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The National Junior Olympic program provides competitions year-round for young shooters to participate in. Those who finish well in State Competitions sanctioned by USA Shooting receive an invitation to shoot at the National Junior Olympic Championships. This year’s rifle and pistol events showcased more than 290 young athletes who are likely to be the future of the sport, with another 170 representing the shotgun disciplines. Top finishers at both the rifle/pistol event and the shotgun Championships were appointed to the National Junior Team.
“I was a little worried today that I would lose the 10 point lead. I tried to stay focused and not think about missing, about coming down on my target and envisioning a 10. I was diligent about completing my shot process and focus- ing on the 10-ring. I’m grateful for the
support of my parents, coaches Makucevich and Monez and God.”
Catherine Green 56 USA Shooting News | Year in Review 2012