1. Rogers Trap Team
The 2017 Season

2. 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?

3. 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

4. 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

5. 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

6. 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

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

8. 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

9. 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!

10. 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

11. 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

12. 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.

13. ISD 728 Weapons Policy
Minnesota Statutes 1992, Section , 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,……

14. 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.

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

16. 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