2020 POLICIES & PROCEDURES More Information Website: usacollegeclaytarget.com We Believe Safe and responsible handling and storage of firearms and ammunition is the first priority. Everyone should have fun. Participation is a privilege and not a right. Sportsmanship needs to have a constant presence. 2020 Policies & Procedures Students should have an equal opportunity to participate. Ethical behavior, dignity and respect are expected. Welcome Participants will be chemically free. Collaborative relationships with schools and students create a The League positive experience. The USA College Clay Target League is a division of the USA Academic priorities must come before participation. Clay Target League – a non-profit corporation. The League is the independent provider of clay target shooting sports to secondary Adults must serve as a positive role model to students. and postsecondary schools. The League’s priorities are safety, fun, The success of the team is more important than individual honors. and marksmanship – in that order. Shooting ranges are critical to the success of the League and are The USA Clay Target League’s Board of Directors and/or the positive business leaders in their community. Executive Committee reserves the right to make alterations in, or Compliance with school, community, shooting range and League amendments to, these Policies & Procedures at any time without rules are mandatory for all participants. notice, whenever it is deemed to be in the best interest of the League. Shooting sports strengthens connections within families and communities for life. These Policies & Procedures apply to all League-sponsored events Everything the League does will always be in the best interest of all and participants. students. Table Of Contents Page SAFE Certification ............................. 6 Skeet Shooting ..................................... 11 General Policies ..................................... 3 CLASS Certification .......................... 6 Skeet Field ....................................... 11 Priorities ............................................ 3 Safe Sport Policy ............................... 7 Ammunition Recommendation .......... 11 Fair Play ............................................. 3 Background Screening ...................... 7 Targets At Each Station .................... 11 Conduct ............................................. 3 Team Staff.............................................. 7 Optional Shot ................................... 11 Clay Target Shooting Sport Options .. 3 Head Coach ....................................... 7 Sporting Clays ...................................... 11 League Season .................................. 3 Advisor .............................................. 7 Sporting Clays Course ..................... 11 Penalties ............................................ 3 Staff Assistants ................................. 7 Ammunition Recommendation .......... 11 Insurance ........................................... 3 Range Safety Officer ......................... 7 Targets At Each Station .................... 11 Privacy ............................................... 3 Safety & Courtesy .................................. 8 5-Stand ................................................. 12 Eligibility ................................................. 3 Safe Firearm Handling ....................... 8 5-Stand Field .................................... 12 School Eligibility ................................. 3 Safety & Courtesy ............................. 8 Ammunition Recommendation .......... 12 Team Eligibility ................................... 3 Foot Pads .......................................... 8 Targets At Each Station .................... 12 Registered Student Organization ....... 4 Equipment & Gear .................................. 8 Practice & Competition Events .............. 12 Student Athlete Eligibility ................... 4 Shotguns ........................................... 8 League Play ...................................... 12 Special Need Athletes ....................... 4 Ammunition ........................................ 8 Inclement Weather ............................ 12 Cost .................................................. 4 Firearm And Ammunition Purchase .... 8 Practice ............................................ 12 Shooting Range ................................. 4 Eye Protection ................................... 8 Submitting Scores ................................ 13 Extreme Travel Distance Option ......... Hearing Protection ............................. 8 Equipment Inspections ....................... 8 Absent Athlete Scoring ..................... 13 Registration ............................................ 4 Reserve Score ................................. 13 Team Registration .............................. 4 Clay Target Shooting Procedures .......... 9 Uncompleted Reserve Week ............ 13 Athlete Registration ........................... 4 Preparation ........................................ 9 True Team ® Scoring .............................. 13 Team Resources .................................... 5 Ready ................................................ 9 Start .................................................. 9 Team Sizes ....................................... 13 Team Member Recruitment ............... 5 Conference Designation ................... 13 Fundraising ........................................ 5 Lost Target ........................................ 9 Disputed Call ..................................... 9 Conference True Team Calculations . 14 Emergency Management Plan ........... 5 Conference True Team Assignments 14 League Logo Use .............................. 5 Refused Target .................................. 9 No Bird Target ................................... 9 Earning True Team Points - Athlete ... 14 Technology ............................................. 4 Moving From Station To Station ....... 10 Earning True Team Points - Team ...... 15 ClayTargetGo! Application ................. 5 Stop .................................................. 10 Team Standings ................................ 15 Team Management System .............. 5 Shotgun Malfunction ......................... 10 Awards & Recognition ........................... 15 Athlete Management System ............ 6 “Out” or “End of Round” .................. 10 Awards ............................................. 15 Shooter Performance Tracker® .......... 6 Trap Shooting ........................................ 10 Patches ............................................. 15 Certification ........................................... 6 Team Recognition ............................. 15 Trap Field .......................................... 10 Firearm Safety Certification ............... 6 Individual Recognition ....................... 15 Ammunition Recommendation .......... 10 State-Approved Hunter Education ..... 6 Targets At Each Station .................... 10 USA College Clay Target League 2020 Policies & Procedures • Page 2 School conduct, academic or chemical abuse policies and penalties General Policies and local, state, or federal laws will always supersede any League Priorities policies. The League’s priorities, in order of importance, are safety, fun, and Insurance marksmanship. All registered participants in the League are insured by the League. Fair Play The General Liability-Abuse & Molestation Insurance Policy The League’s success is dependent on the trust it instills in every provided to team staff members provides a $1,000,000 per student athlete, coach, shooting range member, parent and school occurrence liability limit per member from claims made due to official. The assured reliance on character, ability, and truthfulness negligent acts accidentally committed resulting in bodily injury, for each person will create an entrusted safe environment that personal injury or property damage to others. See the insurance everyone will enjoy. policy for complete details. The Accidental Death & Dismemberment insurance for registered Conduct student athletes pays an athlete or an athlete’s beneficiaries Acts by coaches, volunteers, student athletes of using abusive up to $2500,000 of medical expenses if an athlete’s death or or profane language, displaying unsportsmanlike conduct dismemberment is the direct result of an shooting-related accident. (includes but not limited to: Policy & Procedure violations; arguing See the insurance policy for complete details. with referees; unsafe handling/use of shotguns; distracting a The League can provide insurance policies upon request. competitor; cheating, etc.), consuming alcohol, or using drugs The names of all registered athletes, coaches and other staff before or during any League event are prohibited and are grounds members must be included in the team’s profile in ClayTargetGo! for suspension and/or expulsion from the League. – the League’s online software program – prior to the first practice Student athletes are strongly encouraged to be respectful of the event to qualify for the insurance. Staff members must agree to time constraints for all coaches, volunteers and shooting range staff. League terms of participation to receive insurance. A team’s shooting range may have an insurance policy that may Clay Target Shooting Sport Options cover athletes from the League while shooting during scheduled The League offers four (4) different clay target shooting sport League events. Ask your participating shooting