LEE, Mass., –Alex Kusick of the Lee Sportsmen’s Association placed third in the collegiate division of singles trap shooting at this year’s Bay State Games in North Leominster.
Kusick is a registered youth athlete member of the Lee Sportsmen’s Association and LSA Buckshots Jr. SCTP Shotgun team.
LSA assistant coach Karl Hines said having the opportunity to train for these events teaches life-long skills such as goal setting, leadership, teamwork, self-confidence, and safety.
In addition, the Lee Sportsmen’s Association is proud to announce that Padraic “Paddy” Sullivan has made the 2018 SSSF/NRA All Scholastic Team. The Scholastic Shooting Sports Foundation (SSSF) and National Rifle Association (NRA) Competitive Shooting Sports Division announced the 2018 SSSF/NRA All Scholastic Team earlier this week, and Paddy has qualified in the disciplines of Pistol and Rifle.
The All Scholastic Team recognizes student athletes involved in the Scholastic Clay Target Program (SCTP) and Scholastic Action Shooting Program (SASP) for their accomplishments in the classroom, in their communities, and on the range. Through an application process, 2018 All Scholastic Team Members have proven academic excellence by meeting strict GPA requirements, shooting excellent scores in recent competition (in Paddy’s case, 75 seconds or less for SASP), and by demonstrating outstanding community involvement.
Sullivan is a student at Berkshire Community College, is very involved in the shooting sports at LSA, and is a member of the Pittsfield Police Department’s Explorers program
The Lee Sportsmen’s Association promotes safety and education regarding the use of firearms for all lawful purposes, and promotes and fosters the shooting sports through qualified instruction and training. It uses certified instructors and their curriculum spans safety, knowledge, and a respectful attitude for the shooting sports.
LSA is comprised of a 90-acre campus. Members and guests are offered participation in basic pistol classes, hunter education, skeet & trap lessons, indoor/outdoor archery venues, youth pheasant and turkey hunts, youth teams, and more.
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