Events not associated with FE4W that may be of interest.....
Trap Shooting Invitation for Oct 1, 2011 -
Sponsored by: Optimist Club of Ankeny and Dragoon Trail Chapter, Izaak Walton League
Females Only 2nd Annual
Beginners Shooting Experience Trap Shoot
October 1st 2011, 1PM to 4PM
Dragoon Trail Chapter, Izaak Walton League
4857 NE 110th Ave, Elkhart, IA 50073
Would you like to learn how to shoot a shotgun, but have not tried it before? Have you had an inkling you would like to try shooting clay targets (Trap) with other beginners of the same gender? Would you like to learn from other females who are experienced shooters?
Then try this experience.
Who: Designed specifically for beginners-female gender-youth (12+ through adult to 100+)
What: Have fun and make new friends Learn how to shoot shotgun
Learn the fundamentals of clay target shooting
When: October 1st, 1PM to 4PM (12:30-1PM Registration)
Where: Dragoon Trail Chapter, Izaak Walton League, 4857 NE 110th Ave, Elkhart, IA. 50073 (go to http://www.ankenyikes.org for map.
Why: Because the Izaak Walton League has had special requests to hold a beginning women's trap shooting class.
What to expect:
1) Register: Send name, address, phone number, e-mail to:
Char - see below
2) Receive instruction on the basics of a shotgun and fundamentals of trap
shooting. Individual and group pictures taken on site.
3) Shoot clay targets (Trap) with other beginners and with a coach.
Name drawings for prizes.
4) Quit when you want to. Continue if wanted. No pressure to continue if
you do not like the experience.
5) $4 charge per round (25 targets)
What to bring to the event:
1) Shotgun (DNR inspected shotguns will be provided if you do not have
access to a shotgun)
2) Ammunition (12 and 20 gauge) available for purchase on site or bring
1 to 4 boxes depending on your plan for shooting. ( 20 gauge-7 ½ or 8 shot- trap loads for DNR issued shotguns)
3) Ear plugs and safety glasses (will also be available on site)
4) Not necessary, but preferred: Shooting vest or pouch for ammunitionneed
belt for pouch. Vests available for use on site--no fees/charges.
5) Sign-in the afterrnoon of the event at the Dragoon Trail Chapter
clubhouse-address above. Refreshments and treats all afternoon. Door
Prizes.
Ankeny Ikes
Ankeny Ikes
Check out the shooting events open to the public at the Ankeny Izaak Walton League!!!
Beginning shooters, try out the Steel Plate Matches, then on to USPSA Matches!!!
Here is their facebook page with all the latest.......
http://www.facebook.com/pages/Ankeny-Izaak-Walton-League/203010946388248
Here is their link for Steel Challenge Match results....
http://sports.groups.yahoo.com/group/APShooters/files/APS%20Steel%20Challenge%20Results/
Trap Shooting -
The Ankeny Izaak Walton League held a "Ladies Only Beginning Trap Class" Saturday, October 9, 2010. The club was hoping for at least 15.... 52 fearless women attended and did a fabulous job!! Thank you to the many members who gave their time to assist all of us newbies with their great instruction and patience!! Well done Char and the Ankeny Ikes!! Special thanks go out to the DNR and club members who provided the firearms for the event!!
The Des Moines Register was also present. I was not granted their permission for the use of photos on my site, but you can view the link below for great "shots" by Bill Neibergall.
http://www.desmoinesregister.com/apps/pbcs.dll/gallery?Avis=D2&Dato=20101009&Kategori=NEWS&Lopenr=10090805&Ref=PH&Params=Itemnr%3D1&Item=0
Due to the overwhelming success, the club held a second event on Oct 30th!!
For more info call Char @ 707-6525.