Two Frazier Simplex seniors moving on to NCAA Collegiate shooting this fall

Two of those smiling faces frequently seen around the club on any night, and plenty of weekends, are joining ranks with the TCU Horned Frogs. Yes, that's right! Ariana and Nicholle (seen below) are both heading to the heat of Fort Worth, Texas in August to become athletes in one of the NCAA's most prestigious rifle teams in the country, the Texas Christian University (TCU) Horned Frogs.

Both girls will be joining the collegiate team that has put forth some of the best competitive rifle shooters in the world; most recently, Sarah Scherer, Erin Lorenzen, and Sarah Beard.

We wish them the best of luck in pursuit of their education and shooting goals, and we will miss having their smiling faces around the club and our homes.

Annual Awards Banquet

The regular youth shooting season came to an end in early April. Many thanks go out to all of the coaches, helpers, parents and the young shooters for making this past year a safe and productive one.

On April 25th, we held the annual awards banquet at the North Trinity Elementary School. We shared some great food, stories and successes. Shown below are just a few of the more advanced shooters with their awards and accomplishments. Congratulations to all of the youth for a great year of shooting success.

Back Row, L to R: Tommy, Mackenzie, Luke, Chris & Zak
Front Row, L to R: Matt, Nicholle & John Paul

Nicholle Benedict wins the R. K. Moore 100 Shot Standing Match

On April 6, 2014, thirteen junior and not so junior shooters took to the range to compete in the annual R. K. Moore 100 Shot Standing Match at the Frazier Simplex Rifle Club. Competitors had as much time as they wanted to shoot 10 targets, 10 shots each.

Junior shooter Nicholle Benedict took overall first place, followed by her father, Tom Benedict placing second and Morgan Duerr taking third.

The Standings

1st place	Nicholle Benedict (Jr)
2nd place	Tom Benedict (Sr)
3rd place & High Junior	Morgan Duerr (Jr)
High Lady	Nicholle Benedict
High Senior	Jim Husk
High Target	Nicholle Benedict - tie broken on 10th bull (10.5 for Nicholle and 10.0 for Morgan Duerr, both shooting a 100 on a target)

If there was an iron man/woman contest based on the last target score (because that is a lot of shooting in the standing position) Nicholle would be crowned iron woman with a 99 on her last target.

In the King Match, a 10 shot unlimited re-entry match, Tom Benedict won with a 99 and Nicholle taking second with a 98 and Jim Husk taking third with a 97.

The Standings

1st place	Tom Benedict
2nd place	Nicholle Benedict
3rd place	Jim Husk
High Junior	Nicholle Benedict
High Lady	Nicholle Benedict

Congratulations to all that competed.

Team X Factor takes 3rd place in CMP 3P Air Rifle Championships

On the weekend of March 28, 2014, eight junior competitors from the Frazier Simplex Junior Rifle Club competed in the 2nd annual CMP 3P Air Rifle Regional Championships.

Picture above are:
Back Row, L to R: Tommy Welch, Matt Lovre, Luke Knollenger, John Paul Grabowski, & Chris Thomas
Front Row, L to R: Ariana Grabowski, Nicholle Benedict & Cassidy Fairman

It was a tough battle, but the X Factor junior rifle team won 3rd place with a total score of 4642 with 270 X's.

Don't they look great in their team jackets?

Results can be found here.

2014 JROTC National Champion calls Frazier Simplex her home

Congratulations to Ariana Grabowski for winning the 2014 JROTC National Air Rifle Championship on March 20-22, 2014. Shooting a 591 on the first day and a 590 on the second day, winning the National Championship and a GOLD medal.

Frazier Simplex Jr Shooters do well at 2014 PA Interscholastic 3P Smallbore and International Air Rifle Championship Match

Seven junior competitors from Frazier Simplex Jr Rifle Club, and representing their respective schools, competed at the 2014 PA Interscholastic 3P Smallbore and International Air Rifle Championship Match over the weekend of February 21-23, 2014.
In last name order for Small-bore are:

Name	School	Score
Benedict, Nicholle	Quaker Valley H.S.	544
Fairman, Cassidy	Indiana Area H.S.	558	12th overall
Lovre, Matthew	Penn-Trafford H.S.	562	7th overall
Thomas, Christopher	Waynsburg H.S.	539
Wagner, Mackenzie	Canon McMillan H.S.	521
Welch, Thomas	Mohawk Area H.S.	542

In last name order for Air Rifle (scores are for 40 shots) are:

Name	School	Score
Benedict, Nicholle	Quaker Valley H.S.	363
Fairman, Cassidy	Indiana Area H.S.	368
Grabowski, Ariana	Beaver Area H.S.	388	2nd overall
Lovre, Matthew	Penn-Trafford H.S.	378
Thomas, Christopher	Waynsburg H.S.	361
Welch, Thomas	Mohawk Area H.S.	377

Thank you DuBois Rifle & Pistol Club for hosting this year's event.

PA Junior Intermediate Smallbore Rifle Camp

June 18—22, 2014

The Pennsylvania Rifle and Pistol Association and a grant from Friends of the NRA will support the state wide, 3 position summer camp program.  This camp is intended for intermediate level junior shooters, who have shooting experience and would like to grow as a marksman.  The facilities of Indiana University of Pennsylvania will be used for housing and dining and the indoor rifle range is located at the Indiana County Fairgrounds.  The camp capacity  is 20 junior shooters, ages 13 to 17 and will be held June 18 – 22, 2014.  All shooting is with .22 cal. target rifles, on a 50’ indoor rifle range.

A variety of shooting exercises and events make up the program. The SCATT system is used to analyze the natural point of aim of a shooter so proper alterations to positions can be made.  The goal of this camp is to expand and advance the shooting levels of the junior shooters attending.  We encourage junior shooters who are interested it participating and competing in higher levels of competition to attend.  In addition to the coaching from our volunteer staff, juniors have the opportunity to meet others with similar interests and abilities. 

Camp registration fee is $200. The fee, along with an NRA Foundation Grant and support from the Penna. Rifle & Pistol Association, provides the campers with dormitory rooms, meals, transportation on campus, and related marksmanship materials.  All applications will be reviewed and 20 shooters will be selected.  Final deadline for submission of applications is March 15, 2014.  Please call or email Julie Vavreck to receive an application at 814-602-5889 or pajr.rifle@gmail.com

Julie VavreckPA Junior Intermediate Smallbore Rifle CampCamp Director814-602-5889