FSA has an exciting 2025 Youth Shooting Sports Program. From April to October youth have the opportunity
to participate in either FSA’s archery, 4-position Smallbore Rifle program or shotgun (Skeet or Trap)
program.  FSA’s Youth Shooting Sports Program is open to all youth ages 8 to 18 (male or female) and does not
require club membership, so invite your friends. We’ll meet at FSA the second Saturday each month from 9:00
to 12:00 for instruction and practice.  For youth desiring to become more serious, Hot Shots is an entry point for
the FSA Air Rifle Team and SCTP Lead Slingers Shotgun teams.  Hot Shots is an opportunity for youth who
want to shoot for pleasure or work toward shooting competitively. In the Hot Shots Program they will progress
through the NRA Winchester Marksmanship Program earning awards as they go.

Disciplines:
Archery-
Our archery program available for youth up to 18 years old. The youth should have the physical strength to pull
back a 25 pound bow and the mental and emotional maturity to participate in a coached sport. FSA will provide
bows, arrows, and eye protection.

4-Position Smallbore Rifle-
Youth 8 to 18 years of age will receive instruction on shooting from 4 positions (prone, sitting, kneeling, and
standing) a .22 caliber target rifle utilizing a sling. They will start shooting off sand bags in the prone position.
As competency increases, the marksmen move to higher (more difficult) positions.  We’ll follow the NRA 4-
position small bore program guidelines.  FSA will provide rifles, ammo, targets, ear protection, and eye
protection.  The youth will need to bring to each practice: a pad, yoga mat or piece of carpet to lie on.

Shotgun-
 The shotgun program is open to youth up to 18 years of age.  The youth should be approximately 100 lbs. and
have the physical strength to handle a shotgun and the mental and emotional maturity to participate in a team
sport. Youth will be introduced to Trap or Skeet disciplines and will receive instruction to develop shotgun
shooting skills. FSA will provide shotguns, ammo, ear and eye protection, and targets. 

Registration:
For 2025 we plan to have registration on April 12th. At this time we’re not limiting the number of youth
participants.  We will conduct NRA First Steps Rifle and Shotgun Certification training on April 12 th .  First
Steps will be mandatory for all youth joining Hot Shots for the first time and recommended for parents.

Cost:
The cost to participate is $30 per shooting youth for the summer (cash or check).  The fee offsets a small portion
of FSA’s cost of targets, ear and eye protection, ammunition, NRA First Steps packet, and awards.

Next Steps:
We will have a meeting on April 12th at 8:30 A.M. in the FSA Education Building to review programs,
equipment needs, answer questions, and register youth which will be followed by First Steps Safety Training.
If in the meantime if you’d like additional information please feel free to email Brian Ferneding
– brianferneding@gmail.com
 
April 12 th   First Steps Training and Sign Ups
May 10 th Hot Shots Practice
June 14 th     Hot Shots Practice
July 12 th      Hot Shots Practice          
Aug 9 th        Hot Shots Practice
Sep 13 th       Hot Shots Practice
Oct 11 th        Hot Shots Practice and Pizza Party with Awards

Buckeye Bunker Open

30 – 31 AUG 2025

GENERAL INFORMATION: Range Capacity is 30 participants. Advanced registration is required. To ensure your entry, send $90.00 deposit to Charlie Wentzel, 5696 West Fork Road, Cincinnati, Oh 45247. Make checks payable to “FSA” and be sure to include athlete’s name, address, email and phone number. Deposits will be returned if your entry cannot be accepted. Management reserves the right to amend the program as conditions warrant.

 MATCH RULES: Current edition of ISSF/ USAS rule book in effect on the date of the match will govern. A jury will be selected, and all competitors will be required to serve as referees.

FEES : Entry fees for the matches will be $90.00 per 125 targets.  The entry fee also covers trophies and food for the competitor only (Breakfast & Lunch).. Practice targets will be $7.50 per 25 targets.

BREAKFAST & LUNCH: Will be served on,, Saturday & Sunday as part of entry fees.

AMMUNITION: Please call Charlie for ammo availability and prices @ 513-574-8315.

AWARDS:  F.S.A. cash awards will be presented for class and other categories based on qualification score only. 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place trophies will be awarded based on finals placement. ISSF Top 6 elimination finals will be conducted.

2025 Buckeye Bunker Open
OPEN PRACTICE	12:00 PM – 5:00 PM	Wednesday, 27 AUG 25
OPEN PRACTICE	12:00 PM – 5:00 PM		Thursday, 28 AUG 25
OPEN PRACTICE	12:00 PM – 4:00PM		Friday, 29 AUG 25
MATCH 75 TARGETS	9:00 AM		Saturday, 30 AUG 25
MATCH 50 TARGETS + FINAL	9:00 AM		Sunday, 31 AUG 25

PLEASE NOTE!

           1.  F.S.A. can only accept cash or check. No credit cards please.

           2.  F.S.A. is not responsible for injury and/or loss of personal property.

           3.  Targets will not be registered with USA Shooting.

For more information, contact:

Jerry Gruenemeier                   Jeff Noelting                           Terri DeWitt

jwg3200@aol.com                    jnoelting1 @gmail.com          bluerockcoaching@icloud.com

RANGE ADRESS: 6501 River Road, Harrison, OH 45030

513-738-8027

The Spring Trap League is underway, and we currently have openings at all time slots for individuals who want to join an established team. We begin shooting at 5:30 and the last squads begin at 9:00 P.M. Leagues run for 10 weeks. If you are thinking about shooting in a league, contact Rick Browning at rickbrowning1954@gmail.com of call me at (513) 673-8499 for further information. Members and Non-Members welcome.