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Junior Rifle & Air
Pistol Program We’re looking forward
to another successful season of Junior Rifle & Air Pistol. As with last
year, we will be running three one-hour sessions with eight people per session
for a maximum capacity of 24. We will not have any
Covid specific requirements, but we do insist that if the junior or parent are
ill, they should stay home. You can sign up here: Payment must be made on
the first night of the program when we will run orientation and acquaint the
participants and parents with the program. Unfortunately
we won’t be able to get to the range on the first evening. About the ProgramThe
Riverside Junior Rifle and Air Pistol program is dedicated to the advancement
of junior marksmanship in both Smallbore Rifle and Air Pistol disciplines. Our
top priority in the program is safety. We instruct participants on the safe
& responsible use and handling of firearms as well as range safety. Participants are required to follow all safety
protocols at all times. This includes wearing safety glasses on both ranges,
hearing protection on the rifle range, following safe firearm handling
procedures, and observing all range safety rules. Participants are also
required to wash their hands thoroughly after each range session. Due to the
nature of this activity, violations of safety protocols may result in ejection
from the program. For participants under the age of 18, a parent or guardian
must remain in the clubhouse for as long as the shooter is present. No
Drop-offs. The program follows the
NRA Marksmanship Qualification Program and is open to participants aged 10-18
inclusive. Shooters have the opportunity for recognition of advancement through
the NRA Junior Marksmanship qualifications for both Smallbore Rifle and Air
Pistol. Qualifications are awarded at the end of the season at the Program
banquet. The program runs on
Friday evenings at 6:00, 7:00 and 8:00 beginning on October 14th 2022
concluding with our end of year banquet on March 17th. There is no shooting
on days when Hudson schools are closed for inclement weather. For this
year, signups are online here: Please note
that there are separate slots for Rifle and Air Pistol. If you intend to shoot
both, sign up for both - but for different slots. For example, if you want to
shoot rifle at 6:00, you could sign up for air pistol at 7:00 - or vice-versa.
We do not want anyone trying to go between ranges during the same time slot. The program is limited
to 3 sessions of 8 participants each, 24 total. On the first evening (Oct 14), we will
have one orientation session beginning at 6:30PM. This session will cover important safety information
as well as other details about the program and is mandatory for shooters and
their parent / guardian. This will be held in the clubhouse. 2022-2023 Season Calendar
Please note that we will not make up any Fridays missed due to
inclement weather. Smallbore Rifle: Our NRA/USA Shooting certified coaches provide training
and instruction to our juniors in 3 shooting
positions (prone, kneeling, and standing). All the various aspects of
marksmanship are covered and reinforced including correct position, natural point of aim, sight picture, and
sight alignment, hold, trigger control,
breathing and follow-through. Safety is paramount and is the overriding
principle under which the program operates. Shooting is performed at the
Riverside indoor range at a distance of 50 feet. The range has 8 points. The
course of fire for beginner and intermediate shooters is 25 rounds at 5
bullseyes. Advanced shooter's course of fire is 20 rounds at 10 bullseyes, with
5 rounds allowed at a sighting target to allow for the adjustment of sight
prior to the course of fire. Air
Pistol: Junior air
pistol participants have the opportunity to develop their pistol marksmanship
utilizing competition air pistols and skilled instruction on proper mechanics.
Shooting is performed at the Riverside 10 meter indoor
air range. The range has 4 points. In each relay, shooters complete a 10 round course of fire at a single target. Shooters may participate before or after their
assigned time on the rifle range - not in the same time slot. Please speak with one of
the coaches for additional information. Contact Information: Please send an email to rgc.jr.rifle@gmail.com if you have questions. Cost: Rifle & Air Pistol - $120 Advanced Shooting Opportunities: Although this program
is geared toward beginner and intermediate level participants, there are
multiple opportunities for shooting at an advanced level locally and
nationally. We have had several shooters go on to participate at an advanced
level and travel to the Olympic Training Center, Civilian Marksmanship Program
in Ohio, and several colleges. If you are interested in these advanced
opportunities, please see one of the coaches or send email to rgc.jr.rifle@gmail.com. |
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Mailing Address: PO BOX 152 Hudson, MA 01749 |