2015 New York Invitational State Shoot

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1 Dear 4-H Members, Parents and Instructors: 2015 New York Invitational State Shoot Wyoming County 4-H Shooting Sports Programs CCE Wyoming County - Tanya Nickerson 401 North Main Street, Warsaw, New York tkn6@cornell.edu Volunteer Coordinator and Match Director - Jill Paddock wycoshootingsports@frontier.com We look forward to hosting the 2015 New York Invitational State Shoot to be held on Friday, September 11 - Sunday, September 13, Important information and entry forms follow this letter. Please make copies and distribute to anyone interested! Please read the enclosed information carefully. Carefully review the General Rules for clarifications. If you have a preferred time, please get your prepaid application in early. Times will not be guaranteed, however we will do our best to schedule you around that time. All preferred times will go on a first come, first serve basis. Get your application in early! Review the General Rules and General Information first. If you still have questions, please contact Tanya Nickerson (see information above) Regular Entry Forms, Applications, Acknowledgement of Risk Forms, Permission and Medical Release Forms as well as the Code of Conduct Form and all fees, must be postmarked by September 4, Please send to the address shown on the registration form.. One Final Note Only those currently enrolled 4-H members who have actually successfully completed a 4-H Shooting Sports discipline should be participating in this competition. In other words, if you participated only in a 4-H Archery program, you should not be competing in the Skeet or any of the Air Gun events, etc. Behavior and Sportsmanship: All participants, coaches/instructors, and spectators are expected to demonstrate the highest level of sportsmanship, supporting the objectives and ideals promoted by the 4-H program in general and the 4-H Shooting Sports Programing in particular. All participants, coaches/instructors, and observers are expected to conform to the New York State 4-H Code of Conduct, not only to the letter, but to the intent. Knowledge of Rules and Procedures: Participants are responsible for knowing the rules of their event and staying within them. Learning the rules of the events (and the NGBs rules) is part of the educational process for shooting sports participants. Questions are encouraged to clarify any areas of misunderstanding and/or lack of knowledge. Rules Subject to Change: Due to changes in laws all rules are subject to changes. We will attempt to notify you of changes prior to the shoot. We will announce any late changes at the shoot prior to the event starting. Please tell your club leaders and friends about our upcoming event! We hope to see you there!

2 2015 New York Invitational State Shoot September 11-13, 2015 General Information About the Tournament Please Note: Participants must be enrolled 4-H members for the current year to compete in this event! Locations: Camp Wyomoco: 2780 Buffalo Road, Varysburg, NY Wyoming Valley Rod and Gun Club: Curriers Road, Java, NY Times Are Tentative - All Times Are Subject To Change Participants: 4-H member s ages are as of January 1, For archery 4-H member s must be 9-18 years old, for Air Pistol or Air Rifle 4-H member s must be years old, and for Firearms 4-H member s must be years old. All competitors must be registered members of New York s 4-H Program to participate. The County 4-H Educator's Signature must be on the entry form. This signature certifies that the shooter is currently an enrolled 4-H member. Competitors who do not have the County 4-H Educator s signature will not be allowed to participate. The 4-H Shooting Sport s Instructor's Signature must also be on the entry form. This signature certifies that the youth entered are knowledgeable and proficient in the safe use of the equipment and the fundamentals and rules associated with each discipline being registered for and has successfully completed the 4-H requirements for the discipline entered. Match and/or range officials may dismiss or disqualify a participant if he/she believes the participant does not demonstrate the basic proficiency and knowledge required. Safety: Safety is the highest priority for range staff, participants, coaches, and spectators. Standard accepted safety rules will be followed at all times, special safety considerations will be announced at each venue. The Match Director, Range officers, or other event staff may dismiss anyone from the range for unsafe behavior. The score may be forfeited, participant disqualified, or spectators barred at the discretion of the New York State 4-H Shooting Sports State staff. Cell Phones: The use of cell phones or other electronic devises are not permitted during competitive events at the New York Invitational State Shoot by participants or coaches unless permission is requested and granted from the range officer. 4-H Events: Shooting activities include Sporter Air Rifle 3-P; Standing; and NRA Silhouette; Air Pistol Slow-fire Bull s-eye; Timed Fire/Rapid Fire Combo; Silhouette; Shotgun Skeet; Muzzleloading Bull s-eye; Novelty; and Hunting Rifle; Silhouette Rifle; and Recurve and Compound Archery FITA and 3-D. More specific information regarding these events follows later in this Program. 4-H Individual Awards: Participation Awards will be given to each 4-H member. Awards will be given in each event by the age group entered. Age groups for Muzzleloading and Shotgun are years old, years old; Air Pistol and Air Rifle and years old; Archery 9-13 and years old.

3 Sanctioning of 4-H Competition: Our competition is intended to provide a friendly learning atmosphere and to promote the 4-H spirit through fun, friendly, constructive experiences. The 4-H events are NOT officially sanctioned events by the NRA, JOAD, ATA, NMLRA, IBO, etc. Such organizations offer their own highly competitive events. For more information on events sanctioned by these groups, please contact those organizations directly. Purpose of This Tournament: To identify those 4-H members who will represent the New York State 4-H Shooting Sports program at the National 4-H Shooting Sports Invitational. Individuals will be chosen from the overall high scores of those 14 years and over. According to the National Championship Rules, Each state is limited to one team (up to 4 individuals) per discipline or category. A team (or individual) is restricted to participation in only one discipline/category of competition. Teams are composed of 3 or 4 individuals. The high three scores for the day will count toward the daily team score. If there are 4 members to a team, the low score for the day will be dropped. States with less than 3 competitors are not eligible for team awards. A state does not have to send a complete team to compete in the National Invitational Match. Individuals may come and participate and are eligible for individual recognition and awards. A maximum of 4 individuals per category is allowed per state. Three individuals will qualify for team awards. Shooting Schedule 3 D Archery events will be conducted on Saturday. Shotgun and Skeet will be conducted on Sunday. All Muzzleloading events will be conducted on Friday evening. Air Rifle events will be conducted on Saturday and Sunday. The Air Pistol event will be conducted on Friday evening. FITA Archery events will be conducted on Sunday. Times are tentative and all times are subject to change. If needed to accommodate a larger than expected number of participants, shooting times may be added to other days. ***** Events Will Only Be Conducted If There Are 5 or More Shooters***** Awards Ceremony - will take place on Sunday afternoon. Registration & Check-In Registration/Check-In tables will be open at on Friday at 2:30 p.m. and 8:00 a.m. on Saturday and Sunday. Shooters must check in at least one hour before their competition time. Shooters reporting to their positions late will not be allowed to fire! However, consideration will be given if a competitor is traveling between two ranges, and the range officer has been notified in advance of the start time. There will be a maximum of 2 people using one piece of equipment. Shooting times for each competitor will be posted at the club. We will make every attempt to give initial squadding times to your County 4-H Shooting Sports Instructor. However, final squadding will occur on site. All times are subject to change! Equipment and Firearms Check In All firearms and archery equipment, including Air Guns, used in events must be checked prior to the start of official competition during or before this one-hour period. This includes binoculars for the 3-D archery and ammo where specific ammo is stated in the rules. Equipment certification will start during the check-in period, and stickers will be attached to verify that check in. Spot checks of equipment may take place on the ranges prior to or after any match. Spot checks prior to or following any competitive event are permitted and likely. Competitors whose equipment does not meet the event standards will be given an opportunity to adjust or to modify equipment to bring it into compliance prior to a second check. Equipment failing to meet specifications during on-range spot checks will result in disqualifications. Shooters will not be able to fire targets for those events without proper equipment check, and will be checked in areas determined by the match director. Ask where to report when checking in. It is your final responsibility to know your shooting time and to have taken care of all registration procedures (checking times, firing points, equipment check, payment & picking up of targets) at least one hour before the actual competition. During check-ins, firearms must be brought to the check-in stations cased with an ECI (OBI, CBI) in place and the action open. Safe handling is imperative, particular with respect to muzzle control. A site for opening cases will be designated. Our policy is to notify your shooting leader if we had to change your shooting time. If your

4 leader has not called you with a change, you most likely can plan to shoot at the times we gave you in advance. REASONABLE ACCOMODATION Participants with Physical Disabilities A participant who because of physical disability cannot fire from one or more of the prescribed shooting positions outlined in these rules, or who must use special equipment when firing, may petition for permission to assume a special position or to use modified equipment or both. This petition will be in the form of a written request from the individual participant to the Match Director outlining in detail the reasons why the special position must be assumed or the special equipment must be used. The petition will be accompanied by pictures of the participant in the position desiring approval and, if special equipment is required; the picture will show how this equipment is used. The petition and all pictures must be furnished in exact duplicate. The petition must be accompanied by a medical doctor s statement if the physical disability is not completely evident in the pictures submitted. Only a qualified individual with a disability is eligible for reasonable accommodation. An individual with a disability, for purposes of reasonable accommodation, is defined as a person who has a physical impairment that substantially limits one or more of the major life activities. Filing a Petition for Accommodation: (a) Each petition will be reviewed by the Match Director. The Match Director may require additional or supplementary statements or pictures. After review the Match Director will issue special authorization to individuals who submit petitions and pictures which have been approved. Such certificates will have necessary pictures attached. (b) Participants who have received special authorization will be required to carry them when competing and to present the certificate when requested by officials of the match. In the case of a protest involving the position or the equipment used by such a participant, the range officials will compare the questioned position or equipment with the certificate and photographs presented by the participant. Holders of current NRA authorizations will be honored as valid authorizations but the Match Director must be informed at earliest date possible and not later than at the time of entry. FEES & REGISTRATIONS FORMS $2 per 4-H Participant plus $10.00 per event. There is no limit to the number of events a shooter may compete in. Scheduling can be very difficult, and we must hear from you before then in order to accommodate your needs for your weekend travel to and from the match. Please understand we honor pre-paid entry forms on a FIRST COME, FIRST SERVE BASIS. When competitors have been squadded, registration staff will advise the coaches of the actual time each competitor has been squadded to compete. Earliest firing times will be filled first. We apologize for any inconvenience for the competitor, however, we cannot take advantage of our Ranges volunteers by keeping them late into the evenings, while firing points are left open throughout the day. CONDUCT The New York Invitational State Shoot is a youth event, as such the use of tobacco and alcoholic beverages, during an event or on the grounds of the sponsoring clubs is not permitted. Violation of this policy by a participant is grounds for dismissal from the New York Invitational State Shoot. Non-participant violators may be asked to leave. Dress Code - Participants are expected to dress appropriately for the events in which they will participate. Team uniforms or shirts are encouraged, but not required. Both young people and adults should wear attire appropriate for the weather while remaining modest and socially acceptable. All clothing must be 4-H appropriate and follow the 4-H Dress Code. Range officials have the final word concerning the dress code and may announce or address specific cases. All participants and coaches should remember that they may be having photographs taken or be asked to interview for the media. Remember that you represent all of 4-H Shooting Sports. Make it a positive image!

5 Behavior and Sportsmanship - All participants, coaches/instructors, and spectators are expected to demonstrate the highest level of sportsmanship, supporting the objectives and ideals promoted by the 4-H program in general and the 4-H Shooting Sports Program in particular. Participants or coaches/instructors will render aid and/or testimony if asked to do so by any match official. All participants, coaches/instructors and observers are expected to conform the New York State 4-H Shooting Sports Code of Conduct not only to the letter, but to the intent as well as conform to the requirements of all pertinent New York State 4-H Shooting Sports Volunteer Agreements, Knowledge of Rules and Procedures Where possible, each of the events have been associated with a National Governing Body (NGB). An exception to any NGB rule is noted in the General Rules". It is the responsibility of each participant and coach to read the NGB rulebook, understand the procedures used in each event, and comply with the rules and standards of the events. Questions are encouraged to clarify any areas of misunderstanding or lack of knowledge. Ignorance of the rules in any event does not obviate their existence. Participants are responsible for knowing the rules of their event and staying within them. Learning the rules of the events is part of the educational process for shooting sports participants. With regards to the Statewide event Code of Conduct Form - Line #7 regarding firearms: No youth will possess a firearm without being under the direct supervision of an adult while attending the New York State Invitational Shoot. Weapons are defined as anything used to cause harm to another which is never allowable. Cased Requirement: All firearms and air guns, MUST be in a case at all times except when on the range and ready to participate in the event. Open and Empty: All firearms will remain open and empty until the shooter is on the range and the command to load or fire, is given. Event Coaching/Scorers - As a general rule, limited coaching at the event site is permitted. However, coaching must never disturb other participants. Each county is limited to 1 coach per event. The coach may remain the same for all events or the coach may change with the event. A coaching line will be established on each range - behind the participant s area and firing line and separate from the spectator area. Except during preparation time, coaches are to stay behind the firing line and in the coaching area. Coaches may assist the participant during prep time only. Once shooting for record begins, no coaching is permitted unless the participant asks permission from the range officer. Any request for coach assistance must be initiated by the participant; the coach may not initiate contact with the participant. The participant will put down their equipment, make it safe, leave the line, and then go talk to their coach. Coaches may ask the line officer to have their youth member come back to talk, but may not initiate contact with the participant. Coaches may not handle firearms or equipment after the match begins nor advance to the firing line unless authorized by the range officer. A coach may set up his/her own spotting equipment to observe shot placement. Please note that specific coaching instructions may be issued at the range for each event. An official scorer, from another team or an event officer will be assigned as an official scorer. Coaches may be asked to spot and score for other counties as needed. Match directors will provide instruction as needed for scorers. Muzzle Control: Shooters must maintain control of their muzzles at all times. Firearms must be carried in the muzzle up position whenever uncased on the range unless the action is hinged and broken open. Regardless of condition, muzzles may not be pointed toward or rested upon any part of the body of the shooter or another person. This includes the use of toe pads in the shotgun games. Violation of this rule may result in a warning, disqualification from a round, or disqualification from a match. Range Protocols: Note: In this section, firearm is broadly defined to include all rifles, pistols, shotguns and muzzles loading arms regardless of type or action, including air guns. Range safety protocols will be strictly and vigorously enforced. 1. Firearms will be the last piece of equipment brought to the range by the competitors and the first piece of equipment to be removed from the range at the end of the event. When moving among positions, e.g. to different firing points, the action must be open, ECI in place, and the muzzle pointed in a safe direction. In shotgun events, a visibly open action is sufficient.

6 2. All firearms will remain cased until the competitor prepares to take the range and the range officer has declared the range ready. ECIs will be in place until the shooter is on the firing line and will be replaced in the action prior to leaving the firing line. This does not apply to shotguns where the open actions permit visual observation by range staff. 3. Muzzleloading rifles will have a marked ramrod in the barrel except while loading or firing. Loading will take place at the loading line. 4. No direct loading from bulk containers, cans, bottles, powder horns, etc. is permitted. a. Charges shall be transferred from speed loader or easy loader to the muzzle. b. Capping or charging will take place on the firing line. c. Upon a cease fire, any muzzle loading rifle shooter with a loaded rifle shall kept the rifle pointed down range and raise a hand to signal that he/she has a loaded firearm. The range officer shall issue the command, Dump it in the hill, and the shooter shall fire into the berm to clear the rifle. 5. Except while actually measuring a powder charge, no powder container shall be left open... Any open container will be confiscated by range staff. 6. Break action shotguns must be opened immediately upon being uncased with the muzzle(s) pointed in a safe direction until they are placed in the racks on the range. Shotguns must be carried from station to station with the action open and the muzzle(s) pointed in a safe direction. 7. No competitor shall rest the muzzle(s) of the shotgun or any other firearm on a shoe, toe pad or similar device such that the muzzle points in any part of an individual s body. 8. Bows may be drawn only on approved ranges with the permission of the range staff. Under no circumstance is sky-drawing permitted. 9. Deliberate shooting or attempting to shoot any living animal while on competitive ranged is grounds for ejection from the event or from the match. Range officials have the right to check all firearms and equipment prior to its use in competition and during competition to determine that it meets qualifications and/or that it is safe. Unsafe equipment will not be allowed on the range. Spot checks of equipment may take place on the ranges prior to or after any match. Spot checks prior to or following any competitive event are permitted and likely. Competitors whose equipment does not meet the event standards will be given an opportunity to adjust or to modify equipment to bring it into compliance prior to a second check. Equipment failing to meet specifications during on-range spot checks will result in disqualifications. Audio headphones or ear pieces are not permitted on the firing line or the field. Once an individual or team is called to compete, ear pieces or headphones must be removed and remain off during the competition. EYE & EAR PROTECTION REQUIREMENT For all firearm events, eye and ear protection is required. All participants and other persons on or in the immediate vicinity of the firing line, including coaches, range officials and any spectators must wear adequate eye protection (glasses or goggles) and ear protection. The equipment must protect both eyes. For air events, only eye protection is required. CHALLENGES & PROTESTS 1. Challenges: YOUTH PARTICIPANTS ONLY may review their targets and challenge scoring. Once targets have been scored, they will be made available for review by the shooters firing on those targets for a period of sixty (60) minutes, unless otherwise posted. Upon completion of that time period, the right of challenge expires and scores will be deemed correct as posted. 2. Challenge Fees: Any challenge must be accompanied by a fee of $1 cash per hole challenged. Serial challenges (following one challenge with another) are permitted but one the shooter had reviewed and either challenged or accepted their scores, the right of review terminates. A jury (not including the original scorer) will review each challenge and render judgment to the challenger. An upheld challenge will result in changing the score to reflect the proper scoring and return of the challenge fee. Challenges sustained, i.e. scoring determined to be correct, will result in forfeiture of the fees. No fee is required to point out mathematical errors or similar mechanical problems.

7 3. Protests and Protest Fees: YOUTH PARTICIPANTS ONLY (no coaches, parents or other adults) may protest: a) injustices they feel have been done them individually, or b) conditions under which another competitor was permitted to fire, or c) equipment not meeting standards another competitor was permitted to use. 4. Steps to Filling an Official Protest: Protests: If a YOUTH PARTICIPANT does not agree with a decision made by the Range Officer, they may file a protest. A $20 protest fee will be charged and the decision will be reviewed by the 4H Educator in charge. If the Range Officer decision is overturned, the $20 fee will be returned. If the Range Officer decision is upheld, the $20 will be given to NYS 4-H Shooting Sports. This protest policy supersedes any guidelines or rules listed in the governing body (ex: NRA, NMLRA, CMP). ADDITIONAL EVENT Accommodations: Cabins are available at Camp Wyomoco for families to rent to stay in and bath houses are on site. For more information please contact Tanya Nickerson at (585) Refreshments: There will be a concession stand to purchase food and drinks. Personal Care: Lavatory facilities are available on the grounds. Entries: Entry forms MUST be completed including ALL required signatures. Mail all entry forms to the address shown below. Phone calls for reservation times will be noted, however, we will not officially squad competitors without a prepaid and complete written Entry Form. Competitors who wait until they arrive in Wyoming County to sign up for an event will not be turned away, however they will ONLY be accepted if there is an open position sometime during the entire event. Thank you for your understanding. Checks: Should be made payable to: Wyoming County 4-H Shooting Sports. Send Prepaid Entries to: Cornell Cooperative Extension of Wyoming County ATTN: Tanya Nickerson 401 North Main Street Warsaw, New York H Shooting Sports programs exist in many counties. Cornell Cooperative Extension programs are available to all people, regardless of race, color, sex, religion, age, national origin, or physical disabilities.

8 2015 New York State 4-H Shooting Sports Invitational EVENT SYNOPSIS This Synopsis outlines the events and specific requirements for the 2015 NYS 4-H Shooting Sports Invitational. EVENTS AT-A-GLANCE Discipline Event 1 Event 2 Event 3 Archery Compound FITA Round (1/2 3-D Round FITA) Archery Recurve FITA Round (1/2 FITA) 3-D Round Air Pistol Slow Fire - Bullseye Air Pistol Silhouette Timed Fire/Rapid Fire Combo Air Rifle National STD Threeposition Sporter Air Rifle Sporter Air Rifle Event (Standing) NRA Sporter Air Rifle Silhouette Muzzle-Loading 50 Yard Bullseye 25 Yard Novelty Bottles Shotgun Muzzleloading Rifle Silhouette Trap New Rule for 2015: ***Events Require FIVE (5) Shooters To Be Conducted***

9 ARCHERY EVENTS RECURVE & COMPOUND Two archery disciplines are recognized: Recurve Archery and Compound Archery. Both disciplines shoot the same set of three events at the National 4-H Shooting Sports Invitational. Any bow that uses pulleys or cams is deemed a compound. Note that while the three governing bodies for the three different events have slightly different requirements or restrictions-for the sake of simplification- the National 4-H Shooting Sports Invitational uses one standard for equipment for all events. Procedural rules, course of fire, scoring, etc. will follow the NGB unless otherwise noted. EQUIPMENT STANDARD RECURVE ~ Longbows & Recurve Bows COMPOUND ARROWS for both disciplines PERMITTED One adjustable sight pin or multiple hunting style sight pins may be used; clicker and kisser buttons permitted; Participants may have as many sight pins as deemed necessary; Torque compensators are permitted. 60 lb. maximum draw weight. Release aids, String peeps, optical sights, spirit levels; 60 lb. maximum draw weight. Multiple pin sights allowed. Must meet AMO minimum weight standard; 5 grains arrow weight per pound bow peak draw weight. NOT PERMITTED String peeps and mechanical release aids. Overdraws may not place the arrow rest further than 6 cm from the pivot point of the bow. No arrows larger than 27/64ths in diameter are permitted. ARCHERY EVENTS FITA ROUND (1/2 FITA) TARGET DISTANCE COURSE OF FIRE TIME LIMIT SCORING NGB RULES 122cm and 80 cm faces, full color FITA targets 60, 50, 40, and 30 meters in that order 3 arrows each from 60 and 50 meters; 3 arrows each from 40 and 30 meters. 4 minutes per 3 arrow end and 2.5 minutes per 3 arrow end 10 pts. -1 pt. from the center outward. Competitors will score inner 10 s as Xs. Ties will be broken by the number of #10 s (including inner 10 s) first, then #X s, #9 s, #8 s etc. until tie is broken. World Archery Federation / Target Book3.pdf 3-D ROUND TARGET DISTANCE 3-D targets as selected and placed by the management Unmarked distances from 5 to 50 yards -Recurve maximum distance: 40 yards,

10 -Compound maximum distance: 50 yards COURSE OF FIRE TIME LIMIT SCORING 15 targets, one arrow per target Participants will move through the course expeditiously and avoid delays. 2 minutes time limit to shoot once archer has approached the shooting stake. Lost arrow search is limited to 2 minutes. IBO scoring procedures, dependent upon type of 3-D targets available. +11 pts. 11 ring or X ring centered inside the 10 ring +10 pts. 10 ring +8 pts. 8 ring +5 pts. Any other body shot 0 Misses, glancing shots, not touching body color (horns, rocks, logs, etc.) Hooves are considered body color. NGB RULES Ties will be broken by the number of highest number of 11s, then number of 10s, 8s, etc. IBO In consideration of time, no shooter may glass the target from the shooting stake after taking his or her shot. Participants may glass the target prior to shooting, but are reminded of the time restriction for their shot. No adjustment of sights will be allowed after an archer has drawn and letdown. No adjustment of sights will be allowed after an archer has glassed the target while at the shooting stake. AIR PISTOL EVENTS All events are single pistol matches, meaning participants are to shoot the entire course of fire of that event with the same pistol. No pistol changes will be allowed between stages. Only one pistol per shooter allowed on the line. When not cased and not in use all air guns are required to use a CBI (Clear Barrel Indicator) in place except as permitted by range officer. SLOW FIRE - BULL S-EYE TARGET DISTANCE COURSE OF FIRE TIME LIMIT EQUIPMENT SHOOTING POSITION B40 10 meters or 33 feet 20 shots, 10 shot strings, 5 shots per bull 1½ minute per record shot (15 minutes per string) 10 min preparation time, 15 min for unlimited sighting shots. Any.177 caliber (4.5 mm) air pistol weighing less than 3.3 pounds with a trigger pull of at least 17.6 ounces, metallic sights only. Overall size is limited to those that will permit the pistol to be enclosed completely in a rectangular box having inside dimension of 420mm x 200mm x 50mm (Approximately x 7.87 x 1.96 ). One hand, standing

11 RULES TIE BREAKERS TIMED FIRE/RAPID FIRE COMBO TARGET DISTANCE COURSE OF FIRE TIME LIMIT EQUIPMENT SHOOTING POSITION RULES TIE BREAKERS AIR PISTOL SILHOUETTE TARGET 1/10 scale metallic silhouettes DISTANCE AND 5 chickens at 5 yards, 5 pigs at 12.5 yards, 5 turkeys at 15 yards, 5 rams COURSE OF FIRE at 18 yards in banks of 5 targets and shooting from left to right on each bank of targets. TIME LIMIT 30 seconds ready time and 2 ½ minute firing time for each bank of 5 targets. EQUIPMENT Any air pistol caliber.22 or smaller equipped with any sights that do not SHOOTING POSITION SCORING RULES TIE BREAKER SPOTTER project an image on the target and having a safe trigger. Only standing positions may be used, two-hand holds permitted but the hands and arms must be free of the body and may not touch beyond the wrists (NRA Rule 5.8). Any target knocked over or knocked off the stand in sequence is scored as a hit (+1). Targets missed, spun but not knocked down, or hit out of sequence is scored a miss (0). NRA International Style Pistol Rules CI16500 (2013 Edition) Number of X s, 10 s, etc. until ties are broken. Unresolved ties will stand as a tie. No shoot offs. B40 10 meters or 33 feet Total of 20 record shots; strings of 5 shots; 5 shots per bull Timed-fire: 20 seconds per string of 5 shots Rapid-fire: 10 seconds per string of 5 shots Only pistols utilizing the 12.0 gram disposable CO 2 powerlets are allowed. Revolver or semi-automatic; capable of firing 5 rounds;.177 caliber (4.5mm) weighing less than 3.5 pounds with a trigger pull of at least 2.0 pounds. Any sights - that do not project an image on the target. Two-handed unsupported. Hands and arms must be free of the body and may not touch beyond the wrists (as silhouette) or onehand; standing. NRA International Style Pistol Rules CI16500 (2013 Edition) Number of X s, 10 s, etc. until ties are broken. Unresolved ties will stand as a tie. No shoot offs. NRA Pistol Silhouette Rules CS16830 (January 2011 Edition) Ties will be broken first by total number of rams counted for score. If a tie remains, then by the total number of turkeys; then by number of pigs, and then by number of chickens. Unresolved ties will stand. Each shooter may have one spotter with them on the firing line who may have scopes and binoculars to advise the shooter where shots are hitting. The spotter will also keep time and advise the shooter in a quiet voice. The spotter must be from the same team. The spotter may not touch the shooter or the shooter s equipment after the shooter assumes their position on the firing line.

12 AIR RIFLE EVENTS All air guns are required to use a CBI (Clear Barrel Indicator) when the gun is not being fired. The CBI must be visible from both the action and protruding from the end of the barrel. If possible please have one case for each rifle so they can be safely moved to the line. Offhand stands and spotting scopes / stands are allowed. NATIONAL STANDARD THREE-POSITION SPORTER AIR RIFLE TARGET AR 5/10 DISTANCE 10 meters or 33 feet COURSE OF FIRE 3 x shots each position: prone, standing, and kneeling in that order; (60 record shots). There will be no finals match, ties will be broken by number of 10s, then 9s and so forth. Unresolved ties will stand. TIME LIMIT See Rule 5.3.3, Prone 20 record shots in 20 minutes, Standing 20 record shots in 25 minutes, Kneeling 20 record shots in 20 minutes. EQUIPMENT.177 caliber air rifles may not exceed 7.5 pounds; metallic sights are permitted; trigger pull must be a minimum of 1.5 lbs. APPROVED RIFLES Air Rifles officially approved for Sporter Class air rifle competitions are the AirForce Air Guns Edge, Daisy M853/753/953/853CM (pneumatic), Daisy M888/887 (CO2), Crosman M2000 (CO2), Daisy XSV40 Valiant (compressed air), Crosman CH2009 (CO2 & compressed air), Air Arms T200 (compressed air) that has a non-adjustable cheek-piece and buttplate, and Champions Choice T-200 (compressed air with adjustable cheek piece and butt plate). See Rule Other rifles that do not meet precision class and are less than 600 fps may be allowed. We recommend they you call prior to the match to confirm is a different rifle can be used. CLOTHING Shoes are restricted to soft, low cut, athletic or street shoes that do not extend above the ankles. No boots are permitted. A shooting glove may be worn, but no shooting jackets are permitted. Up to two sweatshirts are allowed. A pin or button may be used as a sling keeper in the prone or kneeling positions. Shooting shirts and 4-H shooting sports vests are permitted. (Please see Rule 4.3) RULES CMP National Standard Three-position Air Rifle Rules, 10 th Edition v2 SPORTER AIR RIFLE EVENT (STANDING) TARGET AR 5/10 DISTANCE 10 meters or 33 feet COURSE OF FIRE 20 shots standing. There will be no finals match, ties will be broken by number of 10s, then 9s and so forth. Unresolved ties will stand. TIME LIMIT EQUIPMENT APPROVED RIFLES See Rule 5.3.4, 20 record shots in 25 minutes. 177 caliber air rifles under 7.5 pounds with metallic sights are permitted. Trigger pull must be a minimum of 1.5 lbs. Air Rifles officially approved for Sporter Class air rifle competitions are the AirForce Air Guns Edge, Daisy M853/753/953/853CM (pneumatic), Daisy M888/887 (CO2), Crosman M2000 (CO2), Crosman CH 2009, Daisy XSV40 Valiant (compressed air), Air Arms T200 (compressed air) that has a nonadjustable cheek-piece and butt-plate, and Champions Choice T-200

13 (compressed air with adjustable cheek piece and butt plate). Other rifles that do not meet precision class and are less than 600 fps may be allowed. We recommend that you call prior to the match to confirm is a different rifle can be used. CLOTHING RULES Shoes are restricted to soft, low cut, athletic or street shoes that do not extend above the ankles. No boots are permitted. A shooting glove may be worn, but no shooting jackets are permitted. Up to two sweatshirts are allowed. (Please see Rule 4.3) CMP National Standard Three-position Air Rifle Rules, 9 th Edition v2 except for course of fire as noted. NRA SPORTER AIR RIFLE SILHOUETTE TARGET 1/10 scale, metallic silhouettes DISTANCE AND 10 chickens at 20 yards, 10 pigs at 30 yards, 10 turkeys at 36 yards, 10 COURSE OF FIRE rams at 45 yards in banks of 5 targets and shooting from left to right on each bank of targets TIME LIMIT 15 second ready time and 2 ½ minutes firing time for each bank of 5 targets EQUIPMENT Rule 3.3 (b) Sporter Air Rifle: Any unaltered factory sporter air rifle that is or was a catalogue item, readily available over the counter to the general public, weighing no more than 11 pounds, with scope and mounts. Rifles utilizing pre-charged systems of any kind other than 12.0 gram disposable C02 units are prohibited. No shooting gloves are allowed. Rifles which shoot at greater than 600 fps will not be allowed APPROVED RIFLES SHOOTING POSITION SCORING SPOTTER RULES NYS Invitational Match rules restrict this event to.177 caliber only. In addition, officials will allow the use of any rifle listed as approved for the Sporter 3-Position and the Standing air rifle matches. Rule Any standing position without artificial support. The rifle will be supported by the hands and one shoulder. All parts of one hand must be forward of the pistol grip. The chin may not rest on top of the comb. The stock may not be hollowed, altered or manufactured so as to facilitate chin contact. This does not preclude the use of abrasive materials or finishes. Targets knocked down or off the stand, in proper sequence, are scored as hits (1). Targets not knocked over or hit out of order will be scored as misses (0). Each shooter may have one spotter with them on the firing line who may have scopes and binoculars to advise the shooter where shots are hitting. The spotter will also keep time and advise the shooter in a quiet voice. The spotter must be from the same team. The spotter may not touch the shooter or the shooter s equipment after the shooter assumes their position on the firing line. NRA Rifle Silhouette Rules CS16820 (May 2012 Edition)

14 MUZZLOADING RIFLE EQUIPMENT STANDARD EQUIPMENT RULES Rifle: Any traditional or non-traditional NMLRA Conventional muzzle loading rifle (in-lines permitted); Sights: Metallic non-traditional permitted (open or aperture); Position: Standing no slings; Ignition: percussion cap, or flintlock. Number 209 primers are permitted; Maximum charge of 60 grains of black powder or its equivalent is allowable. There are no limits on the caliber. All events are restricted to patched rounds balls only. Spotting scopes are permitted. NMLRA Muzzle Loading Rifle, Pistol and Shotgun except as noted (May 2010 Edition). No open powder containers are permitted on the firing line except when powder is actually being measured. Any open container will become the property of the range officer. A separate powder measure must be used to carry the powder from the container to the muzzle of the gun. No rifle may be capped or primed until on the firing line and the command to fire has been given by the range officer. No wooden ram rods are permitted on the firing line to load or clean guns YARD NOVELTY BOTTLES TARGET DISTANCE COURSE OF FIRE TIME LIMIT PROJECTILE SCORING NMLRA Bottle Target (TG2427) 25 yards 10 record shots on the target, 2 per bull, 40 minutes total running time Patched soft lead round ball only. Bottles: as outlined on the target. Completely within neck-10 pts.; nicking the neck-7 pts.; within body-5 pts.; nicking the body -3 pts. 50 YARD BULL S-EYE TARGET DISTANCE COURSE OF FIRE TIME LIMIT PROJECTILE SCORING NMLRA 100 yard 8 ring targets (TG2406) 50 yards 10 shots standing. Sight-in shots permitted but as part of the total running time. 40 minutes total running time. Patched soft lead round ball only. Highest scoring area touched by ball. Note: The latter is less stringent than standard NMLRA scoring. MUZZLELOADING RIFLE SILHOUETTE Due to the expense of the silhouette targets ($750 per shooter) we are not providing a competition for this event. We have one of each target and all muzzleloader shooters who competed in the novelty or bullseye will have the opportunity to try out the silhouette shooting, but not in a competitive format. There will be no cost to those already in a Muzzleloading competition. This is how Nationals runs the event:

15 This is a 4-H hybrid event that fits neither NRA Black Powder Silhouette nor NMLRA Silhouette. The steel silhouette and distances are used in order to allow the use of an NRA Smallbore Silhouette Range and standard NRA targets. The National Committee and the Nebraska host are doing everything possible to have enough steel targets for the silhouette event. If, for some reason, we have to resort to using some or all cardboard targets they will be scored as either Hit or Miss. TARGET ½ scale metallic silhouettes (NRA Hunter Pistol) 20 targets DISTANCE 5 Chickens at 40 meters, 5 pigs at 60 meters, 5 turkeys at 77 meters, 5 rams at 100 meters. COURSE OF FIRE 5 targets at each distance, one shot per target fired upon in order from left to right. TIME LIMIT 20 minutes per bank of 5 targets. PROJECTILE Patched soft lead round ball only. SCORING Target must be knocked over or from its stand in order to be scored as a hit (1). Targets not knocked over, or hit out of order, will be scored as misses (0). SPOTTER Each shooter may have one spotter with them on the firing line who may have scopes and binoculars to advise the shooter where shots are hitting. The spotter will also keep time and advise the shooter in a quiet voice. The spotter must be from the same team. The spotter may not touch the shooter or the shooter s equipment after the shooter assumes their position on the firing line. SHOTGUN EVENTS At the National 4-H Shooting Sports Invitational Shotgun events, release triggers are NOT permitted. Ties will be broken by shoot-off for top 10 individuals and top 5 teams only. TRAP EVENT COURSE OF FIRE SHOOT-OFFS DELAY OF MATCH TIME LIMIT TIE-BREAKERS & SCORING EQUIPMENT Standard ATA (American) trap (16 yards) Trap will be at a location away from camp. You will need to have your own transportation. Directions will be provided. 2 rounds (50 targets) consisting of shooting at the five shooting stations at 16 yards. Five targets each from stations 1 and 5 from the 21 yard line. Management may increase the distance to 27 yards if required to break ties. No shooter, coach, or spectator shall delay or interrupt the match. Shooters will take the field when called, call for targets, and fire in an expeditious manner avoiding unnecessary delay. Shooters must be available and ready to take the field 45 minutes to 1 hour prior to their squadded time. Participants will fire in an expeditious manner, avoiding unnecessary delay. Tie break will be done by shoot off (as described above) to establish the top ten individuals and the top five teams. Any shotgun 12 gauge or smaller firing target ammunition for that gauge with a maximum load of 1 ⅛ ounce of size 7 ½, 8, 8 ½, or 9 shot may

16 MOVING BETWEEN STATIONS RULES be used in this event. Factory loads are required. Shooters shall move to their next station upon completion of the final shot on each station and the referee s command. In the rotation all shooters shall move to the right except for the shooter on station 5, who will move to station 1. No shotgun will be loaded and closed until that rotation is complete. Amateur Trap Association (September 2013 Edition) READ CAREFULLY BEFORE COMPLETING INDIVIDUAL ENTRY FORM Before completing your entry form, refer to the General Information compiled and ed/mailed to you, your leaders and county Extension Offices. Most questions about the match will be answered there. Entry Form General Instructions: When completing the form, mark the event(s) you wish to enter. If there are special considerations to be made for shared equipment or other concerns, please use the space provided to let us know. Please do not call us with those requests - WRITE THEM DOWN ON THE ENTRY FORM. ***Events Must Have Five (5) Participants to Take Place*** Firing times will be assigned by the scheduling staff based upon the competitor needs, etc. We make every effort to notify YOUR COUNTY 4-H SHOOTING SPORTS INSTRUCTOR of the initial squadding times and firing point assignments prior to the match. However, final squadding will occur on site. All Times Are Tentative All Times Subject To Change! Please refer to the General Information for questions or concerns. National 4-H Shooting Sports Invitational 4-H members who are 14 years old as of January 1, 2015 and wish to compete at the National 4-H Shooting Sports Invitational in Grand Island, Nebraska, should expect to raise funds for the trip. Your club and county 4-H might be able to help you with this. Please note: The NYS 4-H liability insurance does not cover participation in competitive shooting events in or out of the state. For more information about the National 4-H Shooting Sports Invitational visit:

17 2015 NEW YORK INVITATIONAL INDIVIDUAL ENTRY FORM Important You Must Fill Out ALL Items Below NAME COUNTY ADDRESS CITY, STATE, ZIP HOME PHONE CELL PHONE PARENT(S) OR LEGAL GUARDIAN(S) NAME BIRTHDATE AGE AS OF JAN.1 st 2015 (Please Circle) MALE FEMALE DO YOU SHOOT: (Please Circle) RIGHT HANDED or LEFT HANDED COUNTY EDUCATOR S NAME PHONE SHOOTING SPORTS INSTRUCTOR S NAME PHONE Please note any special accommodations needed If you are sharing equipment, whose equipment will you be sharing and for what event? (Note: There is a maximum of 2 people sharing one piece of equipment.) IF YOU WISH TO QUALIFY FOR THE NATIONAL 4-H SHOOTING SPORTS INVITATIONAL AND YOU ARE AT LEAST 14 YEARS OF AGE AS OF JANUARY 1, 2015, PLEASE CIRCLE: YES PLEASE MARK THE EVENT(S) BELOW YOU WOULD LIKE TO ENTER 3-D ARCHERY EVENTS SATURDAY: Compound 3-D Compound 3-D Event Recurve 3-D Recurve 3-D Event SMALLBORE RIFLE EVENTS SATURDAY: NRA Smallbore Silhouette Rifle.22LR NRA Smallbore Silhouette Rifle CMP (Sporter).22LR CMP Sporter Event 3-P (Target).22LR 3-PTarget Event MUZZLELOADING RIFLE EVENTS FRIDAY: Novelty Muzzleloading Novelty Event Bull s-eye Muzzleloading Bull s-eye Event Hunting Rifle Muzzle loading Hunting Rifle Event SHOTGUN EVENT SUNDAY: Skeet Skeet Event AIR RIFLE EVENTS SATURDAY & SUNDAY: Sporter Air Rifle 3-P Sporter Air Rifle 3-P Event NRA Sporter Air Rifle Silhouette NRA Sporter Air Rifle Silhouette Sporter Air Rifle Standing Sporter Air Rifle Standing Event AIR PISTOL EVENTS FRIDAY: Slow-fire Bull s-eye Air Pistol Slow-fire Bull s-eye Air Pistol Event Air Pistol Timed Fire/Rapid-fire Air Pistol Timed Fire/Rapid-fire Combo Air Pistol Silhouette Air Pistol Silhouette ARCHERY FITA ROUND SUNDAY: Compound FITA Compound FITA Event Recurve FITA Recurve FITA Event (Entry Form Continues on Next Page)

18 (2015 New York Invitational Individual Entry Form Continued) REQUIRED SIGNATURES Entries Will Not Be Accepted Without ALL FOUR (4) Required Signatures Below County 4-H Educator's Signature: This signature certifies the above shooter is currently an enrolled 4-H member and has all appropriate form on file with your office. 4-H Shooting Sports Instructor's Signature: 4-H Shooting Sports Instructor certifies the above shooter is a safe shooter, has successfully completed the 4-H requirements for the above discipline(s) registered for and understands the rules associated with each discipline being registered for. 4-H Participant s Signature: The participant has knowledge of the event rules and understands the behavior/sportsmanship expectation, has read and signed the New York State 4-H Code of Conduct Form for the New York Invitational State Shoot. Parent/Guardian Signature: The above signed youth and I have reviewed the event rules and understand the behavior expectation for all participants in the New York Invitational State Shoot. COST: Cost is $2.00 PER 4-H Participant Plus $10.00 PER EVENT LATE FEES: ADDITIONAL $5.00 PER EVENT LATE FEE after September 4, Total Cost/Amount Due: MAKE CHECKS PAYABLE TO: CCE of Wyoming County MAIL COMPLETED FORMS TO: Cornell Cooperative Extension of Wyoming County ATTN: Tanya Nickerson 401 North Main Street Warsaw, New York NOTE: Regular Entry Forms, Applications, Acknowledgement of Risk Forms, Permission and Medical Release Forms as well as the Code of Conduct Form and all fees, must be postmarked by September 4, NYS 4-H Shooting Sports Office Use Only All Required Forms: Yes: No: All Required Fees: Yes: No: 4-H Shooting Sports programs exist in many counties. Cornell Cooperative Extension programs are available to all people, regardless of race, color, sex, religion, age, national origin, or physical disabilities.