Competitions/Events
Email us for more information at wc4hshootingsports@gmail.com. Watch closely for registration deadlines! The Texas 4-H Calendar will have most of these events. Click on the league and competition names below for further information.
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
- 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).
Competitions
An open match for beginner shooters requiring only basic knowledge of safety, rules and specific shooting-event format. Emphasizing fun and exploring new shooting activities, shooters are encouraged to try new events as time permits. Shooting Sports Extravaganza also includes a scoring workshop for coaches/parents and social activities for youth. This is not intended to be a match for top level shooters, but an introduction to competitive shooting for beginners. Advanced shooters are encouraged to participate as mentors for less experienced shooters. Scores and rankings for all events will be recorded and posted, however, in efforts focus this event on educating and encouraging beginning shooters, no material awards will be presented. All shots and score rankings are for educational purposes (and bragging rights) only. Shooting Sports Extravaganza will take place at the Texas 4-H Conference Center on Lake Brownwood.
State matches in multiple events from disciplines including: Archery, Rifle, Muzzleloading, Pistol, Hunting & Wildlife, and Shotgun. No qualification matches are required. However, a club manager or coach must approve registration.
County Club matches
Many 4-H Shooting Spots clubs throughout the state host matches at various times of the year for all disciplines. We pass information about the matches along at our club meetings and through our email list.
A two day outdoor knowledge and skills contest for two person teams. Junior, Intermediate, and Senior age divisions each include: All Male, All Female, and Co-Ed subdivisions. Ten events from the following categories will be selected for each annual contest: Fishing, Rifle, Shotgun, Archery, Canoeing/Kayaking, Swimming, Orienteering-Compass, Outdoor Identification, Knot Tying, and Climbing. Each team will compete in the series of events and potentially accumulate points. Contestants must be prepared for each event; there will not be time for instruction or training during competition. Registration for this event is completed online via 4-H Connect. Any actively enrolled 4-H member is eligible to participate (with county/club approval).
A 4-H educational presentation is a demonstration of your knowledge and skills in a certain project area.
This presentation is done in a way that is most comfortable to you. It can be accomplished using props, posters or media representations, or it can be you just speaking and convincing, or simply educating, with words alone. For detailed information and explanation of an educational presentation, see the What Is An Educational Presentation publication on the Texas 4-H & Youth development website: http://texas4-h.tamu.edu/. Please refer to the Roundup information for Texas 4-H Natural Resources Program related educational presentation categories.