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INTRODUCTION & GENERAL RULESReference the specific Event for Competition Rules!

PARTNERS

4-H SAFE PROGRAM LEADERSHIPState 4-H Shooting Sports (SAFE) Program Coordinator:

Shannon Andress, andresh@aces.edu, 334-750-4591

Sarah Butterworth, Archery, sfb0010@aces.edu, 334-703-6777

Beth Yates, Rifle, eey0001@aces.edu, 334-750-4964

Shannon Andress, Pistol, andresh@aces.edu, 334-750-4591

Kim Good, Shotgun, goodkim@aces.edu, 256-252-9029

Jay Conway, Hunting & Outdoor Skills, conwajk@aces.edu, 256-338-4631

Kerri Roberts, Western Heritage, roberk5@aces.edu, 256-476-7398•

Contact Discipline Leads for more info about specific matches:

3/17/18 - Air Rifle Championship, p. 6-7•

3/17/18 - Air Pistol Championship, p. 8-9•

3/17/18 - BB Gun Championship, p. 10-11•

4/13-14/18 - Shotgun Championship, p. 12-14•

4/28/18 - Archery Championship, p. 19-21•

5/12/18 - .22 Rifle Silhouette Match, p. 22-24•

• 5/26/18 - .22 3-Position Match, p. 25-265/19-20/18 - State 4-H Rendezvous: Western HeritageProject & Hunting-Outdoor Skills, p. 27

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4/21/18 - .22 Rifle Rimfire Sporter Match, p. 15-18•

4-H Shooting Sports competitive events are, firstand foremost, conducted as Positive YouthDevelopment and educational events. Shooting

Sports is merely the vehicle by which 4-H teaches LifeSkills and encourages the Essential Elements of

belonging, independence, generosity, and masteryvia the application of experiential learning.

Competition is one way that 4-H celebrates the youth member's learning experience, and should not be the main objective of any 4-H activity. Alabama 4-H complies with the National 4-H "No Repeat Rule" (ie: once a youth demonstrates mastery of a project by attending its capstone event, he or she may not return as a competitor in that event but are welcome to explore a new project or activity). Coaches should value, teach, promote, and demonstrate safety and education above

awards, recognition, and winning.

Conduct (from National 4-H Shooting SportsChampionship Rules. Applicable to all 4-H State and National shooting sports programs):

Tobacco and Alcohol: The use of tobacco/nicotineproducts and alcoholic beverages by minors at any4-H event is not permitted. Violation of this policy is

grounds for disqualification and dismissal from the 4-H event. Adults may not use tobacco in the presenceof youth and alcohol is strictly forbidden.

Footwear: All participants are required to wear shoes

that completely cover their feet while on the shooting

line or when shooting in any 4-H event. Examples of

unacceptable footwear include (but are not limited to)flip-flops, sandals, clogs, and bare feet.

Behavior and Sportsmanship: All participants,

coaches, and spectators are expected to demonstrate

the highest level of sportsmanship, supporting the

objectives and ideals promoted by the 4-H program ingeneral -- and the 4-H Shooting Sports program in

particular. Coaches, youth, ACES Staff and spectators

are expected to conform to all state 4-H Youth Code of

Conduct and Alabama 4-H Volunteer Behavioral

Guidelines, Volunteer agreements, and the National

4-H Shooting Sports program code of conduct.

Knowledge of Rules and Procedures: Where

possible, each of the Alabama SAFE events areassociated with the appropriate National Governing

Body (NGB). Exceptions to any NGB rule is noted in the

synopsis of that particular championship. It is the

responsibility of each Coach and participant

to read the championship rules, understand the procedures used in each event, and comply with the

rules and standards of each event. If you have questions, you are encouraged to clarify any areas of confusion or misunderstanding -- ignorance of the rules in any event does not eliminate their existence.

Participants are responsible for knowing the rules of

their event and staying within them. Learning the

rules of an event is part of the educational process

for Shooting Sports participants.

2018 4-H SAFE Championships & Events The 1st Place Senior Team with a corresponding National event may have the option to represent Alabama 4-H.

• State 4-H Air Rifle, BB Gun, & Air PistolChampionships, Saturday, March 17 - CMP Indoor

Range, Anniston, AL

State 4-H Shotgun Championships, Friday and

Saturday, April 13 - 14 at Selwood Farm & Red Eagle

Gun Club, near Childersburg, AL

• State 4-H Archery Championships, Saturday,April 28 - Alabama 4-H Center, Columbiana, AL

State 4-H Rendezvous: Western Heritage &Hunting-Outdoor Skills Event, Saturday - Sunday,May 19-20 - Brierfield Ironworks

State 4-H .22 Rifle Silhouette Match, Saturday,May 12 - Central Alabama Gun Club, Shorter, AL

State 4-H .22 Rifle 3-Position Match, Saturday,May 26 - Magic City Gun Club, Pinson, AL

NATIONAL 4-H CHAMPIONSHIPS &INVITATIONAL EVENTS National 4-H Championships: June 24 - 29, 2018 in Grand Island, NE. All disciplines (Shotgun, Archery, Rifle, Pistol, Hunting Skills) except Western Heritage. Participants attend at invitation of State 4-H Office based on State Championship results.

National 4-H Western Heritage Conference: July 31 - August 2, 2018 in Deer Lodge MT. This is not a terminal event, and is an open invitational to all who wish to attend.

For general information contact Shannon Andress, State 4-H SAFE Program Coordinator,

andresh@aces.edu or call 334-750-4591.

Applies to All 2018 ChampionshipsIntroduction

State 4-H .22 Rifle Rimfire Sporter Match, Saturday,April 21 - Central AL Gun Club, Shorter, AL

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Registration: All 2018 SAFE Championships, including Postal Matches, will register through

4HOnline. Registration fees for all championships are nonrefundable. Each championship registration

will open approximately 7 weeks before and close 2

weeks before the date of the championship. At least one coach from each team must register through 4HOnline. This will be the contact person concerning

the specifics for the matches.

Cost: Varies per discipline—includes participant

fees and event tee-shirt. Late registrants are not guranteed a shirt.

Eligibility: 4-H events are open to active members of

a chartered Alabama 4-H Club that has experiential

learning in regularly scheduled and planned

meetings. For the State Championships, membership

must be in a discipline-specific 4-H club. Participation

is limited to those members who are enrolled in the 4-

H program and have been a member for a 90-day

minimum. Enrollment dates will be verified using

4HOnline. The Alabama 4-H club year begins on

August 1 and ends on July 31. Age eligibility is

determined by how old the youth is before January 1

of the Alabama 4-H club year. Check the Alabama 4-

H Age and Eligibility Chart to determine the division

for 4-H membership. Seniors are participants born

from 1999 through 2003. Juniors are participants born from 2004 through 2008.

Teams: Teams will consist of a minimum of three

and a maximum of four or five participants from the same age division, based on the event of participation. Juniors are 9 to 13 as of January 1, 2018. Seniors are 14 to 18 as of January 1, 2018. Counties may bring more than one Junior and Senior

team as long as they are from separate clubs.

To qualify as separate clubs, the clubs must meet

and practice at different times, in different places,

and be led by different volunteers or coaches.

The top scores will determine the team, as indicated in Discipline's rules. A 4-H’er may decide to not

compete for team awards and only participate

individually. This must be determined at on-site

check-in.

Applies to All 2018 Championships

General Rules

Any individual who participates in the National 4-H Shooting Sports Championship may not participate in

that discipline at the State 4-H Championship in subsequent years.

Individuals: Individuals may participate in all State 4-H SAFE Championships as long as they meet the eligibility rules.

If the winning Senior team chooses not to attend the National 4-H Shooting Sports Championships, the members of that team are still eligible to participate in that discipline's State 4-H SAFE Championships in the future.

2018 National 4-H Shooting Sports National Competitive Championships: Limited funding up to $2,000.00 is provided by the State 4-H Office for teams who opt to go. Winning teams are responsible for the balance of their expenses, and encouraged to engage in fundraising. Funds raised in the name of 4-H can only be used for the 4-H team members, and only one designated Coach per team. Per 4-H policy, all fundraisers must be approved by the County Extension Coordinator of the county in which the team is located. Do not solicit funds outside the county without permission of that County's CEC.

Safety: All competitors, coaches and spectators

(including small children) must wear eye and ear

protection when forward of the ready line. No ear

protection is required in BB Gun or Air Rifle. No eye or ear protection is required for Archery, only finger tabs. Any individual may be asked to leave the range at the request of the Match Director, State 4-H SAFE Program Coordinator, that team’s Coach, or Range Officers for exhibiting unsafe actions, attitudes, or behaviors. All decisions are final and not subject to protest. This removal is a disqualification.

No unauthorized electronic devices will be allowed on the competition ranges, and may result in immediate discualification.

Coaching: Once a team has entered the range or field for competition, only team members, range officers,

and scorers/judges will be allowed on the range.

Coaches must remain behind the range (except BB Gun). No one, including coaches and spectators, can

coach, advise, or assist participants once competition has begun UNLESS rules otherwise allow. Unauthorized coaching from behind the range can result in disqualification. Coaches will ensure that their competitors are familiar with range, range procedures, and championship rules. Ignorance of range procedures or championship rules will not be a basis for protest. Range officers will be appointed by the Match Directors.

Awards: First, second, and third place Team awards will be given in each age division. Individual awards

will be given to the first, second, and third place

finishers in each class and age division. Awards will be

announced at the end of the respective championships.

Code of Conduct: All participants will be expected to follow the 4-H Code of Conduct, which is found on the

back of the Youth Consent form.

Dress Code: All participants will be expected to follow the 4-H Dress Code.

Protests/Challenges: Only 4-H competitors are allowed to protest/challenge their targets. All protest/

challenge monies not returned will go to the State 4-H

SAFE Program. Protest fees vary by championship and are listed in the specific championship rules.

Postal Match: What is a Postal Match? It's a means by which an absentee 4-H SAFE team or individual’s scores may be counted towards state competition, by "mailing in"! All Postal Match participants and one coach must register for the event through 4HOnline. If a team or individual has a compelling reason they can't attend the respective discipline State Championship at the designated venue on the designated dates, the team members can shoot what is called a Postal Match. All eligibility rules apply to Postal Matches.

Team members or individuals each shoot rounds strictly following the 4-H rules, under the

supervision of an adult range owner or officer who has

no affiliation with the 4-H Club (not a relative, close

friend, or the 4-H team's coach).

Teams must submit requests for postal match

participation in writing, by email, to the state 4-H

SAFE program coordinator and appropriate discipline lead for the particular championship 45 days before

the date of the event. This request must contain the

following:

The person requesting a Postal Match will receive permission or denial by email within 7 business days

after the request is made. More information may be

requested so that an informed decision can be made

concerning the participation.

Teams or individuals who opt to have a postal match in

lieu of attending the respective discipline State 4-H

SAFE Championship will be responsible for their own

target, ammo, and range fees. The fee to submit

scores for the respective discipline State 4-H SAFEChampionship will be double the registration fee of

that championship per person.

2018 4-H SAFE Championship Postal Match Rules:

1.

Each discipline postal match will strictly follow

course of fire for that discipline. For scores to count

as team scores, all members must shoot together at

the same time and location.

Postal Match scores must be supervised andcertified by a nonbiased third party scorekeeper.The team's 4-H Coach and anyone associated withthe team will not be approved to certify PostalMatch scores.

2.

3. The scorekeeper must be approved in advance.

Scores must be recorded on standard scorecards.

Scorecards will be provided. The scorekeeper must

legibly sign each submitted scorecard with the

scorekeeper's:

name

address

phone

email

date of postal match

start and end times of postal match

location of postal match

1) Submission must be completed by the relevant 4-HFoundation Regional Extension Agent.

2) Subject Line: Postal Match Request.

3) Reason for not attending respective disciplinechampionship.

4) Date and location of postal match.

5) Name and contact information of nonbiased thirdparty scorekeeper.

4. In the event of a tie between an on-site team or

individual and postal match teams, the on-site

participants will have preference over postal match

entries.

5. Postal Match scores must be submitted by email

two (2) weeks before the date of the State 4-HSAFE Championship that the postal match is for, tothe State 4-H SAFE Program Coordinator and

respective championship Discipline Lead. Subject

line: Postal Match Scores.

Match Contacts:* Beth Yates, Rifle Discipline Lead, 334-750-4964, eey0001@aces.edu* Perry Mitchell, Jefferson County 4-H Volunteer

Additional information found in Introductions & General Rules.

Date: Saturday, March 17, 2018

Time: 7:30 a.m. (On-site Check-in opens)

Location: CMP (Civilian Marksmanship Program) Range, Anniston, AL

Age Divisions: Junior (9 to 13 as of January 1, 2018)

Senior (14 to 18 as of January 1, 2018)

Classes: Junior and Senior Sporter

Junior and Senior Precision

Cost: $25 per shooter for one match; event Tee Shirt is included in Registration Fee; $10 for additional BB-Gun or Air Pistol match. $30 for Late Registration, no Tee-Shirt guaranteed for late registrants. Registration fees are non-refundable.

All competitors must have a CMP Competitor Number. Go to the CMP website

www.thecmp.org and register free to get one.

Registration: All individuals must register through 4HOnline. Registration will openJanuary 29, and closes March 5. Late registration closes March 12th.

Teams: Teams will consist of 4 shooters from the same 4-H Club for both Junior and Seniordivisions. Teams must be declared at On-Site Registration before any member of the team begins shooting. If a team doesn't have enough Senior members to make a team, then Junior members can be used on the Senior team. Coaches must declare, and these Juniors cannot shoot on a Junior team. Seniors cannot shoot on a Junior team.

Relays: There will be two Air Rifle relays. Relay 2 will be at 11 AM, and used only if required. Relay 1 will begin at 8:30 a.m. Coaches and team

members must arrive in time to complete on-site check-in. You must be at the

designated lane 30 minutes before the start of the relay for a mandatory

safety meeting, equipment check, and target distribution.

Conduct of the Match: This event will use the current National Standard

Three-Position Air Rifle Rules as the guide. Coaches and 4-H’ers are expected to be

familiar with these rules. Modifications to the rules are stated in this event

announcement. This rulebook is available for a nominal fee from the National Three-

Position Air Rifle Council, Camp Perry, PO Box 576, Port Clinton, OH 43452.

Course of Fire: 3 Position Air Rifle 3X20. Twenty shots will be fired in each position (prone, standing, and kneeling). Targets will be placed at 10 meters (33

feet). Shooters will be called to the line 5 minutes before the preparation period

to bring equipment to the line. There will be a 8 minute preparation and sighting

Air Rifle 2018 State 4-H SAFE Championship This event is held in conjunction with the State 4-H BB Gun and State 4-H Air Pistol Championships.

period for prone and 5 minute prep and sight period for standing and kneeling. At the end of the preparation and sighting period, the competitors will have 20 minutes to complete the prone target, 25 minutes to complete the standing target, and 20 minutes to complete the kneeling target. There will

be a 5-minute changeover between positions.

Equipment: Teams and individuals will furnish all of their own equipment, including eye protection.

Only rifles firing .177 caliber pellets will be allowed.

No rifles equipped with scopes will be allowed.

Equipment may be checked by match personnel for

compliance.

Meals: Participants, coaches, and families are encouraged to bring their own snacks, drinks, or

picnic lunches. There are several fast-food eateries

within a short drive if you choose to send an adult for

carryout.

Safety: All shooters must wear eye protection and closed toe shoes while on the air rifle ready and firing

lines. Failure to wear eye protection will result in a warning followed by disqualification. Eye protection is required by 4-H.

Changes to the Program (Match): In the event a change must be made to the program,

schedule, or rules to facilitate the overall 4-H program,

only those coaches that registered through 4HOnline

will be notified by email using 4HOnline as the sender.

All reasonable effort will be made to avoid a change.

Summary of Sporter Air Rifle

Equipment/Clothing Rules:

• Rifles: Only rifles approved by the current CMPRulebook may be used. All other makes and models

of air rifles are not preapproved and must be

inspected and approved by the match director

before being allowed.

Sights: Only sights made for approved air rifles are

allowed. Scopes are not allowed in any case.

Stocks: Stocks of rifles must be of conventional

design and may be adjusted once shooting has

started.

Clothing:

Two loose fitting shirts or sweatshirts may be

worn over one t-shirt. The top two shirts may

not be tucked into pants.

One pair of ordinary pants or jeans may be

worn. Skirts are allowed.

Only normal low-cut street shoes or athletic

shoes with flexible soles may be worn. No

boots are allowed. Shoes may not extend

above the ankle.

Slings are allowed in the prone and kneeling

positions. Slings are not allowed in the

standing position. Slings may be a maximum

of 1.25 inches wide and must be attached to

the upper arm on the shooter and to the fore

end of the rifle.

An ordinary glove or a shooting glove may be

used. Gloves that restrict movement of the

wrist, such as a golf glove, are not allowed.

Note: These are just highlights of Sporter Air Rifle

rules. For complete rules, refer to the current National Standard Three-Position Air Rifle rules.

Directions: From Interstate-20, Exit 188:

1. Head north on Golden Springs Rd/Leon Smith

Pkwy. Continue to follow Golden Springs Road for

1.2 miles.

2. Turn left at Greenbrier Dear Road and go 0.3

miles.

3. Turn left at Sentinel Drive. The range will be on

the right.

Lodging: Ask for the CMP Corporate Rate.

Motel Address Phone Number

Quality Inn 161 Colonial Dr 256-835-2170

Comfort Suites 125 Davis Loop 256-835-8873

Holiday Inn Express 160 Colonial Dr 256-835-8768

Sleep Inn 88 Colonial Dr 256-831-2191

Fairfield Inn 143 Colonial Dr 256-831-1921

LaQuinta Inn &

Suites 100 Colonial Dr 256-241-0950

Hampton Inn &

Suites 210 Colonial Dr 256-831-8958

Additional information found in Introductions & General Rules.

Date: Saturday, March 17, 2018

Time: 7:30 a.m. (On-site Check-in opens)

Location: CMP (Civilian Marksmanship Program) Range, Anniston, AL

Age Divisions: Senior only (age 14-18 as of January 1, 2018).

Junior: There is no Junior 4-H Air Pistol division for 2018.

Classes: "International Standing" (One-Handed).

Cost: $25 per shooter, includes event Tee-Shirt. $10 for each additional BB or Air Rifle match. $30 Late Registration, no shirt guarantee. Registration fees non-refundable. All competitors must have a CMP competitor number. Go to the CMP website www.thecmp.org and register FREE to get one.

Registration: All teams and individuals must register through 4HOnline https://al.4honline.com. Registration will open January 29, and closes March 5. Late registration closes March 12th.

Teams: Teams will consist of 4 shooters from the same 4-H Club for both Junior and

Senior divisions. Teams must be declared at On-Site Registration, before any member of

the team begins shooting. If a team doesn't have enough Senior members to make a

team, then Junior members can be used on the Senior team. Coaches must declare, and

these Juniors cannot shoot on a Junior team. Seniors cannot shoot on a Junior team.

Relays: Air Pistol Relays start at 12:00 noon. Coaches and team members must

arrive in time to complete On-Site Check-In. You must be at the dessignated lane 30 minutes before the start of the relay for a mandatory Safety Briefing. Coaches, teams, and individual shooters will be expected to be ready and in attendance based on this

schedule regardless of the actual start time!

Course of Fire: Progressive Position Air Pistol, 40 shots.

Conduct of the Match: 4-H has elected to follow the rules governing theUSA Shooting Provisional Progressive Position Air Pistol Rules (www.usashooting.org/downloads/ppp_rules.doc) and USA Shooting Air Pistol rules will apply.

Equipment: Teams will furnish their own equipment, including eye

protection. Eye protection must be worn, covering the eyes, at all times on the

range by 4-H’ers, parents, coaches, or anyone assisting with the program.

Only CMP-approved air pistols will be allowed in competition!

Ed Boyett, Match Director, at 334-281-8370 and edboyett@usa.net

Shannon Andress, 4-H SAFE Program Coordinator & Mactch Co-Director 334-270-4133 andresh@aces.edu

2018 State 4-H SAFE Championship This match is held in conjunction with the State 4-H BB Gun

Championship and State 4-H Air Rifle Championship.

Match Contacts:

Assistance: A buddy (coach, parent, leader) will be allowed to spot and load for the shooter during

the firing of shots. No other assistance will be allowed.

Scoring: Each team should provide one adult representative to be a scorer throughout the match.

Experience is not necessary. All inexperienced scorers will be paired with an experienced scorer.

Meals: Participants, coaches, and families are encouraged to bring their own snacks, drinks, picnic

lunches, or grills. Several fast-food eateries are within a short drive if you choose to send an

adult for carry-out.

Safety: All shooters, coaches and spectators (including small children) must wear eye protection

while on the ranges and/or firing lines. Safety glasses will be available for purchase at on-site

registration for $5 each.

Changes to the Program (Match): In the event a change must be made to the program,

schedule, or rules to facilitate the overall 4-H program, only those coaches that registered through

4HOnline will be notified by e-mail utilizing 4HOnline as the sender. All reasonable effort will be

made to avoid a change!

Directions: From Interstate-20, Exit 188:

1. Head north on Golden Springs Rd/Leon Smith Pkwy. Continue to follow Golden Springs Rd for

1.2 miles.

2. Turn left at Greenbrier Dear Rd and go 0.3 miles.

3. Turn left at Sentinel Dr. The range will be on the right.

Motels: Ask for the CMP Corporate Rate.

Motel Address Phone Number

Jameson Inn 161 Colonial Drive 256-835-2170

Comfort Suites 125 Davis Loop 256-835-8873

Holiday Inn Express 160 Colonial Drive 256-835-8768

Sleep Inn 88 Colonial Drive 256-831-2191

Wingate Inn 143 Colonial Drive 256-831-1921

Country Inn & Suites 100 Colonial Drive 256-241-0950

Hampton Inn & Suites 210 Colonial Drive 256-831-8958

Match Contacts:

* Beth Yates, Match Coordinator/Rifle Discipline Lead, 334-750-4964, eey0001@aces.edu

* Sam Richardson, Shelby County 4-H Volunteer

2018 State 4-H SAFE Championship

This event is held in conjunction with the State 4-H Air Rifle and 4-H Air Pistol Championships.

Date: Saturday, March 17, 2018

Time:

Location:

7:30 a.m. (On-site check-in opens)

Check-in no later than 10:00 a.m.

CMP (Civilian Marksmanship Program) Range, Anniston, AL

Age Divisions: Junior 4-H Competitors: 9 to 12 (as of January 1, 2018)

Senior 4-H Competitors:13 to maximum age of 15 (as of January 1, 2018).

Cost: $25 Registration Fee per shooter for one match; includes event Tee Shirt. $30 Late Registration; no tee guranteed for late registrants. $10 for additional Air Rifle & Air Pistol matches. Registration fees non-refundable.

Registration: All teams and individuals must register through 4HOnline. Registration will open February 2 and closes March 5. Late registration closes March 12th.

Teams: A BB-Gun team is five shooters from the same 4-H Club for both Junior and Senior divisions. Teams must be declared prior to the match at On-Site Check In, before any member of the team begins shooting. If a team doesn't have enough Senior members to make a team, Junior members can be used on the Senior team. Coaches must declare, and these Juniors cannot shoot on a Junior team. Seniors cannot shoot on a Junior team.

Relays: First BB Gun Relay is at 12:00 pm. A 50-question written test will be given at 11:00 am. All BB Gun participants and Coaches will be expected to be on hand 15 minutes before their relay time for a mandatory Safety Briefing. All reasonable

efforts will be made to start the relay on time. Times listed may be adjusted based on registration. The registered coach will be notified if changes are needed. Coaches,

teams, and individual shooters will be expected to be ready and in attendance based on

this schedule regardless of the actual start time.

Course of Fire: 40 shots fired for record. 10 shots in each of the following positions: Prone, Standing, Sitting, and Kneeling (in that order). Competitors will be

called to the line and will be given 10 minutes at the beginning of each relay to bring

and arrange their equipment at the line and to hang targets. Competitors will be

allowed to fire unlimited sighters and all record shots for all positions. The competitor

will be given a 3-minute preparation period before shooting for points. 10 minutes will

be allowed per position. Range personnel will retrieve the fired targets.

BB-Gun

Additional information found in Introductions & General Rules.

Conduct of the Match: 4-H has elected to follow the rules governing The Daisy-GAMO International BB Gun Championship. However, 4-H

participants must have a 4-H age of 9 for the

current 4-H year to be eligible to compete.

Competitors will be given a 10-minute chance to

review their targets. Scoring issues should be brought to the attention of the Match Director and/or Rifle Discipline Lead.

Coaching: Coaching is allowed per National BB Gun Rule Book.

Equipment: Teams will furnish their own equipment, including eye protection. Off hand stands, kneeling rolls and shooting mats are allowed. Only Daisy Model 499 muzzle loading BB

guns will be allowed in competition. Equipment is

subject to inspection for compliance with

competition rules.

Assistance: A buddy (coach, parent, or leader) will be allowed to spot and load for the shooter during the firing of shots. No other assistance will be allowed.

Scoring & Awards: Scoring is completed using

the Orion Scoring System. Scores will be determined by targets and test scores combined. The top 3 teams in the Junior and Senior Divisions will be recognized. In both Junior and Senior categories, the overall top 3 individual scores and top 3 high scores in each position will be awarded medals.

Meals: Participants, coaches, and families are encouraged to bring their own snacks, drinks, or

picnic lunches. There are several fast-food eateries

within a short drive if you choose to send an adult for

carryout.

Safety: All shooters and coaches must wear eye protection and closed toe shoes while on the ready and firing lines.

Changes to the Program (Match): In the

event a change must be made to the program,

schedule, or rules to facilitate the overall 4-H program,

only those coaches who registered through 4HOnline

will be notified by email using 4HOnline as the

sender. All reasonable effort will be made to avoid a

change.

Directions: From Interstate-20, Exit 188:

1. Head north on Golden Springs Road/Leon Smith

Pkwy. Continue to follow Golden Springs Road for

1.2 miles.

2. Turn left at Greenbrier Dear Road and go 0.3

miles.

3. Turn left at Sentinel Drive. The range will be on

the right.

Lodging: Ask for the CMP Corporate Rate.

Motel Address Phone Number

Quality Inn 161 Colonial Dr 256-835-2170

Comfort Suites 125 Davis Loop 256-835-8873

Holiday Inn

Express 160 Colonial Dr 256-835-8768

Sleep Inn 88 Colonial Dr 256-831-2191

Fairfield Inn 143 Colonial Dr 256-831-1921

LaQuinta Inn

& Suites 100 Colonial Dr 256-241-0950

Hampton Inn &

Suites 210 Colonial Dr 256-831-8958

The First Place 4-H BB Gun Team may opt to represent Alabama 4-H at the 2018 Daisy-GAMO BB Nationals in Fort Rogers AK, June 30-July 3. Teams attending Nationals may receive up to $2,000 from the State 4-H Office to assist with registration & travel for a maximum of five youth Team members, and one designated Coach.

4-H ShotgunTrap, Skeet & Sporting Clay2018 State SAFE Championship

Match Contact:

Kim Good, Shotgun Discipline Lead/Match Director, 256-252-9029, goodkim@aces.edu

Additional information found in Introductions & General Rules.

Date: Friday, April 13 and Saturday, April 14, 2018

Time: April 13—8:00 a.m. (on-site check-in opens at Red Eagle) April 14—7:00 a.m. (on-site check-in opens at Selwood)

8:00 a.m. (on-site check-in opens at Red Eagle if necessary)

Age Divisions: Junior (9 to 13 as of January 1, 2018)Senior (14 to 18 as of January 1, 2018)

Location: Red Eagle Skeet & Trap Club, Childersburg AL Selwood Farm, Alpine AL

Cost: $65 per shooter (Nonrefundable)

Registration: All teams and individuals must register through 4HOnline https://al.4honline.com. Registration will open February 22 and close March 29.

Eric Massey/Will Gunnin Memorial Shotgun Fund: Long time 4-H ShotgunClub volunteer and leader from Lauderdale County, Eric Massey, passed away in December 2012 after a long fight with cancer. 4-H Member, Will Gunnin, who participated in the State Championship for many years, lost his life in a tragic accident in December 2016. We will be accepting donations at the State 4-H Shotgun Championship to continue increasing the funds of the Eric Massey/Will Gunnin Memorial Shotgun Fund with the Alabama 4-H Foundation. These funds will be used to support statewide 4-H shotgun programs.

Event: The 2018 Alabama State 4-H Shotgun Championship will be held at Red Eagle Skeet& Trap Club in Childersburg, Alabama (skeet and trap) and Selwood Farm in Alpine, Alabama (sporting clays) on Friday, April 13, 2018 and Saturday, April 14, 2018. Schedules for shoot times will be emailed to the coach that registers through 4HOnline for each team the week before the championship. A mandatory safety video has been placed on Youtube for all team members to view before their arrival at Selwood Farms.

Teams will rotate through lunch on Friday and Saturday. Red Eagle will have concessions available for purchase both days. Participants should eat when they have time between rotations. Competition will continue until all teams have completed their scheduled courses of fire and all (if any) shoot-offs are complete. Shoot-offs may be held under lights. Awards will be presented at the conclusion of the event on Saturday at Red Eagle.

The ranges at Red Eagle Skeet & Trap Club will be open at 12:00 p.m. on Thursday, April 12, 2018 if you wish to come early and familiarize yourselves with the ranges. Red Eagle Club members may be available upon request to coach your teams at this practice. The range fee for 4-H members at Red Eagle is $5 per 25 targets.

Equipment: Participants will provide their ownshotguns, ammunition (no reloads), and eye and ear protection. Any shotgun 12 gauge or smaller firing a shot charge not to exceed 1-1/8 ounces with shot no larger than US 7-1/2 fine or smaller than US 9 fine at velocities approximating 1,200 feet per second. Each participant should have a means of carrying enough shells (25) to complete a round of fire and they must be able to carry 50 rounds of ammunition at Selwood Farm. All equipment and ammunition will be subject to inspection by range officials before and/or during usage as necessary to ensure safety.

Conduct of the Match: Juniors and Seniors willshoot two rounds (50 targets) of trap, two rounds (50 targets) of skeet, and 50 targets of sporting clays.

Team Scores: The top four scores will determine the team with the top three scores determining the team score in both Junior and Senior Division. A 4-H'er may decide to not compete for team awards and only participate individually. This must be determined at on-site check in.

At Selwood Farms: Transportation to and from the range will be provided for participants. Once at the stations, youth will walk while rotating stations. Carts will be available for parents to rent for $20. 4-H members participating in the State 4-H Shotgun Championship will not be allowed to be transported in carts rented by parents. All shooters must initial their score after each round on the score sheet. Once a shooter leaves the range the score is final. Issues on the range will be arbitrated by the chief referee.

Skeet: • Event: Standard NSSA (American) Skeet• Course of Fire: Two (2) rounds (50 targets)

consisting of singles and doubles. Doubles fromstations 1, 2, 6, and 7 and singles from stations 3,4, 5, and 8.

• Time Limits: Shooters will fire in an expeditiousmanner, avoiding unnecessary delay. Shootersshould be prepared to take the field 30 minutesbefore their scheduled firing time.

Trap: • Event: Standard ATA (American) Trap.• Course of Fire: Two (2) rounds (50 targets)

consisting of five targets from each of fiveshooting stations at 16 yards.

• Time Limits: Shooters will fire in an expeditiousmanner, avoiding unnecessary delay. Shootersshould be prepared to take the field 30 minutesbefore their scheduled firing time.

Sporting Clays:

• Event: Standard NSCA (American) Sporting Clays

• Course of Fire: 50 targets. May consist of singles,doubles, and report pairs.

• Time Limits: Due to time constraints, each squadwill have 15 minutes to shoot each station. Shootersshould be prepared to take the field 30 minutesbefore their scheduled firing time.

Team Ties: In the event two or more teams tie for one or more placings, in skeet or trap, a shoot-off will be held. Each team will choose a representative and will shoot a complete round for trap; and will shoot doubles at stations 3, 4, and 5 for skeet. Team ties in sporting clays will be broken by using the longest run from the final target.

Individual Ties: Individual ties in skeet will be broken by shooting doubles at stations 3, 4, and 5 on the skeet range. Individual ties in trap will be broken by shooting complete rounds of 25 targets until the tie is broken. Individual ties in sporting clays will be broken by using the longest run from the final target.

Protests: Any questions regarding the rules including protests and appeals will be directed to the event rules committee consisting of the match director and/or a representative of the State 4-H S.A.F.E. Committee. Upon appeal, all decisions by the rules committee will be final.

Directions: For 2018 there is scheduled construction on US 280 in Childersburg. Red Eagle Skeet & Trap: 332 Hollywood Blvd, Childersburg, AL 35044

• From Birmingham: Take Hwy. 280 East toChildersburg. After crossing theChildersburg Veterans Memorial Bridge, turn left atthe first traffic signal onto Hwy. 235N. Proceed 1.2miles and turn right onto Pinecrest Ave. Aftercrossing the RR tracks, immediately turn left ontoHollywood Blvd. Proceed approximately 200 yardsand look to the right for the Red Eagle sign. Turn onthe gravel road and proceed to the Red EagleClubhouse.

• From I-65 South: North of Clanton, take Al. Hwy.145 to Wilsonville. Turn right on Al. Hwy. 25. Turnright on Al. Hwy 76 and follow to U.S. 280. Turn righton U.S. 280, cross Coosa River bridge and turn leftat the first traffic light (Al. Hwy. 235N). Proceed 1.2miles and turn right onto Pinecrest Ave. Aftercrossing the RR tracks, immediately turn left ontoHollywood Blvd. Proceed approximately 200 yardsand look to the right for the Red Eagle sign. Turn onthe gravel road and proceed to the Red EagleClubhouse.

• From Auburn: Follow U.S. 280 West toChildersburg. Turn right on AL HWY 235N.Proceed 1.2 miles and turn right onto PinecrestAve. After crossing the RR tracks, immediatelyturn left onto Hollywood Blvd. Proceedapproximately 200 yards and look to the rightfor the Red Eagle sign. Turn on the gravelroad and drive to the Red Eagle Clubhouse.

• From Talladega: Take Hwy 21 Southapproximately 10 miles and then take Hwy 76 West(Desoto Caverns Pkwy) approximately 10 miles toHwy. 280. Turn right on 280 and proceed to the nexttraffic signal and turn right on Hwy. 235N. Proceed1.2 miles and turn right on Pinecrest Ave. Aftercrossing the RR tracks, immediately turn left ontoHollywood Blvd. Proceed approximately 200 yardsand look to the right for the Red Eagle sign. Turn onthe gravel road and drive to the Red EagleClubhouse.

Red Eagle Skeet & Trap to Selwood Farms When you get to the paved road, turn left onto Hollywood Blvd. Turn left onto Pinecrest Drive and take the first right onto Hillcrest Lane. At the dead end, turn left onto Forest Hills Drive. At the dead end, turn left onto AL 76 go 4 miles. Turn right onto Selwood Road. Go 1/2 mile to Stone entrance, parking lot, and office.

Selwood Farms to Red Eagle Skeet & Trap When you get back to AL 76, turn left and go 4 miles. Turn right on Forest hills Drive and go 1.4 miles, Turn right onto Hillcrest Lane. At the dead end, turn left onto Pinecrest Drive and take the first right onto Hollywood Blvd. Follow the signs to Red Eagle.

Lodging:

Motel Address Phone Number

Day's Inn Childersburg, AL 256-378-6007

Key West Inn Childersburg, AL 256-378-0337

Quality Inn Sylacauga, AL 256-245-4141

Holiday Inn Express

Sylacauga, AL 256-207-1511

Alabama 4-H Center Columbiana, AL 205-669-4241

Red Eagle Camp Site* Childersburg, AL 256-391-7448

*Red Eagle Skeet & Trap Club has electrical and waterhookups available for $25 per day. If you do notneed the utilities, camping is free.

.22 SmallboreRIMFIRE SPORTER RIFLE 2018 STATE 4-H SAFE CHAMPIONSHIP

Contacts: Beth Yates, Rifle Discipline Lead, (334) 750-4964, eey0001@aces.eduEdward Boyett, Match Director

Date: Saturday, April 21, 2018

Time: Day of registration/Check In: 8:00 a.m. Safety Briefing: 8:30 a.m. First Relay: 9:15 a.m. Second Relay: 11:00 a.m

Location: Central Alabama Gun Club, 34791 County Road 2, Shorter, Alabama 36075. This is about fifteen miles to the east of Montgomery.

Registration:

All teams and individuals must register through 4HOnline. Registration will open March 12 and closes April 6. Late registration will close on April 16th.

Please contact Edward Boyett prior to the match date so we can get competitors assigned to relays.

Match Cost: $20 per shooter with event Tee-shirt; $10 per shooter withoutTee-shirt. $20 for late registration, no Tee-shirt guaranteed for Late Registration.This is payable during Online registration, or should be sent to Angel Holladay atAlabama 4-H, 209 Duncan Hall Auburn, AL 36849. Make checks payable to Alabama 4-H. (Nonrefundable)

Waivers: A 4-H liability waiver and a CAGC liability waiver are required to be signed by a parent or guardian. These will be available during online registration.

Classes: * Junior (9 to 13 years of age as of January 1, 2018)* Seniors (14 to 18 years of age as of January 1, 2018)

Additional information found in Introductions & General Rules.

Teams: * A Team is declared in advance and is either a Junior or a Senior Team.* A Team consists of four competitors.* The age class of the Team is determined by the age of the oldest member.

* Thus, a Senior Team could have some individual Juniors among itsmembers, who would still also compete as individual Juniors.

Relays: As many as required with a maximum of 16 shooters in each relay.

Rules & Safety: CMP Competition Rules for CMP Games Rifle and Pistol Matches, 4th Edition, (2016) unless otherwise noted. Eye protection and ear protection are requiredfor all shooters and personnel on the firing line.

Rimfire Sporter Rifle Course

Sighting Stage: Unlimited sighting shots in 10 minutes at 50 yards. Not for record.

Precision Prone: 10 shots in 10 minutes at 50 yards.

Rapid Prone: 2 series of 5 shots each in 25 seconds for bolt action rifles and 30 seconds for semiautomatic rifles at 50 yards. Start standing; Shoot prone.

Precision Sitting or Kneeling: 10 shots in 10 minutes at 50 yards.

Rapid Sitting or Kneeling: 2 series of 5 shots each in 25 seconds for bolt action rifles and 30 seconds for semiautomatic rifles at 50 yards. Start standing; Shoot sitting or kneeling.

Precision Standing: 10 shots in 10 minutes at 25 yards.

Rapid Standing: 2 series of 5 shots each in 30 seconds at 25 yards. Start standing; Shoot standing.

Coaching: An assistant is allowed to be on the firing line to assist the shooter in loading and safety concerns. They are not spotters, except during the sighting stage.

Awards: Awards will be given for 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place in each class for both

Individual and Team categories.

Equipment - Type of Rifles Allowed: Any type of .22 rimfire rifle (semi-

automatic or manually operated) with a total weight, including sights, of not more

than 7 1/2 pounds and with a trigger capable of lifting 3 pounds. Rifles should have a

magazine capable of holding 5 rounds. If a scope is used, it must be 6X or less or set

at that if adjustable. Slings are allowed in all positions but standing.

Ammunition: Competitors must provide their own ammunition. Sixty

rounds is required, excluding sighting ammunition. No “hot” loads, like stinger

ammunition, are allowed.

Allowed Clothing: Shooting jackets, special shooting trousers and shooting

boots may not be worn. A maximum of two sweatshirts or soft, pliable shirts

may be worn. Regular work or hunting boots may be worn. Special elbow or

shoulder pads are not allowed. Shoes must be worn. An ordinary work or sports

glove can be used. A special shooting glove is not permitted.

Other Equipment Allowed: Spotting scopes, shooting mats, and a

kneeling roll are allowed.

Miscellaneous: Bring food and plenty of water. There will be no food

vendors on site. Please bring your own lawn chairs and pop up pavilions/tents.

Be prepared for any weather, we shoot rain or shine. The range has restroom

facilities and running water. The firing line is covered.

Directions: From Auburn: On I-85 South, take the Shorter Exit 22. Turn left off the exit ramp.Go 3.2 miles to County Road 7. Turn right and go 3.9 miles to County Road 2. Turn right and go .6 miles to the Central Alabama Gun Club mailbox on the left.

From Montgomery Waugh Exit route: From Eastern Blvd., go 9 miles east on I-85N, take Waugh Exit 16. Turn right off the exit ramp. Go to the stop sign. Turn left on US 80 E. Go 3.6 miles to County Road 2. Turn right and go 4 miles to the Central Alabama Gun Club mailbox on the right.

From Montgomery Shorter Exit route: From Eastern Blvd., go 16 miles east on I-85N, to Shorter Exit 22. Turn right off the exit ramp. Go 3.1 miles to County Road 7. Turn right and go 3.9 miles to County Road 2. Turn right and go .6 miles to the Central Alabama Gun Club sign on left.

Lodging: Best locations will be at the Taylor Road Exit in Montgomery or US 29 Exit in Auburn.

Qualification for National 4-H Shooting Sports Championship in Grand Island NE, June 24-29, 2018: 4-H teams participating in the three Alabama .22 Rifle Championships (Rimfire Sporter, 3-Position, and Smallbore Silhouette) will receive points for 1st, 2nd and 3rd team placements. The Senior-division team with the highest number of points at the end of the season will qualify for represent Alabama 4-H at Nationals. Teams attending Nationals may receive up to $2,000.00 from the State 4-H Office to assist with registration and travel for a maximum of four youth Team members, and one designated Coach.

Archery 2018 State 4-H SAFE Championship

Match Contacts:

* Sarah Butterworth, Archery Discipline Lead & Match Director, sfb0010@aces.edu, 334-703-6777* Aaron Ashley, 3-D and Match Co-Director

Additional information found in Introductions & General Rules.

Date: Saturday, April 28, 2018

Time: 9:00 a.m. (on-site check-in from 8:00 to 8:45 a.m.)

Location: Alabama 4-H Center, 892 Four H Road, Columbiana, AL 35051

Age Divisions: Junior (9 to 13 as of January 1, 2018)Senior (14 to 18 as of January 1, 2018)

FITA Competitive Classes: (10 & 20 meters)

(10 & 20 meters) (10 & 20 meters) (10 & 20 meters)

(10 & 20 meters) (10 & 20 meters)

Junior Compound without sights Junior Recurve without sights Senior Recurve without sights Senior Compound without sights Junior Compound with sights Junior Recurve with sights Senior Recurve with sights Senior Compound with sights

(40, 50 & 60 meters) (40, 50 & 60 meters)

3-D Competitive Classes:Junior Compound without sights Junior Recurve without sights Senior Recurve without sights Senior Compound without sights Junior Compound with sights Junior Recurve with sights Senior Recurve with sights Senior Compound with sights

(should expect shots from 5 to 15 yards) (should expect shots from 5 to 15 yards)

(should expect shots from 5 to 30 yards) (should expect shots from 5 to 15 yards)

(should expect shots from 5 to 15 yards) (should expect shots from 5 to 30 yards) (should expect shots from 5 to 50 yards) (should expect shots from 5 to 50 yards)

Cost: $30 per shooter includes one FITA and one 3-D class, plus event Tee-shirt. Awardswill be given for FITA classes and 3-D classes separately plus overall. Teams must participate in both FITA and 3-D competitions to be eligible to qualify for the national event.

Registration: All teams and individuals must register through 4HOnline. Registration willopen March and close April 12. Please read all rules. Several rules are new or different this year. Late Registrants may not receive Tee-shirt.

There will be a mandatory Safety Meeting with all participants on the shooting field 15 minutes before each flight begins.

Safety: Bows may be drawn only on approvedranges with the permission of a designated range officer. Sky-drawing is not permitted on the firing line. It is the responsibility of the 4-H’er to know the rules and abide by them. Learning the rules of the event is part of the educational process for 4-H Shooting Sports.

Match Equipment: Teams and individuals will furnish all their own equipment. All equipment will be inspected at check-in. All questions must be asked to the match directors. Participants should bring 12 arrows to equipment check-in. It is desirable that shooters not share equipment. If sharing is necessary, indicate this at on-site registration. Each archer should mark their arrows so they can be identified quickly. • Arrows: For the Alabama 4-H State Championship

event, arrows up to 27/64 can be used. Arrowsmust meet AMO minimum weight standard of 5grains arrow weight per pound of peak bow drawweight.

• Bows: Bows must be 60 pounds or less in drawweight.

• Recurve Bows: Kisser buttons, clickers,adjustable sight pins, and multiple huntingstyle sight pins may be used. String peeps,mechanical release aids, and torquecompensators cannot be used.

• Compound Bows: Release aids, optical sights,clarifiers or spirit levels are permitted.Overdraws may not place the arrow rest fartherthan 6 cm from the pivot point of the bow.Battery lights on sight aids cannot be used.

• All archers must have finger protectioneither on the bow string or on their fingersunless using a mechanical release aid. Allshooters will use ground quivers (provided)during the FITA Competition. All shootersmust have a side or hip quiver during the 3-D Competition.

• Binoculars will be allowed on the 3-D course.The presence or use of range finders by youth/parents/spectators at the 3-D course will resultin immediate disqualification for anyindividual involved.

• Youth are not allowed to have a cell phone onthe range or while waiting during the 3-Dround. Any youth seen with one will bedisqualified. Parents are allowed to have

cellular devices, but must keep them on silent or vibrate. Only in emergency situations may they be used in the immediate vicinity of the competitive ranges during active competition.

Replacement of equipment: A 4-H coach mayprovide replacement or additional equipment as needed after obtaining permission from the match director. Coaches may be requested to assist a 4-H’er with a situation on the firing line by the match director. There will be 20 minutes given for equipment failure. A 4-H shooter will be allowed to shoot all shots after theirequipment is fixed.

Range Commands: Control over the range willbe through whistle commands.

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• Three Walk forward to score and retrieve your arrows.

• Four Stop shootingimmediately and put your arrows in your quiver.

FITA Target & Course of Fire: 80 cm TargetFaces, 5-color

• Juniors and Seniors compound without sights: 6 endsof 3 arrows from 10 and 20 meters (36 arrows)

• Seniors: 3 ends of 6 arrows from 60, 50, and 40meters (54 arrows). Shooters have a total of 4minutes to shoot six arrows and 2 minutes toshoot three arrows.

Archers will score and be scored by other youth in their group. Adult volunteers will oversee scoring and help only when requested by 4-H’ers. Any disagreement in scoring must be settled by the range official before the arrow is pulled. All shooters must sign their scorecard at the end of the match before leaving the range.

3-D Target & Course of Fire: IBO Scoringprocedures are dependent upon type of 3-D targets available.

• Junior & Senior Compound without sights:Between 10-20 targets. Shots from 5 to 15 yds.

• Junior & Senior Recurve without sights and JuniorRecurve with sights: Between 10-20 targets. Shotsfrom 5 to 15 yds.

• Junior Compound with sights: Between 10-20targets. Shots from 5 to 30 yds.

• Senior Compound with sights & Senior Recurve withsights: Between 10- 20 targets. Shots from 5 to 50 yds

Shooters should not touch arrows.

Three to five youth will be assigned to a group for the 3-D Round. As a group, they will proceed to rotatethrough all 10-20 targets in the round. The amount oftargets will be determined after registration. Eacharcher in the group will be allowed to shoot onearrow per target. All shots made will be at anunknown distance. The maximum distance to beexpected will be based on the age of the youth(Junior or Senior) and their type of bow (compoundwith sights, compound without sights, and recurve).

+11 pts (center circle inside 10 ring)+10 pts (10 ring)+8 pts (8 ring) +5 pts (Any body part shot outside the 8 ring) X [Misses, glancing shots, not touching

body color (horns, rocks, logs, etc.) Hooves are considered body color.]

• Ties will be broken by the highest number of 11s,then number of 10s, 8s, etc.

• Bounce-outs will be scored as a X (no points). Theyouth will not be allowed to shoot the arrow again.

• Archers will be scored by other youth in theirassigned groups. All arrows are to be scored withinthe group before any arrows are pulled. An arrowcannot be scored once it is pulled.

• Any disagreement in scoring is settled by the rangeofficial before the arrow is pulled.

• If an arrow is robin-hooded, both arrows will bescored and receive the same amount of points.

Required Score Volunteers: Every team musthave a minimum of 1 adult per 4 archers to assist with scoring. All adults helping with scoring will be required to stay the entire match. No adult will be allowed to score a participant from their own county. No coaching or talking between parents and/or coached and youth will be allowed during the match. No parent, coach or other spectator should be on the range during the match. No one should go down range to take a picture during shooting.

Protests: All protests must be made to the state 4-Harchery discipline lead with a $10 (cash only) protest fee (potentially refundable). Protests must be made by 4-H youth for committee review. Protest forms will beavailable on site.

Directions:

From Birmingham/I-65: Take I-65 South to Exit 238 (Alabaster-Columbiana). Turn left onto Hwy 31. Go 6.3 miles to Hwy 70 and turn left. Follow Hwy 70 to Columbiana. Go through two traffic lights. Travel 0.3 miles past the second light and take the right fork by Shelby County High School onto Shelby County Hwy 28. Follow Hwy 28 for 4.8 miles to Hwy 145. Go straight across Hwy 145 for 1.7 miles and turn left at 4-H sign. Follow this road to the lodge.

From Birmingham/Hwy 280: Take Hwy 280 to Chelsea turning right onto Hwy 47. Go 12.8 miles to Columbiana. Go straight through traffic light into downtown Columbiana. At the next traffic light in the center of town, turn left. Travel 0.3 miles and take the right fork by Shelby County High School onto Shelby County Hwy 28. Follow Hwy 28 for 4.8 miles to Hwy 145. Go straight across Hwy 145 for 1.7 miles and turn left at 4-H sign. Follow this road to the lodge.

From Montgomery: Take I-65 North toward Birmingham. Get off at Exit 212 (Clanton-Lay Dam) turning right onto Hwy 145. Go 20.6 miles and turn right onto Shelby County Hwy 28. Go 1.7 miles and turn left at 4-H sign. Follow this road to the lodge.

From Atlanta: Take I-20 West toward Birmingham. Take exit 158 at Pell City, AL, on Hwy 231 South. From Pell City go straight through Vincent and Harpersville to Wilsonville. (Note: Hwy 231 changes to Hwy 25.) Wilsonville: Turn left at the traffic light in Wilsonville onto Hwy 61 South. Travel 2.7 miles to Hwy 145. Hwy 145 will fork to the left. Travel 3.1 miles on Hwy 145 to Hwy 28. Turn left onto Hwy 28. Go 1.7 miles and turn left at 4-H sign. Follow this road to the lodge.

From Auburn: Take Hwy 280 to Childersburg. Go over river bridge outside Childersburg and turn left onto Hwy 76. Follow Hwy 76 for 5 miles to Hwy 25. Turn left onto Hwy25 and travel 4.4 miles to Wilsonville. Follow directionsabove from Wilsonville to the 4-H Center.

From Tuscaloosa: Take I-459 from Tuscaloosa to Birmingham. Take I-65 South off I-459. Travel on I-65 South to Exit 238 (Alabaster-Columbiana). Follow directions above From Birmingham/I-65 to 4-H Center.

Lodging:The Alabama 4-H Center 205-669-4241 has a hotel and cabins. It along with nearby hotels provide multiply lodging options within driving distance.

.22 SmallboreSILHOUETTE RIFLE2018 State 4-H SAFE Championship

Contacts: Beth Yates, Rifle Discipline Lead, 334-750-4964, eey0001@aces.eduEd Boyett, Match Director

Date: Saturday, May 12, 2018

Time: Day of registration/Check In: 8:00 a.m.

Safety Briefing: 8:30 a.m. First Relay: 9:15 a.m. Second Relay: 11:00 a.m

Location: Central Alabama Gun Club, 34791 County Road 2, Shorter, Alabama 36075. This is about fifteen miles to the east of Montgomery.

Registration: Online registration through 4-HOnline begins April 6th and closes April 30. Late registration closes on May 7th with no event Tee Shirt guranteed. Pleasecontact Edward Boyett prior to the match date so we can get competitors assigned to relays.

Match Cost: $20 per shooter includes event Tee Shirt. $10 per shooter without t-shirt. $20 for late registration, no tee shirt guranteed. Fee payable during onlineregistration, onsite the day of the event by cash or check, or mailed to Alabama 4-H 209 Duncan Hall Auburn, AL 36849. Checks payable to Alabama 4-H.

Waivers: A 4-H liability waiver and a CAGC liability waiver are required to be signed by a parent or guardian. These will be available the day of the match.

Classes: * Junior (9 to 13 years of age as of January 1, 2018)* Seniors (14 to 18 years of age as of January 1, 2018)

Teams: * A team is declared in advance and is either a Junior or a Senior.* A team consists of four competitors.* The age class of the team is determined by the age of the oldestmember.* Thus, a senior team could have some individual juniors among itsmembers, who would still also compete as individual juniors.

Additional information found in Introductions & General Rules.

Relays: As many as required with a maximum of 16 shooters in each relay.

Rules & Safety: NRA Rifle Silhouette Rules, Jan 2014, unless otherwise noted. Eye protection and ear protection is required for all personnel on the firing line.

Smallbore Rifle Silhouette Course of Fire

Sighting Stage: None (zero your rifles prior to coming to the competition)

Chicken: 2 banks of 5 targets, one shot each, at 40 yards. 2.5 minutes allowed per bank.

Pig: 2 banks of 5 targets, one shot each, at 60 yards. 2.5 minutes allowed per bank.

Turkey: 2 banks of 5 targets, one shot each, at 77 yards. 2.5 minutes allowed per

bank.

Ram: 2 banks of 5 targets, one shot each, at 100 yards. 2.5 minutes allowed per

bank.

* The order of chicken, pig, turkey, and ram targets may vary.

* All of the above stages are shot from the standing position, no sling.

* Competitors will continue to shoot the left standing target until it falls,

regardless of if it is in the first or second bank of silhouettes.

Coaching: An assistant is allowed to be on the firing line to assist the shooter

in loading and safety concerns. They are not spotters.

Awards: Awards will be given for 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place in each class for both

individual and team.

Equipment (Type of Rifles Allowed): Generally, a .22 rimfire rifle

weighing no more than 10 pounds 2 ounces, including sights. Scopes are

permitted as well as open sights. No laser sights are allowed. Length of barrel

and action may not exceed 30”. Any weight trigger is allowed as long as the

safety officer deems it safe.

Ammunition: Competitors must provide their own ammunition. Forty rounds is

required. No “hot” loads, like stinger ammunition, are allowed.

Allowed Clothing: Commercial style skeet vests are allowed to be worn.

Shooting coats and all gloves are prohibited. Closed toe shoes must be worn.

Other Equipment Allowed: Slings may be attached to a rifle but may not be

used for support during the competition.

Miscellaneous: Bring food and plenty of water. There will be no food vendors

on site. Please bring your own lawn chairs and pop up pavilions/tents. Be

prepared for any weather, we shoot rain or shine. The range has restroom facilities

and running water. The firing line is covered.

Directions: From Auburn: On I-85 South, take the Shorter Exit 22. Turn left off the exit ramp.Go 3.2 miles to County Road 7. Turn right and go 3.9 miles to County Road 2. Turn right and go .6 miles to the Central Alabama Gun Club mailbox on the left.

From Montgomery Waugh Exit route: From Eastern Blvd., go 9 miles east on I-85N, take Waugh Exit 16. Turn right off the exit ramp. Go to the stop sign. Turn left on US 80 E. Go 3.6 miles to County Road 2. Turn right and go 4 miles to the Central Alabama Gun Club mailbox on the right.

From Montgomery Shorter Exit route: From Eastern Blvd., go 16 miles east on I-85N, to Shorter Exit 22. Turn right off the exit ramp. Go 3.1 miles to County Road 7. Turn right and go 3.9 miles to County Road 2. Turn right and go .6 miles to the Central Alabama Gun Club sign on left.

Lodging: Best locations will be at the Taylor Road Exit in Montgomery or US 29

Exit in Auburn.

Qualification for National 4-H Shooting Sports Championships, June 24-29, 2018 Grand Island NE: 4-H Senior-Division teams participating in the three Alabama .22 Championships (Sporter, 3-Position & Silhouette) will recieve points for 1st, 2nd, 3rd team placements. The Senior team with the highest number of points at the end of season will qualify for Nationals. The .22 Rifle team attending Nationals may receive up to $2,000 from the State 4-H Office to assist with registration and travel for a maximum of four youth Team members, and one designated Coach.

Match Contacts:

Beth Yates, Rifle Discipline Lead, 334-750-4964, eey0001@aces.eduPerry Mitchell, Jefferson County 4-H Volunteer

Additional information can be found in Introductions & General Rules document.

Date: Saturday, May 26, 2018

Time: 11:00 a.m. (On-site check-in opens)

Location: MCGC (Magic City Gun Club) Pinson, AL

Classes: Junior and Senior Sporter

Junior and Senior Precision

Cost: $20 per shooter with t-shirt. $10 without t-shirt. Late registration is $20 with no shirt. (Nonrefundable)

Registration: All teams and individuals must register through 4HOnline. Registration will open April 9 and closes May 14th. Late registration is open until May 21.

The following requirements will need to be met to participate:

1. Each team will be required to have a designated 4-H rifle coach.

2. Each team should make sure that they are familiar with their equipment and that it

is functioning properly before the match. Each team member needs to have his or

her own equipment. Sharing of equipment will not be allowed since there is one

relay.

3. Time will be dedicated to instructions and to the sighting-in of rifles. However,

this time will be limited and rifles should be pre-sighted and students should have

a working knowledge of their rifle before the match.

4. Each competitor will be required to have their own assigned rifle and will use the

same rifle for all positions and targets. In the event a competitor’s rifle

malfunctions and becomes unserviceable, another rifle may be substituted. Use of

another competitor’s rifle will not be permitted. It is intended that each

competitor use the same rifle for the entire event and that all competitors have

their own assigned rifle.

Note: MCGC has smallbore rifles for loan to other teams. However, this

requires advanced notification to have the rifles at the match. Contact Perry

Mitchell to request loaner rifles.

5. Safety glasses and hearing protection are required.

6. CBIs (Clear Barrel Indicators) or OBIs (Open Bolt Indicators) will be used and

required. A piece of weed eater cord placed in the breech end of the barrel is an

acceptable CBI/OBI.

2018 State 4-H SAFE Championship

.22 Smalbore Rifle3-POSITION

Agenda: 12:00 p.m. to 1:00 p.m.

1:00 p.m. to 1:45 p.m.

2:00 p.m.

Registration and position

assignments

Sighting relay, Introductions and

instructions

Prone relay (30 min)

2:45 p.m. Standing relay (40 min)

3:45 p.m. Kneeling relay (30 min)

4:15 p.m. to 4:45 p.m. Put up target frames, range

clean up, remove rifles and

equipment, score last

targets, compile results, post

scores and results.

4:45 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. Protest period after posting

of scores and results.

5:00 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. Present awards, comments,

questions, suggestions, and

wrap-up.

Instruction will consist of safety requirements, explaining the

range commands, going over the proper loading sequence,

and rules. This will be brief but adequate; we do expect

coaches to have team members safety conscious upon

arrival.

Required Individual Equipment:

1. Each team member will need a .22 rifle. Rifles must

have metallic sights, either open or peep sights.

Scopes are not allowed.

2. Each team member will need a scope for spotting

shots. It is not possible to see .22 caliber holes at 50

yards without a spotting scope. For teams without

scopes, we will allow coaches to spot for his

team shooters. Some scopes may be available to

loan.

3. Each team member will need a mat or blanket for

the prone position.

4. Each team will need to provide their own

ammunition (minimum 100 rounds per

competitor).

5. A folding metal chair, stool, or offhand stand will be

helpful.

6. Shooting jackets and trousers are allowed.

7. A shooting glove or mitt and sling is recommended.

8. It is recommended that competitors wear long pants

and shirts with a minimum of one sweatshirt.

9. A kitchen timer isn't necessary, but beneficial.

10. CBI/OBI, safety glasses and hearing protection arerequired.

Address: Magic City Gun Club, Inc.

7089 Narrows Road

Pinson, AL 35126.

Phone: 205-681-1209 or 205-936-0743

Course of Fire: The match will be a standard 3 x 20 Smallbore 3-Position match. There will be one target, NRA

A51, for each position. The A51 target has six bulls on it,

approximately 6 inches in diameter with scoring rings from 1

to 10. Two bulls are sighter bulls. The competitor will fire 5

shots on each record bull for a total of 20 shot for record in

each position. This is a total of 60 shots for record, 20 prone,

20 standing, and 20 kneeling, fired in that order.

Competitors may fire unlimited sighters. Time allowed is 30

minutes for prone, 40 minutes for standing, and 30 minutes

for kneeling. The targets are set at 50 yards.

Qualification for National 4-H Championships, June 24-29 2018 in Grand Island NE: 4-H Senior-Division teams participating in the three Alabama .22 Championships (Sporter, 3-Position & Silhouette) will receive points for 1st, 2nd, 3rd team placements. The Senior team with the highest number of points at the end of season will qualify for Nationals. The .22 Rifle team attending Nationals may receive up to $2,000 from the State 4-H Office to assist with registration and travel for a maximum of four youth Team members, and one designated Coach.

Scoring of Targets: There will be 200 points possible per target. Each team member can score a

possible 600 points with top three scores being counted

from the four member teams. The highest possible

aggregate score for the team is 1,800 points. For three

man teams, the aggregate score will be the combined

score of the three individuals. The winning team will be

the team with the highest aggregate score of three of it members. Scoring will be per NRA rules. A competitor may Protest their score for a $1 Protest Fee (cash only). The Protest Fee will be refunded if the competitor wins the Protest. Targets will be returned at the beginning of the Protest period.

Lodging:

Motel Address Phone Number

Quality Inn 4730 Norrell

Drive, Trussville 205-352-4909

Comfort Inn &Suites

4740 Norrell

Drive, Trussville 205-661-3636

Holiday Inn Express

5911 Valley

Road, Trussville 205-655-2700

WANT TO GO? Find out more!

Hunting Skills: Jay Conway 256-338-4631 Western Heritage: Kerri Roberts 205-489-5376

National 4-H Hunting Skills Championship

Grand Island NE, June 24-29 2018

National 4-H We stern Heritage Conference

Deer Lodge MT, July 31-Aug 2, 2018

The 4-H RENDEZVOUS May 19-20, 2018 – Brierfield Ironworks Draft Agenda – workshop details subject to change

A 4-H WESTERN HERITAGE PROJECT & 4-H HUNTING SKILLS SAMPLER Registration $30.00 per youth, $15.00 per adult

EVENT CONTACTS: Hunting Skills Discipline Lead: Jay Conway conwajk@aces.edu 256-338-4631

Western Heritage Project Discipline Lead: Kerri Roberts, roberk5@aces.edu 205-489-5376 State 4-H SAFE Program Coordinator: Shannon Andress, andresh@auburn.edu 334-750-4591

SAT. MAY 19 9-10 AM - On Site Check In10 AM – Welcome & Intro, Housekeeping11 AM – Events start – Everyone pick 1 rotation

• Shotgun (Western Heritage Project & Hunting Skills focus)• .22 Rifle (WHP & HS)• .22 Pistol (WHP & HS)• Archery (HS)• Leathercraft (WHP)• Basketweaving (WHP)• Tracking Game (HS)

12 noon – Lunch 12:30 - General Assembly - Wildlife ID Activity 12:30-5:30 - 5 ROTATIONS – everyone pick 5

• Wildlife ID & Test (everyone)• Shotgun (WHP & HS)• .22 Rifle (WHP & HS)• 22 Pistol (WHP & HS)• Archery (HS) • Leathercraft (WHP)• Tracking Game (HS)• Basket Weaving (WHP)

6 PM – Wild Game Dinner (WH & HS) 6:30 PM - Campfire & Storytelling, Candle Shoot

SUN. MAY 20 7:30 AM Breakfast – sweet rolls, juice (campers encouraged to cook their own) 8 AM – General Assembly: Inspirational program (youth-led) 8:30 AM – Western Heritage Project - test 8:45 AM – Raptor Program - 4-H Center 9:15 AM – Awards (TBD)

• Wildlife ID Test (1, 2, 3rd Jr & Sr)• Cumulative score for all shooting events (1, 2, 3rd Jr & Sr – plus a TOP GUN)

Adjourn & Dismiss – explore Brierfield, have safe trip home!

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