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Columbia, MO – MidwayUSA Foundation, a proud partner of USA Shooting, is holding an air gun training camp, featuring Olympians and top-tier coaches, at the U.S. Olympic and Paralympic Training Center (USOPTC) in Colorado Springs, Colorado, November 10-12. Every athlete and coach registration is a donation to the MidwayUSA Foundation endowment of the registrant’s choice. These endowments are crucial for the pipeline of youth athletes looking to achieve Olympic and Paralympic dreams.
The camp is open to all ages and skill levels for both air rifle and pistol athletes. The weekend includes a tour of the U.S. Olympic and Paralympic Training Center along with a portion of the meals for the duration of the camp.
Upon registration, applicants will be required to submit their USA Shooting membership number. Memberships for those 21 years of age or younger are $30. To apply for a USA Shooting membership, visit: https://members.usashooting.org/memberregistration
Pistol coaches for the camp include:
Jason Turner: 2008 Olympic Bronze Medalist, Three-time Olympian, and USA Shooting’s Assistant National Pistol Program Manager and National Pistol Team Coach
James Hall: 2020 Olympian, Three-time Medalist at the 2022 Championship of the Americas (CAT), and 2018 CAT Games Champion
Nick Mowrer: Two-time Olympian and a World Cup Medalist in both pistol and rifle disciplines, a very rare accomplishment
Rifle coaches for the camp include:
Peter Durden: USA Shooting National Rifle Coach, 1992 Olympian, University of South Florida Rifle Team Member (1984-88)
Lucas Kozeniesky: 2020 Olympic Silver Medalist, Six-time World Cup Medalist, Four-time Medalist at the 2022 CAT Games, 2019 Pan American Games Champion, and founder of coaching company Team Winning Solutions
Elizabeth Marsh: 2019 NCAA Smallbore National Champion, Two-time Medalist at the 2018 World Championship, Member of Texas Christian University Rifle Team (2017-2021)
For full schedule details or questions regarding the camp, visit midwayusafoundation.org or contact Sarah Hall, MidwayUSA Foundation Project and Events Manager, at Shall@midwayusafoundation.org.
The MidwayUSA Foundation is a 501(c)(3) public charity working to sustain and grow youth shooting sports by providing long-term funding to youth shooting teams. Every donation made is tax-deductible and allows the Foundation to assist in expanding and enhancing the leadership skills, confidence, and discipline of today's youth through shooting sports activities. The Foundation supports all shooting disciplines. For more information about how the MidwayUSA Foundation is changing the future of youth shooting sports, please visit midwayusafoundation.org or call 1-877-375-4570.