2017-2018 Trapshooting Program Guide 1 Contents Getting Involved in Guest Policy (Page 8) Trapshooting (Page 5) 3 From the Committee Chairs 4 Trap Mission Statement 4 Trapshooting Committee 4 Professional Staff 5 Getting Involved in Trap 6 Rules and Information Interclub (Page 9) Trap Events (Page 11) 9 Interclub, Tournaments, Events, and Awards 11 Trapshooting Events 14 Junior Trapshooting 2 From the Committee Chairs Welcome PCC Members, Trapshooting at The Philadelphia Cricket Club is especially nice to participate in and all members are invited and encouraged to come out and try the sport for themselves. If you are 14 years of age or older, girl or boy, woman or man, consider spending some time this year trapshooting. It is easy to get started by signing up for one of the many Trap University (Trap U.) courses offered. For those members who have been through Trap U. and “seasoned shooters” with PCC handicaps, we welcome you all to a new season. The 2017-2018 season promises to be very eventful and fun! Come join us and experience this time-honored sport firsthand. We look forward to getting reacquainted with our Trapshooting family and getting to know all of the new shooters. See you all on the Trap fields, John Mutch, Chair Bill Pfingst, Vice-Chair 215-233-1014 215-880-7141 [email protected] [email protected] 3 Trapshooting Mission Statement Trapshooting Committee John C. Mutch, III, Chair Bill Pfingst, Vice Chair Trapshooting at The Philadelphia Cricket Club represents a unique Neil Brown Peter Johnson sporting heritage that most social and country clubs cannot offer. Michael Jones John Miller While upholding and maintaining a safe but fun environment, we are Jill Willits stewards in preserving an experience that is fitting and complementary Merritt Willits to our rich history at the Cricket Club. Professional Staff It is the goal of this activity to encourage and nurture friendship, Eric Hogan sportsmanship and to provide the membership and their guests with a Club Manager, Flourtown reference standard of excellence. 215-247-6001 ext. 125 [email protected] Main Club Telephone Number: (215) 247-6001 Range Safety Officers John C. Mutch, III Bill Pfingst John Hosey Peter Johnson John Miller Jill Willits Merritt Willits Michael Jones Independent Shooting Professional/ Instructor Jason Stein, NRA Certified Please note: Shooter on position #4 should have gun action open. 4 Getting Involved in the Trap Program Getting involved in Trapshooting is very easy. For all new shooters, Trap U. will be held on: 1. The first step is to register online for one of the five Trapshooting October 29, 2017 University dates. The Club maintains nine Club guns that are November 5, 2017 available at the Trap Lodge for use. All trapshooters must use November 26, 2017 Club-provided shells. January 14, 2018 2. Once you have received a safety lecture and instruction, you will January 21, 2018 be on your way to becoming a registered shooter. A registered Information and a schedule of events is posted on the PCC website. shooter is defined as having a PCC handicap by shooting six rounds (150 “Clay Birds”). Participants must be at least 14 years old and strong enough to han- dle a shotgun. Young members are always encouraged to participate! 3. After acquiring a handicap, you become a registered shooter and All eligible persons must attend Trap U. or have an existing PCC receive a PCC yellow badge signifying your accomplishment. handicap to participate. Having a handicap enables you to participate freely in all PCC trapshooting venues and competitions. Juniors (14-17) and older members will be permitted to shoot only after attending Trap U. and if judged to be emotionally and physical- By following this pathway for trapshooting at the Club, one will ly able to participate by an independent NRA Certified Instructor realize how important it really is to have the experience that these and the Trap Committee. fundamental steps provide. The time spent acquiring a handicap will ultimately afford you greater confidence in your shooting Come out and see how much fun you can have on a Sunday! acumen. The 2017-2018 Trap Season will offer no other options if one wishes to shoot trap at the Club. All registered shooters, Trap U. graduates from last season, and members new to Trap must attend a mandato- ry safety lecture on Sunday, October 29, 2017 at 11:30am at the Trap Lodge. All current trapshooters with a handicap and all Trap U. graduates from last season are “grandfathered” and are not required to sign up for Trap U. Experienced Club members will also provide “tune up” instruction and advice during the season for all new and seasoned shooters. 5 Rules and Information Rules, Privileges, & Guests ing trapshooting privileges must attend a Trap U. course to start to become a registered shooter. The PCC trapshooting season is late October through March 31. Trap shooters are expected to know and comply with all Club rules. The A registered shooter is defined as a member who has completed a following trapshooting rules are subject to modification by the Club mandatory safety lecture and has acquired a handicap from shooting Bylaws and House Rules. six rounds (each round being 25 “birds”). All PCC members with an interest must sign up for one of our five A registered PCC shooter also is defined as a member that is scheduled Trap U. classes. The classes will be taught by our inde- “grandfathered” by having a prior existing PCC handicap on record. pendent NRA certified instructor, (Professor) Jason Stein. There will All trapshooting members must undergo an annual safety review by be only five Trap U. dates this season: October 29, 2017, November 5, the Committee and/or a Range Safety Officer. Any safety violation 2017, November 26, 2017, January 14, 2018, January 21, 2018. may result in immediate expulsion. The process is straightforward with online registration available for All PCC members attending Trap U. are evaluated for their ability to each of the dates. Once you have received instruction, you will be on handle a firearm safely and for their ability to conform with all safe- your way to becoming a registered shooter. A registered shooter is ty rules. Evaluations are rendered by an independent NRA certified defined as having a PCC handicap by shooting six rounds (150 "Clay instructor who has the authority and responsibility to communicate Birds"). After acquiring a handicap, one will become a registered any concerns to the PCC members involved and the PCC Trap Com- shooter and will be able to participate freely in all PCC trapshooting mittee. activities. Juniors (14-17 years old) will be permitted to shoot only after attend- The 2017-2018 Trap Season will offer no other options if one wishes to ing Trap U. and if judged to be emotionally and physically mature shoot trap at the Club. Keep your calendars open and look for online by an independent NRA Certified Instructor and the Trap Commit- registration in the near future. tee. All registered shooters, Trap U. graduates from last season, and all members new to Trap must attend a brief mandatory safety lecture which will be held on Sunday, October 29, 2017 at 11:30am at the Trap Lodge. All current PCC Trapshooters with a handicap and all Trap U. gradu- ates from last season are "grandfathered" and are not required to sign up for Trap U. Qualifications for Play Only those Club members who are "Registered Shooters" as defined in these rules shall have shooting privileges. Club members not hav- 6 Playing Regulations • Shooters shall not close actions until after the person on the line to their left has fired their shot. All registered shooting members and pre-approved guests are re- quired to sign-in before shooting. Shooting commences at 12:00 • All shots must be taken from a designated shooting station and p.m. and ends at 4:30 p.m. on scheduled Sundays. Shoots take place down-range. Shooting from off station is strictly prohibited. rain, snow, or shine. • No practice swings will be allowed except while on station, and Shooters must sign up for each round prior to shooting. You may only with shotgun unloaded and pointed down range. This may sign up for only one round at a time; you may not sign up for a sec- not be done during an actual shooting round. ond round until after you have shot the previous round. • At no time will a shooter load more than one shell in a shotgun All non-shooters, observers, and guests must remain well behind all unless sanctioned by the Chairs and Committee for certain forms shooting stations at all times and when in close proximity of the fir- of Trap that require two shells. Example: International Trap and ing line, must wear eye and ear protection. “Doubles” Trap. All spectators and shooters must observe all signage and be mindful • Never handle another shooter's firearm without permission. of the range rules. • It is forbidden to shoot at any targets other than the regulation All shooters must wear eye and ear protection. "trap-thrown" clay targets. The sale of firearms on Club property is strictly prohibited. • Only 12 gauge will be permitted. Alcoholic beverages may not be consumed prior to or during shoot- • Shooters must use the shells provided by the Club. ing. The use of any drug that impairs normal mental or physical bodily functions must not be used before nor while handling or Care of the Facilities shooting firearms. Any use of alcohol or drugs by a member or guest The trapshooting facility is located at the Flourtown golf practice while shooting will be cause for immediate ejection from the range.