2020 POLICIES & PROCEDURES More Information Website: usacollegeclaytarget.com We Believe Safe and responsible handling and storage of firearms and ammunition is the first priority. Everyone should have fun. Participation is a privilege and not a right. Sportsmanship needs to have a constant presence. 2020 Policies & Procedures Students should have an equal opportunity to participate. Ethical behavior, dignity and respect are expected. Welcome Participants will be chemically free. Collaborative relationships with schools and students create a The League positive experience. The USA College Clay Target League is a division of the USA Academic priorities must come before participation. Clay Target League – a non-profit corporation. The League is the independent provider of clay target shooting sports to secondary Adults must serve as a positive role model to students. and postsecondary schools. The League’s priorities are safety, fun, The success of the team is more important than individual honors. and marksmanship – in that order. Shooting ranges are critical to the success of the League and are The USA Clay Target League’s Board of Directors and/or the positive business leaders in their community. Executive Committee reserves the right to make alterations in, or Compliance with school, community, shooting range and League amendments to, these Policies & Procedures at any time without rules are mandatory for all participants. notice, whenever it is deemed to be in the best interest of the League. Shooting sports strengthens connections within families and communities for life. These Policies & Procedures apply to all League-sponsored events Everything the League does will always be in the best interest of all and participants. students.

Table Of Contents Page SAFE Certification...... 6 Skeet Shooting...... 11 General Policies...... 3 CLASS Certification...... 6 Skeet Field...... 11 Priorities...... 3 Safe Sport Policy...... 7 Ammunition Recommendation...... 11 Fair Play...... 3 Background Screening...... 7 Targets At Each Station...... 11 Conduct...... 3 Team Staff...... 7 Optional Shot...... 11 Clay Target Shooting Sport Options... 3 Head Coach...... 7 Sporting Clays...... 11 League Season...... 3 Advisor...... 7 Sporting Clays Course...... 11 Penalties...... 3 Staff Assistants...... 7 Ammunition Recommendation...... 11 Insurance...... 3 Range Safety Officer...... 7 Targets At Each Station...... 11 Privacy...... 3 Safety & Courtesy...... 8 5-Stand...... 12 Eligibility...... 3 Safe Firearm Handling...... 8 5-Stand Field...... 12 School Eligibility...... 3 Safety & Courtesy...... 8 Ammunition Recommendation...... 12 Team Eligibility...... 3 Foot Pads...... 8 Targets At Each Station...... 12 Registered Student Organization...... 4 Equipment & Gear...... 8 Practice & Competition Events...... 12 Student Athlete Eligibility...... 4 Shotguns...... 8 League Play...... 12 Special Need Athletes...... 4 Ammunition...... 8 Inclement Weather...... 12 Cost...... 4 Firearm And Ammunition Purchase..... 8 Practice...... 12 Shooting Range...... 4 Eye Protection...... 8 Submitting Scores...... 13 Extreme Travel Distance Option...... Hearing Protection...... 8 Equipment Inspections...... 8 Absent Athlete Scoring...... 13 Registration...... 4 Reserve Score...... 13 Team Registration...... 4 Clay Target Shooting Procedures...... 9 Uncompleted Reserve Week...... 13 Athlete Registration...... 4 Preparation...... 9 True Team ® Scoring...... 13 Team Resources...... 5 Ready...... 9 Start...... 9 Team Sizes...... 13 Team Member Recruitment...... 5 Conference Designation...... 13 Fundraising...... 5 Lost Target...... 9 Disputed Call...... 9 Conference True Team Calculations.. 14 Emergency Management Plan...... 5 Conference True Team Assignments.14 League Logo Use...... 5 Refused Target...... 9 No Bird Target...... 9 Earning True Team Points - Athlete.... 14 Technology...... 4 Moving From Station To Station...... 10 Earning True Team Points - Team...... 15 ClayTargetGo! Application...... 5 Stop...... 10 Team Standings...... 15 Team Management System ...... 5 Shotgun Malfunction...... 10 Awards & Recognition...... 15 Athlete Management System...... 6 “Out” or “End of Round”...... 10 Awards...... 15 Shooter Performance Tracker®...... 6 Trap Shooting...... 10 Patches...... 15 Certification...... 6 Trap Field...... 10 Team Recognition...... 15 Firearm Safety Certification...... 6 Ammunition Recommendation...... 10 Individual Recognition...... 15 State-Approved Hunter Education...... 6 Targets At Each Station...... 10

USA College Clay Target League 2020 Policies & Procedures • Page 2 School conduct, academic or chemical abuse policies and penalties General Policies and local, state, or federal laws will always supersede any League Priorities policies. The League’s priorities, in order of importance, are safety, fun, and Insurance marksmanship. All registered participants in the League are insured by the League. Fair Play The General Liability-Abuse & Molestation Insurance Policy The League’s success is dependent on the trust it instills in every provided to team staff members provides a $1,000,000 per student athlete, coach, shooting range member, parent and school occurrence liability limit per member from claims made due to official. The assured reliance on character, ability, and truthfulness negligent acts accidentally committed resulting in bodily injury, for each person will create an entrusted safe environment that personal injury or property damage to others. See the insurance everyone will enjoy. policy for complete details. The Accidental Death & Dismemberment insurance for registered Conduct student athletes pays an athlete or an athlete’s beneficiaries Acts by coaches, volunteers, student athletes of using abusive up to $2500,000 of medical expenses if an athlete’s death or or profane language, displaying unsportsmanlike conduct dismemberment is the direct result of an shooting-related accident. (includes but not limited to: Policy & Procedure violations; arguing See the insurance policy for complete details. with referees; unsafe handling/use of shotguns; distracting a The League can provide insurance policies upon request. competitor; cheating, etc.), consuming alcohol, or using drugs The names of all registered athletes, coaches and other staff before or during any League event are prohibited and are grounds members must be included in the team’s profile in ClayTargetGo! for suspension and/or expulsion from the League. – the League’s online software program – prior to the first practice Student athletes are strongly encouraged to be respectful of the event to qualify for the insurance. Staff members must agree to time constraints for all coaches, volunteers and shooting range staff. League terms of participation to receive insurance. A team’s shooting range may have an insurance policy that may Clay Target Shooting Sport Options cover athletes from the League while shooting during scheduled The League offers four (4) different clay target shooting sport League events. Ask your participating shooting range for their “virtual” recreational leagues. “Virtual” means that teams shoot insurance policy details. at their local shooting range(s), submit the scores online, and then they are compared against all other teams in their respective Privacy conference. There is no need to travel to other shooting ranges The League has strict rules and regulations regarding disclosure of to compete in head-to-head competitions. Conferences are athlete’s and parent’s contact information, including but not limited determined by the type of clay target sport and then by similar to names, phone numbers, email addresses, house addresses or team sizes. any other information allowing a third-party to identify or contact Teams can compete in one or more leagues as determined by any League participant or parent. Coaches, assistants, staff or their preferred clay target sport(s). The clay target shooting sport any other personnel with access to contact information may not leagues include: copy, distribute, sell, share, or make available in any manner, to • Trap Shooting any other person, entity, or third-party. In the event of unauthorized • Skeet Shooting disclosure of any contact information the individual(s) responsible • Sporting Clays shall be deemed in violation of this privacy rule and the League • 5-Stand may resort to any remedy available to it, through its internal Bylaws or at law. League Season The League organizes six-week spring and fall clay target competition(s) that consists of a Reserve/Practice Week and five (5) Eligibility Competition Weeks. School Eligibility The League’s season schedule is defined as the first day after Any postsecondary school including colleges, universities, student athlete registration ends and the final League-sponsored community colleges, junior colleges, career schools, technical event is completed. For the complete schedule and list of season schools, or vocational schools located in the United States is events, please visit the League’s website. eligible to participate. Penalties Team Eligibility All student athletes, team leaders and shooting range officials In the safe and fun spirit with which this League was formed, must be familiar with the League Policies & Procedures and must the League encourages all students who meet athlete eligibility ensure that these Policies & Procedures are enforced. It is the requirements to be included on a team. Teams require: responsibility of each student athlete to comply with the • Approval from the school to have a clay target/shooting sport Policies & Procedures. Any violation of Policies & Procedures activity as a Registered Student Organization (RSO) and to should result in the following Two Strike Penalty Rule: reference the school name in the team name (ex. Sample Technical Strike 1: Upon a first violation the student athlete should receive a College, Clay Target Club at University Of Sample), AND written warning that includes corrective measures to ensure that a • A minimum of five student athletes, AND violation does not occur again. • A Head Coach 18 years of age or older. Strike 2: If a second violation occurs the student athlete should An unlimited number of athletes are allowed on a team. The number be removed from the team with no refund and will not be able to of members on a team is usually determined by shooting range return for the remainder of the season. availability and capacity. It is important that the Head Coach and the shooting range work together to determine the number of The League must be informed immediately of any roster changes. students the coaching staff and facility can safely and efficiently Individual teams may include alternative penalties and enforcement accommodate. actions.

USA College Clay Target League 2020 Policies & Procedures • Page 3 Registered Student Organization (RSO) Clay target team events should be held to the same requirements as other school events. Therefore, no alcohol or tobacco will be A Registered Student Organization or “sport club” is originated used during League events at the shooting range. and formed by currently enrolled students sharing a common interest to regularly contribute to the campus community by Shooting ranges that host League teams should familiarize hosting and participating in activities for students to engage themselves with the League’s Policies & Procedures. This beyond the classroom. A RSO is registered through the school document is the first resource that shooting ranges, teams, and by complying to the guidelines established by the school and they coaches should refer to if there are any questions. clearly articulate a mission consistent with the school’s mission Additionally, the League recommends that shooting ranges set and are open to all students without regard to race, religion, color, clear expectations with teams and athletes regarding shooting gender, age, sexual orientation, or national or ethnic origin. range rules and safety procedures. In all cases, shooting range RSO guidelines typically include: safety procedures and product specifications supersede any • Be controlled and managed by students. League policies and/or procedures. • Membership open to all full-time students of the school. • A minimum number of members are required. Extreme Travel Distance Option • Abide by federal, state, city, and school laws and policies. Teams may complete two consecutive weeks of League events • Create, maintain and abide by a constitution. during a single day if the team travels more than 50 miles one-way • Have an advisor who is a faculty/staff member of the school to the shooting range. • Abide by all regulations of the school’s RSO requirements. Events must be competed in the following order: Practice/Reserve If a clay target club/team is not currently formed at your school, Week and Competition Week 1, Competition Weeks 2 and 3, ask school officials for more information on how to start a RSO. Competition Weeks 4 & 5. Student Athlete Eligibility Event scores must be submitted to the League in its corresponding scheduled week. (i.e.: Competition Week 1 scores, during Any student enrolled in school at the time of the student athlete Competition Week 1 schedule, Competition Week 2 scores during registration deadline date is eligible to participate if he/she: Competition Week 2 schedule, etc.) • Has a League-approved firearm safety certificate, AND Event scores cannot be submitted for previously completed week • Meets all of the school’s RSO eligibility requirements, AND events (Week 2 scores cannot be submitted during Week 3, etc.) • Complies with the League’s Policies & Procedures, AND • If the team has the capacity to accommodate the student. This option is only available for teams. It cannot be used for a select student athlete(s). Postsecondary Enrollment Option (PSEO) students are allowed to participate on team if the team rules allows it. Registration Special Need Athletes Clay target shooting sports provides student athletes an equal Team Registration opportunity to participate in the League. All teams are required to contact the League to verify participation. Students with physical disabilities, learning disabilities, or mental • The team’s Head Coach will be invited to register their team health concerns should consult with the team’s Head Coach prior online and agree to League participation terms prior to inviting to registering with the team to explore participation opportunities student athletes to register for the team. and requirements. The student’s participation may require written • All teams are required to have a minimum of five (5) student approval from a physician. athletes registered before the student athlete registration Special need student athletes may utilize coach assistance and/or deadline expires. apparatuses at any time while shooting. • Teams may register to participate in any or all of the four clay target shooting sport League offerings. Cost • Teams with less than five registered student athletes after the deadline expires will be removed from season participation The cost for each student athlete to participate in the League and any paid registration fees will be refunded. is determined by the team. Costs vary by team depending on ammunition costs, uniform expenses, and local shooting range fees. Athlete Registration • Cost for participation is $150-$200 and typically includes targets, ammunition, and other team costs. Each athlete is required to register with his/her team through the • Fees typically do not include mandatory ear protection, eye League’s registration website. A parent or legal guardian must protection, shooting gear, uniforms, or shotgun. register the student if the student is under the age of 18 prior to the • Athletes must supply their own shotgun. Shooting ranges may registration deadline date. All registrants must agree to all terms allow a shotgun to be borrowed or rented. Some teams may also regarding Sportsmanship, Medical Consent, and Consent & Waiver. have shotguns for use. • Check the League’s website for all athlete registration • A $35 non-refundable student athlete registration fee paid to the requirements, deadlines, and registration fee payment. League for each sport is paid at the time of the online registration. • Teams may have deadline requirements prior to the League’s requirements. All first-year student athletes receive a complementary official • Students will receive an email from the team inviting League participation patch to adhere to their gear. them to register through ClayTargetGo!. • Teams may remove an athlete from their roster after registration Shooting Range but before the Reserve Week begins. Conference assignments Shooting ranges are a vital partner for clay target teams and play will not be changed after they are published if a team removes a a important role in providing student athletes a safe, fair, and student athlete(s). Contact the League to remove a student competitive environment to participate in the League. athlete after registration. Ensuring a consistent and fair shooting experience throughout the • Athletes are required to pay the League’s registration fee for state and the League is important to the enjoyment of the sport for each clay target sport they are participating in at the time of all participants. The League strongly encourages shooting ranges online registration. to adhere to standard equipment, field, target and target flight • Unregistered students or students without a valid firearm safety specifications to the best of the shooting range’s abilities. certificate number included in their profile will be removed from

USA College Clay Target League 2020 Policies & Procedures • Page 4 the team roster after the registration deadline. It is vitally important that all elements of this plan are clearly • There are no registration deadline extensions. understood by team coaches, shooting range staff, and student athletes. • No refunds will be issued after the registration deadline. Emergency management plans should include: • Immediate access to a phone to dial 911 Team Resources • Team roster report – Downloaded and printed from the Team Management System profile. This includes emergency contact Team Member Recruitment information for athletes and medical conditions. • Evacuation information – in case of inclement weather. New members for your team have the potential to bring energy to • Situation leaders – assigned staff that serve as designated your organization and strengthen the team’s existing community. Not decision-makers and communicator who understand their only will recruiting new members increase the team’s attendance, roles and responsibilities. but it also will help sustain the team when it’s time to transition to • Key contacts – School officials, police, fire, hospital, new leaders. Recruitment is a year-round process, and it requires legal counsel, monetary management, Board of Directors, more than just a few members. Recruitment ideas include: community partners, etc. • Host an introductory clay target shooting demonstration at the Clear, decisive, and timely communication is important in any shooting range and invite everyone to attend. situation and having an established plan will help the team • Create a bulletin board display in a prominent place and develop successfully navigate its way through any emergency. a team web site showing pictures from team activities, membership information, and a calendar of upcoming events. League Logo Use • Ask members for names of friends and classmates who could benefit from team membership. Send these people a personal The League’s logo may be used by a team only if the team invitation to attend your next event. Follow up with a phone call. complies to the League’s Name and Logo Terms of Use • List upcoming informational meetings in the school newsletter/ requirements that can be viewed by clicking on the link located on newspaper. the bottom of the League’s website. • Set up tables displaying team materials at the student activities If your team requires alternative digital formats of the League’s fair and new student orientation. logo, contact the League via email at [email protected]. • Create team social networking sites (e.g. Facebook, Twitter) to engage prospects and post the latest good news • Offer a prize to the person in your chapter who recruits the most Technology new members. ClayTargetGo! Application • Post flyers about the team on school-approved message boards. • Ask instructors or sport coaches to mention the team to ClayTargetGo! is the League’s exclusive online application suite students in their advising sessions. designed specifically for clay target league coaches and families! • Co-sponsor a high visibility event on campus, such as a concert, ClayTargetGo! helps users manage operations, online registration, seminar, or sporting contest to raise awareness of your team communications, scoring, statistics, and more. and its activities. • Hold an informational meeting for prospective members. Team Management System (TMS) The League’s website has a checklist of items to prepare your After confirming their team’s participation in the League, the Head event, promotional messages and posters to customize and print, Coach of the team will assigned primary access to the Team and presentation materials to assist with a successful event. Sign Management System in ClayTargetGo!. interested student athletes up and you have a team! The Team Management System includes: • Activity Dashboard – instantly review critical team status, Fundraising action items, and important messages from the League. Sponsorships, donations and fundraising events for the team are • Team Profile – school and coach contact information, billing strongly encouraged to help raise money and reduce the costs information, conference designation, registration user names of participation for the athletes. Clay target shooting requires and passwords, and more. purchasing safety equipment, gear, ammunition, and clay targets • Team Roster – add, edit, and download all information about through the shooting range. team members. • Submit Scores – submit weekly scores for each athlete. Teams shall secure the approval from the school prior to engaging • Team Scoring Report – review scores and statistics on in any form of fundraising on campus. Fundraising policies from each athlete or the team. the school helps direct fundraising activities to achieve success • Access Special Team Offers – advertisements from select for the team. Fundraisers may not be conducted for private gain of League providers offer special purchase incentives for teams. individuals or for-profit businesses and all fundraising efforts must follow state laws. The Head Coach will invite other coaches via email to gain access to TMS and allow certain privileges to access information. The team may receive donations from non-school entities and by soliciting donations the team must make clear to any potential Only a Head Coach or team administrator can assign access donor that they are independent entities and they are not endorsed or change the Head Coach’s access to TMS. This must be by or connected to the school. coordinated through the League. If the team does not have the proper structure and/or The League has strict rules and regulations regarding disclosure documentation indicating that donations they receive are tax of athlete information, including but not limited to names, phone deductible, they should inform all potential donors that their numbers, email addresses, house addresses or any other donations to the team will not be tax deductible. information allowing a third-party to identify or contact any League participant or parent. Coaches, assistants, staff or any other Many national shooting sport organizations and local conservation personnel with access to Contact Information may not copy, groups typically offer donations and/or grant programs to assist distribute, sell, share, or make available in any manner, to any with funding a team. other person, entity, or third-party. In the event of unauthorized disclosure of any Contact Information the individual(s) responsible Emergency Management Plan shall be deemed in violation of this privacy rule and the League It is strongly encouraged that each team develops an emergency may resort to any remedy available to it, through its internal Bylaws management plan so they are prepared in case of an emergency. or at law.

USA College Clay Target League 2020 Policies & Procedures • Page 5 Athlete Management System (AMS) allowed. The SAFE Certificate is valid only for League participation and cannot be used for obtaining a hunting license. When students are invited via email to register with the team, the student is provide access to setup their profile in the Athlete The SAFE Certificate is designed specifically for student athletes Management System in ClayTargetGo!. and coaches participating in the League. The Athlete Management System includes: The SAFE Certification requires the completion of the online AND • Activity Dashboard – instantly review critical team status, shooting range certification programs to earn the SAFE certificate. action items, and important messages from the League and Step 1: Go to the SAFE website and complete the SAFE Online the team. Certification program. Upon completion of the online course, the • Registration – registration and payment confirmation. student athlete will receive a confirmation email and PDF certificate • Athlete Profile – contact information, medical concern, and Step 2: Complete the SAFE Range Certification prior to the start access information. of the Reserve Week. The SAFE Range Certification is conducted • Shooter Performance Tracker – review scores and statistics. at a shooting range and coordinated by the Head Coach. The • Access Special Offers – advertisements from select student athlete MUST complete the online SAFE program BEFORE League providers offer special purchase incentives for athletes. participating in the SAFE Range Day. Athletes must bring a printed Shooter Performance Tracker® SAFE Certificate to the SAFE Range Day. A CLASS-Certified coach must authorize it. The Shooter Performance Tracker® (SPT) is a League-exclusive Step 3: Athlete/parent or coach must enter the completion dates of web-based performance tracking tool provided to all participants in the online and range day certification into the Athlete Management the League. System through ClayTargetGo! prior to the Reserve Week. • Can view their SPT access information in AMS. • Accessible on any computer, tablet or mobile device. Students will participate in a training session conducted by a • Athletes can monitor their scores and ranking when CLASS-Certified coach on the team. The 1-2 hour shooting range compared against other athletes on their team, training will include firearm safety, shooting sport procedures, conference and nation. shooting at clay targets, and range safety requirements. The • Athletes can share SPT results in social media so friends and Instructors must have completed the League’s Coach Leadership family can monitor their favorite clay target league athlete. And Safety Support (CLASS) Certification program. Instructors • Scores and rankings are updated every Saturday night after will be provided a SAFE Range Certification guide from the League scores are posted. to assist with certification. All student athletes that complete the SAFE Certification receive an official iron-on certificate patch from the USA Clay Target Certification League. League-Approved Firearm Safety Certifications The SAFE Certification can be found at usaclaytargetSAFE.com. All student athletes are required to obtain certification for either of the League-approved firearm safety certification programs Only a Coach Leadership And state-approved hunter education certificate or the League’s SAFE Safety Support (CLASS) Certification are accepted. Teams should verify the firearm safety Certification training certification requirements with the shooting range where The League’s CLASS Certification they will be conducting League events. provides a comprehensive and Student athletes cannot shoot at an event on a team at any time interactive online education and training program designed without obtaining a League-approved firearm safety certificate. specifically for League coaches. The CLASS Certification is State-issued hunter education certificate numbers or dates of available to all coaches and takes 5-6 hours of online training to completion of SAFE Certification (online and range day) are complete. required to be included into the athlete’s profile before the Reserve • New Head Coaches are required to complete the CLASS Week begins. Updates to the student athlete’s firearm certification Certification from the League prior to Practice Week 1. One must be made in the athlete’s profile in AMS up until the start of complementary single-use promotional code to complete the the Reserve Week. A student athlete that is missing a valid League- certification will be provided. approved firearm safety certificate information will be removed from • New Head Coaches assigned during the participation season the team’s roster when the Reserve Week begins. are requested to complete the certification within ten days. • Assistant coaches or volunteers may complete the State-Approved Hunter Education Certification CLASS Certification for $50 each. Most states require that hunters complete a certified hunter • Only CLASS-Certified coaches may conduct the SAFE Range education course. The hunter education certificate is proof that Certification program for student athletes to complete the SAFE students have successfully completed a state’s official and Certification. approved hunting safety course. A student can use a different The CLASS Program provides three critical areas of coach state’s hunter education certificate than their residing state. A training: Leadership, Range Safety Officer, and Student Athlete team coach will verify the certificate’s authenticity. Check your Firearm Education. state’s department of natural resources website for complete Leadership: hunter education certification information. If the hunter education • Working with coaches and volunteers certificate cannot be obtained by the deadline, then the League’s • Recruiting student athletes SAFE Certification is recommended if the shooting range allows it. • Partnering with a shooting range Student Athlete Firearm • Ammunition Education (SAFE) • Implementing a safety management plan Certification • Team communications • Teaching the skill of the sport The League’s SAFE Certification • Recognizing achievements provides an in-depth firearm safety • Working with athletes and schools and procedures training program designed specifically for League • First aid basics participants. The cost per student of the SAFE Certificate is $25 and is payable at the beginning of the online course. Refunds are not

USA College Clay Target League 2020 Policies & Procedures • Page 6 Range Safety Officer (RSO): school may require background screening for all coaches and staff • Responsibilities members. • Rules Volunteer state-approved hunter education instructors or • Shooting range certified firearm safety instructors are very qualified coaches to • Safety meeting be included on a team’s staff. Check your state’s department of • Equipment failures natural resources website for complete hunter education instructor • Emergency actions certification information. • Communications Student Athlete Firearm Education (SAFE) Certification: Head Coach • The coach will complete the same 3-4 hour SAFE Online Each team requires an adult Head Coach 18 years of age or older Certification that a student athlete completes. The coach will not that is responsible for all operations of a team including, be required to complete the final exam. but not limited to: All coaches that complete the CLASS Certification receive an • Supervising student athletes in a professional manner. official iron-on certificate patch from the USA Clay Target League. • Recruiting and training staff assistants. The CLASS Certification can be found at usaclaytargetCLASS.com. • Training student athletes in safety and courtesy. • Training student athletes in clay target shooting sport skills. Safe Sport Policy • Monitoring the safe handling of shotguns and ammunition. • Having a wide experience in shotgun shooting and a thorough The mission of the League is to emphasize the positive influence knowledge of shotguns and shooting range equipment. shooting sports can have on athletes and their families. The • Supervising, advising and assisting all staff members. League does this by providing a safe, comfortable, and positive • Managing student, staff, League, or school conflicts. environment focused on safety, sportsmanship, teamwork, and fun. • Enforcing all Policies & Procedures. One aspect of creating a safe environment for athletes, coaches, • Coordinating communications from the League to staff and and team staff members alike includes ensuring misconduct, team members. including any physical and sexual abuse, is identified, addressed, • Managing all information in ClayTargetGo! and eliminated. Following the creation of the federal Safe Sport • Ensuring all League required forms, payments and score Authorization Act, the Center for SafeSport has identified six submissions are submitted completely and within deadlines. types of misconduct: emotional misconduct, physical misconduct, • Making all penalty decisions. sexual misconduct, bullying, harassment and hazing. All forms of • Coordinating schedules. misconduct are intolerable and in direct conflict with the mission • Appointing qualified Range Safety Officer(s). and goals of the League. • Verifying state-issued hunter education certificates are valid. The League is committed to the safety and protection of all • Completing the CLASS Program. participating athletes, as well as the coaches and team staff • Making all decisions in any and all cases which are not provided members. Therefore, the League has published its Safe Sport for in the Policies & Procedures, or are against the spirit of these Policy as a tool to help ensure a safe, comfortable, and positive Policies & Procedures, in the best interest of the school, team environment for those participating in the League’s activities. and the League. The League recommends education and training for student Advisor athletes, legal guardians, and any adult staff member on a team that interacts with an athlete in any team capacity or any The school may require that Recognized Student Organizations competition or event overseen by the League. Education and have a faculty or staff advisor. An advisor must be willing to training should include review of this Safe Sport Policy and support the team in a volunteer capacity by donating their time, completion of the Center for SafeSport Trained course. Team staff effort, and advice. Ideally, the team’s advisor will have some members are recommended to provide certification demonstrating experience in clay target shooting sports, wildlife conservation, or successful completion of the Center for SafeSport Trained course hunting-related activities. to their team leader before being granted access to practices and Advisors are essential to the success of a student organization. other League-sanctioned events in which there will be interaction It is their responsibility to guide the group in accordance with with athletes. the purposes and ideals of the school and the organization. The Every team staff member must report suspicions and/or allegations advisor’s roles will vary according to the team and school needs. misconduct, as defined by Safe Sport Policy, the Center for Generally, responsibilities include: SafeSport, and state and federal law. • Providing expert knowledge and advice. • Teaching leadership techniques and developing new leadership. To view the League’s Safe Sport Policy and/or to report a • Knowledgeable about activities and programs of the team. suspected violation of Safe Sport Policy misconduct, visit • Suggesting and encouraging new program ideas. http://www.usaclaytarget.com/safesport. • Help members apply principles and skills learned in and out of Background Screening the classroom. • Provides insights into the team’s challenges and successes. The League does not require background screening for coaches. • Serve as a liaison to school officials. School administration and/or the team will determine background screening requirements. Staff Assistants Team assistants receive responsibilities assigned by the Head Coach. Team Staff All coaches on a team will strive to develop in each athlete Range Safety Officer the qualities of leadership, initiative, fine judgment, and good The Range Safety Officer (RSO) will possess the knowledge citizenship. and skills essential to organizing, conducting and supervising Staff members of a team are required to complete the League’s safe shooting activities and range operations. One RSO must CLASS Certification program prior to the athlete registration be present at no more than two adjoining fields during all times deadline if they want to receive complimentary General Liability- when a student athlete participates in League events. The RSO’s Abuse & Molestation insurance from the League. responsibilities will include: • Ensuring all shotguns and ammunition are handled safely at all times. The team is responsible for approval of the Head Coach and the USA College Clay Target League 2020 Policies & Procedures • Page 7 • Supervising preparation of the shooting range according to technical, safety, and target requirements. Equipment & Gear • Ensuring the correct application of guns, ammunition and Each athlete is responsible for personal equipment and items. equipment is being used. Shooting ranges or coaches are not responsible for a student • Ensuring proper hearing and eye protection is worn by athletes. athlete’s personal items. Shotguns Safety & Courtesy Student athletes are required to supply their own shotgun. Some All coaches and adult volunteers have the responsibility to always teams or shooting ranges may have shotguns to borrow or rent. All keep the shooting range safe. Any staff member should take it types of smooth-bore shotguns, including semi-automatics, may be upon themselves to speak respectfully with any student athlete on used provided their caliber does not exceed 12 gauge. any team immediately if they see a safety violation. The student athlete cannot: Safe Firearm Handling • Use a shotgun with any form of “release” trigger actions. • Use slings or straps on a shotgun. All shotguns must be unloaded and have the action open when not • Change a properly functioning gun or parts of shotgun in the shooting. same round. • Shotguns should be uncased and placed in the rack immediately • Use devices fitted to the shotgun that have magnifying or light upon arrival to the shooting range to ensure they are unloaded. emitting effects. • A break open gun’s action may be closed when it is in a gun rack • Use a pistol grip shotgun that does not have a stock. but it shall not contain a live or empty shell. • Use a shotgun with mechanical hammer used for “cocking” • All shotguns will be carried with the action open and muzzle the shotgun. pointed in a safe direction. • Immediately after shooting a student athlete’s shotgun should Ammunition either be placed back onto the gun rack or cased and returned to the student athlete’s vehicle. All student athletes must use factory ammunition. Ammunition load, shot size, and velocity (feet per second) specifications must meet Safety & Courtesy the use requirements of the shooting range during the event. A student athlete cannot use: It is the student athletes and coaches’ responsibility to conduct an • Reloaded cartridges. event in a reasonable and safe manner. Safety is more important • Tracers, copper and nickel coated shot. than speed. • The practice of tracking targets behind a shooting squad is Shooting range ammunition requirements supersede League not permitted. ammunition requirements. • Test shots are not permitted. Teams, families and student athletes must follow all federal laws on • Snap caps are permitted in a safe place away from people. the purchase, sale, storage, and transportation of ammunition. • Always have the shotgun pointed out over fields, up in the air, or at the ground when at the firing line whether shotgun is loaded Firearm And Ammunition Purchase, or not. Storage, And Transportation • Always keep your finger out of the trigger guard area All student athletes and coaches will follow federal, state, and until your shotgun is shouldered and set. county, and local laws, their school’s policies, and the shooting • Do not handle another person’s shotgun without the range’s policies regarding firearm and ammunition purchases, shotgun owner’s permission. possession, storage, and transportation. • Clean your shotgun after shooting. • It is recommended to add a name label on your shotgun Eye Protection for identification in case it is left behind. • Be respectful and do not distract others. Eye protection devices designed specifically for shooting sports • No heckling. are required for each student athlete and coach to use while on the • Listening to music/podcast through appropriate hearing field during all events. protection devices are allowed if range commands are Prescription glasses can be used for eye protection if the lenses audible. are comprised of plastic or polycarbonate. • Empty shells should not be picked up until the round is over or when instructed by a coach. Hearing Protection • Do not leave your station or pivot recklessly to offer help if Hearing protection devices designed specifically for shooting another athlete needs assistance. sports are required for each student athlete and coach to use • Only coaches can instruct students while occupying a shooting while on the field during all events. These devices (ear muffs or station. On-field skill training/coaching is not allowed during ear plugs) should have a Noise Reduction Rating (NNR) of 27dB competition events. or higher. • No eating or drinking while occupying a shooting station. Hearing protection devices that allow for playing music are allowed • Wash your hands after handling ammunition, shooting, or as long as range commands are audible. Standard commercial ear cleaning your shotgun. buds, headphones, or Bluetooth audio playback devices are not • Control ejected shells so they do not disturb other athletes designed to reduce and/or eliminate gunshot noise and are not at their shooting station. Shell catchers on a pump-action approved hearing protection. shotguns are recommended. • Cell phones must be turned off, in airplane mode, or not It is recommended that spectators also wear hearing protection in possession while shooting. when near the field. Foot Pads Equipment Inspections Athletes are not allowed to rest muzzles on their feet and should Any team coach or RSO has the right to examine any item of a not use any type of foot pads. Magnetic muzzle pads are allowed if athlete’s equipment including guns, ammunition, clothing, and placed on the ground. other equipment to ensure proper accordance with these Policies & Procedures.

USA College Clay Target League 2020 Policies & Procedures • Page 8 • If the target is scored “MISSED/LOST”, the scorekeeper will Clay Target Shooting Procedures mark the square with a circle (O) and verbally announce “LOST” The art of shooting a firearm at flying clay targets dates back more to the entire squad. than 100 years. Each clay target shooting sport has its own unique • Any target scored with both a “/ or X” and “O” shall be “LOST”, requirements and procedures and it is important to understand unless the word “DEAD” is clearly printed in the square. each depending on the clay target sport you are participating in. • The scorekeeper will announce round scores to the squad after each station change. Preparation • At the end of each round, the scorekeeper announces the Each athlete will have all the equipment and ammunition necessary scores for that round in firing order. to complete the round each time they occupy a shooting station. • Every student athlete in a squad should review their scores after All shotguns must be carried open and unloaded when moving to the round is completed to verify the addition of scores are correct. the athlete’s assigned starting station. Test firing of a shotgun is not permitted. “Lost” Target A missed target must be declared “LOST” when: Ready • It is not hit during its flight. At the moment the athlete calls and until the target appears, the • It is only “dusted” and no visible piece is broken from it. athlete must stand in the “READY” position including: • A athlete, for no permitted reason, does not shoot at a • Both feet entirely within the shooting station area. regulation target for which the athlete has called. • Holding the shotgun with both hands. • The athlete is allowed two “misfires” per round if they were • A live round may be in the chamber, but the action MUST be not able to fire his/her firearm because he/she has not open until it is the athlete’s turn to shoot. released the safety or has forgotten to load it. Start Disputed Call Upon a “START” command from the scorekeeper, each athlete, in In the event of a lost target dispute: turn, will: • The athlete immediately raises an arm to notify the scorekeeper. • Take proper shooting position. • All athletes must unload their shotguns and make them safe. • Load shell(s) as required by type of sport/shoot • The scorekeeper defers to the entire squad for majority ruling • Close the action of the shotgun. decision. • Clearly call “PULL” or some other command for the target. • If a majority ruling cannot be made by the squad, the lost • Shoot at the target. target score will stay as-is. • Scorekeeper does not comment when a target is “HIT” • Unless there is a disputed call, no score can be changed after • Scorekeeper will say “LOST” loudly when a target is missed. the next athlete in line has completed his/her shot. • Discharge empty shell. • Wait for next turn. “Refused” Target A athlete may close the shotgun action only after the previous athlete has completed his/her turn. No athlete will turn from A athlete may refuse shooting at a released target if: the shooting station before the athlete’s shotgun action is open • A target is not released immediately after the athlete’s call. and empty. Each athlete should begin his/her turn within five (5) • The athlete is visibly disturbed by some external cause. seconds after the last athlete has fired at a target and the result • The scorekeeper agrees that the target was flying along an has been recorded. irregular path other than that specified in angle, elevation or distance. Scoring The athlete refusing a target must indicate this by opening the The official score is the record kept by the scorekeeper on a action on their shotgun and raising an arm. scoresheet furnished to him/her by the team, shooting range, or event host. One scoresheet is used for each squad. “No Bird” Target • The scorekeeper shall clearly record an accurate record of A scorekeeper may declare a “NO BIRD” when: each score of each student athlete. • A broken or irregular target emerges. • A scored target is promptly recorded in the square of the • Multiple targets are thrown at once from a single thrower. corresponding round on the scoresheet. • A athlete shoots out of turn. • If a target is scored “HIT/DEAD”, the scorekeeper will mark • Another athlete fires at the same target. the square with a diagonal slash (/) or crossed out (X). • The scorekeeper notices the athlete was visibly disturbed by

Trap Shooting Scoring Example

Indicates a dead, hit, broken, Indicates a completely Dead Indicates a dead target Trap Field #: ____3 Scorekeeper: ______Phil Dead: or chipped target by shooter Lost: missed or lost target Mismarked: incorrectly marked as lost Name Round 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 Subtotal Total Rd 1 / O/ / / OO/ / / O/ / // / // / /O/ / / / 20 Susan B. Dead Rd 2 O/ / / / / // /O/ / / // / // / // / /O/ / 23 43 Rd 1 Bob K. // / / / / / / / / /O / /O / // / / / / / / / 23 Rd 2 / / / / / / // /O/ / / // / // / // / // / 24 47 Rd 1 Marcus W. O/ / OO/ / O / / /O / /O / // O/ / / / / / 18 Rd 2 / O OO/ // /OO / /O/ / // OOO/ // OO 14 32 Rd 1 Jenny T. // / / / / / / / / // / / / / // / / / / / / / 25 Rd 2 / / / / / / // // / / / // / // / / / /O / / 24 49 Rd 1 Andy R. /OO O/ / OO / / OO / /O / /OOOO/ OOO 10 Rd 2 OO/ / O/ /OOO/ / / // / // / // / // / 19 29

USA College Clay Target League 2020 Policies & Procedures • Page 9 some external cause. • The scorekeeper notices athlete’s foot position is outside his/her area. • The scorekeeper detects a violation of the athlete’s allowed time limit. • The shot is discharged involuntarily before the athlete has called for the target. • A target is thrown before the athlete’s call. • A target is not released immediately after the athlete’s call. • A target’s trajectory is irregular. • There is an allowable malfunction of shotgun or shell. Even if the athlete has fired a shot, a “NO BIRD” allows the athlete to replay the shot without a penalty. Stop When the command or the signal “STOP” or “CEASE FIRE” is given, shooting must stop immediately. • All athletes must unload their shotguns and make them safe. • Shooting may only be resumed at the appropriate “START” command is given by the scorekeeper. Shotgun Malfunction Trap Shooting Failure to fire due to a shotgun malfunction requires that the athlete calls for a “cease fire” or “stop” and properly makes the shotgun A practice or competition event will consist of shooting two 25 safe. The RSO must examine the situation and determine if the target rounds for a total of 50 targets from the 16-yard station. shotgun can safely function for the remainder of the round. If the Up to five athletes (squad) will occupy the stations on a trap field. RSO deems the shotgun unusable for that round the athlete must Station one is assigned the “squad leader”. finish the round with another shotgun not already in use. If the athlete does not have access to a alternative shotgun then the athlete Trap Field must take a zero score for each remaining target that round. The trap field is the area of a shooting range where trap shooting • Athletes are not allowed to suspend a round and finish it after occurs. Each field contains shooting stations (typically concrete their shotgun has been repaired. walkways with yardage markers) and a trap house. • Athletes are not allowed to hold up the round for more than The trap house is the structure in front of the stations from which three minutes during a failure to fire situation. the clay targets are launched. Only facility personnel shall enter • Once the RSO has deemed the shotgun unusable for that round and maintain the trap house. A cone or flag will be displayed when the shotgun cannot be brought back onto the field for any reason the trap house requires maintenance and athletes are required to until the start of a new round. exit their shooting station and make firearms safe until the trap house maintenance is completed and the cone or flag is removed. “Out” Or “End Of Round” Upon the completion of a round, the scorekeeper will declare Ammunition Recommendation “OUT” or “End Of Round”. Athletes will be notified of their scores, Ammunition specifications must meet the use requirements of the make their shotguns safe, and carry the shotgun in the approved shooting range. Typical ammunition used for trap shooting: manner and exit the station. Gauge Shot Shot Size All athletes are responsible for collecting empty hulls used during 12 1 oz. or 1-1/8 oz. #7.5 or #8 their round and disposing them in the assigned receptacle. 20 7/8 oz. #8 Targets At Each Station Five shots are taken at each of the five stations. After the first five shots are completed by the entire squad, each athlete will move to a new station by: • Verifying the shotgun is unloaded. • With the action open, chamber unloaded, and the shotgun pointed in a safe direction, rotate in a clockwise manner to the next station. • Station one will move to station two, two to three, three to four, four to five, and five to one. • Station five will rotate to their right moving away from the station four athlete who is moving to station five and continue to walk behind the other athletes to station one. • Await the “START” command from the scorekeeper. • The squad leader is the first to shoot in each round. • Repeat process until all athletes have each shot 25 targets. • No athlete will move to the next station until the last target in a round is completed.

USA College Clay Target League 2020 Policies & Procedures • Page 10 Skeet Shooting Sporting Clays A practice or competition event will consist of shooting two 25 A practice or competition event will consist of shooting a total of target rounds for a total of 50 targets from eight different stations 50 targets from six to 12 different stations on a sporting clays field. on a skeet field. Up to 5 athletes (squad) will occupy the stations Each station round will consist of six to 10 targets per station. on a skeet field. Station one is assigned the “squad leader. Ammunition Recommendation Ammunition Recommendation Ammunition specifications must meet the use requirements of the Typical ammunition used for skeet shooting: shooting range. Typical ammunition used for trap shooting: Gauge Shot Shot Size Gauge Shot Shot Size 12 1-1/8 oz. #9 or #8 12 1 oz. or 1-1/8 oz. #7.5 or #8 20 7/8 oz. #9 or #8 20 7/8 oz. #8 Skeet Field Sporting Clays Course The athlete shoots from seven positions on a semicircle with a A sporting clays course can be laid out in a number of ways radius of 21 yards, and an eighth position halfway between stations but requires a vast landscape and variety of presentations. The one and seven. There are two houses that hold target throwers configuration of sporting clay courses vary greatly between that launch the targets, one at each corner of the semicircle. The shooting ranges. Similar to hunting live birds, sporting clays is traps launch the targets to a point 15 feet above ground and 18 intended to challenge each athlete with clay targets being thrown at feet outside of station eight. One trap launches targets from 10 multiple angles from multiple locations. Typically, four to six student feet above the ground (“high” house) and the other launches it athletes compete at each station together rotating through all shot from three feet above ground (“low” house). scenarios before moving on to the next station. Different fields within a course are typically located many yards away from one Targets At Each Station another and are accessible via walking along meandering paths. Shooting procedures for skeet are very similar to trap shooting Targets At Each Station except for station assignments, number of targets shot, and station rotation. All squad members take turns at the same station Shooting procedures for sporting clays are very similar to skeet and then move together after all squad members have shot the shooting. All squad members take turns at the same station assigned targets at each station. Squad members need to stand and then move together after all squad members have shot the at least at least five feet behind the athlete and always behind the assigned targets at each station. Squad members need to stand athlete’s shotgun muzzle. at least at least five feet behind the athlete and always behind the athlete’s shotgun muzzle. At stations one and two the athlete shoots at single targets launched from the high house and then the low house, then shoots Each station has a set of instructions notifying each athlete where a double where the two targets are launched simultaneously but the targets are coming from and how many will be thrown at a shooting the high house target first. At stations three, four, and five time. Sporting clays targets may be thrown left to right, right to the athlete shoots at single targets launched from the high house left, away, incoming, vertically, from a tower or elevated platform and then the low house. At stations six and seven, the athlete and in a rabbit (along the ground) presentation. Sporting clays shoots at single targets launched from the high house and then the targets can be thrown individually or as a true or report pair. A low house, then shoots a double, shooting the low house target true pair is defined as two targets being thrown at the same time first then the high house target. At station eight the athlete shoots from multiple throwers at a single station. Report pairs are defined one high target and one low target. No athlete will move to the next as two targets being thrown in sequence with the second target station until the last target in a round is completed. being thrown as soon as the athlete completes the shot of the first target. No athlete will move to the next station until the last target Optional Shot in a round is completed. The athlete must re-shoot his/her first missed target from the same station and at the same house immediately following a lost target. If no targets are missed in the round, the athlete must shoot his/her 25th shell at the low house station eight.

USA College Clay Target League 2020 Policies & Procedures • Page 11 Practice & Competition Events League events are defined as practice or competition during scheduled participation. League Play Each team coordinates with their local shooting range to determine available days and times to shoot. • Prior to the start of the League, the coaching staff will define the scheduled event day(s) in the League’s Team Management System™ through ClayTargetGo!. • Teams may allow up to two scheduled days per week to accommodate large teams, shooting range capacity, other sports/activities, or inclement weather conditions. • All teams must conduct their weekly shoot within the corresponding scheduled week between Sunday and Saturday before 9:00 p.m. CDT. • If a team cannot compete on their scheduled shoot day, they may reschedule within the same competition week. • A full-round (25 targets) competition event may continue on a second day only if the competition event gets postponed due to weather, darkness, or other unforeseen circumstances. 5-Stand • An athlete’s score can only be used if completed on their team’s A practice or competition event will consist of shooting two 25 scheduled day. target rounds for a total of 50 targets. Athletes compete in turn • All rounds are considered practice scores unless they are taking five shots at clay targets from five separate stations (stands). declared competition targets PRIOR to conducting the round. • Each scheduled weekly event consists of 50 targets. Ammunition Recommendation • Using “best scores” from multiple events is not allowed. Ammunition specifications must meet the use requirements of the • No student athlete makeup rounds for scores are allowed. shooting range. Typical ammunition used for 5-stand shooting: • If a team has two scheduled days during the event week and a student athlete cannot participate on his/her scheduled day, the Gauge Shot Shot Size student athlete can participate on the other team-scheduled day 12 1 oz. or 1-1/8 oz. #7.5 or #8 if the team allows it. 20 7/8 oz. #8 • Reserve Week scores can only be used for entire teams and cannot be used for individuals. 5-Stand Field • In all cases, a coach and Range Safety Officer must be present A 5-stand field’s target throwers are strategically placed throughout at all times when a student is participating in League events. a large field. Each of the five stations that are aligned in a row are • No handicapping allowed for athlete score adjustments. partially enclosed by a cage that limits the angles of shooting at targets. Each athlete can view the targets from all stations from the Inclement Weather station they are shooting from. Once all athletes have completed a In the event of inclement weather before or during League events, station they move in a clockwise rotation to the next station. coaches should make safety their priority. • When lightning is observed or thunder is heard, Targets At Each Station the event must be suspended. Five shots are taken at each of the five stations. After the first five • The occurrence of lightning or thunder is not subject to shots are completed by the entire squad, each athlete will move to interpretation or discussion. Lightning is lightning; a new station by: thunder is thunder. • Verifying the gun is unloaded. • Athletes and support personnel shall be moved to appropriate • With the chamber open and the shotgun pointed in a safe indoor facilities. direction, rotate in a clockwise manner to the next station. • Athletes shall not return to the field until lightning has been • Station one will move to station two, two to three, three to four, absent from the local sky and thunder has not been heard for four to five, and five to one. 30 minutes. • Station five will rotate to their right moving away from the • Spectators need to be advised to seek shelter also. station four athlete who is moving to station five and continue If the event is cancelled, the event may be rescheduled within the to walk behind the other athletes to station one. same week or the Reserve Week score must be used. • Await the “START” command from the scorekeeper. • The squad leader is the first to shoot in each round. Practice • Repeat process until all athletes have each shot 25 targets. Practice is allowed prior to a scheduled event or any other different Each station has a menu card notifying the athlete where each scheduled day(s) if it doesn’t interfere with other teams or shooting target is being thrown. Targets are thrown from a pre-determined range members. sequence with a variety of flight angles and consistent speed Any athlete wishing to shoot more should be encouraged to do so, settings. Targets may be thrown from left to right, right to left, if it doesn’t interfere with other schools scheduled practice. It is fading away, incoming, rabbit (along the ground), vertically, and important that a school team does not infringe on another school from a tower or elevated platform. Generally, the first target thrown team’s opportunity to participate by taking up more than their fair from each station is a single target followed up with either a report share of range time. In addition, teams are strongly encouraged to pair or true pair to round out that station. A report pair is defined be respectful of all volunteer time and shooting range manager(s) as a single target thrown followed by another single target thrown time. Additional shooting may occur if all other athletes have had upon the completion of the athletes first shot. A true pair is defined an opportunity to complete practice rounds and an athlete has as two individual targets being thrown at the same time by multiple no viable opportunity to shoot during the week. Ask a coach or throwers. No athlete will move to the next station until the last shooting range manager for availability and costs. target in a round is completed. USA College Clay Target League 2020 Policies & Procedures • Page 12 Submitting Scores Uncompleted Reserve Week A team’s Head Coach or Team Manager is required to submit their If the Reserve Week cannot be completed during its scheduled team’s scores in the Scoring Management through the League’s week, follow the below preferences in the order as they appear to website for all event weeks. makeup the Reserve Week score: • Scores must be submitted prior to 9:00 p.m. CDT on the • Reschedule the entire team or multiple squads to complete the Saturday of the scheduled event (practice or competition). Reserve Week event and submit scores during • Score submissions or changes can be made at any time prior Competition Week 1. to the weekly 9:00 p.m. CDT Saturday deadline. • If your team needs to use the Reserve Week scores for a • Athletes will automatically be assigned a “Did Not Participate” if competition event week and no Reserve Week scores are a score is not submitted before the deadline. entered in the Team Management profile, then “0” scores will • After submitting scores, the coach(es) will receive a confirmation be used for all members. email including athlete scores. If the coach does not receive the email, the scores were not properly submitted and they should True Team® Scoring try again. The League’s exclusive True Team scoring format is used to • The email scoring confirmation is sent to all coach emails that determine the overall performance for a team in all weekly events are selected in the Team Management System. during the season. League events are defined as practice or • Partial (one or more athlete scores) scoring submissions count competition during scheduled participation. as a team score and the Reserve Week score cannot be used. • Any student athlete score that is an error cannot be corrected The True Team scoring designed specifically by the League after the deadline. makes competition exciting for the team and its student athletes while incorporating the League’s mission and beliefs. This is **IMPORTANT** For any team that does not submit scores for the accomplished by measuring which team is the best overall, rather week before Saturday at 9:00 p.m. CDT, the Reserve Week score than which team has the most top finishers while allowing all will be used. No exceptions will be made after the deadline. team members to participate. The League’s True Team scoring Absent Athlete Scoring method is: • Fair for everyone. If an athlete is absent for a week select the “Did Not Participate” • Focused on team awards. (DNP) box associated with the athlete’s name. • Scalable to work with all team and conference sizes. • If no score is entered for an athlete before the scoring • Measurable so athletes and coaches can monitor personal submission deadline, DNP will automatically be used. performance progress and goals. • DNP will not count against the athlete’s weekly average score • Flexible to encourage teams to offer open participation and used for tournament classifications. introduce beginner participants. • DNP will not count against the team’s weekly score • Open to all athletes on a team to contribute to the team score. unless the team does not meet the minimum number of athlete scores required for the True Team scoring. The League’s True Team scoring is a similar scoring system used • DNP disqualifies an athlete from overall and conference for other sports including track and swimming and gymnastics. standings/awards and the National Championship individual competition. Team Sizes The following examples reference a conference that contains a Reserve Score smaller amount of team members. Teams that have more student The week prior to the first competition event week, each team athletes will represent a different conference that will have: will shoot in a “simulated” (not competing against other teams) • More athlete scores used each week on each team, and competition and the scores will be used as a “reserve” score. • More “Do Not Qualify (DNQ)” rankings that will not • The Reserve Week score will be saved in the scoring system count towards a team scores, and and can be manually selected by the Head Coach or Team • More total athlete scores used for the entire conference, and Manager for any week if the team cannot compete during any • Higher True Team point assignments per place due to the larger scheduled event due to inclement weather or other unforeseen number of rankings, and circumstances. • Higher True Team total points per team in weekly and • Once the Reserve Week scores are submitted to use for a overall standings. Competition Week, the scores cannot be changed. • The Reserve Week scores must be used for the scheduled team Conference Designation and cannot be separated to be used for individual scores. Each conference is comprised of two or more teams. Teams areTrue Team™ Scoring Explained • Reserve Week scores will be used as a tiebreaker assigned a conference based on a similar number of members on Conference 1 Example in determining award winners for year-end team and individual a team. competitions. • Reserve Week scores can be used multiple times if required. Conference Conference True Team Points Calculation Conference True Team Point Assignments • Reserve Week scores are used by selecting the “Use Reserve Team Athletes Item Factor True Team Ranking True Team Week Score” check box in the weekly score submission page in White 7 Lowest Number Of Athletes On A Team = 7 1 25 the Team Management System. Blue 7 Less Do Not Qualify (DNQ) Lower Scores x 25% 2 24 • Reserve Week scores are automatically used if no scores are Red 8 Athlete Scores Used Each Week = 5 3 23 entered before the score submission deadline. Yellow 8 Teams x 5 4 22 Orange 9 Total Athlete Scores Used = 25 5 21 6 20 7 19 8 18 9 17 10 16 11 15 12 14 13 13 USA College Clay Target League 2020 Policies & Procedures • Page 13 14 12 15 11 16 10 17 9 18 8 19 7 20 6 21 5 22 4 23 3 24 2 25 1 T otal T rue T eam Points 325

Yellow Orange Red Yellow Blue Red Orange White Blue Conference True Team Points Calculation Earning True Team® Scoring Points – Athlete In the True Team scoring format, each team in a conference must When weekly event scores are calculated, each athlete’s scores have the same number of athlete scores used to offer an equal are ranked and the True Team points earned are assigned. opportunity of points earned. Each conference will have a different • The top scores, as determined by the qualifying number of total of the points available to be earned for each event because scores used for your team each week, are compared against each conference will have a different number of qualifying athletes all other teams within a conference. and perhaps a different number of teams. • The top score receives the highest number of points available • The number of scores used is determined upon a team’s and the remaining scores are assigned based on decreasing conference designation which occurs after the athlete subsequent scores to the last qualifying score that receives registration deadline but before Competition Week 1 begins. one point. • Smaller conferences with smallerTrue teams willTeam™ use less scores. Scoring • Scores Explained that are tied will split the earned points equally. • Larger conferences with larger teams will use more scores. • Athletes who do not qualify (DNQ) for the week’s top qualifyingTrue Team™ Scoring Explained • The same number of team members must beConference used for each 1 Example scores are recorded, submitted and contribute to an athlete’s Conference 1 Example team to provide equal opportunity to earn points. overall average, but not used in the team’s score for the week. Conference Conference True Team Points Calculation ConferenceWeek 4True Event: Team Athlete Point Scores Assignments And True Team Points Earned Week 4 Event: Team Scores Weeks 1-4 Events: Overall Team Scores Team Athletes Item Factor True Team RankingTeamTrue TeamEvent Ranking True Team Points Team True Team Points Team Week Week Week Week Overall Rank White 7 Lowest Number Of Athletes On A Team = 7 1 White 25 49 1 25 25 White 69.5 75 71 64.5 280 1 Blue 7 Less Do Not Qualify (DNQ) Lower Scores x 25% 2 Blue 24 48 2 24 14 Blue 71 75 68.5 61 275.5 2 Red 8 Athlete Scores Used Each Week = 5 3 Red 23 47 T3 22.5 White 11 Red 60 61.5 58 84.5 264 3 Yellow 8 Teams x 5 4 Red 22 47 T3 22.5 9.5 Yellow 70 55.5 67.5 55.5 248.5 4 Orange 9 Total Athlete Scores Used = 25 5 Yellow 21 46 5 21 5 Orange 54.5 58 60 59.5 232 5 6 Orange 20 44 6 20 Total Team Score 64.5 Total Points 325 325 325 325 1300 Conference True Team Point Assignment 7 Orange 19 43 7 19 24 Athletes compete against all athletes each week within a 8 Red 18 42 8 18 16 conference. True Team points are assigned based on rankings. 9 Blue 17 41 T9 16 Blue 13 • The total True Team points available in a conference is 10 Yellow 16 41 T9 16 6 determined by multiplying the number of conference teams and 11 15 the number of athlete scores used each week. Orange 41 T9 16 2 12 White 14 40 12 14 Total Team Score 61 True Team™ Scoring• First place Explained receives the highest number of True Team points and 13 13 the remaining scores are assigned based on decreasing Blue 39 13 13 22.5 14 Red 12 38 14 12 22.5 Conference 1 Examplesubsequent scores to the last qualifying score that receives 15 11 one point. White 37 15 11 Red 18 16 10 Conference Conference True Team Points Calculation Conference True Team Point Assignments White 35 T16 9.5 12 17 Red 9 35 T16 9.5 9.5 Team Athletes Item Factor True Team Ranking True Team 18 Yellow 8 33 18 8 Total Team Score 84.5 White 7 Lowest Number Of Athletes On A Team = 7 1 25 19 Yellow 7 30 19 7 21 20 6 Blue 7 Less Do Not Qualify (DNQ) Lower Scores x 25% 2 24 Blue 29 20 6 16 21 5 Red 8 Athlete Scores Used Each Week = 5 3 23 White 24 21 5 Yellow 8 22 4 Yellow 8 Teams x 5 4 22 Orange 22 T22 3.5 7 23 3 Orange 9 Total Athlete Scores Used = 25 5 21 Yellow 22 T22 3.5 3.5 24 2 6 20 Blue 21 24 2 Total Team Score 55.5 25 1 7 19 Orange 19 25 1 20 T otal T rue T eam Points 325 8 18 White 18 DNQ 0 19 9 17 Red 17 DNQ 0 Orange 16 10 16 Yellow 17 DNQ 0 3.5 11 15 12 14 Orange 17 DNQ 0 1 Orange 16 DNQ 0 Total Team Score 59.5 13 13 Yellow Yellow 12 DNQ 0 14 12 Orange Orange 9 DNQ 0 15 11 Red 16 10 Red 8 DNQ 0 Yellow 17 9 Yellow 8 DNQ 0 Blue 18 8 Blue 7 DNQ 0 Red 19 7 Red 6 DNQ 0 Orange 20 6 Orange 4 DNQ 0 White 21 5 White 4 DNQ 0 22 4 Blue Blue 3 DNQ 0 23 3 24 2 Total True Team Points 325 25 1 T otal T rue T eam Points 325

Yellow USA College Clay Target League 2020 Policies & ProceduresOrange • Page 14 Red Yellow Blue Red Orange White Blue Earning True Team® Scoring Points – Team Awards & Recognition AfterTrue athlete Team™ True Team points Scoring earned are determined,Explained each athlete’s True TeamConference points are added 1 Example together to determine the Awards total team score for the event Team and individual awards will be announced on the League’s Week 4 Event: Athlete Scores And True Team Points Earned Week 4 Event: Team Scores Weeks 1-4 Events: Overall Teamwebsite Scores shortly after the completion of the last event. Team Event Ranking True Team Points Team True Team Points Team Week Week TeamWeek RecognitionWeek Overall Rank White 49 1 25 25 White 69.5 75 • All71 completed64.5 event280 scores1 are added to determine the Blue 48 2 24 14 Blue 71 75 68.5standings61 based275.5 on the highest2 number of points earned. Red 47 T3 22.5 White 11 Red 60 61.5 • The58 team84.5 that ends264 the season3 with the highest number of points Red 47 T3 22.5 9.5 Yellow 70 55.5 67.5earned wins55.5 their248.5 respective4 conference. Yellow 46 5 21 5 Orange 54.5 58 • Ties60 will 59.5be awarded232 equally.5 Orange 44 6 20 Total Team Score 64.5 Total Points 325 325 325 325 1300 Orange 43 7 19 24 Individual Recognition Red 42 8 18 16 Individual performance will be available for public Blue 41 T9 16 Blue 13 viewers on the League’s website in the following categories: Yellow 41 T9 16 6 • High Overall Average - overall, conference, and gender. Athletes Orange 41 T9 16 2 are required to participate in all competition weeks to qualify. White 40 12 14 Total Team Score 61 Ties for awards are broken by the Reserve Week high score. Blue 39 13 13 22.5 Red 38 14 12 22.5 Patches White 37 15 11 Red 18 The League provides a number of different iron-on patches to White 35 T16 9.5 12 acknowledge student athlete participation and achievement. Red 35 T16 9.5 9.5 • Participation Patches will be sent to the Head Coach after the start of each season to commemorate each new student Yellow 33 18 8 Total Team Score 84.5 athlete’s participation in the League. Yellow 30 19 7 21 • 25- and 50-straight patches are earned by any student athlete Blue 29 20 6 16 shooting 25 straight targets in the same round or 50-straight in White 24 21 5 Yellow 8 two consecutive rounds on the same event day during League- Orange 22 T22 3.5 7 sponsored events (including official team practices). Website Yellow 22 T22 3.5 3.5 postings for the 25/50 Straight Club will occur when scores Blue 21 24 2 Total Team Score 55.5 and standings are posted on Saturday night. Orange 19 25 1 20 • A single straight patch should be awarded for the greatest White 18 DNQ 0 19 number of consecutive targets hit. Red 17 DNQ 0 16 • Head coaches may request additional 25- and 50-straight Orange patches by completing the Patch Order Form in TMS or Yellow 17 DNQ 0 3.5 emailing requests to [email protected] Orange 17 DNQ 0 1 Orange 16 DNQ 0 Total Team Score 59.5 True Team is a registered trademark of the USA Clay Target League. Yellow 12 DNQ 0 True Team™ Scoring Explained ©2020 USA Clay Target League. All rights reserved. Orange 9 DNQ 0 Team Standings Red 8 DNQConference0 1 ExampleThe team score is then compared against scores of all the other Yellow 8 DNQ 0 teams in a conference to determine weekly and overall standings. Week 4 Event: Athlete Scores And True Team PointsBlue Earned 7Week 4 Event:DNQ Team Scores 0 Weeks 1-4 Events: Overall Team Scores Team Event Ranking True TeamRed Points 6 TeamDNQ True Team0 Points Team Week Week Week Week Overall Rank White 49 1 Orange25 4 DNQ 250 White 69.5 75 71 64.5 280 1 Blue 48 2 White24 4 DNQ 140 Blue 71 75 68.5 61 275.5 2 Red 47 T3 22.5Blue 3 WhiteDNQ 110 Red 60 61.5 58 84.5 264 3 Red 47 T3 22.5 Total True Team Points 9.5325 Yellow 70 55.5 67.5 55.5 248.5 4 Yellow 46 5 21 5 Orange 54.5 58 60 59.5 232 5 Orange 44 6 20 Total Team Score 64.5 Total Points 325 325 325 325 1300 Orange 43 7 19 24 Red 42 8 18 16 Published Scores, Athlete Rank & Standings Blue 41 T9 16 Blue 13 • All calculations and scores are posted on the League’s website Yellow 41 T9 16 6 on Sunday. Orange 41 T9 16 2 • Student athlete rankings and 25/50 Straight Club listings are White 40 12 14 Total Team Score 61 not updated until scores are posted. Blue 39 13 13 22.5 Red 38 14 12 22.5 White 37 15 11 Red 18 White 35 T16 9.5 12 Red 35 T16 9.5 9.5 Yellow 33 18 8 Total Team Score 84.5 Yellow 30 19 7 21 Blue 29 20 6 16 White 24 21 5 Yellow 8 Orange 22 T22 3.5 7 Yellow 22 T22 3.5 3.5 USA College Clay Target League 2020 Policies & Procedures • Page 15 Blue 21 24 2 Total Team Score 55.5 Orange 19 25 1 20 White 18 DNQ 0 19 Red 17 DNQ 0 Orange 16 Yellow 17 DNQ 0 3.5 Orange 17 DNQ 0 1 Orange 16 DNQ 0 Total Team Score 59.5 Yellow 12 DNQ 0 Orange 9 DNQ 0 Red 8 DNQ 0 Yellow 8 DNQ 0 Blue 7 DNQ 0 Red 6 DNQ 0 Orange 4 DNQ 0 White 4 DNQ 0 Blue 3 DNQ 0 Total True Team Points 325