Objectives:
Enhance youth development of self-concept,
character and personal growth through safe, educational and socially acceptable
involvement in shooting activities.
To involve youth in a life skills program
that teaches safe and responsible use of shooting
sports equipment including sound decision-making, self-discipline
and concentration.
To promote the highest standards of safety,
sportsmanship and ethical behavior.
To expose participants to the broad array
of vocational and life-long avocation activities related to shooting sports.
To strengthen families through participation
in life-long recreational activities.
To complement and enhance the impact of
existing safety, shooting and hunter education programs using experiential
(hands on) educational methods and progressive development of skills and
abilities.
Competition Guidelines:
A county may enter any number of eligible
Junior or Senior Division boys and/or girls in the state Skeet and Trap
match.
Competition will consist of two separate
events, American Skeet and American, 16-yard Trap.
Squads (teams) may consist of3-4
members If a county has less than 3competitors,
they will compete as individuals. Team awards will be determined by the
sum of the best3 scores from a team
who is squadded together. Individual awards will also be provided.
Squads for trap and skeet must be the same members shooting both events
to be considered for the high overall award and travel to the National
4-H Shotgun Event.
All 4-H’ers, trap
operators, coaches, scorekeepers/referees, and range safety officers will
wear hearing and eye protection at all times while on the range.
Counties participating in the state event
must provide one adult to serve as a referee to pull targets and score.
This can likely be at the same time that the same county squad is shooting
on a different field. In no instance can a person score for a squad that
includes members from the same county.
Coaching is not permitted while shooters
are on the field. Coaching is only permitted before and after rounds are
completed and can not cause any delay in the competition.
4-H'er (Participant)
Responsibility:
Guns must be cased or placed in a gun
rack when not in use.
Practice gun safety! Muzzle control must
be maintained at all times. Actions must remain open when not shooting.
Actions must be opened and guns unloaded when moving from station to station.
Gun actions may be closed and guns loaded
ONLY when on the shooting station when it is the 4-H’ers turn to fire.
4-H’ers are responsible for knowing and
following the rules of each clay target discipline including proper
shooting sequence, where to stand while waiting your turn, when actions
may be closed and the responsibilities of a squad leader while on the field.
In the event of a misfire, firearms must
remain pointed down range in a safe direction, keeping both hands on the
firearm until the firearm has been inspected by the referee.
At no time may a gun muzzle be rested
on the body part or a toe pad in 4-H competition. In addition no body part
may be rested on the muzzle of the firearm.
It is the 4-H'ers
responsibility to agree with how the target is scored prior to ensure that
the score is added correctly before leaving the station.
Referee Responsibilities:
Observe for open actions and muzzle control.
Observe for sportsmanship, ethical behavior
and proper shooting procedures for each clay target discipline.
Know the rules! These include the Georgia
4-H rules as well the NSSA and ATA rules.
Know how to properly score targets and
load targets into the machines.
Know the proper procedures for handling
a misfire. This includes having the 4-H’er not move their hands from the
trigger or touch the safety, and examining the firearm and ammunition to
determine cause of the misfire.
Observe targets and indicate hit or miss
and declare “no target” if the target appears broken prior to firing.
(All targets declared “no target” shall not be scored and must be re-shot
for scoring.
American Skeet
Course of fire for Senior competition
will consist of 4-25 target rounds (100 targets) consisting of singles
and doubles from stations 1, 2, 6, and 7 and singles from stations 3, 4,
5, and 8.
Course of fire for Junior competition
will consist of 3-25 target rounds (75 targets) consisting of singles and
doubles from stations 1, 2, 6, and 7 and singles from stations 3, 4, 5,
and 8.
4-H'ers will
fire in an expeditious manner, avoiding unnecessary delay; 4-H'ers
should be prepared to take the field 45 minutes to 1 hour before their
scheduled firing time.
Any shotgun 12 gauge or smaller.
Firearms with release triggers are NOT permitted. firing a shot charge
meeting the requirements of the National Skeet Shooting Association (NSSA).
4-H'ers will
supply their own shotgun and shotshells. Shotshells must meet
the following specifications:
1 1/8 oz cannot exceed 1290 Feet Per Second
(FPS)
1 oz cannot exceed 1325 FPS
7/8 oz can not exceed 1350 FPS.
o Shot size must be 7 ½ or smaller
and not exceed 1 1/8 oz. Shells will be factory
loads. NO RELOADS WILL BE ALLOWED. 4-H’ers are
responsible for bringing enough shells for all rounds, practice shots,
proof-doubles, and tie breakers if necessary.
For additional rules, refer to the NSSA
rule Book. A copy may be downloaded at www.mynssa.com
4-H rules take precedence over other rules.
Ties for individuals and teams will be
done as miss and out shooting doubles from stations 3, 4, and 5.
American Trap
Course of fire for Senior competition
will consist of 2-50 sub-events for a total of 100 targets
consisting of ten rounds from each of the five shooting stations at 16
yards.
Course of fire for Junior competition
will consist of 3-25 target rounds of 25 targetsfor a total of (75
targets event) consisting of five rounds from each of the five shooting
stations at 16 yards.
4-H'ers will
fire in an expeditious manner, avoiding unnecessary delay; 4-H'ers
should be prepared to take the field 45 minutes to 1 hour before their
scheduled firing time.
Any shotgun 12 gauge or smaller firing
a shot charge meeting the requirements of the Amateur Trap Association
(ATA). Firearms with release triggers are NOT permitted.
4-H'ers will
supply their own shotgun and shotshells. Shotshells must meet
the following specifications:
1 1/8 oz cannot exceed 1290 Feet Per Second
(FPS)
1 oz cannot exceed 1325 FPS
7/8 oz can not exceed 1350 FPS.
Shot size must be 7 ½ or smaller
and not exceed 1 1/8 oz. Shells will be factory
loads. NO RELOADS WILL BE ALLOWED. 4-Hers
are responsible for bringing enough shells for each round, necessary shells
to re-shoot a no-target, etc. and practice shots, record fire and tie breakers
if necessary.
For additional rules, refer to the official
ATA Rule Book. A copy may be downloaded at www1.shootata.com
4-H rules take precedence over other rules.
Ties for individuals or teams will be
broken by shooting handicap targets starting at the 21-yard line and shooting
or progressing to longer yardage as determined by
event management.
Ties for individuals or teams for high
overall recognition will be a combination of skeet doubles and handicap
trap targets determined by shoot management.
Certified Coaches / Adults:
Counties are required
to have a minimum of one 4-H certified coach in the shotgun
discipline coach for each 4-5 member squad or for those shooting as individuals.
A 4-H certified coach must be present
on each field during competition.
A 4-H certified coach in shotgun discipline
must be present for a county practice or event to be recognized as a Georgia
4-H SAFE program.
Additional adequate adult supervision
should be present to serve as range safety officers and help facilitate
all aspects of Project SAFE events and activities. Adults should be Certified
Overnight Chaperone Trained or Screened Volunteers depending upon responsibilities
and roles assigned.
Awards & Recognition:
Awards are as outlined by the Project
SAFE Development Committee.
The first place overall senior team and
high senior individual will be eligible for Master 4-H'er status and to
participate in the recognition of Special Events Winners at State 4-H Congress.
The banquet meal and lodging expenses will be paid for the team and coach;
however, travel costs are not covered.
The State winning team and high scoring
individuals are eligible to compete again during subsequent years.
The state winning senior team (overall
skeet and trap) at the state 4-H match are eligible to represent Georgia
in the 4-H National Shooting Sports Invitational Match.
