C.A.T.S.

Big Shot booth at the County Fair .

2011-03-14T20:17:00.001-07:00

Looks great and they're not done with it yet!

Tucson Fun Shoot

2011-02-18T15:30:00.001-08:00

Bringing home some hardware!

Calendar 2010-2011

2011-01-02T13:03:00.000-08:00

Scholastic Clay Target Program 10-11
16-Oct CATS Practice 1pm
30-Oct CATS Practice 1pm

20-Nov CATS Practice 1pm
25-Nov Happy Thanksgiving

4-Dec CATS Practice 1pm
11-Dec CATS Practice 1pm
11-Dec Deadline: turn in Fun Shoot (Tucson) entry and fees to CATS
18-Dec Fun Shoot Tucson
25-Dec Merry Christmas

8-Jan CATS Practice 1pm
22-Jan CATS Practice 1pm
22-Jan Deadline: turn in Fun Shoot (Ben Avery) entry to CATS
29-Jan Fun Shoot Ben Avery

12-Feb CATS Practice 1pm
12-Feb Deadline: turn in Commissioner Cup Sporting Clays entry and fees to CATS
26-Feb CATS Practice 1pm

12-Mar CATS Practice 1pm
12-Mar Deadline: turn in Commissioner Cup Trap entry and fees to CATS
12-Mar Deadline: turn in Commisioner Cup International Skeet entry and fees to CATS
26-Mar Commissioner Cup Sporting Clays at Ben Avery

2-Apr CATS Practice 1pm
2-Apr Deadline: turn in Commissioner Cup Skeet entry and fees to CATS
9-Apr CATS Practice 1pm
9-Apr Deadline: turn in Commissioner Cup International Trap entry and fees to CATS
23-Apr Commissioners Cup Trap at Tucson
30-Apr International Skeet @ Tucson

7-May Commissioner Cup Skeet at Ben Avery
21-May International Trap @ Ben Avery

Contacts
Rodney Shedd 520 251-2024C 520 466-7821H ratfarms@msn.com

check www.shotguncats.blogspot.com for information and updates

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End of Season

2010-08-26T14:13:00.000-07:00

I'd like to thank The NRA Foundation for making the 2009-2010 Central Arizona Target Shooting Scholastic Clay Target Program a success. The grant we received from them allowed us to achieve our goals and objectives. The goals, objectives, and activities involve a working knowledge of shotgun sports including gun safety, course etiquette, firearms proficiency, proper gun care, and promotion of future responsible gun ownership and use. The project positively impacted the intended audience as they achieved an understanding of all the goals, objectives, and activities. With the help of 18 certified coaches and 20 parents at least 75 youth between the ages of 9-19 benefited from the grant.

Rodney Shedd
Central Arizona Target Shooting LLC
Lead Instructor

New trap house

2010-05-18T22:08:00.000-07:00

Thanks to Terry we now have two new trap houses!

Mom is mad at me because she likes the old plywood trap house. She says we are ruining our redneck trap club image. We might be but I sure like the new houses!

Ben Avery Fun Shoot 2010

2010-01-09T21:19:00.000-08:00

Here are the results from the Ben Avery Fun Shoot.
Rookie Level 1
Summer Shedd
10th place Trap
7th place Skeet
9th place Sporting Clays

Intermediate Level 3
Steven Shedd
6th place Trap
7th place Sporting Clays

Senior Level 2
Jake Woehlecke
10th place Sporting Clays
9th place Trap

Steven also finished 3rd overall in the Intermediate Division.

I Like Guns

2009-12-30T16:44:00.000-08:00

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-TC2xTCb_GU

Tucson Fun Shoot Results

2009-12-20T13:13:00.000-08:00

We had 7 athletes participate in the Fun Shoot in Tucson. The weather was fantastic and so where the athletes. All 7 participated in trap, skeet and sporting clays. For many this was their first competitive shoot. I'm proud of all of them. GREAT JOB! Here are the results.

Rookie Level 1
Trap - Summer S. - 9th place
Skeet - Summer S. - 8th place

Intermediate Level 1
Trap - Hunter F. - 6th place
- Dakota F. - 7th place
- Austin F. - 9th place
Skeet - Austin F. - 4th place
Hunter F. - 6th place
Dakota F. - 9th place
Sporting Clays - Ausitn F. - 2nd place
Dakota F. - 3rd place
Hunter F. - 4th place
Intermediate Level 3
Trap - Steven S. - 4th place
Skeet - Steven S. - 5th place
Sporting Clays - Steven S. 7th place

Senior Level 2
Trap - Jake W. - 1st place
Skeet - Jake W. - 8th place
Sporting Clays - Jake W. 10th place

FunShoot #1

2009-12-18T06:40:00.000-08:00

The Tucson Fun Shoot is Saturday, December 19, 2009. Registration is at 8 am and shooting starts at 9 am. We have 7 athletes shooting in this event. They will all shoot trap, skeet and sporting clays. This will be the first competitive event for 4 of our athletes. I wish them well and hope they just enjoy the day. We have 4 Level 1 athletes, 2 Level 2 athletes and 1 Level 3 athlete. The Level 1 athletes will shoot 25 rounds in each event while the Level 2 & 3 athletes will shoot 50 rounds in each event. At the conclusion awards are given to the top athletes in each class and Level. The classes are Rookie (grade 5 and under), Intermediate (6th-8th grade) and Senior (9th-12th grade). It's a great chance to meet and compete with other athletes from all over the State, while having fun and staying SAFE!

Boys with Big Toys

2009-11-23T16:48:00.000-08:00

Terry,

Thanks for sharing!

Nov 7 practice

2009-11-08T08:02:00.000-08:00

Practice went very well despite only having 4 coaches. All the parents jumped in to help which made the day go smooth. We have a lot of really talented young shooters they are really starting to excel and have fun. Shooting a shotgun is a sport that takes hand-eye coordination and believe it or not a ton of strength to be successful. For a lot of these young athletes we have switched them to shoot from their strong side. By strong side I mean we are lining their dominate (Strong) eye over the barrel and they are holding the gun up with their strong hand. By doing this at first it seems a little awkward but once we start to develop muscle memory it will become natural and the scores will start to soar. For others it just takes practice to develop sight pictures, muscle development and the hand-eye coordination. Many times the athlete that starts slow develop into the best shooters. I had a chance to work with the new shooters as well as the ones that have been in the program for 4 and 5 years. I enjoyed working with both because I can remember what the older athletes looked like on their first day and have a vision of what the younger ones will be like in 4 or 5 years. It is going to be a great year. I can already see improvement in both the old and young athletes.

Nice Practice

2009-10-11T08:57:00.000-07:00

We held a coaches training with the first year athletes on October 10th. We had 12 new athletes show up ready to have some fun, learn about gun safety and crush some targets. For many of them it was their first time to ever pull the trigger of a shotgun and it go boom. We had a very successful day as all 12 athletes broke at least one target and many of them went home with bragging rights of how many they hit in a row out of the sky. Some targets were chipped, some broke and others absolutely crushed. By crushed I mean they just vaporized into a orange talcum powder looking residue. You should of seen their expression as they hit their first target! All the athletes had fun and so did all the coaches. We will do it again at the end of the month.

Shooting at Fall Blast

2009-10-04T11:51:00.000-07:00

Calendar 09-10

2009-10-04T11:05:00.000-07:00

Scholastic Clay Target Program 09-10

31-Oct CATS Practice 1pm

7-Nov CATS Practice 1pm
26-Nov Happy Thanksgiving
28-Nov CATS Practice 1pm

5-Dec CATS Practice 1pm
12-Dec CATS Practice 1pm
12-Dec Deadline: turn in Fun Shoot (Tucson) entry and fees to CATS
19-Dec Fun Shoot Tucson
21-Dec Deadline: turn in Fun Shoot (Ben Avery) entry to CATS
25-Dec Merry Christmas

2-Jan Fun Shoot Ben Avery
9-Jan CATS Practice 1pm
9-Jan Registration Deadline for Youth Hunter Education
30-Jan CATS Practice 1pm

6-Feb CATS Practice 1pm
13-Feb Youth Hunter Education
12-Feb Deadline: turn in Commissioner Cup Skeet entry and fees to CATS
27-Feb CATS Practice 1pm
27-Feb Deadline: turn in Commissioner Cup Trap entry and fees to CATS

6-Mar CATS Practice 1pm
6-Mar Deadline: turn in Commissioner Cup Sporting Clays entry and fees to CATS
20-Mar Commissioner Cup Skeet at Tucson
27-Mar CATS Practice 1pm
27-Mar Deadline: turn in Commissioner Cup International Trap entry and fees to CATS
27-Mar Deadline: turn in Commisioner Cup International Skeet entry and fees to CATS

3-Apr Commissioners Cup Trap at Tucson
10-Apr Commissioner Cup Sporting Clays at Ben Avery

1-May International Trap @ Ben Avery
8-May International Skeet @ Tucson

Friends of the NRA Shoot

2009-10-03T22:03:00.000-07:00

Three coaches from CATS shot at the Central Arizona Friends of the NRA Fun Shoot at Ben Avery and here is the result. High Over All FNRA Team! It was a beautiful day we had great camaraderie and a lot of fun.

Registration

2009-10-01T20:11:00.000-07:00

We had our coaches meeting and set registration for 6p.m. October 6, 2009 at the Masonic Lodge (Pinal Lodge #30) 1140 E Florence Blvd, Casa Grande, AZ 85122-4216.

Registration fees will once again be $50 and the program will be similar to past years with only minor changes. All athletes will be coached by certified Arizona Game and Fish Youth Shotgun Instructors who are committed to:

Provide a team based youth development program using the shotgun sports to instill discipline, safety, teamwork, ethics, self-confidence and other life values.
Provide a quality educational experience in Shotgun Sports to youth aged 9 though graduation of high school.
Provide youth with quality educational instruction on a limited basis.
Provide youth with the necessary equipment, on a loaner basis, to participate in the program.
Provide youth with the opportunity to participate in local, state and national competitions.

At the meeting we discussed that the Club needs to practice as a team at our home club. We went over the calendar of events, goals, safety rules and fun shoots. We then decided that the wind wasn't really blowing that hard and burned a little powder. It was great to see the coaches actually having a little fun. Every coach there walked away from the firing line with a smile. Fun was had by all!

Lead Instructors Meeting

2009-09-27T09:21:00.000-07:00

We had the Lead Instructors meeting on Sept. 19th and the program will be funded the same as last year. Once all the paperwork comes in from AZGFD we will hold registration.

Having Some Fun

2009-07-04T11:39:00.000-07:00

Here are some photos set to INXS "Guns in the Sky" off of the Kick album. ENJOY!

This is my first attempt at a video.

This video shows various coaches and athletes shooting as well as gives you a feel of the surrounding atmosphere. We sure have lots of fun at the range! This program would not be available without the support of Arizona Game and Fish Department and the NRA. Thanks again.

Fun Shoot Awards

2008-12-18T12:41:00.001-08:00

Fun Shoot Awards
Date: Sat, 13 Dec 2008 21:37:34 -0700

Attention Coaches and Athletes,

The first Fun Shoot of the year is over. I hope all that attended had a wonderful time despite the weather. We had 11 athletes sign up and only 10 participate. I hope you are feeling better Austin. I know you must have been sick to miss shooting. I'd like to thank Christina for still helping out with a sick child at home. Thank you, thank you, THANK YOU! I would not have been able to run a trap field and get all the athletes their paper work and guns by myself. We had several first time "Fun Shooters" and I hope you we attend the next one. It should be a little less confusing next time now that you know the ropes. Be sure to go back to your coach and ask them to work on the things you need to improve on. Here are the awards our athletes received. If you left before the award ceremony and received an award I will give it to your coach and they will give it to you at your next practice.

Waylon W Rookie Level 1 Trap 1st place Sporting Clays 3rd place

Isaac B Intermediate Level 1 Trap 3rd place
Tanner S Intermediate Level 1 Trap 4th place
Jake M Intermediate Level 1 Trap 9th place Sporting Clays 8th place

Steven S Intermediate Level 2 Skeet 1st place Sporting Clays 4th place

Jonathan R Senior Level 1 Trap 1st place Skeet 1st place Sporting Clays 2nd place

Way to go team!

Rodney

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Fun Shoot Deadline Dec. 6

2008-11-28T17:03:00.001-08:00

Greetings All,

Our first fun shoot is rapidly approaching the deadline is December 6th 2008. The actual fun shoot is December 13th 2008 at Tucson Trap and Skeet . I will attach a pdf form that you can fill out and give to your coach along with the appropriate fees. Make checks out to CATS as I will register everyone and pay Az. Game and Fish. Your coach will fill out the shooter classification as to the level 1,2 or 3. This year level 1 athletes will only shoot 25 targets in each discipline while the level 2 and 3 athletes will shoot 50 targets in each discipline. Therefore if you are a level 1 athlete and you are shooting trap, skeet and sporting clays you will need 75 shells or three boxes. If you are a level 2 or 3 athlete shooting trap, skeet and sporting clays you will need 150 shells or six boxes. The athlete will be responsible for:

hat
ear protection
eye protection
shell bag or pockets to contain the shells on the firing line
Entry fees
Lunch
transportation to and from

Here is a link to the Tucson Trap and Skeet Club for more information and directions. http://www.aztrap.com/ClubPages/tucson.htm

If you need a gun let me know and I will make arrangements.

You can also get our practice calendars and forms at our blog www.shotguncats.blogspot.com

If you have any other questions I can be reached by phone 520-251-2024 or email ratfarms@msn.com

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Team Calendar 08-09

2008-11-02T19:27:00.000-08:00

Date Coaches Time Place
Nov 1 Toby/Russ 2:30pm CATS
Nov 8 Rod /Christina 10 am CATS
Nov 8 Dan/Larry 10am CATS
Nov 15 Ben/Greg 10 am CG Trap
Nov 15 Toby/Russ 2:30pm CATS
Nov 22 Rod/Christina 10am CATS
Nov 22 Dan/Larry 10am CATS
Dec 6 Ben/Greg 10am CG Trap
Dec 6 Toby/Russ 2:30 CATS
Dec 6 Rod/Christina 10am CATS
Dec 6 Dan/Larry 10am CATS
Dec 6 Deadline: Turn in Fun Shoot (Tucson) entry and fees to CATS
Dec 13 ALL Fun Shoot 8am Tucson
Dec 20 Rod/Christina 10am CATS
Dec 20 Dan/Larry 10am CATS
Dec 20 Toby/Larry 2:30pm CATS
Jan 3 Ben/Greg 10am CG Trap cancelled

Revised 1-08-09

Jan 10 Ben/Greg 10 am CG Trap
Jan 10 Rod/Christina 10 am CATS
Jan 10 Dan Larry 10 am CATS
Jan 17 Practice with Dust Devils "They are cooking Brats for all"
Jan 17 Rod/Christina 10am CATS
Jan 17 Dan/Larry 10am CATS
Jan 17 Toby/Russ 2:30pm CATS
Jan 17 Deadline: Turn in Fun Shoot (Ben Avery) entry and fees to CATS
Jan 24 All Fun Shoot Ben Avery
Jan 30 Toby/Russ 3:00pm CATS
Feb 7 Rod/Christina 10am CATS
Feb 7 Dan/Larry 10am CATS
Feb 7 Toby/Russ 2:30 CATS
Feb 14 ALL Shoot for State Sporting Clays Team 10am @ CATS
Feb 14 Deadline: turn in Fun Shoot (Ben Avery 2) entry and fees to CATS
Feb 14 Deadline: turn in Commissioner Cup Sporting Clays entry and fee to CATS
Feb 21 ALL Shoot for State Skeet Team 10am @ CATS?
Feb 21 Ben/Greg 10am CG Trap
Feb 28 ALL Fun Shoot 8am Ben Avery
Mar 7 Ben/Greg 10am CG Trap
Mar 7 Deadline: turn in Commissioner Cup Skeet entry and fees to CATS
Mar 14 Deadline: turn in Commissioner Cup Trap entry and fees to CATS
Mar 14 ALL Shoot for State Teams Trap 10am @ CATS
Mar 21 Toby/Russ 2:30pm CATS
Mar 21 Ben/Greg 10am CG Trap
Mar 28 Commissioner Cup Sporting Clays @ Ben Avery
Apr 4 Rod/Christina 10am CATS
Apr 4 Dan/Larry 10am CATS
Apr 4 Ben/Greg 10am CG Trap
Apr 4 Toby/Russ 2:30pm CATS
Apr 11 Commissioner Cup Skeet @ Tucson
Apr 17 Deadline: turn in Commissioner Cup International Trap entry and fees to CATS
Apr 18 Commissioner Cup Trap @ Ben Avery
Apr 24 Deadline: turn in Commissioner Cup International Skeet entry and fees to CATS
May 9 International Trap @ Ben Avery
May 23 International Skeet @ Tucson

Ben / Greg Calendar

2008-11-02T19:09:00.000-08:00

Ben & Greg's 08-09 Practice Schedule

Nov 15th 10 am @ CG Trap Club
Dec 6th 10 am @ CG Trap Club
Jan 3rd 10 am @ CG Trap Club
Feb 21st 10 am @ CG Trap Club

Note: These will be 100 round practices so they actually count as two practices.

October Practice with Dust Devils

2008-11-02T10:57:00.000-08:00

With the closing of Red Mountain Trap and Skeet the Dust Devils a SCTP team from the valley came down and practiced with CATS. This joint practice went as expected. Everyone that came out hit a target and learned about gun safety. A good time was had by all. The Dust Devils treated everyone to some Johnsonville Brats and I must say they were excellent! We also had potato salad and brownies. Yum! The Dust Devils would like to continue to practice at CATS about once a month. Our practices are now split up among the individual coaches so they will be smaller more one on one practices that should yeild some really good results. As I get the schedules from our coaches I will post them here so everyone knows what is going on.

Fun Shoot Changes

2008-11-02T09:57:00.000-08:00

This year the fun shoots will run a little differently. The level one athletes will continue to shoot 25 targets in each event however the level two and three athletes will shoot 50 targets in each event. This means that a level one shooter shooting trap, skeet and sporting clays will shoot a total of 75 rounds while the level two and three athlete also shooting trap, skeet and sporting clays will shoot 150 rounds. For those who are new to the program or just have not been able to attend a "Fun Shoot" I encourage you to do so. They really are a lot of fun and the give the athlete a valuable experience. The athletes will be able to test their skills against other athletes from all over the state with similar skill levels.

Ben Avery Fun Shoot February

2008-10-31T09:35:00.000-07:00

Arizona Scholastic Clay Target Program (SCTP)
Arizona Game and Fish Department
5000 W. Carefree Highway, Phoenix, AZ 85086
Fun Shoot Entry Form
Ben Avery – February 28, 2009 (Registration Deadline – February 20, 2009)
Check-in 8:00am. Shooting begins 9:00am
Name of Club: Central Arizona Target Shooting (CATS)Name___________________________ Phone Number (________) ___________
Date of Birth______________ Age ___________ Current Grade Level_____________Lead Instructor: Shedd
TO BE USED BY COACHES ONLY
Shooter Classification:
Level 1______(Average 0-9 targets broken in any discipline)
Level2______(Average 10-18 targets broken in any discipline)
Level 3______(Average 19-25 targets broken in any discipline
Note: Anyone who has competed in Nationals is a Level 3)
____________________ ________
(Signature of Coach) (Date)
Disciplines offer at Ben Avery
Level 1....................Level 2 & 3
$8.00..............................$14.00.........................Trap______
$8.00..............................$14.00........................Skeet______
$8.00..............................$14.00.........Sporting Clays______
$20.00............................$40.00......All Three Events_____
Total Costs_______
Please note: The above fees DO NOT INCLUDE SHELLS OR LUNCH.
Please make your check payable to: Central Arizona Target Shooting (CATS).
Mail check with the entry form to: Central Arizona Target Shooting (CATS)
12122 S. Toltec Buttes Rd.
Eloy, Az. 85231
___________________________ ________
(Signature of Parent or Guardian) (Date)

Ben Avery Fun Shoot January

2008-10-31T08:41:00.000-07:00

Arizona Scholastic Clay Target Program (SCTP)
Arizona Game and Fish Department
5000 W. Carefree Highway
Phoenix, AZ 85086
Fun Shoot Entry Form
Ben Avery – January 10, 2009 (Registration Deadline – January 2, 2009)
Check-in 8:00am. Shooting begins 9:00am
Name of Club: Central Arizona Target Shooting (CATS)
Name___________________________ Phone Number (________) ___________
Date of Birth______________ Age ___________ Current Grade Level_____________
Lead Instructor: Shedd
TO BE USED BY COACHES ONLY
Shooter Classification:
Level 1______(Average 0-9 targets broken in any discipline)
Level2______(Average 10-18 targets broken in any discipline)
Level 3______(Average 19-25 targets broken in any discipline)
(Note: Anyone who has competed in Nationals is a Level 3)
____________________ ________
(Signature of Coach) (Date)
Disciplines offer at Ben Avery
Level 1....................Level 2 & 3

$8.00..............................$14.00.........................Trap______

$8.00..............................$14.00........................Skeet______

$8.00..............................$14.00.........Sporting Clays______

$20.00............................$40.00......All Three Events_____

Total Costs_______
Please note: The above fees DO NOT INCLUDE SHELLS OR LUNCH.
Please make your check payable to:
Central Arizona Target Shooting (CATS).
Mail check with the entry form to:
Central Arizona Target Shooting (CATS)
12122 S. Toltec Buttes Rd.
Eloy, Az. 85231
___________________________ ________
(Signature of Parent or Guardian) (Date)

Tucson Fun Shoot

2008-10-31T08:17:00.000-07:00

Arizona Scholastic Clay Target Program (SCTP)
Arizona Game and Fish Department
5000 W. Carefree Highway
Phoenix, AZ 85086
Fun Shoot Entry Form
TUCSON – December 13, 2008 (Registration Deadline – December 5, 2008)
Check-in 8:00am. Shooting begins 9:00am
Name of Club: Central Arizona Target Shooting (CATS)Name___________________________ Phone Number (___) ___________
Date of Birth______________ Age ___________ Current Grade Level_____________
Lead Instructor: Shedd
TO BE USED BY COACHES ONLY
Shooter Classification:
Level 1______(Average 0-9 targets broken in any discipline)
Level2______(Average 10-18 targets broken in any discipline)
Level 3______(Average 19-25 targets broken in any discipline)
(Note: Anyone who has competed in Nationals is a Level 3)

____________________ ________
(Signature of Coach) (Date)
Disciplines offered at Tucson Trap and Skeet
Level 1............... Level 2 & 3
$8.00................. $14.00.................................... Trap ______
$8.00................. $14.00................................... Skeet ______
$8.00................. $14.00.................... Sporting Clays ______
$20.00.............. $40.00................ All Three Events ______

Total Costs________
Please note: The above fees DO NOT INCLUDE SHELLS OR LUNCH.
Please make your check payable to: Central Arizona Target Shooting (CATS).
Mail check with the entry form to:Central Arizona Target Shooting (CATS)
12122 S. Toltec Buttes Rd.
Eloy, Az. 85231

___________________________ ________
(Signature of Parent or Guardian) (Date)

Toby & Russ Calendar 08-09

2008-10-31T08:04:00.000-07:00

Toby & Russ

Calendar 08-09

November.
1st, 15th.

December
6th, 20th.

January
17th, 31st.

February
7th

March
21st

April
4th
25th, for international trap tentative.

Practice time 2:30 PM

Note: This is the practice schedule for Toby and Russ's team. Please see Rod, Christina, Dan and Larry's calendar for Fun Shoot, Deadlines and State Shoots.

Rod, Christina, Dan and Larry Calendar 08-09

2008-10-31T07:44:00.000-07:00

Scholastic Clay Target Program 08-09
18-Oct CATS Practice 10 a.m.
8-Nov CATS Practice 10 a.m.
22-Nov CATS Practice
27-Nov Happy Thanksgiving
6-Dec CATS Practice
Deadline: turn in Fun Shoot (Tucson) entry and fees to CATS
13-Dec Fun Shoot Tucson
20-Dec CATS Practice
25-Dec Merry Christmas
2-Jan Deadline: turn in Fun Shoot (Ben Avery) entry to CATS
10-Jan Fun Shoot Ben Avery
17-Jan CATS Practice
24-Jan CATS Practice
7-Feb CATS Practice
14-Feb CATS Practice Shoot for Sporting Clays
Deadline: turn in Fun Shoot (Ben Avery) entry to CATS
Deadline: turn in Commissioner Cup Sporting Clays entry and fees to CATS
21-Feb CATS Practice Shoot for Skeet
28-Feb Fun Shoot Ben Avery
7-Mar Deadline: turn in Commissioner Cup Skeet entry and fees to CATS
14-Mar Deadline: turn in Commissioner Cup Trap entry and fees to CATS
CATS Practice Shoot for Trap
28-Mar Commissioner Cup Sporting Clays at Ben Avery
4-Apr CATS Practice
11-Apr Commissioners Cup Skeet at Tucson
17-Apr Deadline: turn in Commissioner Cup International Trap entry and fees to CATS
18-Apr Commissioner Cup Trap at Ben Avery
24-Apr Deadline: turn in Commisioner Cup International Skeet entry and fees to CATS
9-May International Trap @ Ben Avery
23-May International Skeet @ Tucson

Contacts
Rodney Shedd 520 251-2024C 520 466-7821H ratfarms@msn.com

check www.shotguncats.blogspot.com for information and updates

Local Youth Compete For State Title

2008-08-20T22:38:00.000-07:00

Central Arizona Target Shooting (CATS) is a shooting club that was strictly created for the purpose of teaching youth between the ages of 9 and 19 how to properly handle and shoot a shotgun and to compete in the Scholastic Clay Target Program (SCTP). The program located in Eloy, Arizona is run by Rodney Shedd who is the lead instructor and is sponsored by the Arizona Game and Fish Department (AZGFD). This year’s program had ten instructors trained by the AZGFD as certified Youth Shotgun Instructors and 45 youths enrolled. AZGFD supplied shotguns, automatic clay target throwers and ammo for the young athletes. The program runs for approximately seven months and ends with the State Championships.

Participants are exposed to 14 practices where they are introduced to the shooting disciplines of trap, skeet, sporting clays and bunker trap. In addition to the regular practices, AZGFD held three fun shoots during which the youth were able to test their skills against other young athletes from all over the state with similar skill levels as they prepare for the State Championships.

This year, the CATS shooting club participated in all of the State Championships and although they did not come away with any titles they competed well. The CATS team of Steven Shedd, Austin Bradford, Tanner Schafersman, Jonathan Reyes and Juliana Tapia finished 3rd in the SCTP Intermediate (grades 6-8) Trap division, and the team of Taran Homol, Austin Bradford, and Steven Shedd also took third place in the SCTP Bunker Trap which was held in conjunction with the USA Olympic Bunker Trap qualification at the Ben Avery Shooting Facility. Taran Homol took top honors in the Women's Division as the High Overall Female for the event and Steven Shedd received 3rd place in the Intermediate Division.

This program was funded and made possible by the Arizona Game and Fish Department and the National Rifle Association, who awarded a $2500 grant for a gun, ammo and additional targets. The local businesses of M & S Equipment, Ag Management Services, Handwerker- Windburn and Casa Grande Rent A Can also contributed support to the program.

State Bunker Trap

2008-06-23T20:59:00.000-07:00

Austin Bradford, Taran Homol and Steven Shedd teamed up for the State Bunker Trap Championship. This is the first time a team from CATS participated in this event. For those that don't know what bunker trap is I will try to explain. It is similar to regular trap in that you do not know what direction the targets will be thrown. The targets vary in angle and in height. It will throw targets that barely get off the ground all the to targets that seem to vanish into the great blue sky and everything in between. They are a lot faster than regular trap but you are allowed to take two shots at the same target. It is the closest thing to Olympic Trap that they offer in Arizona. The shoot was also a qualifier for the Olympic Tryouts. The team from CATS placed third in the Scholastic Clay Target Program for Bunker Trap. Way to go team. Steven received the third place plaque for the Intermediate Division and Taran was the High Over All Female in the competition. Wow that is not bad for the first time.

Steven shooting with his squad.

Please note that the team did not shoot together as a squad. The names were drawn randomly and squadded accordingly. I don't know why they did this but that is how it was. So they did not know how the others were shooting until the end.

Austin Shooting

Taran Shooting

Ending 07-08 Season

2008-04-23T07:21:00.000-07:00

We are down to our final shoot. I would like to thank all those that participated and helped thoughout the season. Without you, this program would not be possible. Those that stuck with the program from start to finish really got their monies worth. This program would not be available without the Arizona Game and Fish Department and the NRA. The Arizona Game and Fish Department furnished us with most of our resources for the first and second year athletes while the NRA provided a grant in the amount of $2,500. A BIG THANK YOU needs to go out to these organizations for all they do for youth shooting sports. As a requirement to receive the grant from the NRA we are to provide a year end report for them in order to receive this or any future grants. If you have not filled out the short one page CATS survey yet please do so for the benifit of the future young shooters in this program. If you have any other concerns, improvements or comments about the program please do not hesitate to contact me.

Rodney
Lead Instructor

October Practice

2007-10-21T13:41:00.001-07:00

Our first two practices of the year went well. Everyone who has showed up has hit a target and has learned how to safely carry and handle a shotgun. The split practices have helped move things along. We have shot incoming targets with all the new athletes and are recording scores once a athlete hits 70% we move on to harder targets. Next practice we have some athletes ready to move to the 8 yard skills game. The second and third year athletes are shooting oscillating trap with the high score so far being a 21 turned in by Taran, Cody, Sawyer and Steven.

07-08 Registration

2007-09-15T14:29:00.000-07:00

Hi All,

Central Arizona Target Shooting (CATS) will once again offer the Scholastic Clay Target Program (SCTP) for all children ages 9-19. We have 14 practices scheduled at CATS where the atheletes will learn safe gun handling fundamentals, practices and techniques from certified Arizona Game and Fish Youth Shotgun Coaches. The atheletes will be exposed to the various techniques involved in shooting clay targets and proper course ettiquette along with proper gun care. Arizona Game and Fish will have ten 1187 automatic shotguns available for our use and new participants to the program will receive eye, ear and head protection. In the past, Arizona Game and Fish fully funded this program but this year they are only partially funding the program. Based on last years participation we have to raise the fees to a minimum of $50 to cover the costs of ammo and targets. This is still an excellent value as the actual cost per athelete enrolled in the program is about $200 per child if they participate fully in every practice. Central Arizona Target Shooting was created only for this program and does not make any money on this program all the extra monies will be used to help with the State Shoots.

We will hold registration at the Masonic Lodge in Casa Grande on September 20 at 6:00 P.M.
The address is
Pinal Lodge #30
1140 E. Florence Blvd.
Casa Grande, Az.
It is located across the wall from Albertsons.

We will collect the $50 minimum, fill out the registration forms and answer any questions at this time. Additional information may be found on our blog

http://www.shotguncats.blogspot.com/

Check this regular as I will post any updates there.
If you have any further questions or concerns I can be reached at:

ratfarms@msn.com

520 251-2024

New shooters are welcome. (It's the only way the program will work for $50). So if you know anyone that has not done this program before encourage them to sign up!

CATS and all of our volunteer coaches look forward to once again working with the youth in the Shotgun Shooting Sports.

Safe Shooting,

Rodney Shedd
Lead Instructor

Fees

2007-08-31T14:17:00.000-07:00

Arizona Scholastic Clay Target Program (SCTP)
Arizona Game and Fish Department
2221 West Greenway Road
Phoenix, AZ 85023
Shooter Participation Fee

There will be a $50.00 fee for all students participating at Central Arizona Target Shooting (CATS) in the Scholastic Clay Target Program. This fee will go to help the club cover program costs.

Please fill out and detach the bottom half of this sheet and return it to your club’s lead instructor.

Please make checks payable to Central Arizona Target Shooting (CATS) return with all other registration material. Ask your lead instructor if in question.

Arizona Scholastic Clay Target Program (SCTP)
Shooter Participation Fee 2007 Season

____________________________________________________Name of Parent or Guardian

____________________________________________________Student’s Name

_$_____________________________________
Amount Enclosed

_______________________________________
Date

CAT Map

2007-08-31T14:15:00.000-07:00

The red blinking lights are now traffic signals.

Commissioner's Cup

2007-08-31T14:10:00.000-07:00

Arizona Scholastic Clay Target Program (SCTP)
Arizona Game and Fish Department
2221 West Greenway Road
Phoenix, AZ 85023
Commissioner’s Cup State Championship Entry Form

(Please Print)
Club Name: Central Arizona Target Shooting (CATS)
Name__________________________________________ Phone Number (_____)___________
Date of Birth________________________ Age ___________ Current Grade Level__________
ATA # (if known) NSSA # (if known) NSCA # (if known)
______________ ________________ ________________
SPORTING CLAYS - Ben Avery – March 29, 2008 (Registration Deadline – February 23, 2008)
Check-in 8:00am. Shoot begins 9:00am
I will compete at the SCTP Arizona State Commissioners Cup for Sporting Clays ____________
If my team wins first place at the state competition I will attend the national event ___________
Entry Fee (100 Targets) $25.00 $_____________

SKEET - Tucson – April 12, 2008 (Registration Deadline –March 11, 2008)
Check-in 8:00am. Shoot begins 9:00am
I will compete at the SCTP Arizona State Commissioners Cup for Skeet ___________________
If my team wins first place at the state competition I will attend the national event ___________
Entry Fee (100 Targets) $25.00 $_____________

TRAP – Red Mountain – May 3, 2008 (Registration Deadline – March 15, 2008)
Check-in 8:00am. Shoot begins 9:00am
I will compete at the SCTP Arizona State Commissioners Cup for Trap ____________________
If my team wins first place at the state competition I will attend the national event ___________
Entry Fee (200 Targets) $40.00 Rookie Entry Fee (100 Targets) $25.00 $_____________

TOTAL $____________

(Signature of Parent or Guardian) (Date)

Make checks payable to:
Central Arizona Target Shooting (CATS) Please place in memo shooters name and events.

Mail checks to reserve entry to:
Central Arizona Target Shooting (CATS)
12122 S. Toltec Buttes Rd.
Eloy, Az. 85231

The above fees DO NOT include shells, National Gorverning Body Fees or lunch. They are for targets and prizes only.

Calendar

2007-08-31T13:27:00.000-07:00

Scholastic Clay Target Program 07-08

This is last years calenar!!!

13-Oct CATS Practice 1:00 p.m.

20-Oct CATS Practice 1:00 p.m.

3-Nov CATS Practice 1:00 p.m.

17-Nov CATS Practice 1:00 p.m.

22-Nov Happy Thanksgiving

1-Dec CATS Practice 1:00 p.m.
Deadline: turn in Fun Shoot (Tucson) entryand fees to CATS

8-Dec CATS Practice 1:00 p.m.

16-Dec Fun Shoot Tucson

25-Dec Merry Christmas

4-Jan Deadline: turn in Fun Shoot (Red Mountain) entry to CATS

5-Jan CATS Practice 1:00 p.m
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12-Jan Fun Shoot Red Mountain

26-Jan CATS Practice 1:00 p.m.

8-Feb Deadline: turn in Fun Shoot (Ben Avery) entry to CATS

9-Feb CATS Practice 1:00 p.m.

16-Feb Fun Shoot Ben Avery

23-Feb CATS Practice 1:00 p.m.
Deadline: turn in Commissioner Cup Sporting Clays entry and fees to CATS

1-Mar CATS Practice 1:00 p.m.
Deadline: turn in Commissioner Cup Skeet entry and fees to CATS

15-Mar CATS Practice 1:00 p.m.
Deadline: turn in Commissioner Cup Trap entry and fees to CATS

23-Mar Happy Easter

29-Mar Commissioner Cup Sporting Clays at Ben Avery

5-Apr CATS Practice 1:00 p.m.

12-Apr Commissioner Cup Skeet at Tucson

19-Apr CATS Practice 1:00 p.m.

3-May Commissioners Cup Trap at Red Mountain

Contacts

Rodney Shedd 520 251-2024C

ratfarms@msn.com

check www.shotguncats.blogspot.com for information and updates
CATS

SCTP changes for 07-08 Season

2007-07-27T14:53:00.000-07:00

Last year AZ Game and Fish Department sponsored the SCTP program for all athletes ages 9-19. They trained coaches, supplied 700 rounds of ammo, 700 targets for each athlete, provided automatic clay target throwers and furnished clubs with automatic 12 and 20 gauge shotguns. The only cost for the athletes was a $25 registration fee.

This year it is going to be different. Information is beginning to come in from AZ Game and Fish Dept. for the 07-08 program. They are changing the way the program is funded this year. In the past they provided shells and targets equally for all participants. However this year they are going to an all grant funding system. It is my understanding that they are still providing the guns and throwers for our club but not paying for the targets or supplying ammo. They are focused on first and second year participants. The club will receive full funding for first year athletes and only half the funding for second year athletes, while the athletes that have been in the program longer than that won't receive any additional funding. They are only providing enough funding for about 10 athletes that were in the program over 2 years. If you are interested in the SCTP program for the 07-08 season please contact me soon as possible so we can apply for the grants and try to get additional funding for the third year and older participants. I can be reached by e-mail at rodney@tiffanyshedd.com or phone 520 251 2024.

If you have any ideas, suggestions or thoughts on the above please contact me. I figure it will cost about $196 per athlete if they shoot all 700 targets.(28 boxes of shells@ $4.50/box and 700 targets @$0.10/target)