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1 July 17, 2014 TO: Extension Educators 4-H MD 4-H Rifle Instructors FROM: Conrad N. Arnold Extension Educator, 4-H MD 4-H Shooting Sports Coordinator Environmental and Equine Science Coordinator SUBJECT: 4-H Smallbore Rifle Championship Match, September 6, 2014 Registration Due August 29 (Educator Signature Required) Educators may be at State Fair so Get this done Early. I have enclosed information regarding the Maryland 4-H Smallbore Championship Match scheduled for September 6th at 10:00 a.m., at Marriottsville, Maryland. This event is for MD 4-H Members enrolled in and actively participating in a 4-H Rifle/Marksmanship Club or Program prior to July 1, Deadline for entries is August 29th. Send entries to: 8020 Greenmead Drive College Park, MD WE WILL BE USING THE ORION SCORING SYSTEM THIS YEAR-SEE TARGETS A copy of the match information and one copy of the Junior, Intermediate, and Senior Registration Forms are being sent to each 4-H office and each county shooting sports rifle volunteer. Please duplicate information as needed. There is no limit to the number of teams and individuals that a county can have. Please note 4-H eligibility and extension educator signature of approval. County 4-H Educator must sign off on all registration forms in order for entries to be accepted. County Educators may be involved in MD State Fair, so get this done early. This year the match is again being sponsored by the Chesapeake Chapter Safari Club, the Civilian Marksmanship Program & Associated Gun Clubs of Baltimore. Members of the club may be present to observe the match and present awards. If you have any questions, please call Conrad at (410) or Brittany at (301) Thank you for your time and cooperation. CNA/rrb Enclosures cc: Jeff Howard SPECIAL REMINDER: 1 EACH COUNTY MUST SUPPLY ONE TARGET FRAME PER SHOOTER. FRAME MUST BE ACCORDING TO AGC RANGE SPECIFICATIONS (SEE ENCLOSURE 100 YARD BARNES RANGE) 2 A $10.00 PER YOUTH ENTRY FEE MUST BE INCLUDED WITH THE REGISTRATION. THIS IS NON REFUNDABLE. CHECK PAYABLE TO: MD 4-H FOUNDATION

2 M a r y l a n d 4 - H R i f l e C h a m p i o n s h i p September 6, 2014 Marriottsville, Maryland Location: Rules: REGISTRATION DEADLINE AUGUST 29 9:00 a.m. Range Block Officers Meeting 9:15 a.m. - Rifle Check In At the Line Guns Cased 10:00 a.m. - Firing Time Match Personnel: Match Coordinator Conrad Arnold Co-coordinator Match Director Penny A. Richardson Statisticians Kirk James, Penny A. Richardson & Volunteers Chief Range Officer Tom D Asto Chief Range Safety Officer Tom D Asto Range Tower Mark Mason Associated Gun Clubs of Baltimore, Patapsco Ranges Marriottsville Road, Marriottsville, Maryland NRA Conventional Smallbore Rifle Rules apply except as modified in this match announcement. 4-H members are reminded of MD 4-H Behavioral Expectations. Match Sponsor: University of MD Extension 4-H / Chesapeake Chapter Safari Club International / Civilian Marksmanship Program / Associated Gun Clubs of Baltimore Eligibility: Restricted to MD 4-H Members enrolled in and actively participating in a 4-H Rifle/Marksmanship Club or Program prior to July 1, If any participant has a physical impairment that requires special assistance or exception for their participation in this event, please contact Conrad Arnold at by 08/30/1 Age Division: Junior 8-11 years of age (as of Jan. 1) Intermediate years of age (as of Jan. 1) Senior years of age (as of Jan. 1) (Note: Any shooter may be entered as a member of a higher age team, but that individual must compete in all matches in that class). Teams: Individuals: Entries: Teams shall consist of 3 members. Only individual awards will be given to less than full teams. A county may enter more than one team in any age division. In addition to team members, each county may enter an unlimited number of individuals in each age category. All participants are entered as individuals as well. Registration deadline is August 29, Please send entry forms to: No Food Plan to picnic with Maryland 4-H Center JUNIOR PRONE MATCH Concession your club Attn: We will continue the This Year participants Greenmead Drive International Prone Match for Counties College Park, MD H Junior Shooters - Should Plan Phone: (301) Ages only. Lunches Fax: (301) See Details

3 Squadding: Rifle: Sights: Ear and Eye Protection: Clothing Change: Targets: Orion 50 yd International Time of Registration: All matches will be squadded. Substitutions must be made 1 hour prior to scheduled relay time. 2 Any Rifle - A rifle authorized for use in smallbore rifle matches using cartridges commercially catalogued as the.22 Short,.22 Long or.22 Long Rifle cartridges. There are no restrictions on the barrel length or overall weight of the rifle and accessories. No portion of the rifle or any attachment to the rifle shall extend more than 3 inches beyond the rear of the shooter s shoulder. Any safe trigger is allowed. A butt plate conforming with NRA Rule 15 may be used. Around the body or around the shoulder hooks are not permitted. The same rifle must be used throughout all stages of any one match (except aggregate) except in the case of a malfunction or disabled rifle when the competitor may change rifles with permission of the Chief Range Officer. In NRA 3 Position Course shooting this Rule will govern the conduct of the match and may not be waived by the Match Sponsor. All rifles will be checked by the equipment officers prior to firing. Rifles are to remain cased until announced by the Range Officer. Cased rifles will be carried to the line where the safety check will be performed at the announced time. Please phone if you have questions regarding rifles. Metallic sights only (NRA Rule 7a). Ear protection must be worn while on the firing line and is recommended throughout the range area. Safety glasses must be worn while on the firing line. Only outer garments may be changed on the firing line and general range area. Any violation of the rule will result in an immediate disqualification. Note Change from previous years. The Orion 50 yard target is similar in design to the NRA A-51/6 target. The scoring rings are equivalent to the ISSF 50m rifle target reduced for 50yd. All scoring will be completed using the Orion scoring scanning system. Orion works by scanning then evaluating the specially designed Orion targets. Using a patent pending "Visual Image Scoring" algorithm, Orion calculates the center of the aiming bull and the center of each shot. The distance between the aiming bull and the shot is used to determine the score value. A major advantage of Orion over manual methods of scoring paper targets is that all shooters are treated equally and fairly. Human bias and error do not influence the score a shooter receives. In case of inclement weather we will use the traditional A-23/5 target and score by hand. Pre-registration is required. Rifles will be safety checked between 9:15 a.m. and 9:45 a.m. SEE RIFLE ABOVE must remain cased until announced Time of Firing relay will commence at 10:00 a.m. Firing: Scoring/Excessive Hits Note: The term target card will be interpreted as applying to all record bullseyes framed at one time. (a) On his own target- If a competitor fires more than the required number of shots on a target card, he will be scored only the required number of hits of lowest value minus a penalty of one point for each hit in excess of the required number on the individual bullseye(s) on which the excessive hits occur. Penalty points shall be deducted from the remaining hit or hits of highest value and the net value (actual value of hits less penalty) shall thereafter be scored as the actual value. A 10X or a 10 so penalized becomes a 9. If a competitor discovers that he has fired excessive shots on any bullseye(s), he should fire correspondingly fewer number of shots at succeeding bullseye(s) on the same target card. (Scorers see Rule 14.10(a)) (b) On the target of another competitor- If a competitor fires more than the required number of shots for a target card and one or more hits are on a target other than his own, all shots on the targets of others will be brought back to the corresponding bullseye(s) on his own target and scored as outlined in Rule 14.7 (a) (excessive hits) and Rule (crossfires). An excessive hit fired on a target other than your own will be brought back as a miss ( 0 ). Coaching: Rule 19:4:1 will apply. Coaching on line is permitted; however, other shooters must not be disturbed. Challenges: County Responsibility: Challenges to scores must be made by the team coach within 30 minutes following posting of Final Scores. No targets will be given out until after the challenge period. An announcement will be made after each posting of scores. Each shooter must provide their rifle, equipment, and ammunition. Each shooter is responsible to bring 10 number 100 binder clips. (1 X2 ) Each shooter is responsible for bringing Target Frame according to specs. 4. One adult observer must be provided for each two junior shooters.

4 M a tch S c h e d u l e 3 P o s i t i o n Match Schedule Jr. Prone Match No. 1 Juniors 20 Shots Prone 50 Yards Match No. 2 Juniors 20 Shots Standing 50 Yards Match No. 3 Juniors 20 Shots Kneeling 50 Yards Match No. 4 Intermediates 40 Shots Prone 50 Yards Match No. 5 Intermediates 40 Shots Standing 50 Yards Match No. 6 Intermediates 40 Shots Kneeling 50 Yards Match No. 7 Seniors 40 Shots Prone 50 Yards Match No. 8 Seniors 40 Shots Standing 50 Yards Match No. 9 Seniors 40 Shots Kneeling 50 Yards Match No. 10 Junior Team Aggregate of individual scores from matches 1, 2, and Match No. 11 Intermediate Team Aggregate of individual scores from matches 4, 5, and 6 Match No. 12 Senior Team Aggregate of individual scores from matches 7, 8, and 9. Any possible firing time conflict(s) must be expressed by the team coach one hour prior to scheduled relay. Accommodations will be subject to availability of firing points. Time Allowance: Per Rule 8.2 as follows: Prone 20 minutes / Standing 40 minutes / Kneeling 30 minutes Classification System: A county may enter an unlimited number of 3 member teams in each age division. Three shooting proficiency categories have been determined as follows: Category Prone Standing Kneeling Proficiency Level Proficiency Level Proficiency Level Juniors and under 25 and under 50 and under Intermediate and under 200 and under 250 and under Senior and under 240 and under 290 and under The above classification allows for various levels of shooting proficiency. Aggregate total scores for individuals and teams will be made for each age group and proficiency level. Awards: Team awards will be based on team aggregate scores within each age division. Individual awards will be based on proficiency categories within each age division. Proficiency Awards: These will be awarded only to the high scoring individual in each of 3 proficiency ranges, in each age division and each position. Junior Prone Match Match Schedule Proficiency Levels Match No. 1 Juniors 20 shots Prone 50 yards Match No. 2 Juniors 20 shots Prone 50 yards Match No. 3 Juniors 20 shots Prone 50 yards 150 and under

5 4-H RIFLE INSTRUCTORS AND COACHES Revised 7/17/14 STATE 4-H SMALLBORE RIFLE MATCH SEPTEMBER 6, 2014 PLEASE READ AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION: All rifles will be checked by the equipment officers prior to firing. Rifles are to remain cased until announced by the Range Officer. Cased rifles will be carried to the line where the safety check will be performed at the announced time. 1 THINK SAFETY -Shooters must keep muzzles pointed downrange even when setting up their shooting position. Rifles must be pointed at the berm and should minimize muzzle swing away from the berm (some shooters in standing position are often guilty of this) -KEEP FINGERS OFF TRIGGERS UNTIL READY TO SHOOT-The shooter has aligned sights on their target. Some years we were seeing far too many cross fires. This happens when the shooter puts their finger on the trigger before aligning sights. -NO CELL PHONES ARE PERMITTED ON THE FIRING LINE -Shooters not following accepted safety procedures will be removed from the line and the match. 2 YOUTH SHOOTERS HAVE & USE PROPER EYE & EAR PROTECTION & FOOTWEAR. Participants are required to wear shoes that completely cover their feet. Examples of Footwear that are not acceptable include but is not limited to sandals, clogs, crocks, flip flops and of course bare feet. Shoes that have holes, perforations, or open tops, open backs, or open sides are not acceptable. 3 BE CERTAIN THAT FIREARMS ARE NOT BEING HANDLED EXCEPT DURING APPROPRIATE TIMES DURING PREPARATION PERIOD & WHEN THE FIRING LINE IS OPEN. UNDER NO CIRCUMSTANCES ARE FIREARMS TO BE HANDLED WHEN PEOPLE ARE DOWNRANGE. 4 NEW TARGETS THIS YEAR: HAVE YOUTH WRITE NAME SHOOTING POINT AND THE SHOOTING POSITION FOR EACH TARGET & TARGET BACKER (POSITION SHOOTERS- P-1, P-2, S-1, S-2, K-1, K-2) (PRONE SHOOTERS P-1, P-2, P-3) THIS INFORMATION IS ALREADY PROGRAMMED INTO BAR CODES ON SCORING BULLS. BE SURE YOUR YOUTH USE CORRECT TARGETS AND THAT THEY HANDLE THE TARGETS WITH CARE. TARGETS MUST BE HUNG WITH THE TOP SIDE UP.. 5 PLEASE REVIEW SHOOTING STATION NUMBER AND CORRESPONDING TARGET NUMBER WITH EACH OF YOUR SHOOTERS IN AN EFFORT TO KEEP SHOOTERS ON THEIR OWN TARGET AND PREVENT CROSSFIRING ON OTHERS TARGETS. 6 ORANGE COLORED OBI s (OPEN BORE INDICATORS) OR CBI S (CLEAR BARRELL INDICATORS) BE SURE YOUR SHOOTERS BRING OBI S. THE SHOOTER SHOULD SLIDE THIS INTO THE BREECH AFTER SHOOTING WHEN MAKING RIFLES SAFE. THIS HELPS THE RANGE OFFICERS IN CHECKING TO SEE THAT THE LINE IS SAFE. 7 COACHING ON THE LINE IS PERMITTED; HOWEVER OTHER SHOOTERS MUST NOT BE DISTURBED. 8 TARGETS AND BACKERS WILL BE COLLECTED IMMEDIATELY FOLLOWING A FIRING SEQUENCE AND TAKEN TO THE SCORING ROOM. 9 MAKE THIS DAY ENJOYABLE & EDUCATIONAL FOR YOUR 4-H SHOOTERS Firing Sequence Jr. Prone will shoot 3 prone targets in any of the Relays but should begin with Relay #1 Jr. 3 Position will shoot targets #1, #3, & #5 All other 3 position shooters will shoot 2 targets Prone, 2 targets standing & 2 targets kneeling.

6 A $10.00 PER YOUTH ENTRY FEE MUST BE INCLUDED WITH THE REGISTRATION. THIS IS NON REFUNDABLE. CHECK PAYABLE TO: MD 4-H FOUNDATION State 4-H Smallbore Rifle Match September 6, 2014 Marriottsville, Maryland ~Registration Form~ JR. DIVISION 3-POSITION 3 Position -Junior Division (9-11 years old as of 1/01/14) Rifle Check-In 9:15 A.M. Relay Time: 10:00 A.M. Name Address Date of Birth Team 1 Team 2 Individuals 4. 4-H Rifle Instructor: Match Assistants: EDUCATOR SIGN OFF REQUIRED Return to: 8020 Greenmead Drive College Park, MD by August 29, 2014 Extension Educator verification that all youth registering are actively participating 4-H members of 4-H rifle programs in their county & enrolled prior to July 1, County Extension Educator 4-H Signature

7 A $10.00 PER YOUTH ENTRY FEE MUST BE INCLUDED WITH THE REGISTRATION. THIS IS NON REFUNDABLE. CHECK PAYABLE TO: MD 4-H FOUNDATION State 4-H Smallbore Rifle Match September 6, 2014 Marriottsville, Maryland ~Registration Form~ INTERMEDIATE AGE DIVISION 3-POSITION Team 1 3 Position Intermediate Division Rifle Check-In 9:15 A.M. (12-14 years old as of 1/01/14) Relay Time: 10:00 A.M. Name Address Date of Birth Team 2 Individuals 4. 4-H Rifle Instructor: Match Assistants: EDUCATOR SIGN OFF REQUIRED Return to: 8020 Greenmead Drive College Park, MD by August 29, 2014 Extension Educator verification that all youth registering are actively participating 4-H members of 4-H rifle programs in their county & enrolled prior to July 1, County Extension Educator 4-H Signature

8 A $10.00 PER YOUTH ENTRY FEE MUST BE INCLUDED WITH THE REGISTRATION. THIS IS NON REFUNDABLE. CHECK PAYABLE TO: MD 4-H FOUNDATION State 4-H Smallbore Rifle Match September 6, 2014 Marriottsville, Maryland ~Registration Form~ SENIOR AGE DIVISION 3-POSITION Team 1 3 Position Senior Division Rifle Check-In 9:15 A.M. (15-18 years old as of 1/01/14) Relay Time: 10:00 A.M. Name Address Date of Birth Team 2 Individuals 4. 4-H Rifle Instructor: Match Assistants: EDUCATOR SIGN OFF REQUIRED Return to: 8020 Greenmead Drive College Park, MD by August 29, 2014 Extension Educator verification that all youth registering are actively participating 4-H members of 4-H rifle programs in their county & enrolled prior to July 1, County Extension Educator 4-H Signature

9 A $10.00 PER YOUTH ENTRY FEE MUST BE INCLUDED WITH THE REGISTRATION. THIS IS NON REFUNDABLE. CHECK PAYABLE TO: MD 4-H FOUNDATION JUNIOR PRONE MATCH Junior Division (9-11 years old as of 1/01/14) State 4-H Smallbore Rifle Match September 6, 2014 Marriottsville, Maryland ~Registration Form~ JR. DIVISION PRONE MATCH Rifle Check-In 9:15 A.M. Relay Time: 10:00 A.M. Name Address Date of Birth Team 1 Team 2 Individuals 4. 4-H Rifle Instructor: Match Assistants: EDUCATOR SIGN OFF REQUIRED Return to: 8020 Greenmead Drive College Park, MD by August 29, 2014 Extension Educator verification that all youth registering are actively participating 4-H members of 4-H rifle programs in their county & enrolled prior to July 1, County Extension Educator 4-H Signature

10 DIRECTIONS TO STATE 4-H RIFLE MATCH SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 6, 2014 RIFLE CHECK IN BEGINS AT 9:15 A.M. MATCH BEGINS AT 10:00 A.M. ASSOCIATED GUN CLUBS OF BALTIMORE PATAPASCO RANGES MARRIOTTSVILLE ROAD MARRIOTTSVILLE, MARYLAND FROM EASTON MARYLAND: ROUTE 50 WEST TO INTERSTATE 97 I-97 NORTH TO I-695 WEST (BALTIMORE BELTWAY) I-695 WEST TO I-70 WEST -- I-70 WEST TO EXIT 83 FOLLOW MARRIOTTSVILLE ROAD - GUN CLUB WILL BE ON YOUR LEFT WATCH CAREFULLY FOR THE GUN CLUB OR EXIT 87 AND TURN LEFT ONTO ROUTE 99 (HENRYTON RD) FOLLOW RT. 99 (HENRYTON RD) FOR ABOUT 5 MILES TO MARRIOTTSVILLE RD. TURN RIGHT ONTO MARRIOTTSVILLE RD- FOLLOW MARRIOTTSVILLE RD GUN CLUB WILL BE ON YOUR LEFT- WATCH CAREFULLY FOR THE CLUB ALTERNATIVE ROUTE ROUTE 50 WEST TO I-97 I-97 NORTH TO ROUTE 32 WEST RT. 32 WEST TO RT.29 NORTH RT. 29 NORTH (CROSSES I-70) TO RT. 99 (HENRYTON ROAD) TURN LEFT ONTO RT. 99 (HENRYTON ROAD) AND GO ABOUT 5 MILES TURN RIGHT ONTO MARRIOTTSVILLE ROAD-AND KEEP WATCHING FOR THE GUN CLUB ON YOUR LEFT. ALTERNATIVE ROUTE ROUTE 50 WEST TO I-97I-97 NORTH TO 32 WEST 32 WEST TO WEST FRIENDSHIP - STAY ON 32 AS IT CROSSES I-70 ROUTE 32 TO SLACKS CORNER & TURN RIGHT ONTO RT.99 for 8 mi. THIS INTERSECTS WITH MARRIOTTSVILLE ROAD TURN LEFT ONTO MARRIOTTSVILLE ROAD for 4.3 mi.and WATCH FOR THE GUN CLUB ON YOUR LEFT

FROM: Kathleen Greer Megan Logan

TEXAS 4-H YOUTH DEVELOPMENT DISTRICT 10 February 11, 2015 Small Bore Rifle Contest MEMORANDUM TO: District 10 4-H Coordinators FROM: Kathleen Greer Megan Logan District Extension Administrator District