1. Lakeville North Trap Team 2017 Informational Meeting

2. CORE Team Head Coach  Brad Charchenko
Assistant Coach  Jeff Kellington
Assistant Coach  Gregg Boeke
Team Manager  Rick Crippen
Communications Director  Jason Barron
Squad Coach  Jay Edwards
Squad Coach  Shayne Johnson
Squad Coach  Roger Anderson
Treasurer  Kim Sather
Equipment Manager  Jimmy Walker
Fundraising Coordinator  Tami Wenzel

3. Trapshooting 101
Trapshooting is a specific form of clay target shooting. Trapshooting is a game of movement, action and split-second timing. It requires consistency, accuracy and skill to repeatedly point, fire and break the 4 1/4 inch disc 36 to 40 yards away which are hurled through the air at a speed of 42 mph.

4. Trapshooting 101

5. Trapshooting 101 Singles trapshooting.
The shooter stands 16 yards away from the center of the trap house and shoots at random targets that fly at various angles in front of the shooter.
Shooters are grouped into squads of five shooters.
There are five positions that each shooter shoots 5 single targets from, for a total of 25 shots or one round.

6. Trapshooting 101 Score Sheet # First Name Last Name 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 911 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25
Total
Kent
Brockman X
Nelson
Muntz
Moe
Szylak
Maude
Flanders
Monty
Burns

7. MSHSCTL Minnesota State High School Clay Target League
The Minnesota State High School Clay Target League is a 501(c)(3) non-profit corporation and the independent provider of shooting sports as an extra curricular coed activity to students in grades six through twelve who have their Firearms Safety Certification.
Fastest growing high school sport in the NATION!

8. MSHSCTL Numbers Year 2008 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 Athletes 30 1715
4200
6100
8600
10,100
Teams 3 57
1145
185
268
292
Gun Clubs 1 32 58
106
130
160
Coaches
200
832
1800
2500
2750
Championship Athletes 5
932
1869
3948
5000
6400
Targets and
Shells
800,000
1,600,000
3,000,000
5,000,000
8,000,000

9. 2017 Spring Season MSHSCTL Numbers Over 12,000 Athletes 300 Teams
Over 8000 Athletes participating at
the 2017 Championship with 25,000 attendees
Trapshooting Championship expanded to 9 days

10. Gun Free School Violations
MSHSCTL Numbers
Concussions
Reported Injuries
Gun Free School Violations

11. LN Trap Team
We are an Independent Provider Extra Curricular Activity for School District 194. Our club is open to ALL 7th through 12th grade students that attend a school or are home schooled in the District 194 school boundary. We do NOT hold tryouts, although we may need to limit participation due to range availability and resource limitations.
During the past four years, ALL that have registered have participated.

12. LN Trap Team Numbers Year 2013 2014 2015 2016 Grade 7 3 9 12 Grade 8 618 19 25
Grade 10 11 24 17
Grade 11 13 23
Grade 12 4
TOTAL 54 78
100 97
Male 41 63 84 81
Female 15 16

13. are anticipated to participate
LN Trap Team Numbers
2017 Spring Season
Over 100 Athletes
are anticipated to participate

14. Monday, January 30 Monday, February 27 Registration Dates
Registration Begins
Monday, January 30
Registration Ends
Monday, February 27

15. To receive the latest updates
Team Text Alerts
To receive the latest updates
Text LNTRAP to

16. Team Dues & Fees 2017 Spring Season Required Dues & Fees - $300
$105 Range Fees (Rounds: 12 competition + 4 practice)
$130 LN Trap Team Dues
$30 District 194 Fee
$35 MSHSCTL Fee
2017 Estimated Equipment and Apparel Costs
$55 - $100 a case of 10 boxes/250 shells
$6.00 per Practice Round
$$$ - Clothing

17. Team Website
REGISTRATION DEMO

18. ZERO Tolerance
NO Alcohol
NO Tobacco
NO Illegal Drugs

19. Club Priority
SAFETY
FUN
COMPETITION

20. All LNHS academic guidelines will be followed and strictly enforced.
Academic Eligibility
All LNHS academic guidelines will be followed and strictly enforced.

21. Firearms Safety OR ALL athletes must have obtained a
League Approved Firearms Safety Certificate
NO LATER than Sunday, April 16, 2017
2 Certification Options
MN DNR Hunter Safety Certificate OR
Student Athlete Firearm Education (SAFE) Certificate

22. Firearms Safety MN DNR Hunter Safety Certificate
Designed by the MN DNR
Online Course $25
Certificate $7.50
Coursework – Online or Classroom – 12 to 15 Hours
Field Day – 4 Hours
In-depth firearm safety
HUNTING training program
DNR Firearms Certification is required of anyone born after December 31, 1979 to purchase a hunting license in Minnesota

23. Firearms Safety Student Athlete Firearm Education (SAFE) Certificate
Designed by the MSHSCTL
SAFE Certificate $25
Online Coursework – 6 Hours
Range Certification - 2 Hours
In-depth firearm safety
CLAY TARGET training program
SAFE Certificate is valid only for League participation and cannot be used for obtaining a hunting license.

24. Team Conduct SAFETY at ALL times! NO EXCEPTIONS!
NO firearms on school property
NO ammunition on school property Spent shells
NO mobile devices on the range
NO foul language or rude gestures
Pay attention
Listen
Learn
Ask questions
Have fun

25. Lettering Guidelines Season Average 17 or Higher 25 Straight
Team Captain
3 Years of Team Participation
Top 10 in All Time Top 10 Performances (100)
MSHSL Team Member or Alternate
MSHSL Individual Qualifier

26. Lettering Guidelines Season Average 17 or Higher
5 Weeks of Competition (+1 Reserve Week)
Athletes must hit 170 out of 250 targets to letter.
Reserve week does not count as a week, unless it is used by the entire team.

27. Captains
All Junior and Senior athletes that have participated at least 1 season are eligible to be a team captain. Applications open: Monday, February 6 Applications close: Monday, February 27 Captain Interviews start: Monday, March 6 Captain Interviews end: Friday, March 10 Captains Announced: Saturday, March 18

28. Equipment Shotguns Gauge: 12 or 20 Action: O/U, Semi Auto, Pump
Choke: Modified
Club Guns Available for use FREE of Charge
Shotshells
Shotshells are to be purchased by the athlete.
Light Load and Extra Light Loads
Minimum of 3 cases – 30 boxes of shells for the season.
5 to 6 cases if you plan on practicing.

29. Equipment Required Optional Shotgun Shells Eye Protection
Ear Protection
LNHS Team Jersey
LNHS Team Shooting Vest or LNHS Shell Bag
Optional
LNHS Team Hat

30. Team Apparel Several NEW items available. LOWER prices on ALL items.
Sample sizes are available to try on.
All clothing orders are submitted on our website.
2017 Spring clothing orders need to be completed by February 27, 2017

31. Volunteers Weekly Volunteers Seasonal Volunteers Squad Puller
Squad Scorer
Seasonal Volunteers
Banquet Coordinator
Banquet Assistants
Championship Coordinator
Championship Assistants

32. 2017 Fundraising Weekend fundraiser at Apple Valley Von Hanson’s.
Volunteer parents and athletes are needed each day to cook and serve.

33. 2017 Season Schedule 6 Weeks of Competition
Minnesota Horse and Hunt Club
MANDATORY Team/Safety Meeting
Shoot 50 targets at each weekly competition
Shoot the same time you are scheduled all season
On time attendance is expected
Arrive at least 15 minutes prior to shooting

34. 2017 Season Schedule Makeup Round Policy
Competition rounds will only be scored on Sunday competition days during your designated time.
ALL makeup requests MUST be submitted to the Head Coach and Team Manager before the final schedule is released. (First week in April)
Please note that makeups request may not be granted due to resource and range availability.
Practice rounds cannot not be used for competition.
If you miss a competition week, you simply will receive a score of 0.

35. 2017 Season Schedule
Wednesday, January 25: Informational Meeting #1 ​Thursday, January 26: Informational Meeting #2 Monday, January 30, 2017: Spring Registration STARTS Monday, February 27, 2017: Spring Registration ENDS Saturday, March 18:  Noon to 2 PM: Team Classroom ​Saturday, March 18: 2 PM to 4 PM: New Athlete Safety Training Sunday, April 2: Team Practice - Squad Scheduled ​Sunday, April 9: Team Practice - Squad Scheduled Sunday, April 16: Competition Reserve Week ​Sunday, April 23: Competition Week 1 ​Sunday, April 30: Competition Week 2 ​Sunday, May 7: Competition Week 3 ​Sunday, May 14: Competition Week 4 ​Sunday, May 21: Competition Week 5 - TEAM BBQ Wednesday, May :00 PM: Team Banquet - HHC Saturday, June 3: Pre-State Warm Up - Prior Lake ​Sunday, June 4: Pre-State Warm Up - Prior Lake Tuesday, June 20: MSHSCTL Championship - Alexandria Saturday, June 24: MSHSL State Tournament - Prior Lake

36. 2017 Practice Schedule Optional Practice Sessions
Wednesday’s at Horse and Hunt Club
Athletes are responsible for paying for all of their practice rounds. Buy the round process
Coaches will be in attendance most sessions, but are not guaranteed to be available.
Please check the team website for the latest information on optional practice sessions.

37. Range Schedule Field #1 Field #2 Squad Sunday 1 2 3 4 5 9:30 10:15
Barron
Lothrop
Charchenko
Crippen
11:00
Olberding
Laursen
Winfeldt
Anderson
Zimmel
11:45
Fisher
Werdin
McKernon
Weber
Luetzow
12:30
Cromer
Krueger
Carlson
Hawkinson
McLeod
1:15
Spanovich
Boeke
Pacheco
Young 6
2:00
Fitzner
Edwards
Leum
Walker 7
2:45
Getchman
Truman
Meyer
Flen
Arvidson 9
3:30
4:15
Wenzel
Utz
Hinson
Field #2
Squad
Sunday 1 2 3 4 5
9:30
10:15
Barron
Lothrop
Charchenko
Crippen
11:00
Olberding
Laursen
Winfeldt
Anderson
Zimmel
11:45
Fisher
Werdin
McKernon
Weber
Luetzow
12:30
Cromer
Krueger
Carlson
Hawkinson
McLeod
1:15
Spanovich
Boeke
Pacheco
Young 6
2:00
Fitzner
Edwards
Leum
Walker 7
2:45
Getchman
Truman
Meyer
Flen
Arvidson 9
3:30
4:15
Wenzel
Utz
Hinson

38. 2017 Spring Banquet Date: Wednesday, May 31, 2017 Time: 6 PM to 9 PM
Location: Minnesota Horse and Hunt Club
Join your teammates and family for a night of recognition and relaxation.
Letters and “Top Gun” awards
Door prizes and special drawings

39. 2017 Tournaments Pre-state Tournament Tune-Up June 3 and June 4, 2017
Minneapolis Gun Club
Prior Lake, MN

40. 2017 Tournaments The WORLD’S LARGEST shooting event!!!
MSHSCTL Championship Tournament
June , 2017
Alexandria Shooting Park
Alexandria, MN
The WORLD’S LARGEST shooting event!!!
ALL athletes are eligible and strongly encouraged to participate
True team scoring system

41. 2017 Tournaments MSHSCTL Championship Tournament
Tuesday, June 20, 2017
Alexandria Shooting Park
Alexandria, MN
Championship Tournament Classifications
Level
Low Avg.
High Avg.
Targets
Varsity 19 25
100
Junior Varsity 15
18.99
Novice
14.99 75

42. 2017 Tournaments MSHSL State Tournament Saturday, June 24, 2017
Minneapolis Gun Club
Prior Lake, MN
FIRST state high school athletic association to sanction a tournament!!!
Individual Competition
Top 100 athletes and ties of regular season
Team Competition
Top 5 athletes, plus 2 alternates
Determined at Championship Tournament

43. Questions
Thank you for attending. Coaches will be available to answer any questions that you may have.

44. Lakeville North Trap Team 2017 Informational Meeting