2010 Schedule and Conference Rules
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2010 Schedule and Conference Rules
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Western Suburban High School Trap Conference Currently four schools have joined together to shoot competitions. The schools are: Minnetonka High School Trap&Skeet Team, Hopkins Trap Team, Wayzata Trap Team, and Armstrong Trap Team. 2009 Minnesota Western Suburban Trap Conference Rules Thanks to Hopkin's coach Mark Czech for drafting these rules.
Classifications The following will be the classifications for the 2009 season Varsity – Average 19 – 25 Junior Varsity Average 15 – 18.9 Novice Class Average 0 – 14.9 Calculating Averages All averages will be based on an athletes most recent six scores. Averages will begin to be calculated at the end of week three if possible. Makeup Rounds Makeup rounds cannot be counted as part of an athletes average once the competition begins. All scoreable makeup rounds must be completed prior to week five. Athletes may continue to make up missed rounds but the rounds cannot be factored into the athletes overall average. Team Sizes Team size should not exceed 45 athletes. Coach/Supervisor Ratio All coaches / club supervisors should work to achieve a ten to one adult supervisor to athlete ration. Bump Up Rule All school are required to shoot a full five-athlete squad for competition. In the event that a coach cannot fill a complete squad, the coach may "bump up" an athlete from a lower classification. i.e. Junior Varsity to Varsity, or Novice to Junior Varsity in order to fill a squad for competition. No Shows In the event of a no show a coach has three options 1. Re-squad with athletes from a like classification (ex. varsity – varsity) (An athlete cannot be placed on more than one squad.) 2. Bump Up an athlete from a lower classification (junior varsity to varsity) 3. Shoot Short (4 athlete squad) 4. Forfeit the match There will be no disqualifications for the 2009 season as a result of a "no show". Coaches are encouraged to invite their top junior varsity athlete to varsity competitions and their top novice shooter to junior varsity competitions to help eliminate any potential squading issues. Inclement Weather In the event of inclement weather coaches should make athlete safety their first priority. In the case of nearby lightening a mandatory 15 minutes without lightening in the sky will be the standard before any competition or practice continues. If there is any indecision among coaches a majority rule vote will take place and all coaches are expected to abide by the decision made. Muzzle Direction It will be standard practice that all muzzles be pointed in a safe direction while in the possession of an athlete or adult when walking to or from the trap range, when walking from one station to the next, or while waiting for a turn to shoot. Pump and self loading shotguns should be muzzle up. Hinge guns should be muzzle down. Coaches have the responsibility to keep the range safe at all times and therefore should take it upon themselves to speak with any athlete from any school if they see a violation of this rule. Shot Size All athletes will be requires to shoot 1oz #8s for practice and competitions. Pre Squading Coaches should make every possible effort to come to each meet with their athletes’ pre-squaded. Squad sheets should be completed with student names, averages, and coach’s signature. Upon arriving at the meet coaches should give squad sheets to the director of competition. The director of competition will transfer the information to the meet sheet for each school. At the end of the meet each coach should verify with the director of competition that all information on the sheet is accurate. Upon this confirmation the coach should sign the meet sheet thereby making the meet scores official. Ties In the event of a tie the top two shooters from each squad will participate in a shoot off. Meet Scoring All competitions will be school vs. school, squad vs. squad using total raw score by squad to determination wins and losses. Squad Leaders It is the squad leaders responsibility to give the scoring sheet to the director of competition upon the squad completing their round. Squad leaders along with the coach are responsible for the verification of the squad’s scores. Eye & Ear Protection All athletes and coaches are responsible for proper eye and ear protection while on any part of the range. Any athlete on the range will not be allowed to shoot without these proper safety items. Foot Pads Athletes are not allowed to rest muzzles on their feet and should not use any type of toe tag. Shell Buckets Shell buckets will be placed at each Trap field. Shooters are required to pick up their shells after each round. Range Safety Officer Several adults will be designated Range Safety Officers each night. Their job will be to patrol the range and monitor safety. They will wear orange Vest.
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