Scott Powell

As the proverbial new guy, I cannot say I have any experience since I haven't shot a match yet. I have shot competitive Trap for 15 yrs and have seen shooters walk off the field part way through an event.. For serious competitors (not necessarily top competitors but shooters that drive themselves to win) failing in competition after loads of practicing can be really mess with your head. You stand there asking yourself "what I am doing wrong??? - I shot so well in practice..!" Nothing is harder for me as a shooter to than to step out on the field, promptly drop 4 targets out the gate and continue to shoot the remaining 196 knowing that it will take at least a 199 to win!!! I have never lost my lunch on the field but I've sure thought about it before....LOL

It is very encouraging to see so many responses! My biggest concern has been the potential level of participation.. This entire project is new construction. We (the club) are going to be committing the best part of $40-$50k to the construction. My thoughts for this coming summer (assuming construction goes as planned) will be to host matches starting in June thru October. I would like to have a scheduled practice night each week if there is interest.. The ley to the success of this endeavor lies a great deal with all of you... We are committed to providing a world class facility but I will need help – help organizing, help designing, etc… Looking forward to meeting as many of you as I can at Circleville! Scott

Flex - I believe we will start with Steel Challenge. It seems a bit less complicated than USPSA or IDPA. Our current construction plans will allow for 5 separate stages that can be shot simultaneously. We are also considering some modification to the area where we shoot 5 stand. We have the ability to dig the area out to make a very large pit area that could how several stages. From what I have read, it appears that a 75ft deep by 50ft wide bunker would be sufficient for each stage - does that seem realistic?

I am planning on making it to C-ville on Saturday barring any customer emergencies... If I want to shoot the match what all do I need? I've never shot USPSA - good time to learn I guess...

I sent him an email earlier today... I guess now I need to either find or organize an RO course... I had to go to Indiana for my USA Shooting / NRA Coaching certification - hopefully I can pull together enough students and host one at the club.

Thanks Kevin! I am going to try and make it to Pickaway next weekend for the shoot.. Not sure if I'll be ready to shoot the match but I can take notes and meet people. I really want to make this go at the club and it is my intention to do what it takes to make it happen! The upside for me is I already know what I'm getting myself into having run registered trapshoots for 6 years!! :-)

Hello everyone, I am new to these forums and new to USPSA shooting and these forums are a wealth of knowledge! I have been reading through all the various posts to try and get my arms around the sport. I have shot Registered Trap for years and run a large Trap & Sporting Clays range in Ohio: North Lawrence Fish & Game club located in North Lawrence, Ohio – north of Massillon off SR21. In addition to my personal plans to start shooting USPSA this coming year I am also gearing up at North Lawrence to host USPSA & Steel Challenge matches in 2011. Our club has a large rifle / pistol range and we are in the process of constructing a separate dedicated pistol range (under a pavilion) and another large (1 acre) range area for setting up stages – these will be operational by spring. We have the space (78 acres), the clubhouse facilities, camping facilities and the funds to startup a USPSA Match program in 2011. All I need now is the participation! I am looking for shooters that are interested in participating AND I am looking for experienced individuals to assist with developing the program. I will be traveling around the state attending matches as I can to take notes and learn…. If you are interested in attending matches at NLFG or in helping develop a program, please contact me any time. The club website has additional information about the club and our location. Scott Powell Vice-President North Lawrence Fish & Game Club http://www.nlfg.org mpowell@powell-consulting.com 330-416-9710