1. Normal West
Marksmanship club

2. What will I do on the team?
Train with Olympic-style precision air rifles
Compete against other high schools in Illinois
Represent Normal West as an individual student and as a team
Compete in matches at home range and travel to away-matches within the state
Compete in Illinois High School State Championship Match

3. What will I learn?
How to safely and correctly shoot an Olympic-style air rifle
Checking NPA; learning your balance box
Patience and technique of shooting an air rifle
Walther LG300XT

4. What days will practices and/or meetings be?
Practices will be on
Monday nights: 4:30 to ~ 6:30 or
Wednesday nights: 4:30 to ~ 6:30/6:30 to ~ 7:30 or
Thursday nights at 4:30 to ~ 6:30/6:30 to ~ 7:30
Arrive by 4-4:15 for 4:30 practice and arrive at 6:00-6:15 for 6:30 practice
Meetings will be posted on the “What’s Up Wildcats?” boards and a group message will be sent out
Practices will start at the beginning of the school year and continue through the end of the school year

5. Positions Prone- Shoot the first few nights; looking for groups
Move up to standing after showing ability to shoot groups

6. Positions Standing- Toughest position to master
Shooting for ~the first month after prone
Jackets will be worn after first few weeks

7. Positions Kneeling- Last position learned Similar to prone
Completes the 3P matches

8. Basic Equipment Standing Stump Kneeling Roll Pellets and Pellet Box
Shooting Glove
Prone Mat
Jacket
T- Wrench

9. Important Dates Wed, August 31st, 6pm-8pm: Parents Meeting
Parents, and coaches meeting to outline training and competitions for the season. Discussion of training schedule and team structure for year.
Wed, September 7th, 4:30 to ~6:30/6:30 to ~7:30: First Night of Practice
1st day of training for all shooters

10. Email Questions to Team Captain: Jaden Thompson
Contact Info
Head Coach: Joe Miller
Advisor: Mr. Lehr
Questions to Team Captain: Jaden Thompson