Establishing a College Shooting Sports Program Duane Shepherd

Establishing a College Shooting Sports Program Duane Shepherd Ph. D. Dept. of Health and Human Performance Fort Hays State University & National Shooting Sports Foundation Scholastic Clay Target Program

Purpose The purpose of this presentation is to provide the audience a schematic approach “roadmap” to the establishment of a college or university sanctioned shooting club. The “roadmap” represents a generalized approach as each college/university will have their own unique requirements. Ø Ø Always remember that the ultimate goal is to achieve a quality education in the field of your choice. With that said, the establishment of a shooting club will require time, dedication, and a long-term commitment from yourself and other individuals but will enhance your educational experience.

Planning & Organization Ø Do your homework Ø Ask questions Ø Find individuals with experience Ø Research your college/university requirements for student organizations Ø Plan to succeed

Considerations Ø Purpose Ø Membership Ø Range/Facility Ø University Advisor/Sponsor Ø Student Organization

Purpose Ø What is the purpose of your organization/club? Ø What are the objectives and goals of the organization/club? Ø Is it competitive, recreation/leisure, or both? Ø Who/How will your club impact: the university, students, and community?

Sample purpose, goals & objectives Purpose: The purpose of this organization/club is to provide a venue for participation in shooting sports to any/all students/faculty at Fort Hays State University. Members are afforded opportunities for skill acquisition that can be employed in recreation/leisure and/or competitive activity. Goals and Objectives: The broad goal of the organization/club is defined in the purpose. The following are objectives for organization/club. 1. Provide opportunities for participation in shooting sports. 2. Sponsor social activities for members that promote firearm responsibility and foster club/organization and professional relationships. 3. Foster a spirit that promotes and supports shooting sports. 4. Provide an avenue through instruction and coaching for skill acquisition in various shooting sports and venues. 5. Promote a spirit of service to others (both university and community) through volunteer projects and activities. 6. Encourage and provide a means for participation in local, state, and national shooting sports competitive events.

Membership Ø Students, Faculty, & Staff Ø Cost l l dues shooting fees range fees insurance Ø Eligibility – GPA, student status

The Department of Health and Human Performance is offering students at Fort Hays State University the opportunity to join and become a member of FHSU Shooting Sports club. Members will have the opportunity to engage in both recreational and competitive shooting activities. Trapshooting Skeet 5 -Stand Sporting Clays Shooting nights are every Thursday evening 6: 30 to 9: 00 at the Hays Sportsman’s Club. Instruction is available. If you are interested in more information: See Dr. Duane Shepherd 139 Cunningham Hall 628 -4374 E-mail dshepher@fhsu. edu

Range/Facility Ø Range/facility contact person Ø Availability of range/facility Ø Cost Ø Travel distance Ø Types of shooting venues available Ø Club events

WHO: STUDENTS, FACULTY, STAFF PURPOSE: COME OUT AND ENJOY A FUN EVENING OF SHOOTING AND FREE HAMBURGERS AND BRAUTS WHEN: THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 4 th TIME: FOOD AT 5: 30 SHOOTING STARTS AT 6: 00 EVENTS: TRAP, DOUBLES TRAP, AND SKEET WHERE: HAYS CITY SPORTSMAN’S CLUB FROM COLISEUM, GO NORTH ON 183 -BYPASS, TAKE 1 ST RGHT AFTER CELEBRATION CHURCH PLEASE TAKE THIS OPPORTUNITY TO COME OUT AND MEET THE YOUNG LADIES AND MEN OF THE FHSU SHOOTING CLUB AND BECOME A MEMBER OF A GREAT CAMPUS CLUB!

University Advisor/Sponsor To be a recognized student organization, you will (probably) need a faculty member to serve as advisor/sponsor. Ø He/she will be the contact person serving as university liaison. Ø Duties/Requirements: Ø l l l Interest Knowledge of university policies Scheduling Financial concerns Promotion Recruiting

Student Organization Ø Establish a purpose for the club Ø Charter membership Ø Constitution & bylaws Ø Application for student organization status l l Funding Promotional activities

Promoting Your Organization Ø Ø Perception is everything. It is the major priority of the club and members to be perceived as a positive to the college/university and the community at large. l l l l Project a positive image Be visible on campus Become involved (student government/university events) Require high standards of conduct among members Engage in community events such as host range events Participate in local groups (i. e. , NRA, Wildlife Conservation groups, youth activity groups) BE AMBASSADORS AND MENTORS FOR SHOOTING SPORTS!

Fort Hays State University – Nationals 2008

Links ACUI – Association of College Unions International (www. acui. org) Ø Friends of the NRA (www. friendsofnra. org/) Ø National Shooting Sports Foundation (www. nssf. org/) Ø Fort Hays State University Shooting Sports Club (http: //www. fhsu. edu/hhp/shootingsports/) Ø Hays City Sportsman’s Club (www. shoothcsc. com) Ø