Spring is finally here and the start of the 114th Wisconsin State Shoot is a little over 3 months away. As soon as the weather allows, work will continue on our new home-grounds. Many new and exciting things are planned for this year's shoot.
On July 16, 2013 the Wisconsin Trapshooting Association will celebrate the Grand Opening of our new Shooting Complex and Learning Center. The festivities will include appearances by the many dignitaries that made our "Homegrounds" a reality, a first shot by Ray Moser, a ribbon cutting ceremony and will begin at 9:30 a.m. We would like to invite all of our members to join us for this momentous event.
WTA Meet and Greet will take place on Thursday, July 18th from 5-10 PM in the main WTA tent. Meet the members of the WTA Board of Directors, WTA Hall-of-Fame Members and inductee's. The All State Team members and High Average winners will be presented with their awards. There will be free food and refreshments.
The WTA NINTH ANNUAL AWARDS & FUNDRAISER BANQUET will take place on Saturday, July 20, 2013 at the Lake Arrowhead Golf Course, 1195 Apache Lane, Nekoosa about 5 minutes from the homegrounds. Cocktails and raffles will start at 5:00 PM and a Buffet Dinner will be served at 7:30 PM. There will be Early Bird, Hat, Chinese, and Card Raffles Silent Auction and Door Prizes and the 2013 WTA Hall of Fame Inductees will be presented. Tickets for Adults are $40 each or 2 for $70 and for Children under 12 they are $25 each. Seating is limited to 250 people so order your tickets with WTA Secretary/Treasurer Arlene Otto, 262-363-1303 before they run out. Ticket bought prior to June 25th will be entered into the special “EARLY BIRD DRAWING”. Proceeds from this event benefit the homegrounds and the Public is Welcome!
The WTA would like to thank all of its shoot sponsors and this is a listing of the planned
events for the 2013 Wisconsin State Shoot:
Tuesday
Wy Moser Intro 100 Singles
Baker Farms Lead Reclamation Handicap
Waukesha Gun Club Doubles
WGC $500.00 Added Money
Wednesday
Adams Engineering & Surveying
Doubles Class Championship
White Flyer - WTA Hall of Fame Handicap
Direct Drive Express-WTA
Youth Program Singles
Thursday
President’s Handicap
Sponsored by Northwoods Adventures in memory
of Gary D. Strasser, Jr.
Friends of the NRA Singles Class Championship
Friday
Plum Creek Timberlands Preliminary Handicap
ATA $500.00 Resident Trophy Money
Tesker Manufacturing Doubles Championship
Saturday
Kolar Arms Singles Championship
Club Team Championship (See page 19)
Sunday
Recob’s Target Shop Handicap Championship
Presquading for the shoot opens at 2:00 a.m. central time on May 1st and ends on July 1st
at presquad.com.
The first shooter breaking 100 straight in a single event at the 2013 Wisconsin State Shoot will receive a one of a kind belt buckle from Jim Beasley of Tilden Trophies. The winner of this custom buckle will be determined by Squad Number and Position.
Buckles commemorating the beginning of the WTA Homegrounds and the 114th Wisconsin State Shoot made by Jim Beasley of Tilden Trophies are available. The cost is $99 with $15 of each buckle purchased being graciously donated by Tilden Trophies to the WTA. In addition, Jim has donated buckle number 1 to be auctioned off by the WTA at the Annual Banquet. This is a limited edition of 114 buckles. If you would like to pre-order yours today please contact Jim Beasley at 727-808-8770, 800-350-3315 or trophyaa27@aol.com for available numbers and payment information. Buckles will be available for pick-up at the State Shoot. Otherwise, stop by and see Tilden Trophies in the vendors area.
Mike P
