Alaska SCTP
In Conjunction With
MAT-SU BOROUGH SCHOOL DISTRICT
LETTER REQUIREMENTS FOR THE
CLAY TARGET SHOOTING SPORTS
Fall Season (Trap and Skeet)
Spring Season (Sporting Clays)
Basic Information and Rules
Ø A Season will consist of 10 weeks. The Fall Season will begin the first week of October and end the second week of December with a Championship shoot between participating high schools. The Spring Season will begin the first week of February and end the third week of April with a Championship shoot between participating high schools.
Ø All SCTP athletes will comply with all rules governing extracurricular activities set by the school district, SCTP, and the National Governing Body (NGB) for the Discipline (ATA/Trap, NSSA/Skeet, NSCA/Sporting Clays). This will include academic requirements of 2.0 grade average, practice requirements, behavior expectations, citizenship, TAD Policy, and registration with the NGB and Alaska SCTP. IMPORTANT! PLEASE NOTE: Breaches of the SPIRIT as well as the LETTER of SCTP Rules, including stipulations in the Sportsmanship Contract, will be grounds for suspension or expulsion from the program.
Ø All SCTP athletes must act in a respectful manner throughout the entire season, during school and while participating in any SCTP activity, to all faculty, coaches, officials, range personnel, teammates, competitors, and adult volunteers.
Ø All SCTP athletes must display a level of vigilance and responsibility in regards to practice of safe firearm handling whenever handling or in the presence of firearms. Furthermore, said athletes are to follow the firearm regulations of local, state and federal law, as well as the rules and regulations of SCTP and the NGB in regards to firearm practices.
Ø All SCTP athletes are expected to attend and participate in 90% of scheduled practices and competitions for the Season unless excused by the coach. (Work or other obligation is not considered an excused absence. Athletes will have a schedule of practices and competitions prior to signing up for the Season and should plan schedules around SCTP activities). Fees must be paid within the first two weeks of the Season, and athletes are responsible for purchasing their own shells and safety equipment, as well as transportation to and from practices and competitions.
Ø All SCTP athletes are expected to participate in any fundraising activities for their team. Lack of participation may result in disciplinary action including expulsion from the team.
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Lettering in Trap and Skeet
The following criteria must be met to qualify for a Letter in Trap and Skeet:
1. Meet all of the basic requirements stated above.
2. Complete the entire Season as an active member of the team, competing in all scheduled competitive shoots as a Varsity Division athlete.
3. Exhibit exemplary behavior and good sportsmanship at all times toward other shooters, coaches and officials.
4. Show marked improvement in practice scores over the length of the Season.
5. Must have a thorough understanding of the rules of each Discipline, including Bunker Trap and International Skeet, the Olympics and Collegiate-style Disciplines.
6. Must be able to competently act as a trapper/scorer for Trap and Skeet.
7. Must participate in the Trap and Skeet Championship and Awards Banquet.
Exemptions to any of these requirements other than academic will be at the discretion of the coaching staff with a final decision by the State Advisor of SCTP.
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Lettering in Sporting Clays
The following criteria must be met to qualify for a Letter in Sporting Clays:
1. Meet all of the basic requirements stated above.
2. Complete the entire Season as an active member of the team, competing in all scheduled competitive shoots as a Varsity Division athlete.
3. Exhibit exemplary behavior and good sportsmanship at all times toward other shooters, coaches and officials.
4. Show marked improvement in practice scores over the length of the Season.
5. Must have a thorough understanding of the rules of Sporting Clays, including FITASC (a Sporting Clays-style Discipline).
6. Must be able to competently act as a trapper/scorer for Sporting Clays.
7. Must participate in the Sporting Clays Championship and Awards Banquet.
Exemptions to any of these requirements other than academic will be at the discretion of the coaching staff with a final decision by the State Advisor of SCTP.
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Acknowledgement of Junior Coaches
The Varsity athletes of SCTP may have the opportunity to take the NRA Certified Shotgun Coaches Course. This is a very valuable course which will serve them well if they continue in the clay target sports. In order to qualify as an NRA Junior Shotgun Coach, not only must they complete the same course as the adult coaches, but they must submit their application with three letters of recommendation, one of which is written by a parent or guardian.
An NRA Certified Junior Shotgun Coach shall be signified with a special pin for their Varsity Letter in any of the clay target disciplines.
Having an NRA Certified Junior Shotgun Coach Certificate does not automatically entitle a student to a Varsity Letter. All requirements as stated above must be met to earn a Varsity Letter in the clay target sports.
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