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Junior Shooters
The SSAA (Vic) have developed the Youth Training Scheme (YTS) to teach young males and females the art of the shooting sports. With a club-based junior shooting program for youth 12-21 years of age.
The Youth Training Scheme offers:
Variety - many disciplines able to cater for a large cross-section of kids.
Accessibility - highly suitable for the child not interested or able to participate in the more physical pursuits.
Alternative skill usage - emphasis on psychology of sport and disciplined mental training.
Discipline - shooting requires strict adherence to rules and procedures which are strictly enforced by our coaches
Education - a positive learning environment with respect to the safe use of firearms.
Competition - exposure to regular competition.
Quality coaching - from the first lesson to the elite level, coaching is available from accredited coaches.
Socializing - The kids have the opportunity of making new friends and meeting others in the same age with the same interests.
Fun - Beyond safety and all the advantages presented above, the Junior Groups are extremely fun!
All Juniors must attend a safe firearms handling reinforcement lecture prior to each shooting session. All shooters must be 12 years or over. New shooters are welcome to attend and are encouraged to join the SSAA and obtain a Junior Shooting Licence after the end of the introductory program.
Youth Training Scheme at Springvale
The YTS meets on the 1st Sunday of each month (except January) from 12:30pm at the SSAA Springvale Range. Trips to other ranges are organised regularly in order to provide opportunities to try out different disciplines not on offer at Springvale.
The Youth Training Schemes are able to cater for up to 39 juniors at each monthly meeting. Bookings are essential. Cost is minimal with a small outlay of only $5 per shooter to cover the cost of ammunition. Firearms are available for use free of charge. Parental involvement is appreciated and juniors under the age of 14 must have a parent/family member with them. Apart from separate discipline introductions all shooting is carried out using .22 cal LR bolt action rim fire rifles. These provide a low recoil non-threatening introduction to shooting at an affordable price coupled with the accuracy and national competition availability necessary to develop young shooters.
Bookings are essential. Please book through the State Office on (03) 8892 2777.
Youth Training Scheme at Eagle Park
If Springvale is on the wrong side of town you can always travel to our Eagle Park range at Little River. This program is based on the YTS at Springvale and has the advantage of being able to regularly participate in shotgun shooting. The Eagle Park juniors meet on the 3rd Sunday of each month beginning at 1.30pm.
Bookings are essential. Parental involvement is appreciated and encouraged. Please book through the State Office on (03) 8892 2777. The cost of this program is generally $10 except for shotgun days where the ammunition is more expensive and the cost will be $15.
Youth Training Scheme at Mildura
Mildura range is located at the Myall Road extension, Car dross. Mildura has a successful program running based on the YTS at Springvale. Juniors are welcome to attend any weekend at Mildura but you do need to ring and book. Cost is $5 per session. Contact: Kaylene Gregg 5025 7171 or mildura@ssaavic.com.au
Youth Training Scheme at Bairnsdale
The East Gippsland Branch of the SSAA (Vic) hold a youth training program based at the Bairnsdale Pistol Club. The group meets on the 3rd Saturday of every month at the Bairnsdale Pistol Club range and shoots .22 rifles from 10am to 1pm. Cost is $5 per session. Contact: eastgippsland@ssaavic.com.au or call the State Office on (03) 8892 2777.
Other Junior Programs
All Branches of the SSAA (Vic) will assist junior shooters to get started in the sport. The SSAA (Vic) is working to develop further structured programs and these will be running in Shepparton, Wodonga, and Warrnambool in the near future. Contact the State Office if you have any questions about junior shooting opportunities in Victoria.
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