Normal West
Marksmanship club
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
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
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
Positions
ProneShoot the first few nights; looking for groups
Move up to standing after showing ability to shoot groups
Positions
Standing-
Toughest position to master
Shooting for ~the first month after prone
Jackets will be worn after first few weeks
Positions
KneelingLast position learned
Similar to prone
Completes the 3P matches
Basic Equipment
Standing Stump
Kneeling Roll
Prone Mat
Pellets and Pellet Box
Shooting Glove
Jacket
T- Wrench
Important Dates
Wed, August 31st, 6pm-8pm: Parents Meeting
Parents, and coaches meeting to outline training and competitions for the 2016-2017 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
Contact Info
Head Coach: Joe Miller
Advisor: Mr. Lehr
Email Questions to Team Captain: Jaden Thompson
[email protected]