Rogers Trap Team The 2017 Season

Overview: Our Mission 2017 Season Preview Team Membership Handbook Key Points Classifications Weather Parent Volunteers Travel Equipment Varsity Lettering ISD 728 Weapons Policy Team Communication Fundraising Option What’s next?

Rogers Trap Mission To emphasize the positive influence the shooting sports can have in a person’s life. Obtained by: providing a safe, positive environment promoting the highest standards of safety sportsmanship teamwork ethical behavior

2017 Season Preview Practice/Qualifying shoots in March Competitions April through May MSHSCTL State Shoot in Alexandria Everyone attends (Date announced mid May) MSHSL State Championships Top 100 State Wide Qualify Team Qualifier from Alexandria

Team Membership Maximum of 60 AND the number of volunteers Based on 1:6 adult to shooter Final roster size is determined via ratio Team Member Priority: Returning members New RHS members Practice Scores If 60 is exceeded, top practice scores earn roster spot Also needed if not enough parent volunteers

Handbook: Academics & Eligibility 2.0 GPA and progress towards graduation Confirmed by Activities Office In-Season: Maintain C- or better Each situation is individually evaluated Must be in class ½ day to shoot Suspended ISS or OSS? Not Eligible MSHSL Alcohol, Chemical, and Tobacco Violations Caught using in season: Loss of shooting time and/ or dismissal from team

Classifications: MSHSCTL recognizes the following shooting averages: Varsity: 19.0 – 25 JV: 15.0 – 18.9 Novice: 0 – 14.9

Weather We will shoot rain, snow, wind, or sun. Dress appropriately for the weather Weather related decisions will be made by 1:30 PM on shooting days. Announcement made on Twitter and Text Lightning Shooting suspended for 20 min Continued lightning resets 20 min clock Cancellations released via Twitter and Text

Parent Volunteers: We need your help Team size based on volunteer numbers Maintain a 1:6 ratio Responsibilities: Safety while shooting Respecting all firearm rules and enforcement Scoring and/or pulling Assist with check-in, shooting group organization, clean-up, etc. No experience necessary A background check is required, per school district, for adults working/interacting with students. Parents are always welcome to attend and watch!

Travel: No bus transportation Coordinate rides with other team members or parents Please arrive 15 min early before scheduled shooting time. Gun and ammo MUST remain at home

Equipment: Proper fitting shotgun Eye Protection Ear Protection 12 ga or 20 ga Eye Protection Ear Protection Ammo – MUST be 1200 fps or less Shooting vest or pouches Shell Catcher – Semi-auto Hat Weather appropriate clothing

Lettering: In order to earn a Varsity Letter: Each team member must participate in the Reserve Rounds, Competition Rounds, and the MSHSCTL State Shoot. (7 scoring events) Earn a Varsity average of 19.0 – 25 in those events Or participate in the 7 Shooting Events and achieve: Four (4) Straight 25 or One (1) Straight 50 Note: If the Varsity Team wins the MSHSCTL State Shoot or MSHSL State Championship, each member will earn a Letter provided they shot in the 7 Shooting Events.

ISD 728 Weapons Policy Minnesota Statutes 1992, Section 609.605, Subdivison ld: 3. Definitions: a. As used in this policy and the above Subdivision, “school property” means: school building and its grounds… or secondary school students. As used in this policy a dangerous weapon means any firearm, whether loaded or unloaded, a facsimile of a firearm or any device designed as a weapon and capable of producing death or great bodily harm. Dangerous weapons include but are not limited to: firearms, knives,……

Weapons Policy Cont. 4. Intention a. The School Board of ISD 728 declares its clear intention to expel students and press all possible charges against students and adults found to be in violation of this weapons policy. An expulsion could be imposed for up to one (1) calendar year.

Team Communication Gorogersroyals.com Twitter Text Message Find us under the Activities Tab Twitter @RogersTrapTeam Text Message Text @royalstrap to 81010 Follow on-screen message instructions FREE (No need to download the App)

What next? Membership Checklist (March 9th): Grades of C- or better Qualifying rounds (50) ?????? MSHSCTL Online registration completed Team Fees paid - RevTrak RHS Activities/Athletics Registration & Fees paid Gorogersroyals.com (Registration/Forms) Handbook sign-off sheet turned in Final roster posted March 10 No changes after March 10th! Team practice begins March 12