October Practice

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

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

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

The red blinking lights are now traffic signals.

Commissioner's Cup

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

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

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)