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Friday, March 6
MERIT ACADEMY'S
SHOOTING SPORTS
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​The training is free. Coaches get practice day preference for their students. Without coaches no pellets go down range. We need coaches to keep the Club going into the future.
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Contact Jenn Peters as soon as possible to let her know if you can attend a Club Coach Training session.
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Other community adults who do not have students enrolled at Merit Academy will be considered for coaching on a case by case basis.
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Any new Gun/Range Safety Training will be conducted on an as needed basis. New students wanting to attend practice sessions must attend the Gun/Range Safety Training (approximately 2 hours) prior to attending practice sessions.
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Follow this link for the Shooting Sports Registration Packet, and this link for the Shooting Sports Registration Form.​​
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This program was started with donations and we rely heavily on these donation to continue providing this opportunity to our students. Please contact Jenn Peters with any questions, or click the link below.
Merit Academy's shooting sports club will provide the opportunity for student athletes to participate in a safe, fun shooting sports program that gives youth the opportunity to develop marksmanship skills but life skills necessary to become productive, responsible, and respected adults in the community.
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Students will hone skills necessary to compete with other schools in air rifle and air pistol shooting sports, as Merit Academy's marksmanship team.
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Our coaches are all volunteer parents or community members. Periodically we offer Coach Training for any parent interested in coaching during the Club practice sessions. We also do in house training for students to participate in the shooting sports program.
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PARENT PARTICIPATION:
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Like with any youth team or club, success requires adult support.
Parent participation is needed to maintain continuity of the program. If you cannot volunteer your time, please consider donations to maintain the program above the cost of Club dues. You can donate to our Midway USA Foundation endowment account or donate cash directly for the Club’s immediate use.
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If you are able to volunteer your time, volunteer opportunities include:
* Coaching (training provided)
* Fundraising
* Competition Support
SPORTS EQUIPMENT
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* Merit Academy's club will provide air rifles, air pistols, pellets, and safety equipment.
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* We will be training on electronic target systems which speeds up learning and skill development. It also increases spectator appeal with shot by shot real time video on large screen monitors.
SHOOTING CLUB RESOURCES
​USA Shooting (national Olympic governing body)
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Civilian Marksmanship Program (national matches)
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Target Talk (shooting sports forum/buy/sell/trade)
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Student Air Rifle Program (formal in school program)
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Orion/Athena Electronic Target System
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Champions Choice (target shooting equipment)
DONATE TODAY!
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​You may donate through the Club’s tax deductible direct online donation link or QR Code
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INTERESTED IN SUPPORTING MERIT'S SHOOTING TEAM?
Donations are gladly accepted!
Merit Academy is a 501c3, donations are tax deductible.
We are very grateful for any monetary donation. Simply click on the "donate" button below and include a note with your donation.
The Ute Pass Kiwanis sponsors the Merit Academy Shooting Sports Club and has made significant grants to the Club.
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One of our greatest supporting organizations is the Sportsman for Community, the Colorado Chapter of Safari Club International. Thank you so much for your generous contribution.
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The American Legion Post 1980, sponsors the Merit Academy Shooting Sports Club and has made a significant grant to the Club.
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The Club will benefit from the American Legion Junior Shooting Sports Program which is a gun safety education and marksmanship program that encompasses the basic elements of safety, education, enjoyment and competition.
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The Club is also affiliated with the Civilian Marksmanship Program (CMP). The CMP is a federally chartered 501(c)(3) corporation that places its highest priority on serving youth through gun safety and marksmanship activities that encourage personal growth and build life skills.
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Merit Academy Shooting Sports Club has a Midway USA Foundation endowment account. Donations to the endowment account are matched 1:1. The Club is allowed to withdraw 5% of the principle each year into perpetuity.
Current Fundraisers
