a supportive environment taught by trained and supportive adult coaches focusing on the safe handling and use of handguns. The basic competitive unit of SPP is a four-person squad; each squad shoots four stages. In SPP competition, your time is your score. Total score for all stages will determine each competitor s match score. The combined scores of the four athletes become the squad s match score. Registration Registration will be handled by the Scholastic Shooting Sports Foundation either through the online SHOT 5 system or through paper registration. Entry Fees Entry fees for the Scholastic Pistol Program Championship will be $20.00 per competitor. Entry fee payment will be made to Iowa SCTP, Inc. and will be collected the day of the competition. Practice The stages will be set up and available for practice on Saturday, June 4, from 5pm to 7pm. Event Schedule 9:00AM Registration 9:45AM Pre-match meeting 10:00AM Match Begins Scholastic Pistol Program State Championships June 5, at Dragoon Chapter (Ankeny) Izaak Walton League Divisions Divisions and categories will follow the criteria defined by the Scholastic Pistol Program: Intermediate (6-8 grades) Entry Level (1st year of participation as an Intermediate) Advanced Senior (9-12 grades) Junior Varsity (1st year of participation as a Senior) Varsity Collegiate Competitive Squads Competitive squads will consist of four athletes from the same SPP team. Athletes from teams who cannot field full squads will compete for individual awards only. Any squad composed of athletes from different divisions or categories will compete for individual awards and squad awards in the Open Division. 10

11 Rules The rules defined by the Scholastic Pistol Program and the International Defensive Pistol Association shall govern this event. Ties for 1st-3rd place among individuals or teams will be decided based on the SPP tie-breaking procedure. Eligibility All athletes must be registered with the Scholastic Shooting Sports Foundation and meet eligibility requirements as outlined in the SPP Handbook. Awards Championship Event Awards Team/Squad Awards By Division and Caliber: 1st 3rd places Open Division: 1st 3rd places Individual Awards Men: By Division and Caliber: 1st 3rd places Ladies: By Division and Caliber: 1st 3rd places Stage Awards Men: By Caliber: 1st place Ladies: By Caliber: 1st place * Stage awards will be awarded to the top man and lady athlete for each stage based on the composite of their 4 fastest runs for each stage. Questions regarding the SPP Championship can be directed to Chris Van Gorp at or at chris.vangorp@dnr.iowa.gov or to Scott Arnburg at sarnburg@gmail.com. 11

12 State Trap Championships June 9-12, at the ISTA Homegrounds Cedar Falls, IA The 2016 Scholastic Clay Target Program State Trap Championships will consist of three events, a Doubles Trap Championship, a Handicap Championship, and American Singles Trap Championship. The Doubles Championship will consist of 100 targets (50 pairs), Handicap Trap Championship will consist of 100 targets (Rookies from 19 yd., Intermediates from 21 yd., and Senior & Collegiate from 25 yd.), and the American Trap Championship will consist of 200, 16 yard targets for Seniors and Intermediates, and 100, 16 yard targets for Rookies. Only the 16 yard single American Trap State Championship targets will be registered (ATA and ISTA registration is required). Event Registration All participating teams must have registered their team, coach and athlete information on the SHOT 5 system prior to registering for this event. Coaches or their designee are responsible for event registration and squad assembly, which must be done through the SHOT 5 system ( shot.sssfonline.com/shot5/index.asp?fct=l ). Time and trap assignments are on a first-come, firstserved basis. On-site registrations for this event will not be accepted. All squads must be assembled online by June 5. Entry Fees Entry fees for the SCTP state trap championships will be as follows: Doubles Championship (all divisions) - $32 Handicap Trap Championship (all divisions) - $32 American Trap Championship Senior and Intermediate Divisions - $61 (includes ATA daily fees) American Trap Championship Rookie Division -$32 (includes ATA daily fees) * All entry fees include targets and scoring fees. ISTA daily fees are waived for these events. Entry fee payment will be made to Iowa SCTP, Inc. and will be collected the day of the competition. Practice Designated practice traps will be open on Wednesday, June 8 from 3pm to 7pm for all three disciplines. Starting at 7am on Thursday and for the remainder of the event, practice will be allowed on 10 designated traps from 7 to 8 am and then on 2 designated traps for the remainder of the day [barring unforeseen circumstances]. Practice tickets are required and can be purchased in the registration building. Cost for practice is $6 per round of 25 targets for handicap and American trap, and $6 for doubles (12 pair). 12

13 Event Schedule On-site Registration will open on Wednesday, June 8 at 3pm, and daily at 7am Thursday, June 9 Doubles Trap Championship (all divisions) Thursday, June 9 Handicap Trap Championship (all divisions) Friday, June 10 American Trap Championship (Senior Division 1st 100 targets) Saturday, June 11 American Trap Championship (Senior Division 2nd 100 targets) Sunday, June 12 American Trap Championship (Intermediate and Rookie Divisions) Exact start times and flights times will be published prior to online registration opening. *It is your team s responsibility to monitor the progress of your assigned trap. Your entire squad must be ready to shoot by the time the previous squad starts their final round. Failure to be present at your assigned trap on time may result in disqualification. Squads will be required to complete their targets in the allotted time. Failure to complete the targets in the allotted time will result in the incomplete round(s) being scored as lost. Exceptions may be made for athletes with disabilities. It is the coach s responsibility to notify shoot management to receive an exception prior to a squad with a disabled athlete taking the field. Divisions Divisions and categories will follow the criteria defined by the Scholastic Clay Target Program: Rookie (5th grade and under) Intermediate (6-8 grades) Entry Level (1st year of participation as an Intermediate) Advanced Senior (9-12 grades) Junior Varsity (1st year of participation as a Senior) Varsity Competitive Squads Competitive squads will consist of five athletes from the same SCTP team. Athletes from teams who cannot field full squads will compete for individual awards only. Any squad composed of athletes from different divisions or categories will compete for individual and team awards, but not squad awards. Rules The rules defined by the Scholastic Clay Target Program and the Amateur Trap Association shall govern this event. Ties for 1st-3rd in Doubles and Handicap, and 1st-6th place in Singles among individuals, squads or teams will result in shoot offs and will follow the SCTP shoot-off procedures. Eligibility All participants must be part of a SCTP team and be registered with the SCTP in the SHOT 5 system. All athletes must have participated in at least 6 on-field practices (shoots do not count as practices) prior to the championship event. All competitors must be students in good standing and must be academically eligible to participate in extra-curricular activities as defined by their school. 13

14 Championship Event Awards Team Championship/Squad Awards Doubles Trap Rookie - Squad*: 1st - 3rd places Intermediate - Squad*: 1st - 3rd places Senior - Squad*: 1st - 3rd places High School - Team**: 1st - 3rd places Handicap Trap Rookie - Squad*: 1st - 3rd places Intermediate - Squad*: 1st - 3rd places Senior - Squad*: 1st - 3rd places High School - Team**: 1st - 3rd places Singles Trap Rookie - Squad*: 1st - 6th places Intermediate Entry - Squad*: 1st - 6th places Intermediate Advanced - Squad *: 1st - 6th places Senior Junior Varsity - Squad*: 1st - 6th places Senior Varsity - Squad*: 1st - 6th places High School - Team**: 1st - 6th places *Total targets broken by the defined squad will be the winning squad. **Total targets broken by the top 5 senior division team members from the same school will be used to calculate team scores. The National Office must have a letter on file from the High School Administration stating that the team is an official sport or club of that school. Individual Awards (awarded to men and ladies) Doubles Trap Handicap Trap Rookie: 1st - 3rd places Rookie: 1st - 3rd places Intermediate Entry: 1st - 3rd places Intermediate Entry: 1st - 3rd places Intermediate Advanced: 1st - 3rd places Intermediate Advanced: 1st - 3rd places Senior Junior Varsity: 1st - 3rd places Senior Junior Varsity: 1st - 3rd places Senior Varsity: 1st - 3rde places Senior Varsity: 1st - 3rd places Singles Trap Rookie: 1st - 6th places Intermediate Entry: 1st - 6th places Intermediate Advanced: 1st - 6th places Senior Junior Varsity: 1st - 6th places Senior Varsity: 1st - 6th places 14

15 Trap Leagues Three trap leagues are available to all athletes and teams registered with the SCTP. For scores to qualify, the shoot must be created within the appropriate League 14 days prior to the event. The League season begins on September 1, All coaches and athletes must be registered in SHOT5 for the season prior to practice and competition. American Trap The course of fire for the league is American Trap (16 yard singles), and the governing rules are that of the national Scholastic Clay Target Program and the Amateur Trapshooting Association. The 2016 Competition Season will end May 30. The league will consist of 200 targets (4 scores of 50 targets), with scores from at least two different facilities. Athletes or teams may shoot as many targets as they wish, with the highest four scores from at least 2 different facilities being selected to determine each athletes League Score. All events must be between two or more registered SCTP teams and published on the SCTP Shot 5 system 14 days prior to the event. All scores for teams and individuals must be posted to the SHOT 5 system within 3 days of the conclusion of the event. Results from any event shot on the last day of the season must be posted to the SHOT 5 system within 24 hours. Senior Division Intermediate League Rookie League Men Awards (1st-6th place) Men Awards (1st-6th place) Men Awards (1st-6th place) Ladies Awards (1st-6th place) Ladies Awards (1st-6th place) Ladies Awards (1st-6th place) Team League Championship By Division: 1st 6th places *The top 5 individual League Scores will be used to calculate the team league score. All-State Awards: Men Awards (1st-6th place) Ladies Awards (1st-6th place) All-State Awards are calculated based on the combination of the League Score and the State American Trap 16 yard singles Championship Score. Athletes must be classified as Senior Division to compete for All-State awards. 15

16 Doubles Trap The course of fire for the league is American Trap Doubles, and the governing rules are that of the national Scholastic Clay Target Program and the Amateur Trapshooting Association. The 2016 Competition Season will end May 30. The league will consist of 200 targets (4 scores of 50 targets), with scores from at least two different facilities. Athletes or teams may shoot as many targets as they wish, with the highest four scores from at least 2 different facilities being selected to determine each athletes League Score. All events must be between two or more registered SCTP teams and published on the SCTP SHOT 5 system 14 days prior to the event. All scores for teams and individuals must be posted to the SHOT 5 system within 3 days of the conclusion of the event. Results from any event shot on the last day of the season must be posted to the SHOT 5 system within 24 hours. Senior Division Intermediate League Rookie League Men Awards (1st-6th place) Men Awards (1st-6th place) Men Awards (1st-6th place) Ladies Awards (1st-6th place) Ladies Awards (1st-6th place) Ladies Awards (1st-6th place) Team League Championship By Division: 1st 6th places *The top 5 individual League Scores will be used to calculate the team league score. Handicap Trap The course of fire for the league is American Trap Handicap as designated by the SCTP. Rookie athletes will shoot all targets from 19 yards, Intermediates from 21 yards, and Seniors from 25 yards. The governing rules are that of the national Scholastic Clay Target Program and the Amateur Trapshooting Association. The 2016 Competition Season will end May 30. The league will consist of 200 targets (4 scores of 50 targets), with scores from at least two different facilities. Athletes or teams may shoot as many targets as they wish, with the highest four scores from at least 2 different facilities being selected to determine each athletes League Score. All events must be between two or more registered SCTP teams and published on the SCTP Shot 5 system 14 days prior to the event. All scores for teams and individuals must be posted to the SHOT 5 system within 3 days of the conclusion of the event. Results from any event shot on the last day of the season must be posted to the SHOT 5 system within 24 hours. Senior Division Intermediate League Rookie League Men Awards (1st-6th place) Men Awards (1st-6th place) Men Awards (1st-6th place) Ladies Awards (1st-6th place) Ladies Awards (1st-6th place) Ladies Awards (1st-6th place) Team League Championship By Division: 1st 6th places *The top 5 individual League Scores will be used to calculate the team league score. 16

17 Baxter Iowa Cup Award: Awarded to the top team based on the combined scores from their top 5 Senior Division athletes League Scores, State American Trap Singles Championship score, and State American Trap Handicap Championship scores. High All-Around Awards Senior Division athletes that compete in the State Championship Events for Doubles Trap (100 targets), Handicap Trap (100 Targets), and American Singles Trap (200 targets) are eligible for the High All-Around Awards. The High All-Around award will be given to the top 6 men and top 6 ladies. High All-Around Awards: Men Awards: 1st - 6th places Ladies Awards: 1st - 6th places Volunteer Safety Officers and Scorekeepers Scorekeepers will be provided for the state trap championship events. Each team will need to provide safety officials for each of their squads (2 for Rookie squads, 1 for Intermediates and Seniors). ISTA will provide workers responsible for loading the trap houses. Other Running water and flush toilets will not be available at the ISTA homegrounds. Portable toilets will be available on site. Ammunition will be available for purchase in the registration building. For additional information contact Chris Van Gorp at or chris.vangorp@dnr.iowa.gov. 17

18 State Sporting Clays Championships June 18 at Targets on the Move Ackley, IA The 2016 Scholastic Clay Target Program State Sporting Clays Championships will consist of 100 targets for rookie and intermediate athletes and 150 targets for senior and collegiate athletes all registered with the National Sporting Clays Association. Event Registration All participating teams must have registered their team, coach and athlete information on the SHOT 5 system prior to registering for this event. Coaches or their designee are responsible for event registration and squad assembly, which must be done through the SHOT 5 system: Time and station assignments are on a first-come, first-served basis. On-site registrations for this event will not be accepted. All squads must be assembled online by June 12. Entry Fees and Practice Rookie & Intermediate Divisions (100 targets): $52 Senior, and Collegiate Divisions (150 targets): $78 All fees include target, scoring, and NSCA fees. Entry fee payment will be made to Iowa SCTP, Inc. and will be collected the day of the competition. Practice There will be no practice available the day of the event. Event Schedule 8:00AM - Registration opens 8:30AM - Mandatory coaches meeting, at least one coach per team must be in attendance. 9:00AM - Slots to be determined Venue Information Targets on the Move is located at Birch Ave, Ackley, IA. Go 2 miles east of Ackley on Hwy 57 to Birch Ave, then north 1 mile. Concessions available on site, as well as golf carts and pull carts for rent. Divisions Divisions and criteria will follow the same criteria as defined by the Scholastic Clay Target Program. Competitive Squads Competitive squads will consist of three athletes from the same team. Athletes from teams who cannot field full squads will compete for individual and team awards, but not squad awards. Eligibility All participants must be part of a SCTP team and be registered with the Iowa DNR and SCTP. Teams must have conducted at least six practices (shoots do not count as practices) prior to the event. All competitors must be students in good standing and must be academically eligible to participate in extra-curricular activities as defined by their school. 18

19 Participants in this event must be current members of the National Sporting Clay Association. This must be done prior to the shoot. Athletes will not be able to join at the shoot. NSSA/ NSCA membership application forms for new members can be found at: Recreation/ShootingSports/ClayTargetProgramSCTP/CoachProgramResources.aspx. Please allow two weeks for new member online processing. Rules The rules defined by the Scholastic Clay Target Program and the National Sporting Clays Association shall govern this event. Ties for top places listed below among individuals, squads or teams will result in shoot offs and will follow the SCTP shoot-off procedures. Sporting Clays Championship Awards Team Championship/Squad Awards Rookie - Squad*: 1st - 3rd places Intermediate Entry - Squad*: 1st - 3rd places Intermediate Advanced - Squad*: 1st - 3rd places Senior Junior Varsity - Squad*: 1st - 3rd places Senior Varsity - Squad*: 1st - 6th places High School - Team**: 1st - 3rd places *Total targets broken by the defined squad will be the winning squad. **Total targets broken by the top 3 senior division team members from the same school will be used to calculate team scores. The National Office must have a letter on file from the High School Administration stating that the team is an official sport or club of that school. Individual Awards (awarded to men and ladies) Rookie: 1st - 3rd places Intermediate Entry: 1st - 3rd places Intermediate Advanced: 1st - 3rd places Senior Junior Varsity: 1st - 3rd places Senior Varsity: 1st - 6th places Collegiate: 1st - 3rd places 19

20 Sporting Clays League The Sporting Clays League is open to all athletes and teams registered with the SCTP. The course of fire for the league is Sporting Clays, and the governing rules are that of the national Scholastic Clay Target Program and the National Sporting Clays Association. The 2016 Competition Season will end June 5. The league will consist of 150 targets (3 scores of 50 targets), with scores from at least two different sporting clays facilities. At least two of the scores must be shot on a walking course, and only one score from a 5-stand will count towards the League Score. Athletes or teams may shoot as many targets as they wish, with the highest three scores from at least 2 different facilities being selected to determine each athletes League Score. All events must be between two or more registered SCTP teams and published on the SCTP Shot 5 system 14 days prior to the event. All scores for teams and individuals must be posted to the SHOT 5 system within 3 days of the conclusion of the event. Results from any event shot on the last day of the season must be posted to the SHOT 5 system within 24 hours. Senior Division Intermediate League Rookie League Men Awards (1st-6th place) Men Awards (1st-6th place) Men Awards (1st-6th place) Ladies Awards (1st-6th place) Ladies Awards (1st-6th place) Ladies Awards (1st-6th place) Team League Championship By Division: 1st 6th places *The top 3 individual League Scores will be used to calculate the team league score. All-State Awards: Men Awards (1st-6th place) Ladies Awards (1st-6th place) Due to the variability in the difficulty of sporting clays courses and the inclusion of 5-stand scores, the All-State Awards for Sporting Clays are calculated solely based on the State Sporting Clays Championship Score. Athletes must be classified as Senior Division to compete for All-State awards. 20

21 State Skeet Championships June 24-26, at the New Pioneer Clay Target Center Waukee, IA The 2016 Scholastic Clay Target Program State Skeet Championships will consist of 200 targets (Seniors and Collegiate) and 100 targets (Rookies and Intermediates) registered with the National Skeet Shooting Association. Event Registration All participating teams must have registered their team, coach and athlete information on the SHOT 5 system prior to registering for this event. Coaches or their designate are responsible for event registration and squad assembly, which must be done through the SHOT 5 system ( ). Time and field assignments are on a firstcome, first-served basis. On-site registrations for this event will not be accepted. All squads must be assembled online by June 5. Entry Fees Rookie & Intermediate Divisions (100 targets): $45 Senior, and Collegiate Divisions (200 targets): $80 All fees include target, scoring, and NSSA and ISSA fees. Entry fee payment will be made to Iowa SCTP, Inc. and will be collected the day of the competition. Practice There will not be any practice available on the days of the event. Event Schedule 8:00AM Friday and Saturday, registration opens 8:30AM Friday and Saturday, mandatory coaches meeting, at least one coach per team must be in attendance. Friday, June 24 Rookies and Intermediate Divisions: 9AM, 11AM, 1PM, 3PM Saturday, June 25 & Sunday, June 26 Senior and Collegiate Divisions: 9AM, 11AM, 1PM, 3PM, 5PM (if needed) *100 targets will be shot each day. Saturday and Sunday Shoot times will be inverted, i.e., if you shoot in the first flight on Saturday, you will shoot in the last flight on Sunday. Divisions Divisions and categories will follow the same criteria as defined by the Scholastic Clay Target Program: Rookie (5th grade and under) Intermediate (6-8 grades) Entry Level (1st year of participation as an Intermediate) Advanced Senior (9-12 grades) Junior Varsity (1st year of participation as a Senior) Varsity Collegiate 21

22 Competitive Squads Competitive squads will consist of three athletes from the same SCTP team. Athletes from teams who cannot field full squads will compete for individual and team awards, but not squad awards. Rules The rules defined by the Scholastic Clay Target Program and the National Sporting Clays Association shall govern this event. Ties for top places listed below among individuals, squads or teams will result in shoot offs and will follow the SCTP shoot-off procedures. Eligibility All participants must be part of a SCTP team and be registered with the Iowa DNR and SCTP. Teams must have conducted at least six practices (shoots do not count as practices) prior to the event. All competitors must be students in good standing and must be academically eligible to participate in extra-curricular activities as defined by their school. Participants in this event must be current members of the National Skeet Shooting Association. This must be done prior to the shoot. Athletes will not be able to join at the shoot. NSSA/ NSCA membership application forms for new members can be found at: Recreation/ShootingSports/ClayTargetProgramSCTP/CoachProgramResources.aspx. Please allow two weeks for new member online processing, otherwise plan to become a NSSA/NSCA member at the event. Skeet Championship Awards Team Championship/Squad Awards Rookie - Squad*: 1st - 3rd places Intermediate Entry - Squad*: 1st - 3rd places Intermediate Advanced - Squad*: 1st - 3rd places Senior Junior Varsity - Squad*: 1st - 3rd places Senior Varsity - Squad*: 1st - 6th places High School - Team**: 1st - 3rd places *Total targets broken by the defined squad will be the winning squad. **Total targets broken by the top 3 senior division team members from the same school will be used to calculate team scores. The National Office must have a letter on file from the High School Administration stating that the team is an official sport or club of that school. Individual Awards (awarded to men and ladies) Rookie: 1st - 3rd places Intermediate Entry: 1st - 3rd places Intermediate Advanced: 1st - 3rd places Senior Junior Varsity: 1st - 3rd places Senior Varsity: 1st - 6th places Collegiate: 1st - 3rd places 22

23 Skeet League The Skeet League is open to all athletes and teams registered with the SCTP. The course of fire for the league is American Skeet, and the governing rules are that of the national Scholastic Clay Target Program and the National Skeet Shooting Association. The 2016 Competition Season will end June 12. The league will consist of 150 targets (3 scores of 50 targets), with scores from at least two different skeet facilities. Athletes or teams may shoot as many targets as they wish, with the highest three scores from at least 2 different facilities being selected to determine each athletes League Score. All events must be between two or more registered SCTP teams and published on the SCTP Shot 5 system 14 days prior to the event. All scores for teams and individuals must be posted to the SHOT 5 system within 3 days of the conclusion of the event. Results from any event shot on the last day of the season must be posted to the SHOT 5 system within 24 hours. Senior Division Intermediate League Rookie League Men Awards (1st-6th place) Men Awards (1st-6th place) Men Awards (1st-6th place) Ladies Awards (1st-6th place) Ladies Awards (1st-6th place) Ladies Awards (1st-6th place) Team League Championship By Division: 1st - 6th places *The top 3 individual League Scores will be used to calculate the team league score. All-State Awards: Men Awards (1st-6th place) Ladies Awards (1st-6th place) All-State Awards are calculated based on the combination of the League Score and the State Skeet Championship Score. Athletes must be classified as Senior Division to compete for All-State awards. 23

24 High Over-All Championship Team Any Senior Division athlete competing in all three 2016 American Discipline State Championship Events (American Trap 16 yd. Singles, Skeet, and Sporting Clays) will be eligible for membership on the High Over-All Team. Similar to the discipline specific All-State Awards, the High Over-All Team will be calculated by adding the shoot results from these three championship events for the athlete s total score out of a possible 550 targets (200 singles trap, 200 skeet, 150 sporting clays). Any ties for 1st - 6th place will be determined though shoot-offs at the last of these three events, which in 2016 will be the Skeet Championships. High Over-All Championship Awards: Men Awards (1st-6th place) Ladies Awards (1st-6th place) 2016 Fall All-Coaches Conference All Iowa head coaches, assistant coaches and adult volunteers who have registered with the Scholastic Clay Target Program in 2016 are invited to attend the annual all coaches meeting held each fall. Date and location yet to be determined. This annual meeting is an important part of program development for coaches involved with youth shooting sports and provides an opportunity for coaches to reflect on their successes and get the tools and information they need to set a positive path for continued growth in the future. Please look for future s about the date and location. Additional information and an agenda will be distributed to all registered program coaches and adult volunteers prior to the meeting. 24

25 About the Iowa Scholastic Clay Target Program, Inc. Established in 2006, the Iowa Scholastic Clay Target Program, Inc. is committed to supporting organized youth, high school and colligate clay target shooting programs across the state of Iowa. As a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization, the primary functions of Iowa SCTP, Inc. are to raise money and provide funding and financial support to Iowa programs and their coaches. With funding provided by those sponsors listed in this shoot program, Iowa SCTP, Inc. and it s volunteer board of directors has been able to provide funding and therefore more opportunities to new schoolbased teams, coaches and shooting athletes. Below are just some of the efforts Iowa SCTP, Inc. has created for Iowa youth clay Target Programs: Iowa SCTP, Inc. provides tuition reimbursement and subsidizes target, ammunition and food costs for coaches attending sponsored coach certification courses including the NRA/USA Shooting Level I coaches course, the NSSA Level I Instructor Course and the NSCA Level I Instructor course. Iowa SCTP, Inc. provides tuition reimbursement subsidizes target, ammunition and food costs for coaches and athletes attending development camps focused on international-style competition. Iowa SCTP Inc. provides fundraising opportunities for local programs through MidwayUSA sponsored raffles. These raffles are designed to satisfy both short term and long term funding needs by providing cash for the season AND by building the team endowment account. In 2016, Iowa SCTP, Inc. will be providing additional coach trainers to expand coach training efforts established by Iowa DNR Shooting Sports. Additional coach trainers will be responsible for certifying more coaches through the DNR Basic Shotgun Coach Program and the NRA/USA Shooting Level I coaches course. If you think these efforts are worthy and important, please consider making a tax-deductible contribution to Iowa SCTP, Inc. For more information on how to donate, or become a program sponsor visit Federal regulations prohibit discrimination on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex or handicap. State law prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, or disability. If you believe you have been discriminated against in any program, activity or facility as described above, or if you desire further information, please write to the Iowa DNR, Wallace State Office Building, 502 E. Ninth St., Des Moines, Iowa,

26 General Information Parking: Parking is extremely limited and carpooling is encouraged. If you are bringing a team trailer, registration is required [see below]. Vendors: There will be food and merchandise vendors on grounds for the duration of the events. Anyone interested in becoming a vendor, please contact Lori Wickman at Practice traps: Designated practice traps will be open on Wednesday, June 8 from 3 to 7pm. Starting at 7am on Thursday and for the remainder of the event, practice will be allowed on 10 designated traps from 7 to 8 am and then on 2 designated traps for the remainder of the day [barring unforeseen circumstances]. Practice tickets are required and can be purchased in the registration building. Cost for practice is $6.00 per round of 25 targets or 12 pair for doubles. Ammunition will be available for purchase as well. Camping: 1. Registrations will be accepted starting March 15. Sites will be assigned after April 15. You will receive your site assignment on or about May An confirmation will be sent once the registration is received starting March 21. No confirmations will be mailed you must provide an address if you want to receive this confirmation. 3. If you camped at the ISTA home grounds last year, you will have first right of refusal to lease the same site(s) for Form must be returned by March 31 to guarantee your same site(s). 4. Any request for additional camp sites will be processed the same as new camping requests. These additional sites will most likely NOT be adjacent to your current site. 5. Camp sites will have water and electric service. 6. Garbage must be bagged and put in the dumpster or garbage cans. 7. Gun racks belonging to the ISTA are to remain at the traps. 9/23/15

27 8. Campers must keep campers, canopies, stakes and vehicle(s) within your marked area. Parking will be strictly enforced. Vehicles illegally parked will be towed away with no advance notice. 9. Camping reservations must be made in writing and accompanied by payment. 10. Campers may arrive any time after 1 pm on Wednesday, June 8th. No early arrivals. Anyone remaining beyond 12 noon Monday will need to remit payment for an additional camping fee. 11. Campfires and firepits are prohibited. Team Trailer Parking: 1. Team trailers are to be parked in their designated site only, regardless of where your team may be shooting. 2. While there is no fee for team trailer parking, registration is REQUIRED. 3. The sites will be large enough for the team trailer and tow vehicle and, depending on demand, space for a small canopy. You must ensure any vehicle(s), trailer, canopies, stakes and equipment remain within your marked area. 4. All bus parking will be off-site. Your team bus may off-load at the range but will not be able to park on grounds. Details for the off-site parking will be available after May 1 on the DNR website. 5. Reservations for team trailer parking will be accepted beginning March 15 and will be assigned on a first come, first served basis. 6. You will be notified after June 1 of your site assignment. Return all completed forms and payment to: Lori Wickman 4055A 235th Street Clear Lake, IA Make checks payable to ISTA. Direct questions to Lori Wickman at or lawickman@aol.com. 9/23/15

28 2016 SCTP STATE CHAMPIONSHIPS CAMPER RESERVATION FORM SCTP CHAMPIONSHIPS: June 9 12, 2016 CAMPING COST: $28.03 per night plus 7% sales tax = $30.00 per night. Please return the form below with payment made payable to I.S.T.A. to: Lori Wickman, 4055A 235th Street, Clear Lake, IA Phone Number: (641) (cell) The Iowa State Trapshooting Assn. reserves the right to change camping locations in the event of unforeseen problems beyond our control. LEASE REQUEST FOR THE 2016 SCTP STATE CHAMPIONSHIPS # of Nights x # of Sites x $30/night = TEAM AFFILIATION: NAME: ADDRESS: CITY - STATE - ZIP CODE: TELEPHONE NUMBER: ARRIVAL DATE: CAMPER LENGTH: 1. Campers may arrive any time after 1 pm on Wednesday, June 8th. No early arrivals. 2. You must remain inside the boundaries for your campsite. 3. Returning campers from 2015 have until March 31, 2016 to lease the same site(s) for this year. Envelope must be postmarked no later than March 31, Camping reservations must be in writing and accompanied by payment. 5. Parking for team trailers will be by reservation. Sites will be assigned once the reservation form is received. No payment is required for team trailers. The space will not accommodate buses. Arrangements have been made for off-site bus parking.

29 2016 SCTP STATE CHAMPIONSHIPS TRAP SHOOT TEAM TRAILER PARKING RESERVATION FORM SCTP CHAMPIONSHIPS: June 9 12, 2016 Please return the form to: Lori Wickman, 4055A 235th Street, Clear Lake, IA Phone Number: (641) (cell) The Iowa State Trapshooting Assn. reserves the right to change parking locations in the event of unforeseen problems beyond our control. LEASE REQUEST FOR THE 2016 SCTP STATE CHAMPIONSHIPS TEAM NAME: NAME: ADDRESS: CITY - STATE - ZIP CODE: TELEPHONE NUMBER: ARRIVAL DATE: # OF DAYS: LENGTH OF TRAILER:

30 2016 SCTP STATE CHAMPIONSHIPS VENDOR REGISTRATION FORM SCTP CHAMPIONSHIPS: June 9 12, 2016 VENDOR COST: $70.10 plus 7% sales tax = $75.00 for 4 days Contact Lori Wickman (641) with any questions The Iowa State Trapshooting Assn. reserves the right to change vendor site assignments in the event of unforeseen problems beyond our control. LEASE REQUEST FOR THE 2016 SCTP STATE CHAMPIONSHIPS Please return this form with payment made payable to I.S.T.A. to: Lori Wickman, 4055A 235th Street, Clear Lake, IA BUSINESS NAME: NAME: ADDRESS: CITY - STATE - ZIP CODE: TELEPHONE NUMBER: ARRIVAL DATE: LENGTH OF TRAILER: NEED ELECTRICITY: Y/N Vendors may begin set up after 12 noon on Wednesday, June 8, 2016.