CMP Newsletter
Posted: Sat Apr 08, 2006 7:35 am
07 April 2006
Two new articles are posted on The First Shot On-Line, the CMP’s electronic newsletter. Check The First Shot front page at http://www.odcmp.org/0406/default.asp to see summaries of all recent articles with links to the full articles. The First Shot On-Line front page also displays readers’ comments and a link to the popular CMP Forum. The latest articles posted are described below.
2006 National Trophy Pistol and Rifle Matches Programs Released, On-Line Entry System Open - The First Shot Ceremony for the 2006 National Matches is now just 95 days away. Most shooters and competitors who will come to Camp Perry for this summer’s Nationals are now making plans to attend. If you are one of those people, CMP Programs for the National Matches are now posted on the CMP web site to give you the information you need to make your plans and the CMP Competitor Tracker On-Line Entry System for all of the National Matches events is now turned on so you can enter the matches and schools.
The on-line entry system was turned on this past weekend in anticipation of this week’s official announcement; 250 competitors have already registered for the matches.
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2006 Small Arms Firing Schools Open for Entry Now - The 2006 Small Arms Firing Schools (SAFS) will again provide outstanding marksmanship instruction to nearly 1000 students. This year, however, SAFS students also will be able to compete in two exciting new matches. SAFS instruction provided by Army Pistol and Rifle Teams and supported by coaching from Army, Air Force, Marine, Navy and Coast Guard team members has long been regarded as some of the best available anywhere. This year, this great instruction will be accompanied by a new M9 Pistol EIC Match at the end of the Pistol SAFS and the M16 EIC Match at the end of the Rifle SAFS.
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United States Army Marksmanship Unit Junior Smallbore Rifle Camp - The United States Marksmanship Unit International Rifle Section will be hosting a Junior Smallbore Rifle Camp from 14-18 August, 2006 at Ft. Benning (Columbus), GA. The camp has been designed for the intermediate to advanced shooter. Shooters between the ages of 13-20 (with a minimum 2 years competitive experience) are eligible to register. The camp will be staffed by USAMU International Shooters including the World Record holder and World Champion, Jason Parker; World Record holder and World Champion, Thomas Tamas; and Olympic Silver Medalist, Michael Anti. The coaching staff will provide a safe, enjoyable learning experience that will significantly contribute to improving your shooting skills. Shooters will be coached in the fundamental principles and techniques of 3-position and International air rifle. For complete camp details, visit http://www.odcmp.org/0406/USAMU_Smallbore_Jr_Camp.pdf or contact MAJ Anti at 706-545-9169/2343 or email michael.anti@us.army.mil.
2006 Three-Position Summer Camp schedule is posted on the web and only a few spots are left! The dates for remaining camps and application forms are posted on our website at http://www.odcmp.com/Programs/camp.htm.
2006 Georgia All-State Team Announced! On 1 April 2006, 14 members were named to the Georgia All-State Team at the conclusion of the GHSA State Championship held at Ft. Benning. The selection is based on the averages for all regular season matches. For a complete listing of those selected, go to http://www.odcmp.org/0406/2006AllStateTeamfinal.pdf.
NJROTC Warren Central Air Rifle Postal winners are now posted at http://www.odcmp.org/0406/NJROTC_Warren ... Postal.pdf. A total of 29 teams and 125 shooters competed in this annual event which is open to all high school Sport and Precision teams. Full results are available by contacting CDR Jim Dooley USN (RET) at jdooley62@yahoo.com or WARREN-CENTRAL-MS@smail04.cnet.navy.mil.
Two new articles are posted on The First Shot On-Line, the CMP’s electronic newsletter. Check The First Shot front page at http://www.odcmp.org/0406/default.asp to see summaries of all recent articles with links to the full articles. The First Shot On-Line front page also displays readers’ comments and a link to the popular CMP Forum. The latest articles posted are described below.
2006 National Trophy Pistol and Rifle Matches Programs Released, On-Line Entry System Open - The First Shot Ceremony for the 2006 National Matches is now just 95 days away. Most shooters and competitors who will come to Camp Perry for this summer’s Nationals are now making plans to attend. If you are one of those people, CMP Programs for the National Matches are now posted on the CMP web site to give you the information you need to make your plans and the CMP Competitor Tracker On-Line Entry System for all of the National Matches events is now turned on so you can enter the matches and schools.
The on-line entry system was turned on this past weekend in anticipation of this week’s official announcement; 250 competitors have already registered for the matches.
More Details
2006 Small Arms Firing Schools Open for Entry Now - The 2006 Small Arms Firing Schools (SAFS) will again provide outstanding marksmanship instruction to nearly 1000 students. This year, however, SAFS students also will be able to compete in two exciting new matches. SAFS instruction provided by Army Pistol and Rifle Teams and supported by coaching from Army, Air Force, Marine, Navy and Coast Guard team members has long been regarded as some of the best available anywhere. This year, this great instruction will be accompanied by a new M9 Pistol EIC Match at the end of the Pistol SAFS and the M16 EIC Match at the end of the Rifle SAFS.
More Details
United States Army Marksmanship Unit Junior Smallbore Rifle Camp - The United States Marksmanship Unit International Rifle Section will be hosting a Junior Smallbore Rifle Camp from 14-18 August, 2006 at Ft. Benning (Columbus), GA. The camp has been designed for the intermediate to advanced shooter. Shooters between the ages of 13-20 (with a minimum 2 years competitive experience) are eligible to register. The camp will be staffed by USAMU International Shooters including the World Record holder and World Champion, Jason Parker; World Record holder and World Champion, Thomas Tamas; and Olympic Silver Medalist, Michael Anti. The coaching staff will provide a safe, enjoyable learning experience that will significantly contribute to improving your shooting skills. Shooters will be coached in the fundamental principles and techniques of 3-position and International air rifle. For complete camp details, visit http://www.odcmp.org/0406/USAMU_Smallbore_Jr_Camp.pdf or contact MAJ Anti at 706-545-9169/2343 or email michael.anti@us.army.mil.
2006 Three-Position Summer Camp schedule is posted on the web and only a few spots are left! The dates for remaining camps and application forms are posted on our website at http://www.odcmp.com/Programs/camp.htm.
2006 Georgia All-State Team Announced! On 1 April 2006, 14 members were named to the Georgia All-State Team at the conclusion of the GHSA State Championship held at Ft. Benning. The selection is based on the averages for all regular season matches. For a complete listing of those selected, go to http://www.odcmp.org/0406/2006AllStateTeamfinal.pdf.
NJROTC Warren Central Air Rifle Postal winners are now posted at http://www.odcmp.org/0406/NJROTC_Warren ... Postal.pdf. A total of 29 teams and 125 shooters competed in this annual event which is open to all high school Sport and Precision teams. Full results are available by contacting CDR Jim Dooley USN (RET) at jdooley62@yahoo.com or WARREN-CENTRAL-MS@smail04.cnet.navy.mil.