Winter Sports Banquet

On March 4, Robinson held its Winter Sports Banquet.

For me, it was bittersweet, as this is the last Robinson banquet I will attend, since David is graduating this June.

I can't believe how fortunate we have been to be on the team and have the top-notch coaches and facilities made available to us.

I thank everyone for their supreme efforts for our kids. I hesitate to name anyone because I am concerned I will forget someone.

Naturally, I thank Coach Hardy and his lovely wife Patty for their steadfast support of the team. Kudos to the National Rifle Association for the use of their awesome range facilities. Much appreciation to the parent assistant coaches as well.

Good luck to all!

Palmyra Match

Palmyra match was held on Monday. David and I had a great time and for once did not get lost going to the match. Since this is my last year going, it was a bittersweet experience. The kids are all so nice.

We arrived a day early and went to Chocolate World at Hershey. We went on the factory ride and David was somewhat unenthusiastic. As a six year old, he had loved it! I think the singing cows are new, though. I don't really remember. There was no line to get in and the ride lets you off right in the chocolate store. Most people walk out with shopping bags full of chocolate, but we limited ourselves to one small bag.

Later on that evening, we met with other team members and parents for dinner at Duke's. Then it was to bed and up early to get to the match.

Later on, it snowed on the way home.

My mom moved about a year ago from Ephrata to Pittsburgh to be near my sister. So the area holds quite a few memories. I will now have a new one to add.

Thanks to everyone and especially Coach Hardy!

Second Orientation Meeting Held

The second orientation meeting was held for the Robinson Rifle team Saturday last and we had VERY GOOD attendance. All who attended the first session returned.

Al Fehlings, of the NRA National Coach Development Staff, continued the training with a discussion of basic shooting positions and the anatomy of the cartridge.

Thanks to all who attended.

First Orientation Meeting held Saturday

Thanks to all who attended the first orientation meeting. I hope you found it interesting and informative. We hope you'll be back, too.

I always seem to learn something new at the orientation. It was good to get another perspective on equipment purchase. This is the only sport (or so it seems) where you will get most, if not all, your investment back. Most sports require equipment purchases and maybe extra coaching. With Rifle, there is always a market for used air rifles and small bore rifles, and all the other equipment purchased.

I am looking forward to the second installment of Orientation this Saturday, dark and early, at 6:15 a.m.!!!!

Coach Hardy congratulates partipants of Fall Finale

Coach Hardy has congratulated Robinson participants on their performance in the Fall Finale. "We have the makings of a smallbore team..." Even though the weather didn't cooperate, the Robinson Rifle team turned in solid performances with Tom and David shooting a 565.015 and 565.011 respectively. Right behind them was Alanna with a 564.015.

Team awards awarded:
Robinson Gold—Third, Award
David & Stephen 1124.021

Robinson Gridirons—Fourth, Award
Tom & Raleigh 1102.026

Robinson Barracudas—Sixth
Alanna & Lauren 1097.020

Robinson Ramrods—Seventh
Mark & Brenden 1053.018

Congratulations to all team member! GO RAMS!!

Fall Finale Match held Sept. 6

The Fall Finale Rifle Match was held on Sept. 6 at the Fairfax Rod and Gun Club. It was a very wet day with the tail end of Hurricane Hannah pummelling Northern Virginia. The match was cut short due to the weather and I can say that everyone was soaked to the skin on this one. Robinson had a very good showing in this match.