Briefs: Clays course offered for women
For three weeks this month, the Greene County Department of Recreation will offer a free introductory sporting clays class for women.
“Women’s Intro to Sporting Clays” will be held from 6 to 8 p.m. every Tuesday from Aug. 9 to 23 at Hunting Hills in Dilliner.
Classes are free for women ages 15 and older.
The deadline for pre-registration is Friday, Aug. 5, and class space is limited to 15 students.
Each student must also submit a signed waiver.
?Classes will be taught by certified National Sporting Clays Association Level 1 instructors and will cover the fundamentals of clay target shooting. Students are expected to become familiar with different types of guns, techniques of stance and how to mount a gun. Students will also view a variety of trap positions and clay speeds and sizes and try shooting targets.
Students should bring their own 12- or 20-gauge shotgun, over-and-under or semi-automatic, as well as eye and ear protection. Loaner guns, shells, and eye and ear protection will also be provided on site.
The “Women’s Intro to Sporting Clays” classes are sponsored by the Greene County Commissioners, Hunting Hills and Friends of the National Rifle Association.
For more information, or to pre-register, call the Department of Recreation at 724-852-5323.
Alexander takes second
Gillian Alexander of Garards Fort finished second among 10 girls in her age group (14-15) in the 2011 King’s Restaurants/TSPGA Player of the Year championships, held Tuesday on the Mystic Rock course at Nemacolin Woodlands Resort.
Alexander shot 35-41 for a total of 76, five strokes behind winner, Lauren Waller of Canonsburg.
Alexander won $40 for her effort.