The Mason-Dixon family pulled it together and ended the week selling 120 gun raffle tickets at the NRA’s Great American Outdoor Show. The Beardsleys and the Reeds worked hard and sold 29 tickets last Sunday but they were no match for the Simmons and Sauers combo who sold a whopping 91 tickets yesterday!!!!!!! Thanks to their awesome efforts the team will receive over $3000 donated to its MidwayUSA Foundation endowment account.

I special thank you goes out to Skip Klinger and the Palmyra Sportsmen’s Association for making this opportunity available to area youth shooting teams. Palmyra has been a great partner and friend to Mason-Dixon and we truly appreciate their continued support!!!!!!

Thanks again to all who helped and gave their time. Mason-Dixon ROCKS!!!

PLEASE Consider Attending!!!!

As most of you know, next to the ranges that host our practices, the Friends of NRA is by far our biggest benefactor. The White Rose Friends of the NRA is having their annual banquet at the Wyndham Garden-York on March 4, 2016 @ 5:30 PM.  Marcia and I will be out of town that weekend so I’m looking for members/parents of the team to go and represent Mason-Dixon at the banquet. This has been an extremely  fun event and supports local youth shooting sports. Please join us in supporting this great cause!!!!!!

I hope to pick up tickets next week and I would love to see some team members attend. Please contact me ASAP if you would like to attend at coach@masondixonclaybusters.com or 717-235-0743.

Help Support the Future of Shooting Sports with the White Rose Friends of the NRA!

JOIN US FOR A NIGHT OF FOOD, GAMES AND FUN!
MONEY RAISED WILL SUPPORT ADULT AND JUNIOR SHOOTING PROGRAMS RIGHT HERE IN OUR COMMUNITY.

Friday March 4, 2016
Wyndham Garden-York formerly Holiday Inn Holidome & Conference Center
2000 Loucks Rd York, PA 17408
$45 per person includes Full Course Buffet

Update on tentative schedule:

What I sent out earlier this week was the SCTP’s tentative schedule for the SCTP National. It is my plan to schedule Mason-Dixon athletes/squads to shoot on the same days we have done in the past.

FYI… attending Nationals is strictly optional however just so you know it is open to everyone on the team. If you can find a way to fit it in your schedule, you will have a great time.  

Below is a tentative Mason-Dixon schedule for 2016 SCTP Nationals. 

July 11/12 (Monday/Tuesday)
Skeet 
Double Trap (depending on interest)
Handicap Trap (depending on interest)

July 13/14 (Wednesday/Thursday)
Sporting Clays
Double Skeet (Friday only, depending on interest)

July 15/16 (Friday/Saturday)
Trap

Speed Shooting (Pistol)  one, maybe two of the above days depending on interest and scheduling. 

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Some of you have been asking for this… I don’t see anything listed for pistol yet, as soon as I do I will pass it on.

A tentative schedule has been set for the 2016 SCTP and SASP National Championships to be held July 9-16, 2016 at the Cardinal Shooting Center in Marengo, Ohio. Schedule updates will be added here as they’re confirmed.

Tentative Schedule:
July 9/10 (Saturday/Sunday)
Skeet
Double Trap
Handicap Trap

July 11/12 (Monday/Tuesday)
Skeet
Sporting Clays
Double Trap
Handicap Trap

July 13 (Wednesday)
Opening Ceremonies
Annie Oakley
Pizza/Soda Party

July 13/14 (Wednesday/Thursday)
Skeet
Sporting Clays
16 yd Trap
Skeet & Sporting Clays Awards (evening)

July 15 (Friday)
Skeet Doubles
Handicap & Double Trap Awards (evening)
Annie Oakley
Ice Cream Social

July 15/16 (Friday/Saturday)
16 yd Trap
Skeet Doubles/Trap/HOA Awards (late afternoon)

Below for your review is a fantastic video series by the National Sporting Clays Association on proper gun fit that I think everyone should watch. This information will help you better understand the basic principles and techniques used to fit a shotgun.

 

The Pistol (Speed Shooting) Team will be holding a mandatory Safety Meeting on Saturday, January 23, 2016 @ 2:00PM at the Izaak Walton League York Chapter #67 located at 7131 Iron Stone Hill Road Dallastown PA. The meeting will consist of a safety and familiarization lesson followed by a simple live fire lesson/exercise.

RSVP IS REQUIRED…Please RSVP by replying to this email if you plan to attend.

If you plan to shoot Pistol (Speed Shooting) and have not turned your 2015-16 Mason-Dixon Clay Busters Registration Package you need to do so ASAP. If you have any questions or need additional information contact Roger Beardsley at 717-235-0743 or coach@masondixonclaybusters.com

 

This information just came in from the SCTP/SPP Headquarters….. I know many of you have been asking about Nationals and how the closing of the World Shooting Complex would affect us. Well it looks like they have officially locked down their dates however the location has yet to be deterred. We love Sparta and I hope things work out but the SCTP/SPP leadership is doing its due diligence by making sure that we have a SCTP/SPP National Championship to go to in July.

The rumblings that I have heard is that if Nationals is not in Sparta, the SCTP/SPP National Championship will be held at the Cardinal Center in Marengo, OH. I have hedged my bets and booked a “easy cancel” room at the Hampton Inn Columbus/Delaware I-71 North. If you’re kicking around the idea of attending nationals with us in July you may want to do the same.

In addition, I was also able to book 10 rooms at the Holiday Inn Express in Sparta so if the shoot doesn’t move we will once again have the best place in town. I was able to booked the rooms with the condition that if Nationals moves the contract will be canceled.

WARNING: please do not make any plans that are not easily canceled! THINGS MAY CHANGE!

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FOR STATE ADVISORS – National Championships Update

Dear State Advisors,

As many of you are aware, the World Shooting and Recreational Complex in Sparta, IL, has been the home of our Scholastic Clay Target Program (SCTP) and Scholastic Pistol Program (SPP) National Championship events for several years running. As of October 1, 2015, the complex was closed for all shooting events due to unresolved budget issues within Illinois state government and remains closed to this date. The SSSF has not received any news or timeline for a possible re-opening at this point.

We know many of your team’s coaches and families are trying to plan 2016 vacations, time off work, kids’ schedules, etc. to attend this event and are requesting event details. We want to let you know that at this time, we are able to confirm the dates of the 2016 SCTP and SPP National Championships will be July 9 – July 16, 2016. The confirmation of the event location is still being finalized, and we plan to have the final location along with tentative event schedule announced prior to January 16, 2016.

Please keep in mind that our program and foundation staff are doing everything possible to plan another successful National Championship event that so many of our SCTP and SPP program families come to expect each and every year. Providing a high-quality national tournament for SCTP and SPP teams is a priority for us, and we will continue to keep you posted as soon as we have further details.

Thank you for your patience.

Sincerely,

Ben Berka
SSSF President and Executive Director

Tom Wondrash
SCTP National Director

Tammy Mowry
SPP National Director

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Happy “all most” New Year Everyone, I wanted to take this opportunity to pass on some information.

Membership:

As you know membership is now open to everyone. We currently have openings in all of our disciplines however some are just about full. If you’ve delayed in getting your paperwork in, I suggest you take care of it now. On January 20th we are hosting a new/perspective member Informational Meeting where I’m hoping that we will finalize our 2016 roster

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Sparta:

The World Shooting Complex, home of the SCTP/SPP Nationals, in Sparta remains closed and the Illinois budget has yet to be finalized. That means, as of today, there is no set date or location for the 2016 SCTP/SPP Nationals. I know some of you were planning to attend and trying to get a room at the Holiday Inn Express in Sparta however given the current situation that may not be a good idea. As soon as I hear any new news I will pass it on.

Additional Opportunities:

With the New Year comes a bunch of opportunities. What I know is listed below.

New Years Day Trap – Glen Rock will be open New Year’s Day from noon-2pm for anyone who would like to shoot. Bird prices the same as 2015. Reduced rate for what we have left of “pick up” birds.

New Years Day Block/Turkey Shoot – Jefferson Sportsmen will be hosting a New Years Day block/turkey shoot. Festivities begin shortly before noon. Refreshments will be available for purchase. Bring your 12ga. and have some fun. http://jeffersonsportsmen.org/calendar/calendar.asp

Central Pennsylvania Sporting Clays League – This is both a scratch and handicap league. It is held during the slow winter months in PA. The league travels between 5 different clubs. Shoot 50 targets each week for 10 weeks (Twice at each club). The first shoot is scheduled for January 10 at Hummelstown. For more information visit http://www.steelstown.org/CPTSCL/

Central Pennsylvania Skeet League – Eight shoot 100 target Winter Skeet League that runs from January to April. The league travels between 3 different clubs. Shoot 100 targets every other week. For more information visit http://www.yorkadams.org/york-adams-trap-and-skeet-yats-home

York and Adams Winter League – Eight shoot 50 target Saturday league that runs December to April. For more information visit http://www.yorkadams.org/york-adams-trap-and-skeet-yats-home

Loch Raven Winter Skeet League – Eight shoot 50 target Sunday league that runs November to February. For more information visit http://www.lochravenskeettrap.com/

Acknowledgments:

The 2016 AIM All State Teams were recently posted on the ATA website. Mason-Dixon is honored to have 5 shooters placed on those teams!!!!

• In Maryland’s Junior Division
  • Tori Mann with a 91.20%
• In Pennsylvania’s Pre-Sub Division
  • Robbie Carpenter with a 69.00%
• In Pennsylvania’s Sub-Junior Division
  • Nathan Metzger with a 94.56% (Team Captain)
  • Dawson Sterner with a 93.33%
• In Pennsylvania’s Junior Gold Division
  • Mark Beardsley with a 95.33%

We are VERY proud of the accomplishments of these fine young athletes!

Here is an excellent opportunity for you to keep those skeet skills sharp this winter. The York-Adams 50-target Winter Skeet League is scheduled to start on December 19, 2015. For questions and more information contact Chad Hamm at CHamm@snyderslance.com.

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It was brought to my attention that I made a few errors with the information I sent out last week. I believe I have fixed everything in the 8 steps posted below. If you have previously coached with Mason-Dixon please look over the  Coaches Requirement Check List and see what you may need to complete. Basically if you don’t see a “check” or a “box” in the row next to you name it needs to be done.

To become an Assistant Coach with Mason-Dixon you need to complete the following eight (8) steps:

1. Register with the Scholastic Shooting Sports Foundation.
   • For Trap, Skeet, and/or Sporting Clays:
     • Fill out, sign, and return the SCHOLASTIC CLAY TARGET PROGRAM (SCTP) 2015-16 VOLUNTEER POSITION REGISTRATION FORM (note: return only the first page, keep page 2 & 3 for your reference)
   • For Pistol:
     • Fill out, sign, and return the SCHOLASTIC PISTOL PROGRAM (SPP) 2015-16 VOLUNTEER POSITION REGISTRATION FORM (note: return only the first page, keep page 2 & 3 for your reference)
2. Fill out, sign, and return the INTAKE FORM FOR VOLUNTEERS
3. Go to https://www.compass.state.pa.us/CWIS and obtain a PENNSYLVANIA CHILD ABUSE HISTORY CLEARANCE. Print and return a copy of the certificate.
4. Go to https://epatch.state.pa.us/Home.jsp and obtain a PENNSYLVANIA STATE POLICE RESPONSE FOR CRIMINAL RECORD CHECK. Print and return a copy of the certificate.
5. If you have been a resident of Pennsylvania for all of the past ten (10) years:
   • Fill out, sign, and return the PENNSYLVANIA RESIDENT VERIFICATION
   • Fill out, sign, and return the DISCLOSURE STATEMENT APPLICATION FOR VOLUNTEERS (note: please keep a copy of this document for your records as it lists your obligations)
6. If you have NOT been a resident of Pennsylvania for all of the past ten (10) years:
   • Go to https://www.pa.cogentid.com//index_dpw.htm and obtain a FEDERAL (FBI) CRIMINAL HISTORY REPORT. A letter will be mailed to you, print and return a copy of the report. (note: this report cost $25.75. Print and return a copy of the receipt if you would like to be reimbursed.)
7. If you are a new coach, or if you neglected to do it last year, you must complete the following:
   • Go to https://sssf.volunteerportal.net/ and obtain an INTELLICORP BACKGROUND CHECK. This report cost $12.00. Print and return a copy of the receipt if you would like to be reimbursed.
     • Password: scholastic
   • Go to http://shopping.positivecoach.org/Courses/Double-Goal-Coach and take the Double-Goal Coach®: Coaching for Winning and Life Lessons. (note: this course takes approximately 1-2 hours to complete)
     • Select the free OPTION 1 “Register with a voucher code”
       1. Voucher Code*: ScholasticSSFcoach15
       2. Email*: (the email you provided on your SCTP/SPP VOLUNTEER POSITION REGISTRATION FORM)
       3. Print and return a copy of the certificate.
8. You have two choices to return everything, whatever option you take please insure that your copies are legible.
   • Mail paper copies of everything to: Mason-Dixon Clay Busters, 213 Pine Street, Glen Rock PA 17327
   • Scan and email electronic copies to: coach@masondixonclaybusters.com

 

Hello All, this is just a reminder…. If you plan to help coach with Mason-Dixon I need you to get your background checks done and your paperwork in to me as soon as possible. In order for us to comply with all the new laws, and adhere to our insurance policies, no one will be allowed to be up on the line working with the shooters without having all of the paperwork and background checks complete. Unfortunately this requirement is nonnegotiable.

Some of you have sent in your information…Thank You! So that everyone knows where they stand I have created a document that list all of our coaches with the requirements that need to be completed. Please look over the document and take care of anything that needs to be done.

Coaches Requirement Check List

To help make things a little easier I tried to condense the steps needed to get everything done.

If you want to help coach you need to do the following:

1. For Trap, Skeet, and/or Sporting Clays:
   • Fill out, sign, and return the SCHOLASTIC CLAY TARGET PROGRAM (SCTP) 2015-16 VOLUNTEER POSITION REGISTRATION FORM (note: return only the first page, keep page 2 & 3 for your reference)
2. For Pistol:
   • Fill out, sign, and return the SCHOLASTIC PISTOL PROGRAM (SPP) 2015-16 VOLUNTEER POSITION REGISTRATION FORM (note: return only the first page, keep page 2 & 3 for your reference)
3. Fill out, sign, and return the INTAKE FORM FOR VOLUNTEERS
4. If you have been a resident of Pennsylvania for all of the past ten (10) years:
   • Fill out, sign, and return the PENNSYLVANIA RESIDENT VERIFICATION
   • Fill out, sign, and return the DISCLOSURE STATEMENT APPLICATION FOR VOLUNTEERS (note: please keep a copy of this document for your records as lists your obligations)
   • Go to https://www.compass.state.pa.us/CWIS and obtain a PENNSYLVANIA CHILD ABUSE HISTORY CLEARANCE. Print and return a copy of the certificate.
   • Go to https://epatch.state.pa.us/Home.jsp and obtain a PENNSYLVANIA STATE POLICE RESPONSE FOR CRIMINAL RECORD CHECK. Print and return a copy of the certificate.
5. If you have NOT been a resident of Pennsylvania for all of the past ten (10) years:
   • Go to https://www.pa.cogentid.com//index_dpw.htm and obtain a FEDERAL (FBI) CRIMINAL HISTORY REPORT. Print and return a copy of the report. (note: this report cost $25.75. Print and return a copy of the receipt if you would like to be reimbursed.)
   • Go to https://www.compass.state.pa.us/CWIS and obtain a PENNSYLVANIA CHILD ABUSE HISTORY CLEARANCE. Print and return a copy of the certificate.
   • Go to https://epatch.state.pa.us/Home.jsp and obtain a PENNSYLVANIA STATE POLICE RESPONSE FOR CRIMINAL RECORD CHECK. Print and return a copy of the certificate.
6. Finally, if you are a new coach, or if you neglected to do it last year, you must complete the following:
   • Go to https://sssf.volunteerportal.net/ and obtain an INTELLICORP BACKGROUND CHECK. This report cost $12.00. Print and return a copy of the receipt if you would like to be reimbursed.
   • Go to http://shopping.positivecoach.org/Courses/Double-Goal-Coach and take the Double-Goal Coach®: Coaching for Winning and Life Lessons. (note: this course takes approximately 1-2 hours to complete)
     • Select the free OPTION 1 “Register with a voucher code”
       1. Voucher Code*: ScholasticSSFcoach15
       2. Email*: (the email you provided on your SCTP/SPP VOLUNTEER POSITION REGISTRATION FORM)
       3. Print and return a copy of the certificate.

You have two choices to return everything, whatever option you take please insure that your copies are legible.

1. Mail paper copies of everything to:

Mason-Dixon Clay Busters
213 Pine Street
Glen Rock, PA 17327

2. Scan and email electronic copies to:

coach@masondixonclaybusters.com

 

I know that this is a royal pain in the butt and we can’t afford to lose anyone due to all this stupid stuff, but I can’t stress enough how important this is to the future of our program. I value everyone’s time and commitment to the program and I would be more than happy to meet with you and walk you through the process. I can bring along my laptop and printer and we can knock everything out in about an hour.

The new SCTP season officially kicked off on September 1st. Once again, we are giving our returning athletes an opportunity to sign up for the SCTP and lock in their spots on the 2016 Mason-Dixon Clay Busters before any remaining openings are made available to the public. This early registration period will accomplish two things:

1. It will give us an accurate count as to how many openings the team will have next year.
2. Allow returning athletes to be covered under the SCTP insurance policies and participate in any events that we may have between now and spring.

I know it’s early to start thinking about next spring but I really need to get this done since I’m already receiving inquiries from new shooters who want to join Mason-Dixon next year.

Beginning today and ending November 17, 2015, we will be accepting 2015-16 SCTP membership forms and payments from returning athletes. This early registration cost $20 and only covers the 2015-16 SCTP registration fees. Costs for practices and competitions are being worked on as we speak and will be made available in our 2016 Registration Package due out in mid to late November. I do not anticipate any significant increase in the fees from last year, it may even go down slightly for athletes who participate in more than one discipline.

To complete the early registration process, download and fill out the [download id=”118″]. Once complete mail the signed [download id=”118″] forms along with a check for $20 made out to “Mason-Dixon Clay Busters” to 213 Pine Street, Glen Rock PA 17327. Please make sure you mail signed originals as copies are not accepted by the SCTP.

If you would like to renew your ATA/AIM memberships at the same time please include an additional $25 ($45 will cover both SCTP and ATA/AIM).  There are no additional forms to fill out for ATA/AIM, just the fees. The SCTP gets credit for the ATA/AIM renewal if it’s done at the same time as the SCTP registration. If you don’t want to do it now, or you already renewed your ATA/AIM membership it’s not a big deal.

So the Reader’s Digest version is…. If you plan to shoot with the team again, get your early registration paperwork in ASAP and lock in your spot. That way if something fun comes up between now and spring you’ll be able to participate.

Thanks for your time and I look forward to having you all back with us next year!!!!!!

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Week 4 is complete but there is still time for you to jump in and join the league. The league allows make-ups and shoot-aheads so sign up today!!!!.

ePostal League Sign-up Form
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Athlete Name	Disipline	Weeks Shot	Raw Average	Handicapped Average
Mark Beardsley	Skeet	4	48.50	49.15
Tori Mann	Skeet	4	47.50	49.00
Dawson Sterner	Skeet	4	45.50	48.80
Jacob Lloyd	Skeet	4	44.25	48.70
Jeremy Adkins	Skeet	4	45.25	48.69
Stephanie Beardsley	Skeet	2	43.50	48.60
Samuel Rooney	Skeet	4	39.00	48.15
Elijah LaBrozzi	Skeet	3	37.33	48.07
Adam Simmons	Skeet	4	37.75	47.49
Rachel Sauers	Skeet	4	32.50	46.50
Chloe Sterner	Skeet	3	35.67	45.88
Noah Temple	Skeet	0
Nathan Metzger	Trap	4	48.00	48.85
Jeremy Adkins	Trap	4	46.00	48.55
Tori Mann	Trap	4	45.50	48.30
Jacob Lloyd	Trap	4	40.00	48.30
Elijah LaBrozzi	Trap	4	43.00	47.60
Dawson Sterner	Trap	4	42.25	47.59
Sarah Simmons	Trap	4	31.50	47.49
Gianna Patti	Trap	4	38.50	47.46
Brayden Lewis	Trap	3	34.33	47.25
Samuel Rooney	Trap	4	32.75	47.24
Emily Simmons	Trap	4	31.75	46.89
Rachel Sauers	Trap	3	39.33	46.85
David Bell	Trap	4	44.00	46.40
Kyle Shenk	Trap	1	32.00	46.40
Robbie Carpenter	Trap	3	38.33	45.93
Chloe Sterner	Trap	4	35.75	45.15
Noah Temple	Trap	0
Rowan Denny	Trap	0