4H Scout Junior

The Santa Clara Valley Rifle Club (SCVRC) sets aside Saturdays from 10:30 to 2 pm for the purpose of introducing, and cultivating, tournament level small-bore rifle marksmanship skills for juniors (SCVRC Junior Program). The program utilizes the NRA/Winchester Marksmanship Qualification program with single shot bolt action small-bore rifles at 50 feet. The range is limited to 5 firing points, and the program is “first come, first served”; participants are expected to be patient and cooperative during busy periods.

Due to the limited availability of appropriately trained coaches and instructors, and demands for participation, certain modifications to the SCVRC Junior Program shall be implemented effective May 19, 2012.

If your son or daughter is presently participating in our program, but has not met one or more of the new requirements set forth below, then they are encouraged to continue their participation (grand-fathered).

If you are in the process of involving your child but they do not meet the requirements below, then we apologize for any inconvenience – these changes are as much a matter of safety as ensuring success.

To participate in this program junior program candidates must:

• Be at least 12 years old.

• Sign (parent or legal guardian must be physically present) waiver and release documents

• Successfully complete the NRA First Steps class

o Children as young as 10 may attend First Steps, but are not eligible for the Junior Program until 12.

• Demonstrate an ability to safely and competently operate a small-bore tournament rifle.

o The weight and balance of the rifle can be especially challenging for children of smaller stature; the coaches may advise delaying participation until the junior develops the strength and coordination to participate in a meaningful manner. It may take two or three visits before coaches can determine if the new shooter is well enough developed to fully participate.

• Maintain regular attendance in the program.

o Regular attendance is a strong determinate for success in any program – we recognize that there are numerous demands on family time, and periodic pauses in attendance are to be expected.

It should be no secret that kids who are successful in nearly any endeavor have strong parental support. While parents are NOT required to be present at all times, or during every event, parental involvement is highly recommended and encouraged!

We deeply appreciate your patience and understanding as we implement these changes – our goal is to provide a safe learning environment that is comfortable, and manageable, for everyone involved.

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The 10th St. San Jose Municipal Firing Range and the SCVRC Juniors' programs have benefited from multiple thousands of dollars in grants from the NRA Foundation over the past 7 years. These grants have enabled the SCVRC to upgrade the SJ-PRNS 10th Street Range Facility interior with new cabinetry, Troy Board™ acoustic panels and new shooting benches. The SCVRC Juniors' program has obtained critical teaching materials, shooting coats, spotting scopes, and competition-level air rifles. These improvements would not have been possible without the generous support of the NRA Foundation. The SCVRC, Inc. strongly encourages your support of the NRA Foundation by attending Friends of NRA dinners. Without your continued support, grants such as these would not be available.