2008 EASTERN UNITED STATES JUNIOR HIGHPOWER
CLINIC AND CHAMPIONSHIP

CIVILIAN MARKSMANSHIP PROGRAM and SIR WALTER JUNIOR HIGHPOWER TEAM
WITH THE CO-OPERATION AND SUPPORT OF
NC NATIONAL GUARD TRAINING SITE,
NORTH STATE SHOOTING CLUB,
 USMC RIFLE TEAM 

CAMP BUTNER, NC

22-27 June 2008

LOCATION. This exciting six-day schedule of training and competition activities takes place at Camp Butner, North Carolina. Camp Butner is a North Carolina National Guard installation located north of Durham, North Carolina. 

ELIGIBILITY. All juniors meeting the criteria under NRA/CMP Rules. 

RULES. All matches are governed by current CMP Competition Rules and NRA High Power Rifle Rules.

RANGE AND TARGET OPERATION. All matches will be fired on Camp Butner’s Range #4. The targets at Camp Butner are electronically controlled in the pits. Competitors will be expected to pull targets and score as part of their responsibilities. It is the responsibility of every shooter to be in the pits when it is their turn to pull targets. No target pullers will be provided. It is also every competitor’s responsibility to score when their relays are assigned to score.

MATCH RESULTS. During the Eastern U.S. Junior Highpower Clinic and Championship Matches, all competitor scorecards will be inputted into the CMP’s Competition Tracker system as soon as they are received and verified. The CMP results system uses the Internet to keep persons interested in the matches who are not at Camp Butner informed regarding up-to-the minute match results. Anyone who wants to know results for any current competition conducted by the CMP can find them through the CMP web site at http://clubs.odcmp.com/results. 

MATCH AND EVENT SCHEDULE:
Note: All match start times listed in this schedule are the times when firing starts. All competitors must arrive at the range in sufficient time to pick up scorecards and squadding, attend the safety briefing and report to the pits when assigned to do so. 

600 YARD MATCH.  Tuesday, 23 June.  600 yards, slow fire match with 2 sighter shots and 20 shots prone for record in 22 minutes.

BILLY ATKINS TEAM MATCH.  Tuesday, 24 June.  National Match Course with 2 sighting shots at each stage for each team member.  Top three teams receive Billy Atkins Team match plaques.

• First Stage:  Slow fire, 200 yards, 2 sighter shots, 10 shots standing for record.

• Second Stage:  Rapid fire, 200 yards, 2 sighter shots, 1 string of 10 shots for record standing to sitting or kneeling.

• Third Stage:  Rapid fire, 300 yards, 2 sighter shots, 1 string of 10 shots for record standing to prone.

• Fourth Stage:  Slow fire, 600 yards, 2 sighter shots, 20 shots prone for record.

BUSHMASTER TROPHY MATCH.  Wednesday, 25 June.  National Match Course with 2 sighting shots at each stage.  Overall junior, High Woman and first place junior in each classification receives Bushmaster trophy plaques.

• First Stage:  Slow fire, 200 yards, 2 sighter shots, 20 shots standing for record, 22 minutes total.

• Second Stage:  Rapid fire, 200 yards, 2 sighter shots, 2 strings of 10 shots for record standing to sitting or kneeling, 60 seconds.

• Third Stage:  Rapid fire, 300 yards, 2 sighter shots, 2 strings of 10 shots for record standing to prone, 60 seconds.

• Fourth Stage:  Slow fire, 600 yards, 2 sighter shots, 20 shots prone for record, 22 minutes total.

CMP JUNIOR EIC MATCH.  Thursday, 26 June.  National Match Course (no sighting shots).  Top three finishers are awarded Gold, Silver and Bronze EIC Match place medals.  Top 10% eligible juniors receive EIC points and first leather is awarded. 

• First Stage:  Slow fire, 200 yards, SR target, 10 shots standing, 10 minutes total.

• Second Stage:  Rapid fire, 200 yards, SR target, 10 shots standing to sitting or kneeling, 60 seconds.

• Third Stage:  Rapid fire, 300 yards, SR-3 target, 10 shots standing to prone, 70 seconds.

• Fourth Stage:  Slow fire, 600 yards, MR-1 target, 20 shots prone, 20 minutes total.

INFANTRY TEAM MATCH.  Friday, 27 June.  Infantry Team Match Course (CMP Rule 8.5).  Top team receives plaques.

• First Stage:  600 yds., Prone, 50 seconds.

• Second Stage:  500 yds., Prone, Sitting or Kneeling, 50 seconds.

• Third Stage:  300 yds., Sitting or Kneeling, 50 seconds.

• Fourth Stage:  200 yds., Standing, 50 seconds.

BRADFORD PALMER OVERALL AGGREGATE.  Total scores fired in the 600 yard match, the Bushmaster Trophy match, the Billy Atkins Team Match and the CMP EIC match.  Top three overall Match winners are awarded Bradford Palmer trophy plaques.  The Overall High Junior will receive a PantherDCM/RFA2-DCM Rifle donated by DPMS Panther Arms.

AMMUNITION.  An approximate total of 600 rounds.  See individual match requirements with additional rounds needed for refires and for clinics.

CLASSIFICATIONS.  NRA Classifications will be used.  Competitors not having a NRA Highpower Classification will fire in the Master Unclassified Class.

ACCOMMODATIONS.  On Base Squad Bay with Bunk Beds (included with registration fee).  Juniors should bring their own linens, etc.

AREA MOTELS.  Juniors may stay at area motels at their expense.  Ask for special shooter rates:

• Comfort Inn at I-85 Exit 191     (919) 528-9296

• Ramada Limited at I-85 Exit 191    (919) 575-6565

• Holiday Inn Express at I-85 Exit 191    (919) 575-5942

• Econolodge at I-85 Exit 191     (919) 575-6451

HOW TO ENTER. All competitors are urged to pre-register, however, walk-on entries will be accepted to the capacity of the range. To submit your entry click on http://clubs.odcmp.com/cgi-bin/matchInfo.cgi?matchID=3131.

ENTRY FEES. Entry fees are payable at the time of registration. Fees can be paid with credit cards during on-line registration. Checks may be sent to CMP or competitors who do not wish to send credit card information may call 419-635-2141, ext. 1111. Entry fee for the Junior Highpower Clinic is $100.00. 

CMP TRAVEL GRANTS.  The Civilian Marksmanship Program (CMP) will provide financial assistance for juniors that attend the 2008 Eastern U.S. Junior Highpower Clinic and Championship at Camp Butner.  The funding is intended to be partial support to help offset some travel, entry fee and accommodations expenses.  Juniors that wish to apply for support for the 2008 Eastern Junior Highpower Clinic must complete a CMP Junior Highpower Clinic Support Program Application Form.  The Application Form must be received at CMP Headquarters by 20 June 2008 or it may be turned in when the junior checks in at Camp Butner (forms due no later than 23 June 2008). 

DIRECTIONS TO RANGE 4. You will also find directions to the range on the North State Shooting Club web site at www.northstateshootingclub.com.  Follow these directions to enter Camp Butner and drive to Range 4.

·         From Interstate 85 South or North, take Exit 191 Butner-Creedmoor Hwy 56 West. 

·         Proceed approx 1/2 mile then turn right on 33^rd Street. 

·         Proceed 2.1 miles turn left at the intersection onto Old Rt. #75 Road. 

·         Proceed approx 1/2 mile turn right onto Range Road.   Proceed 2.2 miles turn right into Range #4.

ADDITIONAL HIGHPOWER MATCHES.  Juniors may also take advantage of the following matches if they are interested in shooting before and/or after the Junior Highpower Clinic.  There are additional entry fees/housing fees for these matches.  For more information or to register for these matches, contact Bob Hughes at rlhj2@msn.com.

• Saturday, 21 June - Camp Butner - NSSC, 800 AGG & Sunday, 22 June - 2X600 Matches - Juniors $20 (plus $10 for base housing if staying Saturday night)

•  Saturday, 28 June - Camp LeJeuene, 800 AGG - Juniors $12.50 (housing and cookout included, bring lines, etc.)

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION.  Contact Bob Hughes at rlhj2@msn.com or Brad Palmer at palmerpatch@aol.com for additional information. 

ON-LINE REGISTRATION