Transcript Air Rifle as a Varsity Sport - Civilian Marksmanship Program

Air Rifle as a
Varsity Sport
A presentation for:
High Schools
1
Introduction

Why your High School should
consider Three Position Air Rifle
as an addition to its varsity
sports

Presented by:
GSSA – Georgia Shooting Sports Assn
USA Shooting
Civilian Marksmanship Program
Riverside High School




2
History





GHSA varsity rifle teams have existed for >80
years
Smallbore (.22) rifle up to 1980’s
3 Position Air Rifle introduced in 1990-91
Smallbore dropped in 1995
Three Position Air Rifle has grown to 115 varsity
teams
3
Team Basics

Team Size

5 Co-ed team members
4 top scores count for team score
Title IX neutral
Total team = ~ 1-3 per class



4
Equipment Basics







Air Rifle & sling
Kneeling roll & mat
Spotting scope & stand
Rifle stand
Target trap
Shooting jacket
Pellets & targets
5
Equipment Costs




Initial investment = $400 - $1400 per athlete
Equipment life 5-15 years
Annual operating costs = <$75/yr/athlete
True annual cost = ~ $ 200/yr/athlete
6
Basic Rules

Rules:

Standard 3 Position Air Rifle Rules
Published by the National 3 Position Air
Rifle Council
Sporter & Precision Rifle Categories
GHSA uses open category rule



7
Basic Rules

Three positions
10 minute prep period
 Prone 10 shots/15 minutes
 Standing 10 shots/20 minutes
 Kneeling 10 shots/15 minutes
 5 minute transition periods
 Complete match ~ 90 minutes

8
Basic Rules



Firing line to target = 10 meters
Target = AR5/10 (Olympic)
Pellets = .177 cal (Olympic)
9
Shooting Teaches:





Focus
Concentration
Self reliance
Emotional control
Positive self esteem
10
Shooting is Egalitarian





Boys & girls compete equally
Shooting is 85% mental
Athleticism is not important
Good shooters make good
students
Good students make good
shooters
11
Why your High School
Should Add Shooting to
its Sports

Small team size
Inexpensive operation
Co-ed sport
All students can participate
Readily available resources

FUN!




12
We are prepared to:




Provide leadership training
Provide coaches training
Provide ongoing informational
support
Provide local, hands on training for
booster clubs/parents
13