Establishing a College Shooting Sports Program

1. 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

2. 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. • 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.

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

4. Considerations • Purpose • Membership • Range/Facility • University Advisor/Sponsor • Student Organization

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

6. 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.

7. Membership • Students, Faculty, & Staff • Cost • dues • shooting fees • range fees • insurance • Eligibility – GPA, student status

8. HHP Shooting Club 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

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

10. WHO: STUDENTS, FACULTY, STAFF PURPOSE: COME OUT AND ENJOY A FUN EVENING OF SHOOTING AND FREE HAMBURGERS AND BRAUTS WHEN: THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 4th 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 1ST 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! FHSU SHOOTING CLUB FUN NIGHT!!

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

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

13. Promoting Your Organization • 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. • 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!

14. Fort Hays State University – Nationals 2008

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