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Kids Postal Shoot Rules

Who Is Eligable:

Any 24Hour Campfire Members child covered by the two listed age groups. Member must be an actual parent or legal guardian of the kids entered. You may enter grandchildren with actual parents written permission, submit this with the Target.



How To Enter Contest

THERE IS NO time limit to enter, you may enter the day of the deadline as long as your entrants targets are postmarked by the deadline...!!!

Step 1.... Post on this thread how many kids you plan to allow to compete and state their ages. NO names unless it is a "nickname" with no reference to their actual personal info.

Step 2.... Simply enter the contest with completed Targets, one per entrant. To observe anonymity of the kids (and yourself if necessary), write on each entrants Target your Campfire handle AND a "nickname" your child can be referred to as in public.

For example; I would for my 10 year old son, write on his target...

"Wildswalker"-member "Wildswalker Junior age 10"-shooter.

I'm sure most of you can be more creative than that with a nickname....

It would not be necessary to register your child as a member of the Campfire



Safety on the Range...Safety on the Net :

On the Range.... You as a Parent and a Member of the 24Hr crowd will be the sponsor of your kids you enter. You must be present during the shooting of the contest. You must enforce proper Range Safety Practices this includes eye and ear protection.

On The Net....To practice anonymity with our kids we will refrain from posting pictures regarding the contest. Follow the above entry guidelines and your child will safely remain anonymous.



Age Groups:

Group A....ages 5 thru 9

Group B....ages 10 thru 13



Targets:

10 inch paper plates with a one inch black dot drawn in the exact center

( Note : No foam type paper plates, must be paper to endure folding and mailing in an envelope)

Suggestion: place cardboard behind the paper plate to allow better scoring of holes.

Suggestion: to make your black dot, trace a 25 cent piece and fill in with a magic marker...




Shooting Targets:

Both Groups:

Turn in only one Target per shooter. You may "Do Over" as much as you like, but only turn in one target per shooter to be scored, a Target must contain all shots listed next.


Age Group A:

Targets for age group A shall contain 10 shots each, in other words, Dad...make sure junior puts 10 shots in the target...don't worry about misses... shoot 'til there's 10 in the target!!


Age Group B:

Targets for age group B shall contain 15 shots.... missed shots require a "Do Over"



How Targets get Scored (both age groups):

General Scoring....size of the group is recorded by me on the target measuring center to center at the widest two shots, smallest group wins

Breaking Ties....a tie will be broken by measuring from the center of those two shots to the to the exact center of the target, shortest distance breaks the tie



Judging The Targets:

I will do a preliminary judgment then mail the targets to a second judge for confirmation



Sights:

Kids may shoot scopes or by choice iron sights...Remember this is for fun and for getting the kids out shooting!!!!



Caliber:

.22 Rimfire....long rifle ammo of your choice, you may shoot shorts, CB's ect if so desired



Ranges and Postitions For Age group A:

Age group A must shoot 10 shots at 25 yards from a bench rest, sand bags recommended
** all shots on same target



Ranges and Positions for Age Group B:

Age group B must shoot 5 shots prone at 25 yards, 5 shots sitting at 25 yards and 5 shots standing at 25 yards with a rest ie; crossed sticks.
** all shots on same target

*Note on shooting distance: sorry if this is a problem for some...hopefully the time alotment for this event will allow everyone to find a place to shoot 25 yards safely



Cost to enter:

NONE, other than your cost incured by purchasing paper plates, postage ect....
SMALL DONATIONS would be accepted to cover the cost of the PO Box used but not necessary, submit with Targets....

*If this goes well the PO box will be a permanent fixture to facilitate future Kids Postal Shoots!!



Deadline To Enter A Target:

All targets to be entered for score must be postmarked no later than June 15th, 2006.

I strongly suggest not mailing Targets in before June 1st, this will help me consolidate scoring of Targets into a two week time frame....thanks <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/crazy.gif" alt="" />



Prizes:

Trophy for the winner of Age Group A
Trophy for the winner of Age Group B



Where To Mail Targets:

To be announced by the end of this week...........


FINAL NOTE: There is a huge alotment of time and huge leniency towards how many Targets are shot to get a "good one". Taking advantage of the "do overs" will increase your childs shooting time and score, thereby accomplishing the purpose of this contest!!!

[color:"red"] GOOD LUCK, BE SAFE AND HAPPY SHOOTING!!!!! [/color]

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I will enter my sons..."Big Dog"(that's what he wanted) age 10 in group B, and "Wild Wonder" age 5 in group A.....

If you don't mind I would like to donate a Savage 64 FXP scope/rifle combo as prizes. One for each age group. These rifles are left over inventory that I did not sell when I let my FFL expire. I have donated too the adult Postal Matches that were held in the past.

Wildswalker, sounds like fun!!! My 7yo daughter (AKA the Troll) will be competing. Thanks. She got a Henry mini bolt for her b-day last week. Can't think of a better way to start her off.

AlleninAK, very generous of you!!

Dude, you're a class act!!!


Roy, sounds like fun, expecting my oldest to do fairly well whether he wins or not.

The little guy, he's big on spray and pray, he just likes the noise, but last time we shot he's getting more interested in where the bullets end up thanks to the old competitive brother thang! <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/blush.gif" alt="" />

Roy, great idea, thanks for co-ordinating this. My son is too old for this one, but PM me for a PO Box donation. Thanks, Kid

WOW!!! Allen...yes Sir you are a class act..!!!

That is a very generous donation!!...one that will make a huge and lasting impression on two very deserving young shooters. <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/laugh.gif" alt="" />


This will certainly add an element of desire to win the competition for these future hunters and outdoors folks...


I accept the donation of the rifles if there is no objection from others...there shouldn't be....




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PLEASE use this oportunity to also instill in our young competitors the ethics of fair play and honesty so that Allens generosity is not in vain...

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Again.... Thank you Allen.



Let the competition begin...May the best shooter win!

Kid,

If this shoot goes well for the young ones and their .22's then I plan on running a 14 to 19 year old centerfire shoot similar to age group B's rules but with a bit longer yardages soon after this is completed....

Will Kid Jr. fit in that one???

I would hope these youth events could be counted on every year here on the Campfire from now on....I'm gettin' a kick out of it already..... <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/cool.gif" alt="" />

Yes, he is 15 now and I bought him a .270 last year to use on these Alaska deer. Always a fun time involving the kids, eh?

Good...looking forward to seeing him shoot later this summer... <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/cool.gif" alt="" />


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[color:"red"] To all: Lets get these young 'uns signed up and shootin'!!! [/color]

One for group A...
And...
One for group B...
I really dig the prizes Allen...Thanks much.
Bart

Windswalker, PM sent.

Toby Joe

Roy-

One for group A. I'm still thinking of an appropriate nickname. Thanks again for coordinating the shoot.

Toby Joe...reply sent.... <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/laugh.gif" alt="" />

Group B....ages 10 thru 13

One for sure and maybe two. Handles to be determined.

Allan--awesomely generous! Thanks for the deserving shooter.

--Mike

To update the prizes situation for this youth event....

Allen in Alaska has donated two scoped Savage 64FXP's one for each age group winner....again awesome donation Allen!


TobyJoeTruby has also donated a Texas Audad hunt to the winner of age group B!!!!!!!!The details of the hunt have been discussed and all age 11 thru 13 year old competitors are eligable to win....

Before this goes any further I would like to take an example from JJ's African Poatal Shoot...This concerns everyone interested in this youth event...

The stakes are getting high and I think it would be a good idea if we impossed a small limit on who can enter...

Say... all are eligable to enter their kids if they are members of the Campfire prior to....the day the event was announced...? Or maybe a Campfire registration date limit of May 1st...?

Thoughts...?

I really don't want to change rules or exclude anyone at all but with some valuable prizes I would hate to see this event taken advantage of...

If the concenus is there are no worries then we will leave it as is...Please put your two cents in...I'm listening.

The hunt will be for a female Audad. Once again, I am not trying to out do anyone. This is a great hunt for a young, or first time hunter. We will see alot of animals, and it is NOT IN A HIGH FENCE, it is all FREE RANGE. I know it is a long ways to Tx, for some of the contestants of the shoot, maybe we can post a donation thread to cover traveling expenses for the winner? This is a great way to get kids into hunting and shooting, I wish I had something to offer the younger age group.

Toby Joe

Gentlemen,

Please enter my son, 8 in Group A. He thinks nicknames are "stupid" LMAO. But it did give me an opportunity to discuss not sharing information with strangers. We'll work on the nickname. For now, call him "Bug".

Allen and Toby Joe ... WOW. You guys are incredible. I'll try to think of some way to contribute to the event.

wildswalker, I have a question. My son will turn 14 on the 4th of June. Is he eligible to participate?

THANKS Allen and Toby!!!!


BP...

BP....As I see it you have three options...

1. have your son shoot the match according to age group B's rules AND get the target in the mail BEFORE he turns 14 on the 4th of June....he would be 13 when he shoots the target.

Or...

2. Pass on the little kids stuff and go for the match I will run later this summer for 14 to 19 year olds...I got an inside scoop that one of the prizes for that event will also be very cool....

Or....

3. shoot both matches, this .22 rimfire match and the age 14 to 19 Centerfire match later on, according to the rules and have a <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/cool.gif" alt="" />BLAST <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/cool.gif" alt="" /> doing them....lucky kid... <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/grin.gif" alt="" />


All this is for the young 'uns...there are too many influences out there in the world keeping them away from shooting and hunting...I'm gonna do what ever I can do to head that off at the pass....!!

WW, put me down for 2.. "Flame" will be in group A and "DDYsGRL" will be in group B.. 721

ww, put down "rooster" for group B.

Thanks from both of us .. BP...

Will do....

Keep 'em coming folks...cool prizes...

Put me down for one in group "A" --- We'll go with "Leroy" for a screen name on him.

I'll send off a pair of these to Wildswalker to add to the winner's booty.

Awsome...!!!! Thank You Ranger1....the Winners of this match are gonna be some Lucky Kids....

Great insentive for all involved....

Put me down for two, "Goose" (8 years old) and "MidnightCootie" (10 years old, don't ask about the nick) will be burning some powder. Goose wants to know if she can shoot a .22-250 instead of a .22 Long rifle. She is 8 and shoots it amazingly well.

You are all very generous! Flinch

Flinch...we are going to have to leave this a .22 rimfire match....

Maybe I can adjust the age group to include her later this summer in the Centerfire Match for the older kids...I was going to run it 14 to 19 but maybe we can split that one up also into Two Age Groups like this one...I know my boy who is 10 would love to shoot my 25-06 in a match...If we get some more interest in that idea then we will do it....

Maybe an age group of 8 or 9 to 13...and the other group 14 to 19..??

For now though this match is to get the lesser experienced out and shooting and learning. Sounds like your girl will clean up in a Centerfire Match and this Rimfire Match as well.... <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/cool.gif" alt="" />

I'd like to enter my son 13 year old son in the Group B shoot. His nickname is ShaughnAz.
Thanks

I have 1 in A and 1 in B . Thanks for this my kids are stoked.DARREN

I have one for the A group and one for the B group.

Just a thought but with all the wonderful donations being made would it make any sense to have prizes for a number of different places instead of all for first place?

I know that up here for some of the fishing tournaments they put some of the bigger prizes somewhere other then first to reduce the incentive to cheat by the fishermen. Pretty tough to know how big your fish needs to be to get third place. <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/smile.gif" alt="" />

Just a thought and I am most impressed by the generosity shown here!

Good idea Bwana - I was thinking along the same lines.

BwanaND...yep a few of us discussed that very issue the other day and that is what we are going to do...I'll go up to the Hunters Campfire and copy the post and put them here...

The following are quotes from posts made on 3/27/06 at the Hunters Campfire regarding how the prize situation will be handled for this match...


Here's the thread .....



PLEASE, if anyone has any more input let me know....

Good idea.

WW, Put me down for 2 in group B. The younger one will be doodle and the older one will be combback. This is an awesome idea and my kids will be fired up when they come home from school today. Thank you to everyone who is involved in this.

WW, Doodle is 10 and Combback is 12. Thanks again.

Address for mailing entries.....

Campfire Kids
P.O. Box 954
Frewsburg, New York
14738

Please write your contestant(s) Age....Name and/ OR Campfire handle on the target(s).

Please fold your paper plate target(s) to fit neatly in a business size envelope. Please try not to fold on any bullet holes.

Mail to the above address postmarked by the deadline June 15th.



Thanks,

Entries So far....we are missing some screen names here so you folks are getting PM'd.... <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/blush.gif" alt="" />


Group A

Ballistic_ken.............The Troll
Bart185...................no name yet
Southerntier8...........no name yet
Gaviidee_esq...........Bug
721_tomahawk.........Flame
ranger1...................Leroy
Flinch......................Goose
Darren....................no name yet
BwanaND................no name yet




Group B

1akhunter.................... ?
Bart185...................no name yet
ironbender...............no name yet
ironbender...............no name yet
Boilerpig1................Rooster
721_tomahawk........DDYsGRL
Flinch......................Midnight Cootie
JohnAZ...................ShaughnAz
Darren....................no name yet
BwanaND................no name yet
30338.....................Combback

My son's screen name will be Professor.

Professor came to the range with me two weekends ago. I was concerned when we got there because two guys were at the range heating up the barrels of their SKSs. I was afraid the noise would make him uneasy. I gave him plugs and muffs and he was ok with the racket. This was his first time shooting a .22. He shot about 30 rounds and then I had him put 10 into a paper plate. His first group almost covered the plate. I made some corrections to his form and had him shoot a 2nd group which was much better, around 2.5 - 3 inches. I thought that was pretty good for a first time to the range with a rifle that is to big for him. Most importantly he had a good time and we are going to go back soon.

The names for my entrants:
- Group A: George
- Group B: Tiger

Group A...BoogerBear
Group B...Jordicole
Bart

I would like to enter my grandson in group A. His nickname is "ten-thirty". He is 8 years old. Thanks;

Allan

Hey Roy my kids names are Group A Cuttie pie, Group B will be Petie thanks very much Roy.DARREN

Hey this is ThomasP93 i would like to join in group b, my dad is jed1899. <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/grin.gif" alt="" />

Roy,

Please let me know if you still want the NIB CZ-99 22 rimfire rifle, Simmon 4x scope with mounts, and Wenger Swiss knives that you asked me about for prizes.

Jeff

Just saw this thread. A worthy cause. How did it ever turn out?

I think it went really well as both my kids did it. If someone wants to coordinate, I'll pony up a prize or two.

"Leroy" took first in group "A" with a .52" 10 shot group. I could come up with a prize or two if we could get another of these in the works. Might be fun to try a centerfire shoot for some of the older kids - anyone else interested?