Updated Information about 2021 State Championships
As previously announced, we have received word that the 2021 Colorado State 4-H Shooting Sports Championships will be conducted using an alternate format similar to that used in 2020. State shoot will not be a centralized event hosted in Pueblo and Colorado Springs at the end of the summer. Instead, 4-H members who qualify will compete at a scheduled shoot at the local county level. Targets and scorecards will be submitted so that results can be compiled at the state level.
“The decision to follow the alternate format for 2021 will allow for all counties to begin planning for State Championships activities earlier. Even with the easing of COVID-19 restrictions, there are still many variables and unknowns that must be considered regarding the status of State, County, and University COVID-19 guidelines at the end of August. These variables and unknown factors may have significant impacts on the ability of County and State programs to coordinate and deliver an event(s) the size and scope of the Colorado State 4-H Shooting Sports Championships. Therefore, following the alternate format for the 2021 Colorado State 4-H Shooting Sports Championships will help to ensure that all 4-H members who are eligible to compete in the State Championships have the opportunity to do so. Counties will be encouraged to work together to coordinate alternate format State Championships events. More information regarding the 2021 State 4-H Shooting Sports Championships alternate format will be shared as it becomes available in the near future.”
Course of Fire Changes
The following disciplines will have changes to the course of fire due to the alternate format:
Archery: No 3D targets will be included in the contest.
Seniors will shoot the course of 5 arrows per distance twice for a total of 40 shots. (Distances are 50 yards, 40 yards, 30 yards, and 20 yards.)
Juniors will shoot 5 arrows per distance once for a total of 20 shots. (Distances are 40 yards, 30 yards, 20 yards, and 10 yards.)
Shotgun: No Sporting Clays will be included in the contest.
The Skeet class will consist of three rounds of 25 targets shot in sequence for a total of 75 targets.
The Trap class will consist of three rounds of 25 targets shot in sequence for a total of 75 targets.
Combined scores for trap and skeet will be used to determine 2021 national qualifiers.
State Shoot Schedule
Here is the schedule for each discipline’s state shoot. The competitions will be held at the discipline’s normal practice location.
Archery: August 21 at 7:30 a.m.
Air Rifle: August 21 at 10:00 a.m.
.22 Rifle: August 22 at 7:30 a.m.
Muzzleloading: August 22 at 12:00 p.m.
Shotgun—Skeet: August 24 at 5:00 p.m.
Shotgun—Trap: August 31 at 5:00 p.m.
.22 Pistol: September 5 at 8:00 a.m.
Hunter Education
Because state shoots will be held locally, hunter education will NOT be required for members to participate.
State Fees and Larimer County Shooting Sports Shirts
There will be a SignUpGenius for members to pay state shoot fees. A separate SignUpGenius will be available for all members who would like to order a State Shoot t-shirt. The deadline for fees and shirt orders is July 23.