4-H State Shooting Sports Competition

SC22 Final Scores Found HERE

Description

Kentucky 4-H believes that all youth should have opportunities for positive youth development in our four guiding concepts: mastery, belonging, independence, and generosity. The Kentucky 4-H State Shooting Sports Competition, held annually in September, is the culminating event for youth enrolled in a county 4-H Shooting Sports program.

The first day of competition (Saturday) is held at the Bluegrass Sportsmen’s League in Wilmore. Youth compete in all disciplines except shotgun on this day. The second day of competition (Sunday) is held at the Miller Welch - Central KY Wildlife Management Area in Berea. Youth compete in the discipline of shotgun on this day.

This event is designed to develop independence, promote safe and responsible shooting practices and provide a goal to work towards for youth involved within the program. Each day of competition ends with an awards ceremony recognizing both individuals and teams.

Logistics

Day One:

• Date: September 10, 2022
• Time: Registration opens at 7am EST
• Location: Bluegrass Sportsmen’s League, Wilmore, KY (2500 Handys Bend Rd.)

Day Two:

• Date: September 11, 2022
• Time: Registration opens at 7am EST
• Location: Miller Welch – Central KY Wildlife Management Area, Berea, KY (638 Dreyfus Rd.)

Contact your county extension office for information regarding county deadlines (link).

Registration

4-H Shooting Sports Program - Minimum Instructional Criteria

The following items are the minimum instructions a 4-H member must receive under the guidance of a certified 4-H Shooting Sports Coach each year in order to participate in the State 4-H Shooting Sports Competition. Counties may choose to add additional restrictions at their discretion. These criteria were developed to allow counties options for determining the suitability of their 4-H members' participation in shooting sports programs in a safe and informed manner during the Covid-19 pandemic. 

• Must complete a general 4-H Shooting sports safety meeting (these can be online or in-person). 
• Must complete five practice sessions under the guidance of a certified 4-H Shooting Sports Coach.
• The discipline coach must confirm that the 4-H member has completed the minimum requirements and certify their ability to participate in 4-H shooting sports programs in a safe and informed manner.

Registration Materials:

• Updated Registration List (FINAL)
• Agent Resources available on Teams

Additional Information 

• State Competition General Information
• State Competition Checklist
• State Competition Reminders
• State Competition Agenda         

• Youth Name Badge Template
• Youth Target Label Template - use 5263 Avery Labels
• Federal Youth Handgun Parental Permission Form – required for all youth participating in a pistol event (.22, black powder), must be kept on person at all times during event
• Trap Schedule By Squad
• Trap Schedule By County
• BGSL Guest Pass – required for each county at Saturday’s event
• BGSL Range Map
• Central KY Gun Club Map
• Archived Results

Volunteer Opportunities

Per the Kentucky State 4-H Shooting Sports Education Program Rules every county is required to provide 1 volunteer for every 4 participants (or portion thereof) at both the Saturday and Sunday event. Coaches, parents, or other county volunteers can fill these volunteer positions. Once volunteers have been registered individuals will be assigned to a range or other needed position. If you are interested in volunteering for your county, please contact your county extension office for more information (link).

• Volunteer Reminders
• Volunteer Assignments By County
• SOP’s for areas

State Contact:  Ashley Marcum | ashley.marcum@uky.edu | 859-218-0993