Building On Youth
In October, the CMP hosted the National Youth Shooting Sports Leadership
Conference at Camp Perry. With the theme of "improving the delivery
of junior shooting sports," the event was done in cooperation with
USA Shooting and the NRA, and attracted State Junior Directors and
coaches from across the country. (click
here)
The State of the Sport: Are we losing or are we winning? (click
here)
A Course of Basic Instruction: During the conference, each
participant received a copy of a CD ROM produced by the CMP. It contained
Power Point presentations and curriculum designed for teaching a 12
to 15 week course on rifle safety and marksmanship.(click
here)
On Target: CMP Director of Training and Olympic medalist Bob
Foth introduced two program changes he is working on that emphasize
"practical coaching experience." (click
here)
Book of Dreams: Sophie McDonald, 13, who dreams of someday
competing in the Olympics, brought a special book with her to Camp
Perry. (click here)
A Visit to Gary's House: Sunday evening of the conference included
a visit to Gary and Ruth Ann Anderson's house, which is stocked with
shooting memorabilia. (click
here)
Other Features:
THE CMP BULLETIN
BOARD
Military Excellence in Competition Matches 1904:
Nationally recognized writer Dick Culver discusses the Army Divisional
Matches of nearly a century ago. (click
here)
News from the U.S. Army Marksmanship Unit:
USAMU trains British Army Soldiers. For that and competition results,
(click here).
South of the Border: USA Shooting Goes to
Mexico to Help Conduct CAT Shooting Congress. (click
here) |
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Sophie McDonald
The conference
featured a Garand
match, including a turn in the pits
The
Camp Perry National Match Hut Endurance Award
As part of the CMP's 100th anniversary celebration of the National
Matches, we have created a new contest and award--a tribute to the
enduring few who, every summer without fail, stay in the Camp Perry
huts during the National Matches. (click
here)
All of the State Junior Directors and other guests
who attended the 2002 National Youth Shooting
Sports Leadership Conference had an opportunity
to fire in a Garand Match during the conference.
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