Team

5.9.12 Trap Practice Results: TOP GUN OVERALL (Snyder, Caleb 98%); Varsity (Snyder, Caleb 98%); Junior Varsity (Brosey, Matt 82%); Intermediate Advanced (Shenk, Kyle 76%); Intermediate Entry (Toomey, Sam 48%) and College (Beardsley, Luke 88%)

(May 9, 2012 – Dalmatia) – Brothers Luke and Mark Beardsley of Glen Rock, along with four teammates of the Mason-Dixon Clay Busters, traveled to Dalmatia, Pennsylvania to attend the Pennsylvania Junior Olympic Trap Championships at the Keystone Shooting Park, on May 5-6.

Luke won top honors breaking 101 out of 125 targets while Mark brought home the Bronze Metal. Brandi Hobbs of Edinboro took home Silver.

The top three shooters not only win medals but also qualify to attend the National Junior Olympic Championships in Colorado Springs on July 10-17. Shooters that qualify at this event can then attempt to qualify for a spot on the national Olympic team.

“It was great to win here at Keystone and to share the podium with my brother was special” said Luke. “we hope to do well in Colorado Springs”

The Pennsylvania SCTP Olympic Trap Team Championship was held concurrently with the Pennsylvania Junior Olympic Trap Championships with squads from Mason-Dixon placing in two classes. Luke Beardsley, Evan Filepas and Stephanie Beardsley won Silver in the “A” Class while Mark Beardsley, James Dalton and Dan Cook took home the Gold Medal in “B” Class.

Based in South Central Pennsylvania, the Mason-Dixon Clay Busters is a Youth Clay Target Shotgun Shooting Sports Team that participates in Trap, Skeet and Sporting Clays. Organized under the Scholastic Clay Target Program (SCTP) and Amateur Trapshooting Association’s AIM program, the primary focus of all Mason-Dixon Clay Busters activities is SAFETY.

The program is open to youth in grades 6-12. Shooting experience is beneficial but not required. Along with regularly scheduled practices, team members have the opportunity to showcase their shooting skills in a number of local, state, and even national competitions.

To learn more about the Mason-Dixon Clay Busters call (717) 235-0743 or visit their website at www.masondixonclaybusters.com.

5.3.12 Sporting Clays Practice Results: TOP GUNS OVERALL (Beardsley, Luke & Cook, Dan & Bailey, Ryan 80%); Varsity (Cook, Dan & Bailey, Ryan 80%); Junior Varsity (Gibbs, Daniel 62%); Intermediate Advanced (Shenk, Kyle 40%); Intermediate Entry (Reeves, Walter 58%) and College (Beardsley, Luke 80%)

5.2.12 Trap Practice Results: TOP GUN OVERALL (Everett, Trey 96%); Varsity (Everett, Trey 96%); Brosey, Matt (Barry, Donovan 88%); Intermediate Advanced (Rooney, Sam 56%); Intermediate Entry (Hayes, Ryan 72%) and College (Beardsley, Luke 90%)

Our ammo order is in!
Shooters will receive two boxes of ammo at each practice; you must attend practice to receive ammo. We received a different brand of ammo this year. Our new ammo is Winchester Super Target. If you don’t plan to use the ammo please do not take it.

Team Shirts
Our shirts are in and will be handed out on May 2. Please bring along payment for any extra shirts you may have ordered.

2012 Team photo
A photo with everyone wearing their nice new team shirts will be taken at our May 2th practice. Please don’t forget to bring those smiling faces!

High School
I need to get a list of everyone’s High School. If you’re not in high school or you home school, I would like to know what high school you would attend if you attended a public high school.

Competition Signup
If you haven’t done so already please make sure you sign up for our competitions. The last day to sign up is May 11th. Signup sheets for each of our competitions will be available at our practices, see Mrs. Marcia. If you plan to attend please put a “check mark” next to you name. If you know for sure that you are not attending, please put an “X” next to your name.

Skeet Meeting
I need to meet with everyone who plans to attends the PA SCTP Skeet Championship at Washington Sportsmen’s Association on June 23rd. I’m trying to setup a few practice dates and I would like your input.

Fundraising
I could really use some help with our fundraising program. I have been tied up with other aspects of the program and have not put in the time in like I have done in the past and as a result we are currently running about $800 over budget for the year. If you’re looking for a way to help this would be a great opportunity for you to get involved.

Senior Varsity – First Place (465×500)

Caleb Snyder – (94×100)
Trey Everett – (93×100)
Jake Snyder – High Over (99×100)
Mark Beardsley – (96×100)
Dan Cook – (83×100)

 

 

 

 

 

Intermediate Entry – (285×500)

Julian Stewart – (39×100)
Ryan Hayes – (78×100)
Walter Reeves – (64×100)
Sam Toomey – (46×100)
Dan Riale – (58×100)

 

 

 

 

 

Sam Rooney IA – (47×100)
Donovan Barry JV – (83×100)
Stephanie Beardsley V – (85×100)
Kyle Shenk IA – (66×100)

Hello all, I thought we had an outstanding practice at Glen Rock. Things went smooth and there were a bunch of excellent scores. Congratulations go out to both Donovan Barry and Dan Gibbs for posting their first 25 Straight.

Reminders:

Practice
Next week’s trap practice (May 2, 2012) will be at Izaak Walton. We also have a Sporting Clays practice at Hopewell on May 3, 2012. Two boxes of ammo will be provided at each of the remaining practices, until our supply runs out.

Competition Signup
Signup sheets for each of our competitions will be available at our practices, see Mrs. Marcia. If you plan to attend please add you name to the list. If you know for sure that you are not attending, just put an X next to your name. I need to have our state squads into the SCTP by May 18, 2012 so May 11, 2012 will be the last day to sign up. Just to reiterate, ONLY our State Competitions will have fees paid and ammo provided by our NRA Grant.

Competition Fees and Ammo provided by our Friends of NRA Grant for the following shoots:

• PA SCTP Olympic Trap Championship (KSP) – May 4-5, 2012
• PA AIM Trap Championship (PSSA) – June 9,2012 (ATA & AIM Membership Required)
• PA SCTP Trap Championship (PSSA) – June 10, 2012 (ATA Membership Required)
• PA SCTP Sporting Clays Championship (CPSC) – June 16, 2012 (NSCA or NSSA Membership Required)
• PA SCTP Skeet Championship (WSA) – June 23, 2012 (NSCA or NSSA Membership Required)

Competition Fees and Ammo must be provided by the participant for the following shoots:

• SCTP Trap Fun Shoot (IWLAMA) – April 28, 2012 ($10 Targets Fees, 100 Shells Required)
• ATA Shoot / AIM Zone Shoot (GRSC) – May 12, 2012 ($19 Targets Fees, 100 Shells Required, AIM & ATA Membership Required)
• Sporting Clays Scrimmage (BRSC) – June 3, 2012 ($12 Targets Fees, 100 Shells Required)

Hotel for State Trap Shoot
The travel portion of our NRA grant was not approved this year so I don’t have any money to help with travel expenses, however, I have booked ten rooms at the Hampton Inn Danville at a discounted rate. The rooms will cost $139 plus tax per night (June 9-10) and are being held until May 15, 2012. After that the rate goes up to $179. To make reservations call 570-271-2500 and tell them you are with the “Mason-Dixon Clay Busters”.

Hotel for Nationals
I have gone ahead and booked ten rooms at the Holiday Inn Fairview Heights at a discounted rate. The rooms will cost $92 plus tax per night (July 16-22) and are being held until July 2, 2012. After that the rate goes up to $139. To make reservations call 618-212-1300 and tell them you are with the “Scholastic Clay Target Program”.

4.25.12 Trap Practice Results: TOP GUNS OVERALL (Barry, Donovan & Beardsley, Mark 98%); Varsity (Beardsley, Mark 98%); Junior Varsity (Barry, Donovan 98%); Intermediate Advanced (Shenk, Kyle 76%); Intermediate Entry (Reeves, Walter 74%) and College (Beardsley, Luke 88%)

This is you last chance to signup for our first competitive event of the year. We have been invited, by the Mt. Airy Sharpshooters (a Maryland SCTP team), to participate in their 100 Target Trap Shoot. The shoot will take place on Saturday April 28th at the Mt Airy Maryland Chapter Izaak Walton League of America, the Sharpshooters’ home range.

The following shooters have already signed up for the shoot. If you would like to participate and you are not on the list get back to me ASAP.

Barry, Donovan
Beardsley, Mark
Beardsley, Stephanie
Cook, Dan
Everett, Trey
Hayes, Ryan
Reeves, Walter
Riale, Daniel
Rooney, Sam
Snyder, Caleb
Snyder, Jake
Stewart, Julian
Toomey, Sam

Yes, scores will be tallied and awards will be presented to the top squads but this is going be a very low key, low pressure event, suitable for everyone – even our first year team members.

Our returning team members should already know how these events work, but for all of our first year participants the day will go something like this.

Based on the number of participants Mason-Dixon has attending, I will group shooters with similar abilities into squads of 5. Participants will be shooting in these squad for the entire day.

The morning of the shoot we will meet at the range at 8:30AM. DON’T BE LATE! We begin shooting at 9AM  Make sure you have eaten a good healthy breakfast. The first thing you’ll need to do when you arrive is find Mrs. Marcia and sign-in! I need to know who is at the range and the best way for me to do that is for me to check the sign-in sheet. If you forget to sign-in you may miss your opportunity to participate.

When you’re done signing-in you will need to get your gear together. Below is a list of what you’ll need and what you are responsible for bringing with you to the shoot.

• Gun (if you’re using a club gun you’ll need to let me know so I can bring it)
• Range Bag
  • Ear protection
  • Eye protection
  • Shooting vest or pouch
  • 5 boxes of ammunition (125 shells)
  • Chokes and Choke tool (if gun is equipped with changeable chokes)
  • Towel
  • Ball cap
  • Sun screen
  • Water bottle
  • Extra parts
  • Gun oil or lube
  • Multi-use tool
  • Rag
• Folding Chair
• Healthy Snacks (lunch will be available to purchase)

Each squad will be assigned a number. This number will determine your approximate start time in addition to your starting trap house. Depending on the shoot, you will either shoot 25 or 50 targets at each trap house. When you have finished with a trap house you will need to move to the next, until you have completed the round (100 targets).

When you have finished your round you should wipe down you gun and put away all your equipment. After taking care of your gear you should try to find any teammate who are still shooting and support them. When everyone is done shooting we will gather as a group for the awards.

It is very important that you support your teammates and stay for the awards. When the awards are complete make sure to congratulate the winners but don’t forget to let everyone know what a good job they did.

Lastly, I just want to make it very clear…. This will be a low key and low pressure event. Coaches will be there with you if you need help. Yes, this is a competition, and yes there will be awards, however, this is a learning experience and an opportunity for you to see what our competitions are like and what you can expect as our season moves forward.

I’ve tried to spell things out as best I could but if you still have questions just let me know.

Just to summarize:

• 100 – 16 yard trap targets
• Saturday April 28, 2012
• Mt Airy Maryland Chapter Izaak Walton League of America
• First squads go out at 9:00 AM
• Cost will be $10 per shooter , BYOA (Bring Your Own Ammo)
• Kitchen will be open and selling breakfast and lunch items
• 1st place awards for the following squads
  • Rookie Division
  • Int Entry Division
  • Int Adv Division
  • JV Division
  • Varsity Division
• email me now if you would like to be added to the list

4.21-22.12 SCTP Mid-Atlantic Regional Olympic Trap Championship Results:
Luke Beardsley – High Over All Runner Up (156×200)
Mark Beardsley – 1st Place B Class (135×200)
James Dalton – 2nd Place B Class (132×200)
Dan Cook – 2nd Place C Class (110×200)
Evan Filepas – 3rd Place C Class (109×200)
Stephanie Beardsley – 3rd Place Ladies (75×200)

4.19.12 Sporting Clays Practice Results: TOP GUN OVERALL (Beardsley, Luke 92%); Varsity (Beardsley, Stephanie 88%); Junior Varsity (Gibbs, Daniel 82%); Intermediate Advanced (Shenk, Kyle 40%); Intermediate Entry (Reeves, Walter 70%) and College (Beardsley, Luke 92%)

Tonight’s Trap practice at Izaak Walton League has been canceled. Please make a note, next week’s trap practice will be held at the Glen Rock Shooting Club. Directions to the club can be found here https://masondixonclaybusters.com/about-us/ranges-and-directions/

Reminder, if you intend to participate in the April 28th trap shoot at Mt Airy IWLA, please let me know ASAP. I’m putting together our squads this week so I need to know who all is coming. Information about the shoot can be found here https://masondixonclaybusters.com/signup-for-april-28th-trap-shoot/

Also, for those of you who are shooting Sporting Clays, we have a practice scheduled tomorrow at Hopewell Fish and Game. Please try to arrive on time; we are trying to shoot 2 rounds so we must get started at 6PM sharp.

4.11.12 Olympic Trap Practice Results: TOP GUN OVERALL (Beardsley, Luke 67%); Varsity (Beardsley, Mark 66%); Junior Varsity (Dalton, James 65%); Intermediate Entry (Toomey, Sam 18%) and College (Beardsley, Luke 67%)

4.11.12 Trap Practice Results: TOP GUN OVERALL (Snyder, Caleb 96%); Varsity (Snyder, Caleb 96%); Junior Varsity (Brosey, Matt 86%); Intermediate Entry (Hayes, Ryan 70%) and College (Beardsley, Luke 86%)

4.5.12 Sporting Clays Practice Results: TOP GUN OVERALL (Bailey, Ryan 76%); Varsity (Bailey, Ryan 76%); Junior Varsity (Shenk, Jake 32%); Intermediate Advanced (Shenk, Kyle 40%); Intermediate Entry (Reeves, Walter 40%) and College (Chronister, Jack 60%)

Our first competitive event of the year is fast approaching. We have been invited, by the Mt. Airy Sharpshooters (a Maryland SCTP team), to participate in their 100 Target Trap Shoot. The shoot will take place on Saturday April 28th at the Mt Airy Maryland Chapter Izaak Walton League of America, the Sharpshooters’ home range.

Yes, scores will be tallied and awards will be presented to the top squads but this is going be a very low key, low pressure event, suitable for everyone – even our first year team members.

Our returning team members should already know how these events work, but for all of our first year participants the day will go something like this.

Based on the number of participants Mason-Dixon has attending, I will group shooters with similar abilities into squads of 5. Participants will be shooting in these squad for the entire day.

The morning of the shoot we will meet at the range at 8:30AM. DON’T BE LATE! We begin shooting at 9AM  Make sure you have eaten a good healthy breakfast. The first thing you’ll need to do when you arrive is find Mrs. Marcia and sign-in! I need to know who is at the range and the best way for me to do that is for me to check the sign-in sheet. If you forget to sign-in you may miss your opportunity to participate.

When you’re done signing-in you will need to get your gear together. Below is a list of what you’ll need and what you are responsible for bringing with you to the shoot.

• Gun (if you’re using a club gun you’ll need to let me know so I can bring it)
• Range Bag
  • Ear protection
  • Eye protection
  • Shooting vest or pouch
  • 5 boxes of ammunition (125 shells)
  • Chokes and Choke tool (if gun is equipped with changeable chokes)
  • Towel
  • Ball cap
  • Sun screen
  • Water bottle
  • Extra parts
  • Gun oil or lube
  • Multi-use tool
  • Rag
• Folding Chair
• Healthy Snacks (lunch will be available to purchase)

Each squad will be assigned a number. This number will determine your approximate start time in addition to your starting trap house. Depending on the shoot, you will either shoot 25 or 50 targets at each trap house. When you have finished with a trap house you will need to move to the next, until you have completed the round (100 targets).

When you have finished your round you should wipe down you gun and put away all your equipment. After taking care of your gear you should try to find any teammate who are still shooting and support them. When everyone is done shooting we will gather as a group for the awards.

It is very important that you support your teammates and stay for the awards. When the awards are complete make sure to congratulate the winners but don’t forget to let everyone know what a good job they did.

Lastly, I just want to make it very clear…. This will be a low key and low pressure event. Coaches will be there with you if you need help. Yes, this is a competition, and yes there will be awards, however, this is a learning experience and an opportunity for you to see what our competitions are like and what you can expect as our season moves forward.

I’ve tried to spell things out as best I could but if you still have questions just let me know.

Just to summarize:

• 100 – 16 yard trap targets
• Saturday April 28, 2012
• Mt Airy Maryland Chapter Izaak Walton League of America
• First squads go out at 9:00 AM
• Cost will be $10 per shooter , BYOA (Bring Your Own Ammo)
• Kitchen will be open and selling breakfast and lunch items
• 1st place awards for the following squads
  • Rookie Division
  • Int Entry Division
  • Int Adv Division
  • JV Division
  • Varsity Division
• We will have a Signup Sheet at our next practice…or email me and I can add you to the list

Just a reminder, we will be heading up to Keystone Shooting Park this Saturday, April 14, 2012 to shoot Olympic Trap. If you would like to come along please contact me ASAP. We will be leaving Glen Rock around 7:30am (it’s about a 2 hour drive) and plan to stay the day…make sure you pack a lunch. I have room in the van if you would like to carpool.

Hello Shooters, I know it’s hard to believe but we are only a few days away from our first official team event. Please mark your calendars and make plans to attend our team Orientation at Jefferson Sportsmen on March 28th at 6pm. This is a mandatory meeting as we will be going over all the new SCTP and AIM information in addition to our schedule and other must know information for our 2012 shooting season. This will be your opportunity to ask questions and get to know the rest of the team. Make sure you bring any firearms that you plan on using this year along with you for a safety check. I would also like to ask anyone willing, to please bring along a snack or drink to share with the group.

There are over 40 young people shooting on the team this year so we are going to need some help in order for things run smooth. To start you thinking, below are a few areas that we really need help with. All I ask is that you please keep an open mind and let me know if there are any areas where you feel you may be able to help. Don’t worry most jobs are not difficult and we will teach you everything you’ll need to know.

Thanks and I look forward to seeing everyone on the 28th,
Coach Roger

 

Below are the roles I’m going to need help with. Some of you have already contacted me stating your willingness to help however I need everyone to reconfirm their intentions. Please let me know what you are willing to take on along with the dates you can commit to. I added a copy of our Trap and Sporting Clays schedules to the end for your reference.

Assistant Coaches
Oversee squads, work with individual shooters, carry out drills. We need to have a coach overseeing each and every squad while live fire is taking place. We will need a minimum of three or four Assistant Coaches for each Trap Practice and two or three for each Sporting Clays Practice. (Shooting experience required)

Adult Leaders
Oversee shooters when not on the firing line. Making sure shooters adhere to safety procedures while not on the firing line, assist shooters with equipment, and organize “on deck” squad members. We will need a minimum of two or three Adult Leaders for each Trap Practice and two or three for each Sporting Clays Practice. (Firearm handling experience helpful)

Scorers
Responsible for calling squads to the line, announcing scores, recording scores, and handing in score sheets. We will need a minimum of three or four scorers for each Trap Practice and two or three for each Sporting Clays Practice. (No previous experience required)

Trap Range Leaders
Responsible for keeping trap houses full of targets. Supervise setup and clean up of range equipment. We will need two Trap Range Leaders for each Trap Practice. (No previous experience required)

 

Trap Schedule
Orientation (JSA) Wed 3/28/2012 6:00 PM
Trap Practice (IWLA) Wed 4/4/2012 6:00 PM
Trap Practice (IWLA) Wed 4/11/2012 6:00 PM
Trap Practice (IWLA) Wed 4/18/2012 6:00 PM
Trap Practice (GRSC) Wed 4/25/2012 6:00 PM
SCTP Trap Fun Shoot (IWLAMA) Sat 4/28/2012 9:00 AM
Trap Practice (IWLA) Wed 5/2/2012 6:00 PM
Trap Practice (GRSC) Wed 5/9/2012 6:00 PM
ATA Shoot / AIM Zone Shoot (GRSC) Sat 5/12/2012 9:00 AM
Trap Practice (JSA) Wed 5/16/2012 6:00 PM
Trap Practice (JSA) Wed 5/23/2012 6:00 PM
Trap Practice (JSA) Wed 5/30/2012 6:00 PM
Trap Practice (GRSC) Wed 6/6/2012 6:00 PM
PA AIM Trap Championship (PSSA) Sat 6/9/2012 8:00 AM
PA SCTP Trap Championship (PSSA) Sun 6/10/2012 8:00 AM
Awards and Fun Shoot (JSA) Wed 6/20/2012 6:00 PM

Sporting Clays Schedule
Orientation (JSA) Wed 3/28/2012 6:00 PM
Sporting Clays Practice (HFG) Thu 4/5/2012 6:00 PM
Sporting Clays Practice (HFG) Thu 4/19/2012 6:00 PM
Sporting Clays Practice (HFG) Thu 5/3/2012 6:00 PM
Sporting Clays Practice (BRSC) Sat 5/19/2012 9:00 AM
Sporting Clays Practice (CPSC) Tue 5/29/2012 6:00 PM
Sporting Clays Practice (BRSC) Sat 6/2/2012 9:00 AM
Sporting Clays Practice (CPSC) Tue 6/12/2012 6:00 PM
PA SCTP Sporting Clays Championship (CPSC) Sat 6/16/2012 9:00 AM
Awards and Fun Shoot (JSA) Wed 6/20/2012 6:00 PM

Anyone up for a up a little pre-practice practice, we (Luke, Steph and Mark) are going up to Blue Ridge this Saturday, March 10th, at 10:00AM to shoot some Sporting Clays and we were looking to see if anyone else would like to join us. Blue Ridge will let the team shoot 100 targets at a reduced rate, BYOG&A (Bring You Own Gun & Ammo). We may be able to take along a few beginners however you must contact me to make arrangements.

This is a great deal and an opportunity to shoot some quality targets. Get back to me ASAP if you’re interested.

Imagine if your shooting club organized a public range day and 1500 people attended (including hundreds of first-time shooters). Now imagine that taking place in “gun-phobic” California. Well, believe it or not, this really happened when the San Luis Obispo Sportsmen’s Association (SLOSA) hosted its first annual SLOSA Expo. The January event drew more than 1,500 attendees who shot nearly 40,000 rounds while trying out a variety of shooting….

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FYI…registrations have been flying in so I wanted to provide everyone with an update on where we stand. As of today (1/23/12), I have received commitments from 33 shooters for the 2012 season. Of those 33 Shooters, 27 have sent in their paperwork and payment. The remaining 6 are in the process of sending their information in.

Below is the list as it currently stands. If you are on the list and no longer want to shoot with Mason-Dixon please let me know. If you are not on the list and you think you should be, contact me ASAP.

In other news, our practice and competition schedule is just about complete. I still need to add a few dates here and there but for the most part the information listed on the website looks solid. FYI…THERE WILL BE CHANGES TO THIS SCHEDULE…THERE ALWAYS ARE. To make sure you keep up with the latest dates, times and locations, refer back to the website often! The information listed on the website is for your benefit, please make sure you use it.

Updated list:
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ADDENDUM #13E, add the following clarification: 

College Division is a separate Category and awards will be provided at State SCTP Championships. If an individual college student’s school does not have a college shooting program, they may participate with a current or their past SCTP School Team as a “Collegiate” on the Team Roster. College squads must consist of individuals from the same college. No “bump ups” allowed from a lower Division/Category, i.e. Senior Varsity, etc. Where there are no College squads, there will be Collegiate Individual awards provided.

Spots on the team are filling up fast so to make sure you get to shoot with Mason-Dixon this year I recommend you get your [download id=”19″] paperwork in ASAP. Visit our website for more information and to download a [download id=”19″]. Fill out the forms and mail them back to me with a check for $15 payable to the “Mason-Dixon Clay Busters”. Please make sure you select all the DISCIPLINES (Trap, Skeet, Sporting Clays, Olympic Trap) you would like to participate in on your application.

The 2012 Eastern Sports & Outdoor Show is just around the corner and the management of the show has once again offered members of the Mason-Dixon Clay Busters a by one get one free ticket offer. The show runs from February 4-12 and is the largest event of its kind in North America! If you would like tickets to attend the show email me ASAP. Tickets can be used on any day of the show. This offer is limited to only one free ticket per team member.

Also don’t forget to get your 2012 SCTP/MDCB registration paperwork in ASAP. Space is limited and spots on the team are filling up fast. You wouldn’t want to miss out on all the fun, would you? Visit https://masondixonclaybusters.com/2012-mason-dixon-clay-buster-registration/ for more information and to download a [download id=”19″].

Dear All,

Wow, the year has flown by! The reason for my email is twofold. One is to keep everyone in the loop as to the latest team news and information regarding Mason-Dixon and second, is to announce the beginning of our SCTP registration period for the 2012 season.

Team News:

Mason-Dixon had a fantastic 2011 and we are looking forward to building on those successes in 2012. This offseason has been a very busy one. I have applied for two Friends of NRA grants. One is for practice ammunition and targets to help keep our overall expenses down, and the second would provide funding for us to attend our state competitions. These grants are very important to the success of the program so please keep them in your prayers. Don’t forget, we are a non-profit 501(c)(3) organization so if you know of any business or organization that would be willing to make a donation to our program please let me know. Any help with fundraising would be greatly appreciated.

Mason-Dixon will once again offer multiple disciplines to our shooters for 2012. Trap, Skeet, Sporting Clays and Olympic Trap will all be available. Participate in one discipline or shoot in them all, it’s totally up to you.

For the most part our practice and competition schedules will remain the same as last season. Trap practices will be on Wednesdays, Sporting Clays will vary, most likely Thursdays or Saturdays depending on the location, and Skeet and Olympic Trap will vary depend on interest. The season will kick off in March and conclude in June after our state championship events and for those who would like to take the next step and travel to Nationals, the season will run a little longer. I’m in the process of finalizing our 2012 schedule and I hope to have a final version to you in a few weeks. Below are a few important dates that I can share at this time, remember all of these are optional.

• April 21 & 22, 2012 – SCTP Mid-Atlantic Regional Olympic Trap Championship, Keystone Shooting Park, Dalmatia, PA
• May 5 & 6, 2012 – PA SCTP Olympic Trap Championship, Keystone Shooting Park, Dalmatia, PA
• June 9, 2012 – PA AIM Trap Championship, Pennsylvania State Sportsmen’s Association Homegrounds, Elysburg PA
• June 10, 2012 – PA SCTP Trap Championship, Pennsylvania State Sportsmen’s Association Homegrounds, Elysburg PA
• June 16, 2012 – PA SCTP Sporting Clays Championship, Central Penn Sporting Clays, Wellsville, PA
• June 23, 2012 – PA SCTP Skeet Championship, Washington Sportsmen’s Association, Washington, PA
• July 17-21, 2012 – SCTP National Trap, Skeet and Sporting Clays Championships, World Shooting and Recreational Complex, Sparta IL
• August 4-7, 2012 – AIM National Trap Championship, World Shooting and Recreational Complex, Sparta IL

Early Registration:

We are going to open our registration up a little early this year. The SCTP has made their registration information available so I’m going to take advantage of that and do the same. Attached is our 2012 SCTP registration packet. If you qualify for the SCTP (Grades 6-12), and you would like to shoot with the Mason-Dixon Clay Busters in 2012 please fill out the attached forms and mail them back to me with a check for $15 payable to the “Mason-Dixon Clay Busters”. Please make sure you select all the DISCIPLINES (Trap, Skeet, Sporting Clays, Olympic Trap) you would like to participate in on your application.

Registration will be limited to 30 participants in Trap, 20 in Sporting Clays, 20 in Skeet and 20 in Olympic Trap with preference given to returning shooters. Remember, how many disciplines you participate is totally up to you. If you would like to shoot trap only, that is fine. If you would like to shoot all four disciplines, that’s fine also but please make sure you mark the disciplines you intend to participle in on your application prior to sending it in.

Thanks and call me if you have any questions or need additional information.