Junior Programs
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Last Updated: 1 Apr 2008
Last Updated: 1 Apr 2008
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Jr Archery - Bob Regan Jr Pistol - Larry Forman Jr Rifle - Dave Simons Jr Trap - Jerry Peters |
The club has several very active Junior development programs with complete instructions for all juniors from 12-18 years of age (discuss with coach if younger). Juniors can train and become competitive in archery, trap, smallbore rifle and pistol, as well as air rifle and air pistol. A complement of Anschutz rifles are available for the rifle shooters. Junior pistol shooters train and compete with match grade air pistols and .22's, and advanced students also train with .45's.
Several WSA juniors have received invitations to and participated in the Junior Nationals at the Olympic Training Center in Colorado Springs. It's not uncommon for them to bring back one or more medals from these matches. During the summer, the National Championships are held at Camp Perry, Ohio. WSA juniors usually form the heart of one of the medal-winning teams there each year. For the past 5 years, we've received high junior team awards, frequently beating adult teams and have broken or set approximately 50 Junior National Team and Junior Individual Pistol records in the past 10 years.
The coaches are NFAA, NRA and Mass. certified as instructors. Both Dave and Larry have won the prestigious NRA President's Award as junior rifle and pistol instructors and coaches. Larry is also certified as a USAS/NRA advanced international shooting Coach and is the Massachusetts State Junior Pistol Chairman.
WSA is committed to training young people in the safe and proper handling of firearms. We currently have firearms training programs specifically designed for the junior shooter in trap, pistol and rifle. These programs are delivered by NRA certified instructors and are a requirement for participation in our junior teams. The schedule for our Basic Courses is maintained on our Juniors Bulletin Board.
Junior Archery
The program is designed for beginning Juniors, ages 8 - 18, and follows the National Archery Association teaching methods, with a focus on safety, equipment inspection and correct shooting form, using recurve bows. All equipment is supplied. The first class will include orientation for the Juniors and their parents as to what they can expect from the program. As always, for safety and other reasons, a parent must remain present during each class. For more information contact Bob Regan.
Junior Pistol Personal website for Larry Forman.
The Jr. Pistol Program meets every Saturday morning from 7:30 am-12:30 noon, for boys and girls aged 10-18 (with some age exceptions as determined by Coach Larry Forman). We train and compete in the Olympic Disciplines of International Air Pistol, Sport Pistol and Free Pistol.In conventional (NRA) shooting, we train and form the core of the MA Jr. Pistol Team to compete at Camp Perry, Ohio in the USA National Pistol Matches held in July. The Program's objectives are to teach juniors the techniques and tools necessary to excel in Pistol Shooting. We welcome well-disciplined and mature young adults (children) at all skill levels from entry to highly advanced who can work with others in a Team building environment. All match grade Air Pistols, .22's and .45's are usually assigned to each Jr. as provided by Coach Forman.
Currently, we are recruiting to fill a few remaining positions. Junior females are especially encouraged to join our Team, at this time. If you would like additional information, please contact Coach Forman at (978) 670-0618.
Junior Rifle Currently Underway
The Junior Rifle Course is scheduled several times throughout the year. This Saturday morning six-session 3-hours per day course is for boys and girls, ages 12 - 18. The course runs for six weeks and is a prerequisite for membership on the WSA Junior Rifle Team. This is a course that will teach firearm safety and the fundamentals of competitive smallbore shooting. For more information, please contact Dave Simons at (978) 667-5586 or pick up a flyer on the Junior bulletin board in the ready room outside of the Indoor Range.
Junior Trap Resumes in April 2008
TThe WSA Junior Trap Shooting Team runs from April until September. The team is open to any Middle or High School student. No experience or equipment is necessary. Safety training is provided. Junior trap shooting is an exciting way to build friendships, team leadership skills, maturity, concentration, and hand-eye coordination. We have a lot of fun in the process, too. For more information, please contact Jerry Peters.