REMINDER - Upcoming Events

With Spring around the corner we know it's a busy time of year. We don't want you to miss out on upcoming Texas 4-H Shooting Sports Events, so check out the following list of reminders!
Shooting Sports Coaches Trainings:

• District 10
• Date: March 9-10
• Location: Guadalupe Extension Office (Seguin, TX)
• Contact Person: D-10 4-H Specialist Megan Logan
• Disciplines Offered: archery, muzzleloading, pistol, rifle, shotgun
• Register via 4-H Connect - February 11 - 25, 2019
• Cost - $120 includes meals and course materials
• All volunteers must go through volunteer screening and be an active volunteer before registering for the event.

Texas State 4-H Indoor Archery Match - Registration is NOW OPEN!
Registration via 4-H Connect will be available until March 3, 2019.
The Indoor Archery Match will be held in five locations to accommodate 4-H archers across the state. Archers may shoot at any location but must chose only one and will complete for placings among all archers in all locations. A link to the contest handbook can be found here. This handbook includes all details and information pertaining to the match.

Carrizo Springs: March 29 - 30

Bay City: March 21 - 23

Fort Stockton: March 22 - 23

Graham: March 15 - 16

Pampa: March 22 - 23

35th Annual Texas 4-H Shooting Sports Extravaganza - Registration is NOW OPEN!

The Texas 4-H Shooting Sports Extravaganza celebrates 35 years this April! Extravaganza is a beginner's match and learning event. Rules are adjusted to accommodate this being a beginner's match. These rules are for Extravaganza only. Rules for any other specific match do not apply at this event. Registration via 4-H Connect will be available February 11 - March 31. Registration details can be found here. Match handbook can be found here.

• Event Details:
• When: April 13, 2019
• Where: Texas 4-H Conference Center on Lake Brownwood
• How Much? $28 registration fee through 4-H Connect. $40 LATE registration fee.

Texas 4-H Shooting Sports Postal Leagues - Registration is NOW OPEN!

Originally named “Postal Leagues” because the targets were mailed in for scoring via the U.S. Postal Service, Postal Leagues are a state-wide competitive shooting match in which participants can compete with others across the state without having to travel outside their home county.

Events include:  3-P Smallbore Rifle, Air Pistol, Archery, BB Gun, Light Rifle, Precision Air Rifle, Sporter Air Rifle, Smallbore Pistol, Muzzleloading Rifle, Muzzleloading Pistol, Trap, and Skeet. Participants may compete in as many events as their county/club will allow. All shooting must be supervised by a 4-H Shooting Sports Coach certified in the appropriate shooting discipline (Archery, Rifle, Pistol, Shotgun, Muzzleloading).

Important dates to remember:

• October 1, 2018 - March 28, 2019: Complete Events
• February 1 - March 28, 2019: Official Registration/Payment AND Score Submission

Postal League details/rules/registration information can be found here.

2015-2016 Texas 4-H Shooting Sports Postal Leagues

What are Postal Leagues? Originally named “Postal Leagues” because the targets were mailed in for scoring via the U.S. Postal Service, Postal Leagues are a state-wide competitive shooting match in which participants can compete with others across the state without having to travel outside their home county. Participants complete their course of fire locally over an extended designated time frame. Thus, allowing for greater flexibility of schedules and eliminating the cost of travel to an event. Following the close of the matches, scores are submitted electronically to the State Office. Events include: 3-P Smallbore Rifle, Air Pistol, Archery, BB Gun, Light Rifle, Precision Air Rifle, Sporter Air Rifle, Smallbore Pistol, Muzzleloading Rifle, Muzzleloading Pistol, Trap, and Skeet. Participants may compete in as many events as their county/club will allow. All shooting must be supervised by a 4-H Shooting Sports Coach certified in the appropriate shooting discipline (Archery, Rifle, Pistol, Shotgun, Muzzleloading).

Match Dates: October 1, 2015-March 31, 2016

Official Registration/Payment AND Score Submission:
February 1-March 31, 2016 on 4-H Connect—$5/participant+$10/event

Click HERE for detailed information, rules, and event specifics.

Registration Worksheets--Postal Leagues and Indoor Archery Match

Many youth have already registered, however in response to requests from CEA's/Shooting Sports Coaches/Club Managers/Parents, we have created registration worksheets for the State Shooting Sports Postal Leagues and the Indoor Archery Match to allow these adults a way to preview the registration and better prepare to complete the registration in 4-H Connect. 

Registration Worksheets are available on the Shooting Sports webpage or by clicking below.

2014-15 Texas Postal Leagues Registration Worksheet

2015 Indoor Archery Match Registration Worksheet

Official Registration & Scores Submission--2014-2015 Texas 4-H Shooting Sports Postal Leagues

Official Registration & Scores Submission for 2014-2015 Texas 4-H Shooting Sports Postal Leagues is open on 4-H Connect through March 20, 2015

$5 registration fee plus $10 per event

Have your scores and the name and email of your Certified 4-H Shooting Sports coach readily available for each event in which you participated. Login to 4-H Connect via your personal profile. Complete the event registration “2015 Texas 4-H Shooting Sports State Postal Leagues Registration & Score Submission”.

PLEASE NOTE: You may only complete registration and score submission once. You must submit all scores for all events in which you have participated at the same time.

2014-2015 Texas 4-H Shooting Sports State Postal Leagues

What are Postal Leagues? Originally named “Postal Leagues” because the targets were mailed in for scoring via the U.S. Postal Service, Postal Leagues are a state-wide competitive shooting match in which participants can compete with others across the state without having to travel outside their home county. Participants complete their course of fire locally over an extended designated time frame. Thus, allowing for greater flexibility of schedules and eliminating the cost of travel to an event. Following the close of the matches, scores are submitted electronically to the State Office.

Events include: 3-P Smallbore Rifle, Air Pistol, Archery, BB Gun, Light Rifle, Precision Air Rifle, Sporter Air Rifle, Smallbore Pistol, Muzzleloading Rifle, Muzzleloading Pistol, Trap, and Skeet. Participants may compete in as many events as their county/club will allow. All shooting must be supervised by a 4-H Shooting Sports Coach certified in the appropriate shooting discipline (Archery, Rifle, Pistol, Shotgun, Muzzleloading).

Full information including Registration & Score Submission Instructions, courses of fire, rules, etc. is available HERE on the Texas 4-H Shooting Sports web page.

Competition begins November 3, 2014.

2013-14 4-H Postal Leagues Pre-registration Deadline is Near

Pre-registration for the 2013-14 4-H Postal Leagues is not accomplished on 4-H Connect.  Read the following information carefully and completely.  Below is a link to a document that provides all the details.  This same information is found on our Shooting Sports Events webpage under 'Postal Leagues' (http://texas4-h.tamu.edu/shootingsports/events).   Pass along this information to others in your club or project group.

 

Click HERE for detailed information and registration instructions for the 2013-14 Texas 4-H Shooting Sports Postal Leagues. Please share this information as appropriate.

Important changes for this year include:

• Significant changes to the registration and score submission processes. Please review the information document carefully. 
• Trap and Skeet Leagues will be conducted during the same time frame as the other disciplines.
• Muzzleloading Rifle and Pistol events have been added.

For all Postal League events:

• Pre-Registration (Via Google): October 1-November 3, 2013
• Match Dates: November 4, 2013-April 13, 2014
• Official Registration/Payment/Score Submission (Via 4H Connect): April 1-30, 2014

Please email us with any questions: tx4hnaturalresources@tamu.edu

2013-14 Texas 4-H Shooting Sports Postal Leagues

Click HERE for detailed information and registration instructions for the 2013-14 Texas 4-H Shooting Sports Postal Leagues. Please share this information as appropriate.

Important changes for this year include:

• Significant changes to the registration and score submission processes. Please review the information document carefully. 
• Trap and Skeet Leagues will be conducted during the same time frame as the other disciplines.
• Muzzleloading Rifle and Pistol events have been added.

For all Postal League events:

• Pre-Registration (Via Google): October 1-November 3, 2013
• Match Dates: November 4, 2013-April 13, 2014
• Official Registration/Payment/Score Submission (Via 4H Connect): April 1-30, 2014

Please email us with any questions: tx4hnaturalresources@tamu.edu

2013 Shotgun Postal League Results

Results have been finalized and awards mailed!

Click HERE to view the 2013 Trap & Skeet Postal League results!

Congratulations to the winners! Great job to all who participated!

Note! 2013-2014 Shotgun Postal Leagues will be held during the same time frame as the other disciplines! Match dates are November 4, 2013-April 13, 2014. Click HERE for detailed information!

2013 Postal League Results

Congratulations to all 2013 Postal League Participants. You can find the 2013 Postal League Results here. 1st-3rd awards will be mailed to county offices.

Shotgun Postal League

Registration will be open May 1-31, 2013 via 4-H Connect, and will be $10/event. Registration should be completed via the individual profile. Coaches/Counties will receive a list of registrations following the registration close date. You will find information regarding the 2013 Trap & Skeet Postal League, HERE.

Please let us know if you have any questions regarding this event or registration.

2013 4-H Shooting Sports Postal League-Match Dates Extended

Please note, in response to feedback from counties/coaches regarding the 2013 4-H Shooting Sports Postal League match end date and score submission due date, we have extended the match as follows to allow more time for match completion and score submission:
Match Dates: November 5, 2012- April 14, 2013
Scores due by April 30, 2013

Also, please mark the 2014 4-H Shooting Sports Postal League dates on your calendars:
Match Dates: November 4, 2013-April 14, 2014
Registration Open October 1-27, 2013 $10/event
Late Registration October 28-November 3, 2013 $12/event
Scores due April 30, 2014

Happy New Year!

2012 Postal League Awards

Awards for all 2012 Texas  4-H Shooting Sports Postal Leagues have been shipped to county offices!

Late Registration Open-Shooting Sports Postal Leagues (Excluding Shotgun Leagues)

Late registration for 4-H Shooting Sports Postal Leagues (Excluding Shotgun Leagues) is OPEN NOW on 4-H connect. Late Registration will be open through November 9, 2012 at midnight. Please do not wait until the last minute to complete the registration as this will be the last chance to register! Register now so if any complications occur there is still time to get them resolved! No additional  registrations will be accepted after the Friday November 9, 2012 deadline. 

Please contact our office as soon as possible with any problems or questions!

tx4hnaturalresources@tamu.edu

2012 Texas 4-H Trap & Skeet Postal League Scores- Now Available!

2012 Trap & Skeet Postal League Scores are now posted HERE for your viewing pleasure!

4-H Archery, Pistol, and Rifle Postal League Registration is Open on 4-H Connect

The 4-H Postal Leagues for Archery, Pistol, and Rifle are open for registration now on 4-H Connect.  Registration deadline is November 4, 2012.  Shooting can begin for these leagues on November 5, 2012 and must be completed by March 15, 2013.  Scores must be submitted to the Texas 4-H Natural Resources Office by March 31, 2013.  Scores submission will be made electronically.  More detailed information will be posted on the 4-H Shooting Sports Events and Event Results webpage under Postal Leagues.

Take a look at this fun way to compete in a statewide match within your Shooting Sports project and never leave your county.

2012-2013 Texas 4-H Natural Resources Important Rules & Procedures, Event Synopsis, and Tentative Schedule of Events

Check it out! We have created a comprehensive document, available HERE, for one stop reference to general 4-H Natural Resources Program events and activities information.

It is recommended that this document be utilized without printing. View electronically for best use. Dates and information within this document will be updated regularly, as will the live links to other sites and information contained within the document.

Please note in the Schedule that all dates are subject to change and some dates/locations are still being finalized. We are working diligently to get these details finalized. As they become so, updates will be announced and posted in the document, and on the website.