Volume 17, Number 1 • January/February 2009 The Official Publication of Olympic Shooting Sports
TableofContents Volume 17, Number 1 • January/February 2009 Editor’s Corner: Daniel Carlisle, Ruby Fox to be inducted into U.S. International Shooting Hall of Fame ...... 5 Director’s Column: Board of Directors Meeting ...... 6 Daniel Carlisle, Operations: The Heart of the Matter: For the Love of the Game ...... 8 Ruby Fox to be On Target: inducted into 2009 Show Season ...... 9 U.S. International Competitions Corner: Shooting Hall of Fame SCTP and USAS Junior Olympics: 5 Two years and growing strong! . . . .10 Youth Programs/Coach Development: What’s New in Youth Programs and Coach Development? ...... 13 USA Shooting Coaches’ Corner: ...... 14 Announces AMU Corner: Introduction to Grip Fitting 101 ...... 15 Glenn Eller, Kim Rhode Inside the Blue: We Have a Problem . .16 as 2008 Athletes On The Firing Line: Put the Cork in the Bottle ...... 18 22 of the Year Feature Article: USA Shooting Announces Glenn Eller, Kim Rhode as 2008 Athletes of the Year . . . . .22 Feature Article: Matt Emmons Matt Emmons Captures Gold and Two Silver Captures Gold and Medals at the 2008 ISSF Rifle/Pistol World Cup Final ...... 25 Two Silver Medals at Around the Range: the 2008 ISSF Rifle/ 2008 Paralympic Games Shooting Wrap-Up ...... 27 Pistol World Cup Final 25 Recent News & Events ...... 29 Schedule of Events ...... 32
2008 Paralympic Games Shooting Wrap-Up
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Contributors: Joshua Armstrong, Fairbanks Daily News-Miner Lindsay Brooke Dan & Lisa Carlisle Buddy DuVall Matt Emmons Bob Foth Ruby & Art Fox Jeannine Hansen Master Sgt. Jeffrey J. Julig Claire Landis-Tyson Sergey Luzov SFC Richard Merrill Robert Mitchell Massimiliano Naldoni JP O’Connor Bill Roy Dave Somers University of Alaska Fairbanks Sports Information Department U.S. Army Marksmanship Unit U.S. Olympic Committee Learn what these sponsors do for you. Visit our web site at www.usashooting.org.
4 January / February 2009 USA Shooting News Editor’sColumn By Mary Beth Vorwerk, Media and Public Relations Manager Photos courtesy of Dan & Lisa Carlisle, Ruby & Art Fox, U.S. Army Marksmanship Unit and U.S. Olympic Committee
Daniel Carlisle, Ruby Fox to be inducted into U.S. International Shooting Hall of Fame
Carlisle was a world champion in skeet in 1982 and also won an individual silver USA Shooting officially announced medal, five team in November that Ruby Fox and gold medals and one Daniel Carlisle will be inducted into team bronze medal in the U.S. International Shooting Hall World Championships of Fame for 2008. The USA Shoot- during his career. He ing Board of Directors and current was a Pan American International Shooting Hall of Fame gold medalist seven members vote on the Hall of Fame in- times, winning three ductees every four years following the individual titles as Olympic Games. well as four team gold medals. He was also a team gold medalist Dan Carlisle Ruby Fox at the Championship two bronze medals in international of the Americas (CAT) shooting events. He was a member Games as well as an individual World of two Olympic teams, claiming the Cup silver medalist. Along the way, bronze medal in Men’s Trap at the Carlisle set three individual and four 1984 Olympic Games in Los Angeles. team world records during his tenure At the Seoul, Korea Games of 1988, as an internationally competitive shot- Carlisle competed in both the trap and gun shooter. skeet events, where he finished fourth in skeet and ninth in trap. Carlisle was Today, Carlisle is a nationally recog- within a trigger pull in 1988 of fire! an nized shooting instructor and coach Olympic medal in skeet next to his and is the long-time coach of 2008 1984 Olympic medal in trap. Olympic gold medalist Glenn Eller.
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Carlisle and Fox will be presented with a bronze plaque during the U.S. International Shooting Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony on January 16 at the 2009 SHOT Show in Orlando, Fla. Dan Carlisle (Austin, Texas), who is considered to be one of the most suc- cessful shotgun shooters in history, is more than worthy of this prestigious honor. Carlisle started shooting Ameri- can Trap competitively at the age of 14. In 1975, at the age of 18, Carlisle joined the U.S. Army Marksmanship Unit and that same year won the Pan American Games. From 1975-1988, 1988 Olympic Shooting Team: Ruby Fox - second row, second from the right; Carlisle won 14 gold, two silver and Dan Carlisle – third row, second from the left
USA Shooting News January / February 2009 5 Director’sColumn By Robert Mitchell, Chief Executive Officer
BOARD OF DIRECTORS MEETING Jason Turner receives Olympic performance check from Dr. James Lally and National Pistol Coach Sergey Luzov. Without a doubt, one of the highlights of my tenure with USA Shooting was and to Jason Turner (Men’s Air Pistol) Partnership Team and members of the witnessing six of our U.S. Olympic for $24,000. Glenn Eller and Vincent USOC Performance Services Staff. Hancock will receive performance Shooting Team members win Olympic The quad review was the primary focus awards of $80,000 each for their gold medals in Beijing this past summer. I of the meeting. The National Coaches medals in Men’s Double Trap and was also honored to be a part of the provided an overview of the develop- Men’s Skeet, respectively. Kim Rhode incentive program that awarded those ments and accomplishments since received $40,000 for her silver medal athletes for their tremendous success. 2005 with emphasis on the Olympic in Women’s Skeet and Corey Cogdell Games. Team Leader Dwayne Weger $24,000 for her Women’s Trap bronze. provided an assessment of the Games In addition to those awards from from his perspective, followed by input USA Shooting, our medalists re- from Olympic athletes and the Athlete ceived checks from the USOC in the Representatives. All agreed that USAS amounts of $25,000, $15,000, and had a most successful Olympic Games $10,000 for gold, silver and bronze in not only winning six medals, but also medals. Congratulations to our Olym- earning four fourth place finishes and pic medalists for a job well done! two fifth place finishes. A summary of the keys to that success as determined This board meeting was unique by the athletes and coaches includes: Matt Emmons (left) poses for a photo because it combined our normal with Dr. James Lally and National Rifle business with the quadrennial review, • Continued emphasis on “High Coach Dave Johnson after receiving which analyzes policies, practices and Performance” performances over the past four years. his $40,000 incentive check for win- • The athlete stipend and financial ning a silver medal in Beijing. The process also lays the groundwork for the 2009-2012 Olympic quadrennial. incentive programs In addition to the directors and staff, • The Korea training camp prior to At our semi-annual USA Shooting Olympic medalists Matt Emmons and the Games Board of Directors meeting at the Jason Turner participated, as well as Colorado Springs Olympic Complex Team Leader Dwayne Weger. Also • Implementing a true “team on October 25th, Board President Jim participating were the leadership concept” that promoted cohe- Lally presented Olympic performance and international coaching staff from siveness and unity at the Games checks to silver medalist Matt Em- the U.S. Army Marksmanship Unit, • Dwayne Weger’s effectiveness mons (Men’s Prone Rifle) for $40,000, Kelley Fisher from our USOC Sport as Team Leader
6 January / February 2009 USA Shooting News Certainly, the foregoing philosophies • Tailored and regular media tion as the vehicle for principal gifts. and programs should continue for the training for U.S. Shooting Team Three At-Large director positions next quad. Additional performance- members were up for election with incumbents related topics that received consider- Allen Harry and Leland Nichols able discussion included: • Increased focus on programs that impact the development of re-elected, and J. Patrick Laux se- • An evolution of the Resident our athlete pool (youth airgun, lected as a new member to the board. Athlete program into the premier Junior Olympics, collegiate Year-to-date financial statements shooting center in the world programs and other) were reviewed and a 2009 operating budget adopted. Board members rec- • Building on the positive partner- • Even stronger and more ship between USAS and the ognized that projected revenues may frequent communication with our be optimistic considering the state of USAMU membership base the economy. The staff and Execu- • Continued use of excellent • A broader and deeper focus on tive Committee will monitor revenues closely and make adjustments to the Performance Services including revenue generation sport psychology, strength department operations as appropriate. The staff will carry out these initia- training, diet and sports science President Lally recognized outgoing tives and report back to the Board directors John Bickar (pistol repre- • Refined and clarified U.S. Shoot- at the spring meeting with an ac- sentative) and Lones Wigger (coach- ing Team selection procedures tion plan for the 2009-2012 quad. official representative) for their contri- • An adherence to sensible The Board of Director’s business meet- bution and both addressed the board. ing continued its discussion on revenue Performance Standards The next Board meetings will occur generation including sponsorships, on April 4th and October 24th of 2009. • Increasing the number of training direct mail, philanthropy and formation camps in all disciplines of the USA Shooting Team Founda-
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USA Shooting News January / February 2009 7 Operations: The Heart of the Matter By Bill Roy, Director of Operations
For the Love of the Game
You’ve seen the bumper sticker: “My middle. We can all be great for at least of a grander endeavor of like-minded wife told me to choose my guns or my one shot, and in most cases, one good devotees willing to pour our collective marriage . . . I’ll sure miss her!” shot is all it takes to hit the sweet spot heart into a hugely satisfying venture. in our soul that makes it all worthwhile. We cherish that. That’s pretty funny (except of course, You’ve felt that. for those whose spouses hit the road When I coached the Air Force Acad- long ago). Perhaps we can all relate at But hitting the target is just a portion emy Cadet Rifle Team, we always some level; for most of us, shooting is of the experience, and not the whole began our season by focusing on this more than a hobby or dalliance—it’s of it. Some of my fondest shooting concept: Shooting equals Life. Indeed, a passion, almost an obsession. And memories include everything but the so much of what we do on the firing why not? Shooting represents all that target. My grandfather’s steady hand line relates directly to our day-to-day is good about us . . . . on my shoulder, and more recently, my activities; the approach we have to our hand on my daughter’s shoulder have shooting often extends to our outlook If you’re like me, we rarely hit all of our placed shooting in an emotional cat- on life. I know that the life-lessons our targets. Yet few things seem to give egory all its own. And nothing hurls me shooters learned after four years on me the satisfaction that shooting does. back to my carefree youth faster than the shooting team were as valuable as I see the challenge, I plot my course, the smell of shotgun shells—fired or those in the classroom. Concepts like I work hard to perfect my skills and I unfired—and the sight of smoke curling dedication, teamwork, optimism, tenac- pull the trigger. Then win, lose or draw, out of the barrel against the backdrop ity and even humility helped make us I accept the result. It’s a part of me; I of an autumn wood or rustic shooting all shine brighter. So target after target, took the shot, and I am accountable for range. The feel of the well-worn stock match after match, year after year, we the score. I like that. on my cheek, the golden glint of the realize that good shooting can equal a We’re better people when we shoot, barrels at first dawn and the echo of good life, and a good life is the target aren’t we? Shooting doesn’t merely the shot through the winter aspen we all can hit. We shoot for the love of demand discipline and focus, it also groves all remind me why I love shoot- the game, for the love of life . . . . develops those qualities. And what ing: The experience matters. In an age We live that. better way to gain the full sense of where we’re increasingly blanched of goal-setting, overcoming obstacles self-actualizing activities, shooting and dealing simultaneously with both improves our life. We believe that. setbacks and success? Not to mention Two decades of competitive shooting— the invaluable lesson of simply press- though short in comparison to many of ing forward—target after target, match the shooting greats—only added to after match, year after year, there is my love of the sport. In many of the tremendous value in simply taking matches metaphorically notched on another shot. Life requires that. my gunstock, I grew two feet taller Not all of us can dunk a basketball, simply as a result of stepping up onto hit a homer or grab the game-saving the winners’ podium. And in very many touchdown pass, and we certainly other competitions, I was definitely at can’t do those things into our 80’s or ground level, looking way up to you beyond. But shooting—now that’s and others who climbed those magic another story. Big or small, young or steps. But no matter who took home old, male or female, we can all breathe the trophy at a given match, I generally deep, hold steady and put ‘em in the felt enriched and connected, a part
8 January / February 2009 USA Shooting News MarketingCorner By Buddy DuVall, Director of Marketing
2009 Show Season
2009 kicks off with USA Shooting at- exhibit space where attendees can see experienced artisans to showcase their tending a number of shows and con- the latest in guns and hunting equip- skills. During the convention – themed ventions. Shortly after returning from ment, book hunts, attend educational “The Year of the Volunteer” – the NWTF the holidays, several USA Shooting seminars, enjoy top entertainment and will present awards to its top volun- athletes, staff and coaches will head speakers, auctions and much more. teers and chapters to recognize their to Orlando, Fla., to attend the Shoot- Proceeds from the SCI auctions and great accomplishments. ing, Hunting, Outdoor Trade Show events provide crucial funds to help and Conference (SHOT) January preserve the hunting heritage and Convention-goers also can enjoy 15-18. The SHOT Show is the largest enable conservation efforts to occur performances by country music en- and most comprehensive trade show around the globe. tertainers Blake Shelton, Rhett Akins, for all professionals involved with the Daryle Singletary, Andy Griggs and shooting sports and hunting industries. The 3rd Annual Western Hunting & Con- singer and comedian Paul Harris, plus It is the world’s premier exposition servation Expo will be held Feb. 5-8 at 10 calling contests, live and silent auc- of combined firearms, ammunition, the Salt Palace Convention Center in tions offering everything from art prints archery, cutlery, outdoor apparel, downtown Salt Lake City, Utah. This to fine furs to once-in-a-lifetime hunting optics, camping and related prod- Expo combines the very best in hunt- trips, a four-acre exhibit hall with more ucts and services and is owned and ing expositions with a joint national than 545 exhibitor booths and even a sponsored by the National Shooting convention between three major North few surprises. Sports Foundation. American wildlife conservation organi- zations – the Wild Sheep Foundation If you’re in the area or want make a During this year’s SHOT Show, USA (WSF), the Mule Deer Foundation special trip to attend one of these Shooting will host a Hall of Fame (MDF) and Sportsmen for Fish & shows, please visit these websites for induction ceremony for the 2008 in- Wildlife (SFW). USA Shooting will be more details and information. If you at- ductees Ruby Fox and Dan Carlisle on attending at the invitation of the WSF, tend, please check the show directory Friday, January 16th. In addition, the where an estimated 12,000 – 15,000 for USA Shooting’s booth location and ceremony will feature all six Olympic sportsmen are expected to converge stop by for a visit. Shooting team medalists from Beijing in downtown Salt Lake City for the four where they will be recognized for their day expo. 600+ exhibitors, outfitters, SHOT Show - Jan. 15-18 Orlando Olympic accomplishments. Although sporting goods manufacturers, and www.shotshow.org the show is not open to the public hunting experts from the U.S., Canada, (must have FFL), the reception will Mexico, Africa, Russia, Tajikistan, New SCI Annual Convention – Jan. 21-24 be accessible to the public and USA Zealand and other international hunting Reno www.showsci.com Shooting members are invited to attend locations will exhibit their diverse hunt- (room 103AB in the Orange County ing adventures, hunting equipment and Western Hunting & Conservation Convention Center). related products and services. Expo – Feb. 5-8 – Salt Lake City www.huntexpo.com Immediately following the SHOT Show, The National Wild Turkey Federation USA Shooting will travel to Reno, Nev., (NWTF) 33rd Annual Convention and NWTF Annual Convention – Feb.19- to attend the Safari Club International Sport Show returns to the Gaylord 22 – Nashville www.nwtf.org (SCI) 2009 Annual Hunters’ Conven- Opryland Hotel February 19-22 in tion January 21-24. Over 20,000 Nashville, Tennessee. We hope you can join us for one of attendees representing six continents these exciting shows in 2009! are expected for this year’s convention. This year’s convention will feature taxi- The SCI Convention is a hunters’ para- dermy, call-making and photography dise with over 650,000 square feet of contests that welcome both novice and
USA Shooting News January / February 2009 9 CompetitionsCorner
By Lindsay Brooke, Competitions Manager
qualifier matches will be held between March 1st and June 28th 2009. A list of all TRAP State Junior Olympic Championships State Qualifier Automatic Invite will be posted on the USAS website in Score Score mid February. All juniors interested in qualifying for the National Junior Olym- 125 Targets 125 Targets pic Championship must shoot a State J1 90 J1 105 Junior Olympic Championship. Those J2 90 J2 105 who live in a state without a qualifying match, may shoot “At-Large” in another J3 90 J3 105 state or compete at the USA Shooting National Championships, July 11-18 in Colorado Springs, Colo. SKEET SCTP and USAS Junior Each state’s top SCTP team and top State Qualifier Automatic Invite Olympics: Two years SCTP male and female shooters in Score Score international skeet and bunker trap will 125 Targets 125 Targets earn an invitation to the National Ju- and growing strong! nior Olympic Shooting Championship J1 90 J1 105 In 2006, the USA Shooting Junior (NJOSC) in Colorado Springs. The J2 90 J2 105 Olympic shotgun program was in seri- top USAS shooters (male and female) J3 90 J3 105 ous need of an overhaul. Participation from each state will also qualify on the across the country had dropped so condition they shoot the state quali- low that state qualifier events were fier score. There is also an “Automatic DOUBLE TRAP eliminated. The National Junior Olym- Invitation” score. Those who shoot in a pic Championships became an open state outside their own must shoot “At- State Qualifier Automatic Invite Score Score entry event to encourage participa- Large” and must shoot the automatic tion. In January of 2007, the National invitation score in order to receive an 150 Targets 150 Targets Shooting Sports Foundation (NSSF) invitation to the National Junior Olym- and USA Shooting met to discuss pic Championship. Juniors may shoot J1 75 J1 125 combining the Scholastic Clay Target in more than one State Junior Olympic J2 75 J2 125 Program (SCTP) with USA Shooting’s Championship, but only the first scores J3 75 J3 125 Junior Olympic Program. The merger shot will count toward their qualification proved to be a smart move, exposing to the NJOSC. All junior shooters who Olympic-style shotgun shooting to compete at the USA Shooting National thousands of youth. After two years, Championship in Colorado Springs will the program is still going strong and also receive an automatic invitation. this joint effort has inspired over The National Junior Olympic Shooting 300 new shooters to participate in Championship for shotgun will be held Olympic-style shooting. In 2009, the July 25-30, 2009 in Colorado Springs. SCTP, now run by Bill Christy and the This year, unfortunately, housing will Scholastic Shooting Sports Founda- not be available at the Olympic Training tion, will again join forces with USAS rd Center. Competitors will be responsible for the 3 Annual USAS & SCTP Junior for finding their own transportation and Olympic program. accommodations. Potential State Junior Olympic hosts For more information please visit www. should visit USA Shooting’s website usashooting.com or feel free to contact (www.usashooting.org) to download the USAS competitions office at 719- the application for 2009. The deadline 866-4885. for applications to conduct a state qualifier is February 15, 2009. State July 25 July 26 July 27 July 28 July 29 July 30 SAT SUN MON TUES WED THURS DOUBLE DOUBLE TRAP MATCH SKEET TRAP TRAP MATCH TRAP MATCH TRAP & & AWARDS/ MATCH & TRAINING & AWARDS SKEET SKEET AWARDS TRAINING MATCH
10 January / February 2009 USA Shooting News shooters and the Until her retirement, Fox was a mem- foremost female ber and the only woman on the elite pistol champion. U. S. Army Reserve Pistol Team. She During her inter- currently lives with her husband, Art, national shooting in Parker, Ariz., and enjoys traveling career, which and the quiet home life. She competes spanned from 1974 in the Sportsman’s Team Challenge – 1992, Fox earned for and is a consultant with Smith and a total of nine gold, Wesson. She instructs the NSSF “First four silver and four Shot Program” as well as the NRA’s bronze medals in Ladies on Target and Refuse to Be a international events. Victim. She is the only woman pistol com- USAS would like to extend our sincere petitor in the U.S. congratulations to Dan and Ruby for to win an Olympic their incredible accomplishments dur- medal, claiming the ing their shooting career, which led up to silver in Sport Pistol the tremendous honor of being induct- at the 1984 Games ed into the International Shooting Hall in Los Angles, win a of Fame. Continued from 5 World Championship (air pistol, Korea A native of Parker, Ariz., Ruby Fox 1979) and claim a gold was one of the nation’s leading pistol medal at the Pan Ameri- can Games, which she earned in Sport Pistol in 1987 along with setting a new Pan Am record. Fox was a member of the 1988 Olympic team, where she finished 22nd in Air Pistol and 26th in Sport Pistol. She also won two Pan American team gold medals, one team silver and three team bronze at the world championships and claimed six CAT Games medals, including an individual gold during her career.
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USA Shooting News January / February 2009 13 Coaches’Corner
By Sergey Luzov, National Pistol Coach
ported each other’s effort in reaching the Olympic podium.
It will not be an easy task to keep our international prestige earned in Beijing. We are now a six-Olympic medal team and this puts a greater demand on our athletes and staff to remain that strong of a team for the next quad. The bar is set high and there is no turning back. Performance is improving throughout In my previous article from the July/ the world so our standards need to August 2008 issue of USA Shooting Sergey Luzov talks to Keith Sand- go up to match the world’s best. We erson during the Men’s Rapid Fire News, I mentioned that I felt we were Pistol event in Beijing while Team need to keep pushing world-class taking our best team ever to Beijing, Physiotherapist Nick Potter looks on. levels by continuing what worked and that most definitely happened and also improving and changing to be the right feeling. Not only were had a strong final attached to their what didn’t work. We definitely need the individual athletes strong, but it qualification round to win medals. to continue our performance-support was the TEAM effort in every sense. A lot of effort through the past four team concept and finals training, and Focused on the mission to win med- years was put into preparation of our improve our commitment, discipline als and bonded by the Olympic Team athletes. Our physiotherapists Cathy and attitude. The best are looking to Leader, Dwayne Weger, it was a team Arnot and Nick Potter, our Psycholo- do more and to do everything it takes on the hunt for medals, and you all gists Sean McCann and Peter Haberl, to be even better. Young athletes know the result. Six medals - this is the USAS, USOC and USAMU coaches need to develop with this in mind and best outcome the U.S. Shooting Team and staff and countless volunteers try to reach out to a higher level every ever had at the Olympic Games. all worked as hard as they could to day. A lot of valuable lessons were build the best possible team for the learned in Beijing and I know that The Beijing Olympics made one thing Olympic Games, and our team was we are quick learners. We will adjust, clear – there must be world-class prepared to face the challenge of the adapt and move on. I’m confident that performances from the beginning to quad. Athletes in all three disciplines we can succeed again and our staff the end in order to claim the toughest made a significant contribution in the and volunteers are ready to support medal in shooting – the Olympic one. overall success and it does not matter our athletes in their quest for a spot Finals, once again, have proven to be which discipline brought more medals on the podium in 2012 at the Olympic a very important part of the success. to the table - everyone on the team Games in London. We saw all kinds of scenarios in the did contribute to this success in one finals, but in the end, the winners way or another. Every athlete sup-
14 January / February 2009 USA Shooting News AMUCorner
By SFC Richard Merrill and the USAMU International Pistol Team Introduction to Grip Fitting 101
local club level to Olympic competition. Those of you that have not attended, I encourage you to do so at Welcome reader! 2008 was an some point. We offer our extremely busy year for us and the clinics on an annual basis. most successful season the Army No one has ever walked Marksmanship Unit has had in its away disappointed. fifty-two year history. Collectively, our Unit has set the standard for soldiers We receive many questions in competition and trained over three on site, at competitions thousand soldiers preparing for combat or through the “Ask the deployments. After a brief hiatus, I am Pro’s” link on the AMU back with “pen and paper” in hand and website (http://www.usaac. prepared to write informative articles army.mil/amu/Aboutus/ that will, hopefully, benefit you on your pros.html) and do our very journey to be the best you can be. best to answer them all effectively. Of the many Over the years, pistol shooters from not the all knowing wizard behind the technical questions we get, across the nation and even a few from curtain. Although now that I think about a vast majority are about equipment; around the world have come to view it, our jobs would certainly be easier if from shooting glasses to shoes and the U.S. Army International Pistol Team we were the wizard! I make this point everything in between. One of the as the experts. The “go-to” guys if as a matter of courtesy to you, the fellow most frequently asked questions is, shooter, because while we “How do I properly fit my grip”? Well, always make the attempt dear reader, prepare yourself for an to answer all questions, extensive explanation of grip fitting. we ultimately just do not Some months ago I asked SFC Daryl have the answer to every Szarenski, three-time Olympian and question posed. Precision Fire Team Leader, to put his knowledge down on paper. He All members of the spent countless hours of his free time International Pistol Team preparing a document that will answer are extremely approach- many of the questions you have about able and more than happy properly fitting a grip. Over the course to help a competitor in need. of the next few issues of USA Shooting We share our knowledge News, we will be providing a series of and experiences gained articles based upon Daryl’s extensive while competing on the knowledge of the grinding, sanding national and international and molding of what is sometimes an level. Those of you who ineffective factory grip. have taken advantage of our free training clinics Until then, keep the questions coming know exactly what I through the mediums provided, continue am talking about. While to work hard, strive for success and you will, for developing one’s self into attending our clinics, the attendees are Stay Army Strong! a dominate presence in competition. exposed to over seventy-five years of While we do our best, we are certainly combined experience in shooting from
USA Shooting News January / February 2009 15 InsidetheBlue By Master Sgt. Jeffrey J. Julig, Air Force Shooting Team
Inside the Blue: We Have a Problem
Problem solving is an important skill solve most problems it is important below average on his first three in combat, business, everyday life to take the following actions: shots; and after relaxing, finishes and in sports. Effectively managing with an average overall final score; personal, interpersonal and perfor- 1. Identify the problem. It is important what are some possible solutions mance issues will often determine for an athlete to determine whether to this problem? An athlete must success or failure in most endeavors. he or she actually has a problem. determine possible solutions and Athletes will experience conflict and The athlete must try to clearly choose the option that will most encounter problems on and off the articulate the problem before he likely solve the problem. range and those who are able to or she can attempt to solve it. For overcome or mitigate obstacles are example, does an athlete have a 4. Develop an action plan to solve usually in the best position to win. problem if she misses the same the problem. Determine what it Whether it is making a difficult shot target three out of four times but will take to implement a solution under pressure or dealing with team- wins the match by breaking 72 out to solve the problem. Athletes mates on a trip, problems exist in of a possible 75 targets? What if can implement many solutions all facets of our sport. In this article, she misses the same target during immediately; others may require Airmen will explore how using effec- each match? How about different time, resources, equipment and tive problem solving techniques may targets but the same number? Take training. For example, if an athlete help improve performance. time to fully examine a problem determines that a new pistol will before searching for a solution. improve his or her performance, What’s Your Problem? what must he or she do to obtain 2. Analyze the problem to find the the new equipment? Who will fund While a formal problem solving meth- root cause. To solve a problem, an the purchase? How long will it take odology is usually not associated athlete should look at all potential to customize the pistol? Will the with shooting sports, using basic causes and try to determine the new pistol be ready for the first problem solving techniques to quickly one true cause. Analyze the prob- major competition of the year? resolve issues is important. Problem lem to separate symptoms from the In some cases, a detailed plan is solving is as important as choosing root cause. For example, did the necessary to implement a solu- the correct performance equipment, athlete miss the target because he tion. maintaining physical fitness, training lifted his head off the stock or did for your event and acquiring mental he lift his head off the stock be- 5. Implement the solution and evalu- toughness. Fortunately, most prob- cause he didn’t see the target? Two ate progress. After a solution is lems are solved without serious delib- potential causes with two different implemented, check to ensure it eration. However, as consequences solutions. What is the root cause of actually fixed the problem. If not, an become more severe and when time, the problem? athlete may need to look for other money and manpower are at stake, alternatives to solve the problem. finding the right solution the first time 3. Develop possible solutions to the Sometimes a solution will fix one is very important. problem. Consider various solu- problem only to cause another tions that would correct the root one. If an athlete fails to identify Problems are solved using a myriad cause of the problem. Try not to the root cause of the problem and of techniques, but most follow a rather select a solution until you have evaluate all possible solutions, he simple methodology. The technique identified a wide range of choices. or she may have to start over. Take an athlete chooses will depend on For example, if a rifle shooter time to properly identify a problem, the type of problem he or she will consistently posts above-average analyze its root cause and select face and the time and resources he qualification scores; feels nervous the best possible solution. or she has available to solve it. To entering the final and scores
16 January / February 2009 USA Shooting News Problem Solving Strategies problems are difficult to solve. significant issues like relationship or Break large problems down into financial problems have the potential Below are some common strategies smaller pieces and focus efforts on to cause even greater harm. Dis- to consider when solving problems. the sum of its parts. For example, agreements with teammates, friends, While the technique an athlete “I can’t break more than 18 targets support personnel or even your chooses depends on the scope of his in the final” is not a well defined coach can keep you from reaching or her problem, the guideposts below problem. your goals. Use a problem solving may aid him or her to more efficiently technique to identify, plan for and solve problems. • Avoid the Cheap Seats. Get in- overcome problems. volved and choose a seat close to • Assume Nothing. As the first “Mos- the action to help solve a problem. One Final Shot cow Rule” for a Cold War spy, “as- It is easy to criticize from the cheap sume nothing” encouraged spies seats or avoid a confrontation but Whenever people are working to- to remain skeptical and attentive to it is important to be part of any so- gether in an intense situation, such as their surroundings. While assump- lution. Avoid criticizing others – es- in combat or sport, problems among tions may be used to set limits on pecially volunteers – if you are not participants or with the group leader solutions or narrow a problem’s interested in finding a solution. For are likely to arise. While conflict and focus, it is important to keep an example, if an athlete cannot solve problems are bound to happen, how open mind when looking at poten- a problem that is clearly beyond you handle the situation can lead to tial causes of problems. An athlete his or her control or constructively a path that is either perilous or prom- should not automatically rule out contribute to its solution, he or she ising. Therefore, it is important to any potential causes. should let it go and keep it out of quickly resolve or mitigate problems his or her headspace. both on and off the firing line. Athletes • Less is More. Oftentimes a at all levels experience problems, but simple solution is the best. Avoid • Stay in Your Lane. An athlete only those who address them will complex solutions with multiple should focus on his or her span reach the medal stand. variables as it may be difficult to of control and let others do their test whether the solution actually job. If the athlete is worried about Until the next competition, the Air solved the problem. For example, the responsibilities of others, he or Force Shooting Team challenges if an athlete makes a stock adjust- she is taking focus away from the each of you to creatively apply ment, changes his or her shooting competition or training event. Ath- problem solving techniques to im- position and uses a new type of letes must resist the temptation to prove your performance and pursue ammunition, which change helped evaluate the actions (or inaction) of excellence in all you do. If you have solve the problem? the others and solve problems that any questions about the Air Force in do not impact their performance. general, please visit www.airforce. • Recognize Self-liquidating Prob- In other words, let coaches coach com for more information. lems. Sometimes problems solve and managers manage. In many themselves or are overcome by cases, an athlete’s presence is ------other events. In some cases, inac- required but his or her opinion is tion may be the best reaction. For probably not. “Inside the Blue” is a running series example, if two athletes have a that looks at international shooting personality conflict, the end of the Beyond the Firing Line sports from an Airman’s perspective. competition may naturally solve Master Sgt. Julig is a member of the the problem. Avoid crafting solu- Solving problems off the field may Air Force International Trap Team tions to self-liquidating problems. contribute to success on the field. and he is presently deployed in sup- The media occasionally highlights port of Operation IRAQI FREEDOM • There is No Box. Be creative and stories of athletes who allow prob- in the International Zone, Baghdad, think beyond artificial limitations lems outside their sport to negatively Iraq. created by assumptions or a impact their performance on the field. preconceived solution. Always While many incidents are extreme look for new approaches to solve examples, a work-life-sport balance a problem. American athlete Dick depends on an athlete’s ability to Fosbury won a gold medal in the minimize distractions in all areas. 1968 summer Olympics by perfect- ing the “Fosbury Flop” a technique It is unwise to underestimate how that revolutionized the high jump any problem may impact your perfor- and is still used today. mance on the firing line. Even small problems, like an athlete’s inability to • Don’t Try to Eat the Elephant in adjust to a time zone change, may a Single Bite. Large, ambiguous impact his or her performance. More
USA Shooting News January / February 2009 17 OnTheFiringLine(Forty-second in a series)
©2007 JP O’Connor
Put the Cork in the Bottle
stone may be within reach, fatigue has One of the games they played, is known set in and any number of other factors by various names including “3 & 0” (three conspire against the athlete. The mental and oh) or 5 & 0. Each athlete starts with toughness required to “maintain” is more a score of zero. They each shoot one than is demanded of us in most of our shot and whomever has the higher value everyday life. This toughness comes shot gets the point, so the score is 1-0. “At the end of training, through a variety of training attitudes They shoot a second shot, and if the and methods, and through competition. When you are tired and same athlete again has a higher value shot, the score is 2-0. If the other ath- One aspect of training that is important ready to quit, lete has the higher shot value, the first does not seem so important until one shooter’s point is taken away and the You must do one more hard thinks about it for a moment. At the end score goes back to 0-0. One or the other thing every time.” of a long or intense training session, or of the athletes is always at zero. In order when the athlete is tired, one must do My friend Jim came over to me on the to win, the score must reach 3-0. With “one more drill,” just when it appears that range to point out something he had well-matched training partners, such as day’s limit has been reached. noticed. He was serving as one of the the two mentioned here, this game can range officers on the 50 meter range Abhinav Bindra calls this “Putting the go on for hours. Sometimes, they would at the 1996 Atlanta World Cup. As the Cork in the Bottle,” meaning that the never reach 3-0, instead constantly bat- Olympic test event, this World Cup had athlete must finish the session with one tling back and forth at 1-0 or 2-0 until drawn most of the best shooters from more activity to build mental and physi- they had to go to class or dinner. Their around the world. His comment was cal toughness. After all, tie-breakers exploits in international competition, something to the effect, “Have you no- start with the last ten shot score, and including some very dramatic and/or ticed something today? Isn’t it interesting finals competition is at the very end of dominant wins, proves the value of their how all these athletes can shoot ten after the event. training. One suspects that these two do ten, long strings of tens and then several similar training even today, when their of them give up a nine on the last one or In addition to the title, the quote at the schedules allow. two shots?” beginning of this article is inspired by his comments. Athletes who constantly Another favorite intensity drill is called As an accomplished and life-long challenge themselves to reach beyond “First to Five Tens.” This can involve a shooter, Jim was watching the athletes their comfort zone stand a much better pair of athletes, an entire group (all vying very closely. He noticed that some of the chance of prevailing in competition. Do- for “gold-silver-bronze” placing) or as a athletes appeared to “finish” their event ing so in training on a regular basis sets single elimination tournament, where with one or two shots remaining. That is, the stage. Many of the best athletes fol- athletes are seeded and paired, and they lost focus, or became impatient, or low this principle at the end of almost all advance to the next round only if they otherwise altered their rhythm and rou- their training sessions. Bindra suggests prevail over their partner. With a group of tine for the last one or two shots. Some that the drill not be “easy” and instead 8 or 16 athletes, this gets quite exciting! may have reached their physical and/ that it should be intense and challeng- or psychological limits. Some may have The drill is a race to see who can shoot ing. Again, this is to better prepare the been excited or disappointed at their five shots that each score as a ten, be- athlete for the end of an event and for performance and just wanted to get it fore anyone else. Go too slowly, as in a the final round. finished. Others may have just lost focus, race, and one cannot win. Go too quickly having shifted it, or allowed it to shift, Two of the members of the 2008 U.S. and rush, and one cannot get the shots from the present moment to the (near) Olympic Team, when they were college in the middle. To add to the excitement future and the end of the event. teammates, spent a great deal of their and pressure, they are instructed to call training time, not just the end of a train- out – loudly – their current count: “One!” Regardless of why or how, the athletes ing session, challenging not only them- after getting their first shot value of ten, in question failed to stay on track and selves, but each other. Already individual then “Two!” and so forth. The idea is to could not “close the deal” as it were. NCAA champions and members of a add to the intensity… those who fall be- Many others, of course, stayed on their perennial NCAA champion team, they hind really feel the pressure, while those game for every shot and took higher fin- still challenged themselves to become who are up to four and are trying to close ish rankings. even better competitors. They did this the deal feel a different kind of pressure. The last shots are often among the hard- through a variety of methods, including It is not unknown for an athlete who is est. The end is in sight, a goal or mile- “intensity” training. ahead 4-0 to lose 4-5.
18 January / February 2009 USA Shooting News After a short period for preparation and Notice that merely hanging targets and his students are even saying it! Darn! Ok, sighter shots, the following commands “shooting a match course” does not I will shoot!” Everyone laughed good- are given. First, “Load,” followed by simulate competition. Intensity training naturedly at how one of them had used ample time for all to cock and load their is performed through drills and games my signature saying to keep her going, rifle or pistol. Then “Rifles on stands” or where the athlete truly cares about and we went to work for a few more min- “Pistols at ready,” When all are settled, the outcome. Head-to-head competi- utes. In our post-training wrap-up, where then “GO!” Everyone shoots until the tion drills with a well-matched training we compare notes, Michelle showed outcome is decided. partner do a wonderful job of recreating her target, then commented on how the “match nerves” of real competition. surprised she was at how well she shot First-time participants are often shocked Merely going through the motions of a despite the fatigue. She also commented at their reaction to this drill. Later they match course generally does not, in and on how she could use that insight in her will report, “I have never felt those things of itself, provide the same situation for next competition. except in a match!” It is quite fun to watch the athlete. each athlete during the drill. As frivolous Constantly challenge yourself, provide as this “game” may sound, it allows One night we had reached the end of yourself with a good mix of intensity athletes to build incredible skills and training with a group of about two dozen training to go with your other training mental toughness. Veterans of this and rifle and a few pistol shooters. Most were activities, and always “Put the Cork in other intensity drills find they relish final “regulars,” while others were guests. the Bottle” when you think you cannot do competitions, rather than dreading them, My younger daughter was home that one more drill. You will love the results in knowing that they have the experience weekend from college and came to train competition. and toughness to thrive in a final when with us. She had already put in a very Based in the Atlanta, Ga., area, JP others are wilting. One often hears, “We long, very intense, self-directed training O’Connor ([email protected] and http:// love to shoot finals!” session, as she always did, having no www.america.net/~jpoc/) is involved in coach while away at school. The regu- This “intensity” training is a critical factor shooting as a competitor, is a former As- lars, knowing how our sessions went, sistant National Coach – USA Paralympics in developing mental toughness and in were not sure if we were truly finished or Shooting Team, serves on the National “inoculating” athletes from choking. (See not, and asked. Of course, I suggested Coach Development Staff in both rifle & article numbers 17 and 18, “Choking” and we “Put the Cork in the Bottle” and do pistol, coaches the rifle and pistol teams “Choking Cures” for more on this topic.) In- one more short drill to put the finishing at North Georgia College & State Univer- tensity training involves recreating within touches on the evening. sity, and coaches a junior club. He enjoys the athlete the actual feelings of competi- working with a number of pistol and rifle tion, that is, the adrenaline and desire for In good spirits, yet very tired, my daugh- athletes from around the country, ranging outcome. Seasoned competitors learn ter asked if she could skip the last drill. from beginners to the highly advanced, in how to meet the challenge of outcome Before I could respond, a voice came clinics and one-on-one private coaching. focus by facing it often and learning to booming from about 20 firing points Previous installments of this series may be found at www.pilkguns.com. manage themselves. Intensity training is away, “Michelle, how good do you want a critical component in this learning. to be?!” Michelle exclaimed. “OH! Now
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FeatureArticle By Mary Beth Vorwerk USA Shooting Announces Glenn Eller, Kim Rhode as 2008 Athletes of the Year
USA Shooting an- earned the highest nounced in November number of points in that 2008 Olympic each discipline. Last gold medalist Glenn year’s Male Athlete Eller (Katy, Texas) of the Year, Matt and 2008 Olympic Emmons (Browns silver medalist Kim Mills, N.J.), was the Rhode (El Monte, top male athlete for Calif.) were selected rifle, while Jamie as the 2008 USAS Beyerle (Lebanon, Athletes of the Year. Pa.) won the honor for women’s rifle and These athletes were Jason Turner (Roch- chosen based on ester, N.Y.) had the the USAS Athlete of highest number of the Year Policies and Procedures and May and finished in fourth place at the points for men’s pistol. Eller and Rhode were selected by a points system. World Cup Suhl and also at the World are also the Athletes of the Year for the Cup Final in Minsk, Belarus. Rhode shotgun discipline. Three-time Olympian won the Women’s Skeet event at the Two-time Olympian Emmons, who Eller, a member of the 2008 U.S. Olympic Team Trials and is the 2004 Olympic gold medalist in U.S. Army Marksman- was also the 2008 National Champion. Men’s 50m Prone Rifle, grabbed the ship Unit (USAMU), Rhode finished in second place at the claimed the first Olym- Shotgun Fall Selection Match, claim- pic medal of his career ing a spot on the 2009 World Shotgun when he captured the Championship team. Men’s Double Trap gold in Beijing this Eller and Rhode were selected as the past August. He also claimed the silver overall USAS Athletes of the Year, but medal at the Beijing World Cup in April, USAS would also like to recognize the which served as the test event for the Discipline Athletes of the Year, who Olympic Games and placed fourth at both World Cup Kerrville and World Cup Suhl. Nationally, Eller finished in first place overall at the 2008 U.S. Olym- pic Team Trials for Shotgun and also claimed the top spots at the Shotgun National Championships and Shotgun Fall Selection Match, landing himself a spot on the 2009 World Shotgun Championship team.
Four-time Olympian Rhode, who was also the 2007 USAS Fe- male Athlete of the year, captured her fourth career Olympic medal in Beijing when she brought home the silver in Women’s Skeet. She won the silver medal at the World Cup in Kerrville, Texas, in
22 January / February 2009 USA Shooting News silver in prone at the 2008 Olympic Games in Beijing and finished in fourth place in Men’s 50m 3 Position Rifle. He won a silver medal in Men’s 10m Air Rifle at the 2008 Beijing World Cup and claimed a bronze in prone at World Cup Milan. At the 2008 ISSF Rifle/Pis- tol World Cup Final in Bangkok, Thai- land, Emmons captured a gold medal in Men’s 3 Position as well as silver in both Air and Prone, which is the first time a U.S. shooter has earned three medals at a World Cup Final. Emmons also earned the national title in all three events at the 2008 USA Shooting National Championships. Beyerle finished fourth at the 2008 Olympic Games in Women’s 10m Air Rifle and fifth in Women’s 50m 3 Position Rifle. She was the World Cup Milan silver medalist in 3 position and finished fifth at the World Cup Final. Beyerle won the 2008 U.S. Olympic
USA Shooting News January / February 2009 23 Team Trials for Smallbore and was 2008 Nationals. Turner most recently also the 2008 National Champion in finished seventh in air pistol at the Women’s 3 Position. She finished sec- Rifle/Pistol World Cup Final. ond at nationals in air rifle. The overall athletes of the year were Two-time Olympian Turner, who com- submitted to the U.S. Olympic Com- peted in both Men’s 50m Free Pistol mittee for consideration for the 2008 and Men’s 10m Air Pistol at the 2008 USOC Sports Man and Sports Women Olympic Games, captured a bronze in of the Year awards, which have been air pistol, which was the first Olympic presented annually since 1974 to the medal of his career. Turner took first top overall male and female athletes place in both air and free pistol at the within the U.S. Olympic Family. 2008 U.S. Olympic Team Trials and was the national champion in air pistol. He took third place in free pistol at the
24 January / February 2009 USA Shooting News FeatureArticle By Mary Beth Vorwerk and Claire Landis-Tyson Photos by Massimiliano Naldoni
Australia, who went into the final with a score of 598. In the final, Emmons fired an impressive score of 104.7 for a total of 700.7, which was good enough to earn him the silver for the second straight year, while Potent claimed the gold with a final score of 104.2 for a total of 702.2. Japan’s Toshikazu Yamashita captured the bronze with an overall score of 699.9. U.S. Army Marksmanship Unit (USAMU) member Michael McPhail (Darlington, Wis.), who won the bronze medal at the World Cup in Beijing in April, finished in fourth place with 699.4. Emmons won his third medal on the final day of competition when he took home the silver in Men’s 10m Air Rifle. He shot a qualifying score of 598 and the highest final score of 104.5, giving Matt Emmons Captures Gold and him a total score of 702.5 to secure the Two Silver Medals at the 2008 ISSF silver medal. Indian shooter Gagan Narang finished Rifle/Pistol World Cup Final the day in first place, equaling the Two-time Olympian Matt Emmons with a finals score of 99.7 for a total of qualifying world record score of 600 (Browns Mills, N.J.) claimed an un- 1265.7 points. Jia Zhanbo of China, the and breaking the final world record precedented three medals at the 2008 2004 Olympic Champion, earned the score with a 103.5, for a total of 703.5, ISSF Rifle/Pistol World Cup Final in bronze with a total score of 1264.6. a full point ahead of Emmons. Zhu Qi- Bangkok, Thailand, November 3-5. nan, the 2004 Olympic gold medalist Emmons took home the gold in Men’s Emmons, the 2004 Olympic gold med- 50m 3 Position Rifle and captured sil- alist and 2008 silver medalist in men’s and 2008 silver medalist in this event, ver in both the Men’s Prone and Men’s prone entered the final in the Men’s finished the day with the bronze medal, Air Rifle events. 50m Prone Rifle event in second shooting a qualifying score of 599, and place with a qualification score of 596, a final score of 103.3 for a total score Emmons entered the 3 Position final just two points behind 2008 Olympic in first place with 1171 points and a bronze medalist Warren Potent of of 702.3. five point lead on Ukraine’s Artur Aiva- zian, who had 1166 points. Emmons secured the gold easily for the second consecutive year after shooting a 98.0 in the final and finishing with an overall score of 1269.0. “There must be something with this shooting range,” said Emmons, who won the title in 2004 and 2007 at the same range in Bangkok. “This match closed a long season and now I am going to take time off from shooting. Katerina, my wife, is pregnant. I am going to become father!” Emmons is coming off a 2008 Olympic silver medal win in the Men’s Prone event and Katerina (Katy) Emmons is the Women’s 10m Air Rifle Olympic gold medalist and Women’s 3 Position silver medalist for the Czech Republic. The World Cup Final silver in the Men’s 3 Position event went to 2008 Olympic gold medalist Aivazian, who finished
USA Shooting News January / February 2009 25 total score of 501.1.
In the Men’s 10m Air Pistol event, 2008 Olympic bronze medalist Jason Jamie Beyerle (Lebanon, Pa.), a 2008 Daryl Szarenski (Saginaw, Mich.), who Turner (Rochester, N.Y.) finished in Olympian and the Women’s 50m 3 earned the spot to compete in the seventh place with a qualifying score Position Rifle silver medalist from the World Cup Final after taking home the of 581, a final score of 96.9, giving him 2008 Milan World Cup, finished in fifth bronze at the Beijing World Cup, fin- a total score of 677.9. Ukraine’s Oleg place in the Women’s 50m 3 Position ished in 11th place with a score of 544. Omelchuk won the gold medal with Rifle event with a qualification score Korea’s Jin Jong Oh won the gold with a qualifying score of 585 and a final of 580, an excellent final of 100.3 for a total score of 667.2, while Tomoyuki score of 102.4, for a total of 687.4. Two- a total of 680.3. Morgan Hicks (Roy, Matsuda of Japan grabbed silver with time Olympian Norayr Bakhtamyan, Wash.), a 2004 Olympian who captured 665.5. The bronze went to the Vladimir from Armania, finished 2.2 points be- the gold medal in Women’s 3 Position Isakov of Russia, who finished with an ing Omelchuk, with a score of 685.2. at the World Cup in March in Rio de overall score of 660.5. Bakhtamyan shot a higher qualifying Janeiro, Brazil, took eighth place with a score of 588, but shot a much lower match score of 578, a final of 93.7 and Two-time Olympian Emily Caruso final score of 97.2. Finishing in third finished with an overall score of 671.7. (Fairfield, Conn.) claimed the ninth spot place was Olympic bronze medalist in Women’s 10m Air Rifle with a total Vladmir Isakov of Russia, who shot a Germany’s Sonja Pfeilschifter took score of 395. Winning the event was 584 in qualification and 100.1 in the home the gold with 688.8 points, while China’s Wu Liuxi, shooting a qualifying final, giving him a total score of 684.1. the silver went to the Kazak shooter score of 398, a final score of 104.1 for Olga Dovgun, who finished with a total a total score of 502.1. Wu barely edged Ninety-one shooters from 35 countries score of 688.3 points. The bronze out 2004 and 2008 Olympic silver med- took place in the 2008 ISSF Rifle/Pistol medal was awarded to 2004 Olympic alist Lioubov Galinka, who equaled the World Cup Final. The top shooters in gold medalist Lioubov Galkina of Rus- world record of 400 in qualifying, but the world are invited by the ISSF each sia, who secured the medal by outdoing shot a low final score of 101.9, landing year to attend the World Cup Final the title defender, Yin Wen of China, in her in second place with a 501.9. Tak- based on performances in the World a shoot-off with score of 683.5 +, 10.4 ing home the bronze medal was 2004 Cup circuit throughout the year. to 683.5 + 9.8 points. Olympic gold medalist and four-time world cup final winner since 2004, Du For complete ISSF Rifle/Pistol World In the Men’s 50m Pistol event, USAMU Li of China. Li shot a qualifying score Cup Final results, please visit www. member and three-time Olympian of 396 and a final score of 105.1, for a issf.tv.
26 January / February 2009 USA Shooting News AroundtheRange By Jeannine Hansen and Dave Somers, United States Olympic Committee
gained invaluable experience that Para- 2008 Paralympic Games Shooting Wrap-Up lympic Shooting Coach Dan Durben felt will help them tremendously with train- ing and their bright futures in the sport. At seventeen years old, Fong was, by
Danielle Fong
far, the youngest shooter in the entire women’s competition. Her best per- formance was in the R8-50m Sport Rifle 3.20 – SH1 competition where she shot a personal best of 542 out of a possible 600. Durben was very positive about Fong’s performance and felt that her prone score was top-notch. “That was some of the smartest shooting I’ve ever seen from a shooter,” he said. “She ap- proached it well and even in the wind had the patience to wait and do exactly what she needed to do.” During the R2-10m Air Rifle Standing – SH1 competition, Fong finished in 19th place with a score of 376 out of 400 2008 Paralympic Shooting Team;Dan Durben (Coach), Michael Dickey points, which was not enough to qualify and Danielle Fong her for the finals, but she was right in the thick of the competition with the top In a sport that values experience and showing for Team USA in Shooting at shooters in the world. where it is not uncommon for athletes the 2008 Paralympic Games in Beijing, to attend their third, fourth or fifth Para- China this past September. Each athlete “Danielle went out there with a plan and lympic Games, first-time Paralympians competed in two events at the Beijing turned in a winning personal perfor- Danielle Fong (New York, NY) and Mike Shooting Range Hall and although they mance,” said Durben. “While she didn’t Dickey (Trafford, Ala.) made a positive did not go home with any medals, they advance to the finals, she was right in
USA Shooting News January / February 2009 27 Danielle Fong Shooting in competition at the 2008 Paralympic Michael Dickey there with the best in the world.” to the final. the finals. The final event was won by Dickey competed in the 50m Free Rifle “I’m disappointed I didn’t do better,” said Matt Skelhon of Great Britain with a 3x40-SH1 where he shot a 1106 out of Dickey. “I’ve been training well and did score of 704.9. a possible 1200 points and in the Mixed really well in the first half. During the R3-10m Air Rifle Prone-SH1 where he second half, I got a bit nervous and “This is Mike’s first Games, but he’ll had an excellent first half and missed missed a few shots.” be back,” said Durben. “He’s learned the 10-ring only once in his initial 30 what it takes and that will help him with The field proved to be especially shots. training over the next four years.” skilled and three of the shooters who He ended the competition with a score accomplished scores of 599 in the of 588 out of 600 and did not advance qualification round did not even make
28 January / February 2009 USA Shooting News RecentNews&Events By Joshua Armstrong, Fairbanks Daily News-Miner Photos courtesy of Matt Emmons and the UAF Sports Information Department Matt Emmons Inducted into University of Alaska Fairbanks Nanooks Hall of Fame
Two-time Olympian Matt Emmons, along “To be chosen for this, especially at a Tremarello, known to most as “Joe T,” led with Randy Pitney, Joe Tremarello and place that’s so dear to my heart is … I, I the Nanooks’ basketball team to its first Milo Griffin were honored as the Univer- just don’t know what to say.” win over a collegiate opponent (71-70 sity of Alaska Fairbanks Nanooks’ Hall of over Eastern Washington) during his Fame first class at a brunch on the UAF But Pitney gave quite a few reasons why senior year in 1958. campus in September. Emmons belonged with the three other inductees. He returned to the Nanooks in 1987 as an assistant on the women’s basketball The former Alaska rifle coach and Athletic team. He took over the program in 1990 Director spoke at length about Emmons’ and led the team to an 18-6 season in national titles, his role in the Nanooks’ 1991-1992 before stepping down in 1994. team titles, his Olympic medals and even his perfect game as a high school A hoops star from 1966-1969 and as- pitcher. sistant coach for the Alaska men’s team from 1993-1996, Griffin was short-spoken But that was just the intro. and humble about his own induction into the Hall. The man whose all-time scoring The youngest of the inductees by far was “And he’s also done this …” Pitney said, record lasted 36 years (until 2005, when Emmons, who was on the UAF rifle team unfurling five sheets of paper connected Brad Oleson broke it) spent little more from 1999-2003. lengthwise. The makeshift scroll listed than two minutes as he quietly thanked the accolades and triumphs of Emmons the community and the university and But that hardly means Emmons is less shooting career. gave a short story about playing football distinguished. In all four years on the while stationed at Fort Wainwright. team, he was named All-America in He especially made note of Emmons smallbore and air rifle, while the Nanooks record single-shot score of 11.97. And of course, there was Pitney, a Nano- won four straight NCAA titles. oks staple after being a shooter for the “It’d be like having two double eagles and Nanooks from 1968-1972, a head coach After his days at UAF, he won two Olympic two hole-in-ones on an 18-hole course in for the rifle team from 1985-2000 and the medals in 50m Prone, a gold in Athens a major tournament,” Pitney said. university’s Athletic Director from 1998- and a silver in Beijing. 2002. Emmons commended the Fairbanks Still, Emmons was humbled by the induc- community for its support of the rifle team, During Pitney’s 15 years at the helm, the tion. which has garnered a following he hasn’t Nanooks rifle team won three national found anywhere else. championships, including the first two of “I’m 27 years old, and I’ll be shooting for six straight from 1999-2005. at least a couple more years,” Emmons “I am absolutely certain that, had I gone said. “This is something that I think should to any other college, I wouldn’t have had Emmons recalled an instance in his be reserved for people who are retiring or as much fun and I certainly wouldn’t be freshman year when he was struggling moving on in their career. where I am today,” he said. with shooting and personal issues, so he
USA Shooting News January / February 2009 29 sought out Pitney for guidance. perspective and being able to step back “I was just surrounded by a lot of good and look at a situation.” people, and that’s all it boils down to,” he “I think we talked for an hour, if not more,” said. Emmons said, “and I remember he was Pitney chalked his induction up to being just always so good at putting things in “in the right place at the right time.”
Athletes Give Back Through Olympic Build Day with Habitat for About Habitat for Humanity Humanity International Habitat for Humanity International is an ecu- Article and photos courtesy of the USOC Com- menical Christian ministry that welcomes to munications Division its work all people dedicated to the cause Rifle shooter and Olympic Training of eliminating poverty housing. Since its Center Resident Athlete Amy Sowash founding in 1976, Habitat has built more (Richmond, Ky.) was among 12 Olympic than 300,000 houses worldwide, providing athletes, coaches and hopefuls spread- simple, decent and affordable shelter for ing the spirit of Olympism while making more than 1.5 million people. For more a difference in Colorado Springs, Colo., information, visit www.habitat.org. at the November 22 Olympic Build Day with Habitat for Humanity. build were 2004 Olympic fencer Cody Athletes worked on two houses through- Mattern-Nagengast (Tigard, Ore.), out the all-day build, doing everything three-time kayak Olympian and U.S. from cutting steel beams to installing Olympic Committee (USOC) Chief insulation to nailing down sub-flooring, Operating Officer Norman Bellingham despite having experience on playing (Colorado Springs, Colo.), three-time fields, not construction sites. handball Olympian and U.S. Paralym- Beijing Olympians including U.S. flag pics staff member Laura Ryan (Colora- bearer and track & field athlete Lopez do Springs, Colo.) and U.S. pentathlete Lomong (Flagstaff, Ariz.), volleyball and USOC staff member Terris Tiller silver medalist Nicole Davis (Stockton, (Baytown, Texas). Calif.), pentathlete Eli Bremer (Monu- In part because of the efforts of the ment, Colo.), wrestler Brad Vering Olympians and hopefuls who came out (Howells, Neb.), cyclist Michael Blatch- for Olympic Build Day, a six-member ford (Cypress, Calif.) weightlifter Ca- Colorado Springs family - including a rissa Gump (Essex, Vt.) and women’s single mother who has a son with medi- volleyball coach Tom Hogan (Colorado cal problems - will have their own home Springs, Colo.) participated in building for the first time. Two members of the houses for Habitat for Humanity. family put sweat equity into the house Also lending helping hands during the Saturday alongside the athletes.
30 January / February 2009 USA Shooting News Q&A with Stan and Lisa Pace of Gold Medal Shooting, LLC
In the last issue, it was announced lished in the international shooting that USA Shooting reached an agree- community. We considered other ment with Gold Medal Shooting, LLC options, but the overall relationship of Hampton, Va. to provide officially offered by Krüger, along with their su- licensed, high quality competition perior targets, was the deciding factor. targets for USAS clubs and members. How do the targets from Krüger The following Q&A with Stan and Lisa Q: New USA Shooting Board compare to other targets? Pace of Gold Medal Shooting should Members Elected help answer some questions you may A: We had several criteria that had to have regarding Gold Medal Shooting be met in order to gain approval from targets. USA Shooting recommends USAS. But, the two most critical criteria members and clubs consider purchas- are the performance of the paper and The 2008 elections to the USA Shoot- ing the high quality targets offered by the quality of the printed image. The ing Board of Directors were completed Gold Medal Shooting. paper that Krüger uses is approved by in November with the election of Olym- How did Gold Medal Shooting, the ISSF, and you can easily test their Q: pic gold medalist Launi Meili (Colorado LLC (GMS) get started? targets and see how cleanly they cut. In terms of print quality, we think their Springs, Colo.) as the director repre- A: It all started with us trying to develop targets have the sharpest images we a better 10 meter target for training could find. They are far better than any senting USAS coaches and officials. rapid fire pistol with an air pistol. At the current USA-made target. The athletes elected two-time Olym- time, no one in the USA offered such When do you expect to have all of pian Connie Smotek (Bryan, Texas) to a target. During that process, we put a Q: the USAS targets available? large amount of effort into improving the serve a second term as the Athletes’ performance of the target. Eventually, A: We are working on filling out our Advisory Council Representative (AAC) we had discussions with USA Shoot- inventory of USAS targets now, and with 2000 Olympian Bill Keever (Ru- ing which led to us pursuing a solution we will be adding them in the coming for all of their official targets. We then months. The art for every target has to therfordton, N.C.) being elected as the formalized the relationship with USAS be created and verified for accuracy. alternate to the AAC. using a License Agreement. Then pre-production proofs are sent for approval. Once they are approved, At-Large director elections resulted Q: Can you describe Gold Medal Shooting’s relationship with USA they go into production and are shipped in Allen Harry (Littleton, Colo.) and Shooting? to us. We expect that, at some point in 2009, all of the USAS targets will be Leland Nichols (Springfield, Mass.) be- A: The relationship has been terrific. in stock. ing reelected to Board, while Pat Laux Everyone we’ve worked closely with What are you future plans for (Santa Fe, N.M.) was chosen as a new there, including Bob Mitchell and Q: GMS? Wanda Jewell, have been great. We At-Large Director. At the USAS Rifle/ couldn’t ask for a better relationship. A: Our company is focused now on Pistol National Championships this providing top quality targets for USAS Q: What is the purpose of the Li- past July, Sandra Uptagrafft (Phenix cense Agreement? as their official supplier, but there are other shooting-related opportunities City, Ala.) was elected as the pistol ath- A: The License Agreement does a for us to pursue. We will move in those lete director and 2008 Olympic bronze number of things. But, there are two directions, too. very important items in it. First, we medalist Jason Turner (Rochester, N.Y.) Are GMS targets required at are allowed to sell official targets for Q: as the alternate. Alternate directors USAS sanctioned competitions? USA Shooting. And secondly, we are are only elected for athlete positions required to pay a royalty fee to USAS A: No, targets from other manufac- for every target we sell to customers in turers may be used that meet the and serve when the primary director the USA. To our knowledge, no other specifications in USA Shooting rules. cannot attend meetings or meet other company has ever paid royalties to However, USA Shooting feels our clubs board requirements. All director terms USAS for their targets. and members will be very satisfied with these high quality targets that make are four years with the exception of Q: How did you select Krüger Tar- gets as your source for targets? both an excellent visual appearance the two year At-Large seat of Leland and score very easily and accurately Nichols who was elected to fill Dr. Jim A: We put nearly two years of effort as well. into finding the best solution for these Lally’s term. Dr. Lally will be leaving Additional information and updates targets. As a part of that process, we Board in April due to bylaw term limits. evaluated Krüger’s targets. They are regarding the availability of targets can ISSF-approved and are well estab- be found at: www.goldmedalshooting. com.
USA Shooting News January / February 2009 31 ScheduleofEvents SHOTGUN Discipline Start Match # Match Name Club Name Match Level Name City State Date End Date How to Register Club Rep: James Woolacott 3906 Nor Cal Bunker League Coon Creek Trap & Skeet Club Preliminary Tryout Shotgun Rio Oso CA 1/10/09 1/10/09 Phone: (916) 709-6156 Email: [email protected] Club Rep: Tom Baber 3779 Florida Cup Gator Skeet & Trap Club Preliminary Tryout Shotgun Gainesville FL 1/23/09 1/26/09 Phone: (352) 372-1044 Email: [email protected] Club Rep: Fernando Bayo 3953 Miami Open 2009- International International Skeet Club of Miami Preliminary Tryout Shotgun Miami FL 2/6/09 2/8/09 Phone: (615) 260-0831 Skeet PTO Email: [email protected] Zone 8 International Shotgun Hill Country Shooting Club Rep: Deb Barney 3822 Championships Sports Center, Inc. Zone Championship Shotgun Kerrville TX 2/14/09 2/15/09 Phone: (830) 995-5118 Email: [email protected] Club Rep: James Woolacott 3907 Nor Cal Bunker League Coon Creek Trap & Skeet Club Preliminary Tryout Shotgun Martinez CA 2/14/09 2/14/09 Phone: (916) 709-6156 Email: [email protected] Club Rep: Tom Baber 3780 Southeast Regional Gator Skeet & Trap Club Region Championship Shotgun Gainesville FL 2/27/09 3/2/09 Phone: (352) 372-1044 Email: [email protected] Club Rep: Dean Clark 3766 2009 Ft. Benning Spring Ft. Benning Jr. Rifle Club Preliminary Tryout Shotgun Ft. Benning GA 3/18/09 3/25/09 Phone: (706) 545-1152 PTO Selection Email: [email protected] Club Rep: Hal M. Hare 3937 2009 Jack Fishburn Classic Buckeye International Junior Preliminary Tryout Shotgun Marengo OH 3/13/09 3/15/09 Phone: (614) 501-8535 Shooting Sports, Inc. Email: [email protected] Club Rep: James Woolacott 3908 Nor Cal Bunker League Coon Creek Trap & Skeet Club Preliminary Tryout Shotgun Rio Oso CA 3/14/09 3/14/09 Phone: (916) 709-6156 Email: [email protected] Club Rep: Charlie Wentzel 3924 Zone 4 International Trap Fairfield Sportsmen's Assoc. Inc. Zone Championship Shotgun Harrison OH 5/15/09 5/17/09 Phone: (513) 574-8315 Championships Email: [email protected] Texas State International Shotgun Hill Country Shooting Club Rep: Deb Barney 3823 Championships & Southwest Regional Sports Center, Inc. Region Championship Shotgun Kerrville TX 6/12/09 6/14/09 Phone: (830) 995-5118 Championships Email: [email protected] 2009 Senior Open International Trap Hill Country Shooting Club Rep: Deb Barney 3825 Shotgun Championships Sports Center, Inc. Preliminary Tryout Shotgun Kerrville TX 9/18/09 9/20/09 Phone: (830) 995-5118 Email: [email protected] Club Rep: Charlie Wentzel 3925 Ohio State International Trap Fairfield Sportsmen's Assoc. Inc. Preliminary Tryout Shotgun Harrison OH 9/18/09 9/20/09 Phone: (513) 574-8315 Championships Email: [email protected] 4th Annual Molon Labe International Hill Country Shooting Club Rep: Deb Barney 3824 Shotgun P.T.O. Sports Center, Inc. Preliminary Tryout Shotgun Kerrville TX 11/13/09 11/15/09 Phone: (830) 995-5118 Email: [email protected] RIFLE, PISTOL Discipline Start Match # Match Name Club Name Match Level Name City State Date End Date How to Register Club Rep: Jeff Lutz 3867 2009 Pennsylvania State USAS JO Palmyra Jr. Rifle Club State Junior Olympics Pistol Palmyra PA 1/3/09 1/3/09 Phone: (717) 534-5506 Championship Email: [email protected] Club Rep: Bill Terry 3877 2009 Virginia State Junior Olympic Arlington Optimist-Acorns Combined State Junior Olympics Rifle Annapolis, MD VA 1/3/09 1/3/09 Phone: (703) 231-5638 Shooting Championship JRC Email: [email protected] Club Rep: Norris Diefenderfer 3843 2009 Maryland State USA Shooting Antietam Junior Rifle Club State Junior Olympics Rifle Annapolis MD 1/3/09 1/3/09 Phone: (301) 797-4282 Junior Olympic Championship Email: [email protected] Club Rep: Maureen Trickett 3844 2009 Massachusetts State USA Reading Rifle & Revolver Club Inc. Jr. State Junior Olympics Rifle Reading MA 1/3/09 1/3/09 Phone: (978) 257-0406 Shooting Junior Olympic Championship Email: [email protected] Club Rep: Barry Muxen 3872 2009 Spink County Shooting Sports Spink County Shooting Sports State Junior Olympics Pistol Brookings SD 1/9/09 1/11/09 Phone: (605) 635-6908 Email: [email protected] Club Rep: Randy Shikashio 3911 USA Shooting Air Rifle and Pistol Cedar Hill Jr. Gun Club Preliminary Tryout Pistol, Rifle Blackfoot ID 1/9/09 1/11/09 Phone: (208) 785-4860 PTO Match Email: [email protected] Club Rep: Elwood Powell 3876 2009 Utah State Junior Olympics Utah Precision Marksmanship Society State Junior Olympics Pistol, Rifle Salt Lake City UT 1/9/09 1/11/09 Phone: (801) 499-9763 Email: [email protected] Club Rep: Randy Shikashio 3830 2009 Idaho State USAS JO Cedar Hill Jr. Gun Club State Junior Olympics Pistol, Rifle Blackfoot ID 1/9/09 1/12/09 Phone: (208) 785-4860 Championship Email: [email protected] Club Rep: Craig Sindorf 3533 Shooting Stars (Winter) PTO Shooting STARS Preliminary Tryout Pistol, Rifle Carrollton TX 1/10/09 1/10/09 Phone: (817) 431-3589 Email: [email protected] Club Rep: Jim Shaver 3932 NTC Shooting Club January PTO National Training Center Shooting Preliminary Tryout Pistol, Rifle Colorado Springs CO 1/10/09 1/11/09 Phone: (719) 597-7909 Club Juniors Email: [email protected] Club Rep: Velma Luke 3851 2009 Montana State USAS JO Whitefish Junior Rifle Club State Junior Olympics Pistol, Rifle Whitefish MT 1/10/09 1/10/09 Phone: (406) 862-0045 Championship Email: [email protected] Club Rep: Ron Carda 3852 2009 Nebraska State USAS JO Custer County 4-H Shooting Sports State Junior Olympics Pistol, Rifle Broken Bow NE 1/10/09 1/11/09 Phone: (308) 872-3371 Championship Email: [email protected] Louisiana-Mississippi State Air Rifle/ Club Rep: Mickey Brondum 3945 Air Pistol Championship Southwest Gun Club Inc. Preliminary Tryout Pistol, Rifle Bogue Chitto MS 1/10/09 1/12/09 Phone: (504) 343-7597 Email: [email protected] 2009 Vermont State Junior Olympic Club Rep: Jack Baroffio 3935 Smallbore Championship Northfield Junior Rifles State Junior Olympics Rifle Randolph VT 1/10/09 1/11/09 Phone: (802) 485-3311
32 January / February 2009 USA Shooting News Club Rep: Ray Del Rio 3895 U.S. International Preliminary Tryout Los Angeles Rifle & Revolver Club Preliminary Tryout Rifle South El Monte CA 1/10/09 1/10/09 Phone: (714) 777-4585 Email: [email protected] Club Rep: Joe Fitzgibbon 3888 2009 New York State Jr Olympic Air Valley Stream P.A.L. Jr. Rifle Club State Junior Olympics Rifle Valley Stream NY 1/10/09 1/10/09 Phone: (516) 320-4716 Rifle Qualifier Email: [email protected] Club Rep: Edward B. Camp 3850 2009 Missouri State USAS JO Pioneer Gun Club State Junior Olympics Rifle Kansas City MO 1/10/09 1/11/09 Phone: (816) 333-7559 Championship Email: [email protected] Club Rep: Bryon Hahn 3871 2009 South Dakota Rifle State Junior Humboldt Sharpshooters State Junior Olympics Rifle Brookings SD 1/10/09 1/11/09 Phone: (605) 363-3074 Olympics Email: [email protected] Club Rep: Russ Evans 3863 2009 Ohio State Junior Olympic Ohio Rifle & Pistol Assoc. State Junior Olympics Rifle Vienna OH 1/10/09 1/11/09 Phone: (330) 534-5344 Smallbore and Air Rifle Championship Email: [email protected] 2009 Northern California State USAS Club Rep: Allen Jaynes 3887 JO Rifle Championship Twin City's Rod & Gun Club State Junior Olympics Rifle Yuba City CA 1/10/09 1/11/09 Phone: (530) 755-1016 Email: [email protected] Club Rep: Mickey Brondum 3646 International Air PTO Venture Crew 935 Preliminary Tryout Pistol, Rifle Bogue Chitto MS 1/10/09 1/12/09 Phone: (504) 343-7597 Email: [email protected] Club Rep: Margret Langfield 3829 2009 Florida State USAS JO Rifle Central Florida Rifle & Pistol Club State Junior Olympics Rifle Titusville FL 1/10/09 1/11/09 Phone: (407) 671-2955 Championships Email: [email protected] Club Rep: Kelly Owsley 3839 2009 Kansas State USAS JO X-Ring Junior Shooters State Junior Olympics Pistol, Rifle Tonganoxie KS 1/10/09 2/11/09 Phone: (913) 915-6047 Championship Email: [email protected] Club Rep: Alan Conrad 3836 2009 Indiana State USAS JO Concordia Lutheran HS Rifle Club State Junior Olympics Pistol, Rifle Ft. Wayne IN 1/10/09 1/11/09 Phone: (260) 471-0180 Championship Email: [email protected] 2009 California State Championship Club Rep: Gill Lane 3737 & USA Shooting Zone 11 Int'l Air Palo Alto Rod & Gun Club Zone Championship Pistol Redwood City CA 1/10/09 1/11/09 Phone: (650) 856-0154 Pistol Match Email: [email protected] Club Rep: Ray Del Rio 3821 2009 California State USAS JO Los Angeles Rifle & Revolver Club State Junior Olympics Rifle South El Monte CA 1/10/09 1/11/09 Phone: (714) 777-4585 Championship Email: [email protected] Club Rep: Jim Shaver 3827 2009 Colorado State USAS JO National Training Center Shooting Club National Pistol, Rifle Colorado Springs CO 1/10/09 1/11/09 Phone: (719) 597-7909 Championship Championships Email: [email protected] 2009 Western NY State JO Rifle Club Rep: Donald Drexler 3893 Championships Rochester Rifle Club Jr. State Junior Olympics Pistol, Rifle Rochester NY 1/11/09 1/25/09 Phone: (585) 475-1290 Club Rep: Carla Kaye Switzer 3878 2009 Southeast Virginia Junior Lafayette Gun Club of Virginia Inc. State Junior Olympics Pistol, Rifle Yorktown VA 1/11/09 2/1/09 Phone: (757) 877-8377 Olympic Rifle Championship Email: [email protected] Club Rep: Dick Dyer 3675 January International Air Pistol PTO Woburn Sportsman's Assoc. Preliminary Tryout Pistol Bedford MA 1/11/09 1/11/09 Phone: (781) 275-9485 Email: [email protected] Club Rep: Fred Mannis 3701 Delaware State Pistol Club Jan Air Delaware State Pistol Club Preliminary Tryout Pistol New Castle DE 1/11/09 1/11/09 Phone: (302) 478-7205 Pistol PTO Email: [email protected] Club Rep: Fred Mannis 3695 Delaware State Pistol Club Jan Free Delaware State Pistol Club Preliminary Tryout Pistol New Castle DE 1/11/09 1/11/09 Phone: (302) 478-7205 Pistol PTO Email: [email protected] Club Rep: Bill Kemp 3828 2009 Connecticut State USAS JO Rifle Bridgeport Rifle Club State Junior Olympics Rifle Stratford CT 1/16/09 1/18/09 Phone: (800) 243-0151 Championships Email: [email protected] Club Rep: Raymond Olde 3831 2009 Illinois State Junior Olympic RIVER VALLEY SHARPSHOOTERS State Junior Olympics Pistol Streator IL 1/17/09 1/17/09 Phone: (815) 939-4854 Pistol Championship Email: [email protected] Club Rep: Jim Holtman 3835 2009 Illinois State USAS JO Rifle Quincy Senior High School State Junior Olympics Rifle Quincy IL 1/17/09 1/18/09 Phone: (217) 430-6803 Championship Email: [email protected] Club Rep: Larry Richardson 3838 2009 Kansas State USAS JO Wichita B-B Gun Club State Junior Olympics Rifle Salina KS 1/17/09 1/17/09 Phone: (316) 788-2027 Championships Email: [email protected] Club Rep: Gary Ross 3758 Sandy Ford's USAS Indoor Sandy Ford Junior Shooters Preliminary Tryout Pistol Streator IL 1/17/09 1/17/09 Phone: (815) 939-4854 International Pistol Tournament Email: [email protected] Club Rep: John Leinberger 3929 2009 Missouri State Junior Olympics- Gasconade County Youth Shooting State Junior Olympics Pistol Owqensville MO 1/17/09 1/18/09 Phone: (573) 943-6632 Air Pistol Sports Email: [email protected] 2009 Texas State USAS JO Air Pistol Club Rep: R. Mark Sharp 3874 Championship Shooting Sports ETC State Junior Olympics Pistol San Antonio TX 1/17/09 1/17/09 Phone: (210) 258-9476 Club Rep: Robert Nelson 3890 2009 Idaho State USAS JO Meridian Optimist Junior Rifle Club State Junior Olympics Pistol, Rifle Meridian ID 1/17/09 1/17/09 Phone: (208) 888-1977 Championship (Meridian) Email: [email protected] Club Rep: Scarlett Wirtz 3922 2009 Montana State USAS JO Belgrade Air Shooting Sports State Junior Olympics Pistol, Rifle Belgrade MT 1/17/09 1/17/09 Phone: (406) 587-0575 Championship Email: [email protected] Club Rep: Dick Smith 3891 2009 Wyoming State USAS JO Cheyenne Public Shooting Park State Junior Olympics Pistol, Rifle Laramie WY 1/17/09 1/18/09 Phone: (307) 632-2074 Championship Email: [email protected] Club Rep: Jennifer Canfield 3859 2009 USA Shooting New York State Jamestown Junior Rifle Club State Junior Olympics Rifle Jamestown NY 1/17/09 1/17/09 Phone: (716) 487-7033 Junior Olympic Championship Email: [email protected] Club Rep: Peter Olensky 3894 2009 USAS NY Junior Olympic Rifle Roslyn Junior Rifle Club State Junior Olympics Rifle Westbury NY 1/17/09 1/17/09 Phone: (631) 384-8887 Championship Email: [email protected] Club Rep: David Polonsky 3855 2009 New Hampshire State USAS JO Paper Punchers International State Junior Olympics Rifle Dublin NH 1/18/09 1/18/09 Phone: (603) 654-5732 Championship Email: [email protected] Club Rep: Peter R. Jones 3726 The Sharon Winternational Pistol PTO Sharon Fish & Game Club Inc. Preliminary Tryout Pistol Sharon MA 1/18/09 1/18/09 Phone: (617) 333-0936 Email: [email protected] Club Rep: Dennis Schrieber 3800 Western New York Air Gun PTO Rochester Rifle Club Preliminary Tryout Pistol, Rifle Rochester NY 1/18/09 1/18/09 Phone: (585) 293-3052 Email: [email protected]
USA Shooting News January / February 2009 33 Club Rep: Kathy Callahan 3770 Twelfth Precinct Air Pistol & Free Twelfth Precinct Pistol Club Inc. Preliminary Tryout Pistol Annapolis MD 1/18/09 1/18/09 Phone: (410) 293-2736 Pistol PTO Email: [email protected] Club Rep: Charles Meloy 3864 2009 Oklahoma State USAS JO H & H Precision Shooters, Inc. State Junior Olympics Pistol, Rifle Oklahoma City OK 1/24/09 1/25/09 Phone: (405) 834-3020 Championship Email: [email protected] Club Rep: Pat Waldrip 3873 2009 Texas State USAS JO Shooting STARS State Junior Olympics Pistol, Rifle Carrollton TX 1/24/09 1/24/09 Phone: (972) 618-4410 Championship Email: [email protected] Club Rep: Richard Jorgenson 3861 2009 North Dakota State USAS JO Lake Region Shooting Sports State Junior Olympics Pistol, Rifle Minot ND 1/24/09 1/25/09 Phone: (701) 662-5301 Championship Association Email: [email protected] 2009 Rhode Island Junior Olympic Club Rep: Michelle Makucevich 3868 Smallbore & Air Rifle State Newport Rifle Club State Junior Olympics Rifle Middletown RI 1/24/09 2/1/09 Phone: (401) 682-2400 Championship Email: [email protected] Club Rep: Tim Cagney 3931 2009 Minnesota State USAS Jr Olmpic American Legion Post 435 Gun Club/ State Junior Olympics Rifle Mendota Heights MN 1/24/09 1/25/09 Phone: (612) 869-6615 Air Rifle & Smallbore Championship BSA Venture Crew 437 Email: [email protected] Club Rep: Gary Ross 3832 2009 Illinois State USAS JO Rifle Sandy Ford Junior Shooters State Junior Olympics Rifle Streator IL 1/24/09 1/25/09 Phone: (815) 939-4854 Championship Email: [email protected] Club Rep: Harry Mullins 3840 2009 Kentucky State USAS JO University Of Kentucky Rifle Team State Junior Olympics Rifle Lexington KY 1/24/09 1/25/09 Phone: (859) 257-1281 Championships Email: [email protected] 2009 USA Shooting & 4HSS Quarterly Club Rep: Dmitriy Shteyman 3806 PTO Fort Bend County 4-H Shooting Sports Preliminary Tryout Pistol, Rifle Rosenberg TX 1/30/09 2/1/09 Phone: (832) 549-4695 Email:[email protected] Chilblain Annual Classic International Club Rep: Michael J. Marzitelli 3933 Pistol PTO Minneapolis Rifle Club Preliminary Tryout Pistol Circle Pines MN 1/31/09 1/31/09 Phone: (651) 489-9164 Email: [email protected] 2009 Wisconsin State USAS JO Club Rep: Jason Knight 3883 Championship De Pere Sportsman's Jr. Rifle Club State Junior Olympics Rifle De Pere WI 1/31/09 1/31/09 Phone: (920) 562-0136 Email: [email protected] Club Rep: Pat McCoy 3928 Air Rifle and Air Pistol PTO Lander Valley Sportsmen's Assoc. Preliminary Tryout Pistol, Rifle Lander WY 2/7/09 2/7/09 Phone: (307) 332-3103 Email: [email protected] Club Rep: Ray Del Rio 3896 U.S. International Preliminary Tryout Los Angeles Rifle & Revolver Club Preliminary Tryout Rifle South El Monte CA 2/7/09 2/7/09 Phone: (714) 777-4585 Email: [email protected] Club Rep: Thomas Monto 3709 2009 USAS Air Rifle/Pistol PTO Riverside Shooting Club Preliminary Tryout Pistol, Rifle Bay City MI 2/8/09 2/8/09 Phone: (989) 631-3079 Email: [email protected] Club Rep: Fred Mannis 3696 Delaware State Pistol Club Feb Free Delaware State Pistol Club Preliminary Tryout Pistol New Castle DE 2/8/09 2/8/09 Phone: (302) 478-7205 Pistol PTO Email: [email protected] Club Rep: Fred Mannis 3702 Delaware State Pistol Club Feb Air Delaware State Pistol Club Preliminary Tryout Pistol New Castle DE 2/8/09 2/8/09 Phone: (302) 478-7205 Pistol PTO Email: [email protected] Club Rep: Dick Dyer 3676 February International Air Pistol PTO Woburn Sportsman's Assoc. Preliminary Tryout Pistol Bedford MA 2/8/09 2/8/09 Phone: (781) 275-9485 Email: [email protected] Club Rep: Pete Deal 3784 Prone PTO Mason Dixon Rifle Club Jr. Div. Preliminary Tryout Rifle Morgantown WV 2/13/09 2/13/09 Phone: (304) 599-3902 Email: [email protected] Club Rep: Mickey Brondum 3946 Louisiana-Mississippi State Air Rifle/ Southwest Gun Club Inc. Preliminary Tryout Pistol, Rifle Bogue Chitto MS 2/14/09 2/16/09 Phone: (504) 343-7597 Air Pistol Championship Email: [email protected] Club Rep: Kathy Callahan 3771 Twelfth Precinct Air Pistol & Free Twelfth Precinct Pistol Club Inc. Preliminary Tryout Pistol Annapolis MD 2/15/09 2/15/09 Phone: (410) 293-2736 Pistol PTO Email: [email protected] Club Rep: Peter R. Jones 3727 The Sharon Winternational Pistol PTO Sharon Fish & Game Club Inc. Preliminary Tryout Pistol Sharon MA 2/15/09 2/15/09 Phone: (617) 333-0936 Email: [email protected] Club Rep: Randy Shikashio 3912 USA Shooting Air Rifle and Pistol Cedar Hill Jr. Gun Club Preliminary Tryout Pistol, Rifle Blackfoot ID 2/20/09 2/22/09 Phone: (208) 785-4860 PTO Match Email: [email protected] Sandy Ford's USAS Indoor Club Rep: Gary Ross 3759 International Pistol Tournament Sandy Ford Junior Shooters Preliminary Tryout Pistol Streator IL 2/21/09 2/21/09 Phone: (815) 939-4854 Email: [email protected] Club Rep: Pete Deal 3781 Air Rifle PTO Mason Dixon Rifle Club Jr. Div. Preliminary Tryout Rifle Morgantown WV 2/27/09 2/27/09 Phone: (304) 599-3902 Email: [email protected] Club Rep: Matt DeLong 3795 Utah State Rifle & Pistol Indoor Utah Precision Marksmanship Society Preliminary Tryout Pistol, Rifle Salt Lake City UT 3/6/09 3/8/09 Phone: (801) 581-7462 Championships Email: [email protected] Club Rep: Gary Ross 3760 Sandy Ford's USAS Indoor Sandy Ford Junior Shooters Preliminary Tryout Pistol Streator IL 3/7/09 3/7/09 Phone: (815) 939-4854 International Pistol Tournament Email: [email protected] Club Rep: Fred Mannis 3703 Delaware State Pistol Club Mar Air Delaware State Pistol Club Preliminary Tryout Pistol New Castle DE 3/8/09 3/8/09 Phone: (302) 478-7205 Pistol PTO Email: [email protected] Club Rep: Fred Mannis 3697 Delaware State Pistol Club Mar Free Delaware State Pistol Club Preliminary Tryout Pistol New Castle DE 3/8/09 3/8/09 Phone: (302) 478-7205 Pistol PTO Email: [email protected] Club Rep: Dick Dyer 3677 March International Air Pistol PTO Woburn Sportsman's Assoc. Preliminary Tryout Pistol Bedford MA 3/8/09 3/8/09 Phone: (781) 275-9485 Email: [email protected] Club Rep: Randy Shikashio 3913 USA Shooting Air Rifle and Pistol Cedar Hill Jr. Gun Club Preliminary Tryout Pistol, Rifle Blackfoot ID 3/13/09 3/15/09 Phone: (208) 785-4860 PTO Match Email: [email protected] Club Rep: Mickey Brondum 3942 Louisiana-Mississippi State Air Rifle/ Southwest Gun Club Inc. Preliminary Tryout Pistol, Rifle Bogue Chitto MS 3/13/09 3/15/09 Phone: (504) 343-7597 Air Pistol Championship Email: [email protected] Club Rep: Ray Del Rio 3897 U.S. International Preliminary Tryout Los Angeles Rifle & Revolver Club Preliminary Tryout Rifle South El Monte CA 3/14/09 3/14/09 Phone: (714) 777-4585 Email: [email protected]
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