Those interested in learning the basics of coaching beginning to intermediate shooters are invited to attend the NRA/USAS/CMP Level 1 Shotgun Coach Course, which will be held Dec. 3-4, 2015 at the County Trap and Skeet Range on the big Island of Hawaii. The coach school provides two days of shotgun-specific lessons and practical coaching exercises and will run from 8am – 5pm each day.

There will be an SCTP informational meeting being held on Wednesday, Dec. 2nd @ 6:00pm at the County building in Hilo for those wanting more information about starting a youth team!

The course schedule includes instruction on safety, rules, mental training, shooting basics, building quality programs, conducting tournaments and other fundamentals of coaching.

The instruction will be led by Tom Wondrash, National Coach Development Staff (NCDS) NRA/USAS, Advanced Certified Shotgun Coach, Level 2.

The cost for the course is $200 and includes all printed materials, three-year coaching credentials with the NRA, range fees, and lunch/refreshments each day.

Individuals must bring a 12- or 20 -gauge shotgun, eye and ear protection, vest or shell pouch, and at least two boxes of shotgun shells.

Tom will be available to meet with perspective schools and clubs in Hawaii wanting to start youth clay target shooting teams. If you are interested in setting up an appointment or learning more about the Scholastic Clay Target Program or "SCTP", please contact Tom or Amanda at the information below!

For registration contact: Amanda Wondrash, SCTP 165 Bay Ridge Lane Burlington, WI 53105 awondrash@sssfonline.com 262-206-4634

Local contact – Tom Griffiths @ tomlogriff@gmail.com or 515-321-7562

For more information contact: Tom Wondrash at twondrash@sssfonlione.com or 262-939-6664

Accommodations available at: The Hilo Hawaiian Hotel located in Hilo, HI