The Lead-Off: Live from San Antonio! 🤠
We are currently wrapping up an incredible stay in San Antonio, Texas, following the Coe college trap shooting team at the ACUI College Nationals. As a team they placed 3rd in the nation for their class.
The competition is down to the wire! As of this writing, two individuals are shooting a perfect 300 straight. They have been at it for five and a half hours to determine who takes home first place. In another shoot off, we witnessed the sportsmanship that should be exemplified. When the second shooters firearm failed on the line- the first contestant offered hers up.

🗓️ Important Dates & Practice Schedule
Our season is officially kicking off! Please mark your calendars for these upcoming sessions:
First Practice: Monday, March 23rd | 5:30 PM – 8:00 PM
Note: Bring your gear and extra layers! It is always colder at the range.
New Shooters: Report to the house to meet with a coach. Do NOT bring guns into the trap house.
Gate Code: 55876 (Valid Mondays and Fridays only).
Skeet & 5-Stand Practice: Thursday, March 26th | 5:30 PM – 8:00 PM
Location: Butch Olafson.
Tryouts: If you are interested in trying out for Skeet or 5-Stand, please speak with me during practice.
Prom
Just be aware this is the weekend of regionals. I have slots for sporting clays on friday may 3 3pm, saturday we start at 830 singles, 11pm handicap and doubles at 1pm. Slots will be given to prom goers first. Shoot what you have time to shoot



🏆 Upcoming Shoots & Deadlines
The schedule is filling up fast. Please note the "Hard Close" dates for registration!
Date
Location/Event
Targets/Details
Signup Deadline
March 28
Indianola (Warren Co.)
50 Singles, Doubles, & Handicap
Tues, March 24
March 29
Otter Creek (Cedar Rapids)
100 Singles & 100 Doubles
Tues, March 24
April 11
New Pioneer
100 Skeet & 100 Trap (Limited Slots!)
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April 18
Ankeny Ikes ATA meet
50 Singles, Doubles, & Handicap
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April 18
Pella
Sporting Clays
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May 1
SCTP Regionals (Ackley)
Sporting Clays (Friday Night)
Stay Tuned

Coaches' Note: For April 18th, I need coaches to approach me ASAP to see if we have enough coverage to hold both the Trap and Sporting Clays events on the same day.

🎓 Seniors & Apparel
Senior Banner Photos: Sunday, March 26th at 5:30 PM.
Location: Sandeen Photography, 2825 South Ankeny Blvd, Suite 105.
Direct questions to Chava Pocernich
SCTP College Scholarships: Applications are due by midnight on April 15th.
Apparel Store: Closes March 26th. If you would like to purchase items,please go to: https://ankeny-hawks-shooting-sports.itemorder.com/shop/home

🌟 Volunteer Shout-Out
A huge thank you to those who volunteered for the Hy-Vee Steak Night!
As a token of appreciation, Lauren, Austin, and Wrigley shoot for free this week.Your hard work makes this program possible.

Questions? See me at practice on Monday!