TRAP RANGE

Last Updated on January 17, 2012

ASC 2011 TRAP EVENT RESULTS

2011 was a rather full year for “ASC” trappers with the most significant development being the addition of Skeet and 5-Stand to our regular Trap schedule thanks to the incredible work of Al Croteau and Brad Reichter that consumed  almost all of their time from May through October.  Although neither of them seek recognition they clearly deserve a big “thank you” from all ASC members.

During each year we hold a variety of events in order to add a bit of spice to our weekly trap enjoyment. The last two year long events ended on 12/18

One event recognized those persons that achieved the most perfect “25" scores and the other recognized those persons that won the most “Adios” events.

The 2011 results were;

PERFECT SCORES; 1^st Whit Haselton, 2^nd Dick Reichter and 3^rd a tie between Ken Griffin and Steve Elbert

MOST ADIOS WINS; 1^ST Dick Reichter. 2^nd Ken Griffin and 3^rd Ron Nadeau

We look forward to even better results and a great deal of shooting enjoyment in 2012 when at least one important addition to our trap training program will be initiated in January. That will be a Trap, Skeet and 5-Stand introductory course for member’s sons and daughters under the age of 15.

Dick Reichter

Director, Trap Operations

ASC 2011

WEDNESDAY NIGHT TEXAS HOLD’EM

TOURNAMENT RESULTS

A fun yet competitive Texas Hold’em Tournament ended on 12-14-2011 and those involved look forward to more of the same in 2012. As always we encourage all members to join the Wednesday night cards and dinner fun following the closing of the Trap Range. In addition to Texas Hold’em there is a separate table for regular poker. In all instances we have house rules that guarantee that no one can win or lose much, generally only a dollar or two during an entire evening. The purpose being that of having fun, not on winning money.

With respect to Texas Hold’em there were seven regulars each of whom contributed $1.00 per week to a pool from which 1^st, 2^nd and 3^rd place trophies will be awarded with a Raffles that will distribute to the other participants any funds remaining net of the cost of the trophies.

We also award points in the order of finish for each game played with approximately three games being played each Wednesday. Although there was a total of 234 points awarded the difference between 1^st and 2^nd place was only one half of one point. The winner was (big) Dan Croteau, (our hero) Artie Najem was second and Al (“all in”) Niebryzdowski was third.

Happy New Years to all from the ASC “Trappers”

TRAP SKEET 5-STAND
AUTHORIZED LAUNCH MACHINE 
OPERATORS

10-15-2011

Results of the 2011 Trap Club Championship

CHAMPIONSHIP FLIGHT

First Place: Whit Haselton
Second Place Tie: T. J. Lumb and Ken Hartman
Third Place: Frank Bleszinski
Fourth Place: Dick Reichter
Fifth Place: Mickey Mutti
Sixth Place: Ken Griffin

A total of 23 members entered the qualifying rounds that commenced in June 2011 and 18 participated in the finals.

Skeet Shooting Now Offered

We are pleased to inform you that Skeet is now being offered as a regular weekly event and we encourage all members, regardless of whether you have ever shot skeet or not, to consider enjoying this newest addition to our club's sport shooting activities.

Skeet fees are the same as the current Trap relay fee.

As a result of that which we learned during an approximate 10 week field trial period that commenced in mid May significant changes have recently been made with respect to skeet launching speeds. As such, we encourage those that participated in those test shoots who may have been discouraged at the initial clay "in flight" speed to try again. We believe you will be pleasantly surprised at the "shooter friendly" improvements.

We have also learned that visibility may be better when shooting skeet at night under artificial lights. Therefore, August 20, 2011 will be the last date when skeet will be held on Saturday mornings and commencing August 25, 2011 Skeet will be held from 6:00PM until 9:00 PM on Thursday nights, including board meeting nights, but there will be no skeet on member meeting nights.

Although we are happy we are able to provide our fellow members additional Skeet and eventually 5-Stand sports shooting activities it is essential that we again solicit the assistance of any members that are willing to help run our various trap/skeet/5-Stand events. If you have a reasonable trap shooting background we will provide all of the additional instruction you might require.

Subject to cancellations, ASC will now be offering annually approximately 100 days of organized trap shooting, 50 days of organized skeet (and soon 5-Stand) shooting, at least five tournaments and 3 or 4 training classes each requiring as many as 7 instructors and assistants. As such, any additional assistance will be greatly appreciated as, to paraphrase Winston Churchill, "it is a bit unfair that so few are asked to do so much for so many."

It is within that context that in addition to the invaluable contribution of Al Croteau who continues to run trap operations each Wednesday along with all of his other ASC activities and several other trap shooters that assist by running trap on Sunday mornings and perform as training class instructors, I am pleased that John Eisenhood and Mike Pierce have volunteered to be responsible for running the weekly Skeet and 5-Stand operations.

Should you have any questions and especially if you are willing to volunteer your services, please contact by email.

Dick Reichter (eatongrp@aol.com) 
John Eisenhood (randori@comcast.net) 
Mike Pierce (mpierce@dawson-macdonald.com) 

Thank you.

Dick Reichter, Director 

The first 2011 Special Event, THE HOLIDAY CUP, was held on April 10 with 16 members participating at the Standard 16yds, Wobbles at 18 Yds and Handicap at 24 Yds. Whit Haselton had another outstanding event and was the winner. Ken Hartman managed to return from his winter hideout in Florida in time to take second prize and although Ken Griffin was not up to his usual standard he nonetheless took third place, A special acknowledgment should be made with respect to John Eisenhood. John is an outstanding new member who has been been helping everyone with respect to a broad range of club activities ranging from kitchen duties to participating in Wednesday night festivities to that of soon taking an active role in trap management responsibilities. John only recently tried trap but nonetheless, he participated in the Holiday Cup and although he took last place his infectious demeanor and love for participating in a club activity serves as a standard to be emulated by all members, especially new members upon whose participation the club’s future is dependant.

In order to encourage members to “give trap a try” we are holding two beginner’s training classes on May 8 (fully booked) and June 12 (available) and an advanced class on September 25 (fully booked).

Dick Reichter
Director
Trap Operations   

2011 TRAP MANAGEMENT SCHEDULE

WEDNESDAY NIGHTS

We are all extremely grateful to Al Croteau for his continued willingness to run the trap operation on Wednesday night in addition to being responsible for the indoor range which is enjoying a major increase in member usage.

THURSDAY NIGHTS

A Thursday night Trap Director has not yet been organized. The range may be opened on Thursday nights commencing in April depending on demand.

TRAINING PROGRAMS

We anticipate holding two beginners classes and one advanced class. I am grateful to the following ”Trappers” that have agreed to act as instructors:  

Al Croteau - Senior Instructor
Dick Reichter - Coordinator
Ken Griffin
Ken Hartman
Joe Viscione 
Mickey Mutti
Frank Bleszinski 

SUNDAY MORNINGS

I am also grateful that the following ”Trappers” have volunteered to be responsible for running the Sunday Trap operations when I am unable to:

Ken Griffin, Frank Bleszinski, Mickey Mutti, Ken Hartman, and Joe Viscione.

Special Events:

Apr 10 Spring Holiday Cup

May 8 Beginner Training Class

Jun 12 Beginner Training Class

Sep 4 Club Championship Finals

Sep 25 Advanced Training Class

Oct 9 Autumn Shoot Off

Nov 13 Turkey Shoot

Dec 11 Holiday Spirits