LBSS AIR Rifle Team Interest Meeting

Coach Oscar Starz – Head Coach Board Member of the Izaak Walton Chapter NRA Certified Rifle Coach Four years with LBSS Rifle Team Coach West Springfield Team

LBSS Team Sponsor Mr. McLellan (LtCol USMC retired) – Lake Braddock Social Studies Department Room J223 Expert Qualification with the M-16, 9MM and 45 Caliber pistol Collegiate Competitive Shooter (small bore)

Who and What are we? Varsity, letter-producing sport NCAA College and Olympic Sport Members of the Potomac Valley School Rifle League Small Arms Marksmanship - Opportunity to learn to fire a small caliber rifle in a safe and controlled environment Izaak Walton League (Arlington-Fairfax Chapter) This is not paintball or self-defense shooting To Letter: Attend scheduled practices Compete in scheduled matches Score 250 or better out of 300 possible Compete in one or more sanctioned matches Favorably represent the school at all times All un-lettered Seniors, who have participated loyally for at least two years will receive a letter

Three Firing Positions Prone Kneeling Standing Course of Fire 10 Meter Distance Three Firing Positions Prone Kneeling Standing

Commitment – If this is your sport, dive in! Equipment Purchase your own gear: $300-500 to get started $2000.00 - $3000 to fully outfit for competition shooting Use gear from Izaak Walton League Commitment – If this is your sport, dive in! Depending on your level of Experience and Interest in this sport Willingness to invest in equipment $1200.00 - $3000 to fully outfit for competition shooting

New Shooters Izaak Walton League’s Jr Division Northern Virginia Sharpshooters $40/year Weekly practice with coaching Izaak Walton Range in Centerville $15/year Jr. membership in IWL

GOALS Learn to compete successfully & safely Improvement in scores Enjoy the sport To Letter: Attend scheduled practices Compete in scheduled matches Score 250 or better out of 300 possible Compete in one or more sanctioned matches Favorably represent the school at all times All un-lettered Seniors, who have participated loyally for at least two years will receive a letter

Attendance Positive attitude Safety EXPECTATIONS Attendance Positive attitude Safety

What do I need to do next? Try outs: Scheduled for Saturdays on September 27, October 4 & 18 (if needed) Three relays 7:30 AM, 8:45 AM, 10:15 AM Sweatshirt, pants (no shorts), eye protection, & patience Be prepared to listen, not talk Team selection Sports Physical Required Matches are from Nov-Feb Exact dates are TBD

Equipment & MEMBERships Required Izaak Walton Jr Membership $15 NOVA Sharpshooters $40 Team shirt ~$40-50 *Glove ~$25-60 *Sling ~$40-60 *Hand stop with sling swivel ~$40 *Pellet box ~$12 Allen wrench ~$5 *Kneeling roll ~$18-47 Shooting glasses ~$20 Back tag ~$20 Journal Optional (not all inclusive) CMP Membership (Free) USA Shooting Membership $30 Jr NRA Membership $35 *Rifle ~$1300-3000 plus (new) *Jacket ~$150+ *Mat ~$35+ *Off hand stand ~$100 *Boots ~$100+ *Pants ~$135+ *Scope stand ~$150+ Scope ~$100+ *Pellets ~$8.50+ (500 pellets) Rifle cradle - $50 ~$300 *Equipment prices obtained from Champion’s Choice at www.champchoice.com

Parent Support **Finance Assistant Request grant money Coordinate supply requests with coach Coordinate with LBSS rep for vouchers to make purchases **Spirit Wear Representative Coordinate with team and CCI Printing to obtain product quotes **Carpool/drivers for away matches (3-4 total away matches; dates TBD) **LBSS Booster Club Representative (attend one meeting per month) **Assistant coaches (must have NRA certification) Administration (currently encumbered) Finance Assistant Request grant money Coordinate supply requests with coach Coordinate with LBSS rep for vouchers to make purchases

Questions?

Contact Information Oscar Starz (Head Coach) ostarz@cox.net Mr McLellan LBSS (Sponsor) James.mclellan@fcps.edu Tracie Miller (Admin) Lakebraddockrifle@gmail.com