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Merit Academy is currently accepting intent to enroll forms for the 2023-24 school year.
Intent to Enrolls are NOW OPEN. Seats are filling quickly.
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MERIT ACADEMY'S SHOOTING CLUB
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.
Students will hone skills necessary to compete with other schools in air rifle and air pistol shooting sport, as Merit Academy's marksmanship team.
If your student is interested, please click on the link to the form below. If you have questions, please contact Coach Mike Theimer: mike.theimer@olympian.org
PARENT PARTICIPATION:
Like with any youth team or club, success requires adult support. Parent participation is required, but flexible.
Volunteer opportunities include:
* Coaching (training provided)
* Fundraising/Public Relations
* Tech Support (electronic targets and web pages, etc.)
* Club Board of Directors
SPORTS EQUIPMENT
* Merit Academy's club will provide air rifles, air pistols and pellets.
* We will be training on electronic target systems which speeds up learning and skill development. It will also increase spectator appeal with shot by shot real time video on large screen monitors.
Is your student interested in joining Merit Academy's shooting sports club? Please fill out this form:
SHOOTING CLUB RESOURCES
USA Shooting (national Olympic governing body)
Civilian Marksmanship Program (national matches)
Target Talk (shooting sports forum/buy/sell/trade)
Student Air Rifle Program (formal in school program)
Orion/Athena Electronic Target System
Champions Choice (target shooting equipment)
INTERESTED IN SUPPORTING MERIT'S SHOOTING TEAM?
Donations are gladly accepted!
Merit Academy is a 501c3, donations are tax deductible.
Below is a list of items you can sponsor, but we are also very grateful for any monetary donation. Simply click on the "donate" button below and include a note with your donation.
The American Legion Post 1980, voted to sponsor the Merit Academy Shooting Sports Club.
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.
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.
The Club is parent driven with help from Mike Theimer a 1976 Olympian, previously was the Youth Programs and Coach Academy Director for USA Shooting.
Merit Academy Shooting Sports Club has a Midway USA Foundation endowment account. Donations to the endowment account are matched 1:1.
Also here is the Club’s tax deductible direct online donation button: DONATE