TEAM POLICIES
The following policies and procedures are expected of LSSST shooters at all times when at practices/tournaments, and in general situations when representing LSSST. All shooters should familiarize themselves with these policies.
GHSC Safety Rules
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Eye/ear protection required at all times
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Treat all guns as if they are loaded
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Always carry guns in a way others can see it is unloaded
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7.5, 8, and 9 shot shells are the only shot sizes permitted
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Never load more than 2 shells
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Guns MUST be open and empty unless you are in the designated shooting stand
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ALWAYS make sure your gun is open and empty before leaving the shooting stand
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No person under the age of 16 is to operate any golf cart, mule, polaris, or other motorized vehicle
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No firearms in the clubhouse at any time
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Only shoot in designated areas
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Before loading, ensure the barrel of the gun is over the rail of the shooting stand
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Always load the proper gauge shells
*Consequences for violating these safety rules is as follows:
1st time- Warning
2nd time- Shooter will be required to give a 5 minute speech about safety to team
3rd time- Could result in dismissal from team
Practice Policies
When at practice, shooters will:
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Meet at specified location at GHSC on time
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Bring adequate ammo
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Ensure adequate targets are on practice card
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Wear appropriate clothing and shoes
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Use only one golf cart per squad
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Drive golf carts no faster than 10 mph
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Ensure every club golf cart is put away after practice
LSSST Elite Team
To qualify for the LSSST Elite Team, shooters must:
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Maintain acceptable grades as determined by the shooter's parents
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Have a status of NSCA B Class or above
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Attend a minimum of 75% of intended practices
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Compete in ALL major regional tournaments, including but not limited to:
Texas State, SC Regional, Buckle Races, Diamond Classic, Browning Briley -
Wear all required team apparel (jersey and hat) when competing in tournaments
*Failure to do so will result in removal from the LSSST Elite Team until 30 days have passed, then the athlete must attend a tournament wearing the appropriate apparel to be reinstated.
Tournament Etiquette
When at tournaments, shooters will:
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Use respectful and polite language to trappers (yes sir/yes ma'am, please, thank you)
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Never argue with a trapper's call
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Never throw shells, kick trash cans, or any similar behavior
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Always arrive at their assigned station a minimum of 15 minutes before their start time
Lessons
Scheduling:
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It is the shooter's responsibility to schedule their private lesson each month
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If the shooter fails to schedule a lesson, they will lose their lesson for that month
Cancellation:​
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If a shooter schedules a lesson and does not show, they will lose their lesson for the month
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If a shooter wishes to cancel or reschedule a lesson, they must do so with a minimum of 24 hours notice or enough time for that lesson spot to be filled by someone else