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The Philadelphia Cricket Club
2019/2020
Trap Program Guide
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Table of Contents
3 Trap Mission Statement
4 From the Committee Chairs
5 Trapshooting Committee
5 Professional Staff
6 Getting Involved in Trap
7 Rules and Information
9 Guest Policy
10 Junior Trapshooting
11 Interclub, Tournaments, Events, and Awards
13 Trapshooting Events
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Trapshooting at The Philadelphia Cricket Club
represents a unique and time-honored sporting
heritage.
While upholding and maintaining a safe, fun,
and inclusive environment, we are stewards in
preserving an experience that is fitting and
complementary to our rich history at the Club.
It is the goal of this activity to encourage and
nurture friendship, sportsmanship, and to
provide our membership and guests with a
reference standard of excellence.
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From the Committee Chair
Greetings current and future PCC Trapshooters!
Trapshooting season is here! Our official season begins on November 3, 2019 at noon with an away competi-
tion with our “sister” trapshooting club, Aronimink. The season schedule is live on the PCC website shortly,
and I wanted to take this opportunity to bring a couple of key dates to your attention.
The Valley Forge Gun Club has invited PCC registered trapshooters to an invitational on Sunday, October 6,
2019 at 12:30 p.m. at Delaware Valley Sportsmans in Media. Please RSVP to Elissa Leighton at in-
surepenn@comcast.net if you plan to attend.
PCC will be hosting the famous Traptoberfest at Flourtown on Saturday, October 26, 2019—save the date and
watch your email for registration information!
Our first home shoot is Sunday, November 10, 2019—it will begin with a mandatory safety lecture.
The Hospitality Bowl is on Saturday, November 16, 2019 at Waynesborough Country Club in Paoli. WCC has
asked each club’s trapshooting chair to coordinate registration, so registered shooters should email me as
soon as possible if you wish to attend.
Finally, for new and interested trapshooters, we will be hosting Trap University in the morning and afternoon
on November 10, November 17, and December 1; safety evaluations will also take place those days for experi-
enced shooters who are new to PCC.
We look forward to catching up this season and welcoming new and veteran shooters alike!
As always, please don’t hesitate to reach out with any questions.
See you all on the Trap fields,
Peter Johnson, Chair Jennifer Henfey Kessler, Vice-Chair
212-518-3533 267-237-2573
peterjjohnson@gmail.com jahenfey@gmail.com
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Trap Committee
Peter J. Johnson, Chair
Jennifer Henfey Kessler, Vice Chair
Neil Brown
Michael Jones
Mac Kilduff
John Miller
Jill Willits
Merritt Willits
Professional Staff
Christine Cassano
Director of Food & Beverage
215-247-6001 ext. 120
ccassano@philacricket.com
J.C. Sager
Food & Beverage Manager, Flourtown
jsager@philacricket.com
Main Club Telephone Number: (215) 247-6001
Range Safety Officers
John C. Mutch, III
Bill Pfingst
John Hosey
Peter J. Johnson
John Miller
Jill Willits
Merritt Willits
Michael Jones
Steve Scott
Independent Shooting
Professionals
Jason Stein, NRA Certified Instructor
Jason Schafer, NRA Certified RSO Consultant
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Getting Involved in Trap
Getting involved in Trapshooting is very easy.
1. The first step is to register online for a Trap University (Trap U.) class. The Club maintains nine Club guns
that are available at the Trap Lodge for use. All trapshooters must use Club-provided shells.
2. Once you have received a safety lecture and instruction, you will be on your way to becoming a registered
shooter. A registered shooter is defined as having a PCC handicap by shooting six rounds (150 “Clay
Birds”).
3. New this year will be safety evaluations for those who are experienced shooters but new to PCC.
4. After acquiring a handicap, you become a registered shooter and receive a PCC yellow badge signifying
your accomplishment. Having a handicap enables you to participate freely in all PCC trapshooting venues
and competitions.
By following this pathway for trapshooting at the Club, you will realize how important it is to have the experi-
ence these fundamental steps provide. The time spent acquiring a handicap will ultimately afford you greater
confidence in your shooting acumen.
The 2018-2019 Trap Season will offer no other options if one wishes to shoot trap at the Club. All registered
shooters, Trap U. graduates from last season, and members new to Trap must attend a mandatory safety lec-
ture on Sunday, November 10, 2019 at 11:30am at the Trap Lodge.
All current trapshooters with a handicap and all Trap U. graduates from last season are “grandfathered” and
are not required to sign up for Trap U.
Experienced Club members will also provide “tune up” instruction and advice during the season for all new
and seasoned shooters.
For all new shooters, Trap U. will be held on:
November 10, 2019
November 18, 2019
December 1, 2019
Information and a schedule of events is posted on the PCC website.
Participants must be at least 14 years old and strong enough to handle a shotgun. Young members are always
encouraged to participate! All eligible persons must attend Trap U. or have an existing PCC handicap to partici-
pate.
All new participants, including Juniors (14-17), will be permitted to shoot only after attending Trap U. and if
judged to be emotionally and physically able to participate by an independent NRA Certified Instructor and
the Trap Committee.
Come out and see how much fun you can have on a Sunday!
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Rules and Information
Rules, Privileges, & Guests
The PCC trapshooting season is generally early Qualifications for Play
November through March. Trap shooters are
expected to know and comply with all Club rules. The Only those Club members who are "Registered Shoot-
following trapshooting rules are subject to modifica- ers" as defined in these rules shall have shooting privi-
tion by the Club Bylaws and House Rules. leges. Club members not having trapshooting privileg-
es must attend a Trap U. course to start to become a
All PCC members with an interest must sign up for one registered shooter.
of our three scheduled Trap U. classes or, if experi-
enced, pass a safety evaluation. The classes will be A registered shooter is defined as a member who has
taught by our independent NRA certified instructor, completed a mandatory safety lecture and has ac-
(Professor) Jason Stein. There will be only three Trap U. quired a handicap from shooting six rounds (each
dates this season: November 10th, November 17th, round being 25 “birds”).
and December 1st. A registered PCC shooter also is defined as a member
The process is straightforward with online registration that is “grandfathered” by having a prior existing PCC
available for each of the dates. Once you have re- handicap on record.
ceived instruction, you will be on your way to becom- All trapshooting members must undergo an annual
ing a registered shooter. A registered shooter is de- safety review by the Committee and/or a Range Safety
fined as having a PCC handicap by shooting six rounds Officer. Any safety violation may result in immediate
(150 "Clay Birds"). After acquiring a handicap, one will expulsion.
become a registered shooter and will be able to par-
ticipate freely in all PCC trapshooting activities. All PCC members attending Trap U. are evaluated for
their ability to handle a firearm safely and for their
The 2019-2020 Trap Season will offer no other options ability to conform with all safety rules. Evaluations are
if one wishes to shoot trap at the Club. Keep your cal- rendered by an independent NRA certified instructor
endars open and look for online registration in the who has the authority and responsibility to communi-
near future. cate any concerns to the PCC members involved and
All registered shooters, Trap U. graduates from last the PCC Trap Committee.
season, and all members new to Trap must attend a Juniors (14-17 years old) will be permitted to shoot
brief mandatory safety lecture which will be held on only after attending Trap U. and if judged to be emo-
Sunday, November 10, 2019 at 11:30am at the Trap tionally and physically mature by an independent NRA
Lodge. Certified Instructor and the Trap Committee.
All current PCC Trapshooters with a handicap and all
Trap U. graduates from last season are
"grandfathered" and are not required to sign up for
Trap U.
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Playing Regulations • A shotgun should only be loaded when a shooter is
on station and the target area is deemed safe.
All registered shooting members and pre-approved
guests are required to sign-in before shooting. • Shooters shall not close actions until after the per-
Shooting commences at 12:00 p.m. and ends at 4:30 son on the line to their left has fired their shot.
p.m. on scheduled Sundays. Shoots take place rain,
• All shots must be taken from a designated
snow, or shine. Practice rounds will take place prior to
shooting station and down-range. Shooting from
home field competitions at approximately 11:15am.
off station is strictly prohibited.
Shooters must sign up for each round prior to
• No practice swings will be allowed except while on
shooting. You may sign up for only one round at a
station, and only with shotgun unloaded and
time; you may not sign up for a second round until
pointed down range. This may not be done during
after you have shot the previous round.
an actual shooting round.
All non-shooters, observers, and guests must remain
• At no time will a shooter load more than one shell
well behind all shooting stations at all times and when
in a shotgun unless sanctioned by the Chairs and
in close proximity of the firing line, must wear eye and
Committee for certain forms of Trap that require
ear protection.
two shells. Example: International Trap and
All spectators and shooters must observe all signage “Doubles” Trap.
and be mindful of the range rules.
• Never handle another shooter's firearm without
All shooters must wear eye and ear protection. permission.
The sale of firearms on Club property is strictly prohib- • It is forbidden to shoot at any targets other than
ited. the regulation "trap-thrown" clay targets.
Alcoholic beverages may not be consumed prior to or • Only 12 gauge will be permitted.
during shooting. The use of any drug that impairs nor-
• Shooters must use the shells provided by the Club.
mal mental or physical bodily functions must not be
used before nor while handling or shooting firearms. Care of the Facilities
Any use of alcohol or drugs by a member or guest
The trapshooting facility is located at the Flourtown
while shooting will be cause for immediate ejection
golf practice range. Proper care and respect for the
from the grounds and termination of trapshooting
trapshooting facilities including the golf practice range
privileges.
and surrounding golf courses must be practiced at all
Safety times. Extra maintenance and frustration for other
members will result if the following simple guidelines
All shooters must strictly follow the following gun
are not followed:
safety rules:
• Trapshooting is allowed at the golf range only in
• When not on station, the gun shall be unloaded
designated areas and stations and only during offi-
and placed on a designated rack.
cial trapshooting events according to the calendar.
• When entering and exiting the shooting areas, or
• To avoid damage to the grass, cigarettes and cigars
while transporting a shotgun to and from vehicle
should not be placed nor left on the golf practice
shooters must ensure that the shotgun is pointed
facility. Use provided trash receptacles.
in a safe, downward, direction, unloaded, and with
the action open. • Pets are not permitted on Club property.
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Dress Code All Intermediate, Golf-in-Waiting, and Full Privilege
members have unlimited access, as do Non-Resident
All trap shooters are expected to adhere to the Club's
Intermediate and Non-Resident Golf , and Non-
rules regarding proper attire. The following criteria
Resident Full Golf members, but all must still have a
must be met before using the trapshooting facilities:
PCC Trap handicap or sign up for the Trap U. course to
• No denim or warm-up suits. become a registered shooter.
• Bermuda length shorts (bottom of shorts may be With these new participation guidelines, there will be
no higher than two inches from the top of the a new guest policy in place which requires a member
knee). to notify a PCC Trap Chair one week (7 days) in ad-
vance of the tentative visit and to fill out an electronic
• No tee shirts or tank tops.
and printable form available on the Club’s website on
• Shirts must be tucked into the pant line. the Trap page, detailing the guest(s) shooting history
and ability for review. Ultimately, an approval or deni-
• Hats are to be worn as designed, with the bill of
al for participation will be communicated based upon
the hat facing forward.
the information provided. Guest fees apply.
Handicaps
Preapproved guests must be accompanied by their
All shooters will receive handicaps in accordance with sponsor on the firing line at all times - no exceptions.
interclub shooting guidelines. The Committee reserves Sponsors are responsible for coordinating safety train-
the right to adjust all handicaps of members and their ing for their guests with a range officer before
guests at any time and for any event during the entire shooting. Members entertaining guests have the re-
trapshooting season. Handicaps are required to be- sponsibility to ensure that their guests comply with all
come a registered shooter. Club rules.
Guest Policy Fees and Charges 2019-2020 Season
Only Registered Shooters may bring guests. All mem- The fees and charges for trapshooting are reviewed
bers are required to fill out an electronic form to get and may be adjusted annually. Fees are as follows:
prior approval or denial from the Trap Chairs based on $13 per day plus $17 per round. Guest fees are $27
their guest’s experience. If approved, a member must per person. Range gun rentals are $7 per round (25
register their guest(s) prior to shooting. Approved “Birds” and Shells). Range guns must be shared.
guests must complete a safety session with a range
Facility Hours
officer before shooting. Registered Shooters may in-
vite guests to any regular open shoot (excluding inter- The trap fields are open early November through
club events and the championship shoot). A Regis- March on Sundays from 12:00 p.m. to 4:30 p.m.
tered Shooter may not bring more than two guests on (unless otherwise noted). Please see the schedule en-
any occasion without the prior approval of the Trap closed in this program for more specific dates and
Chairman and Vice Chairman. Invited non-member ap- times.
proved guests are limited to two shoots per season.
Sportsmanship
Each approved guest is charged a $27 guest fee.
It is very important that all players comport them-
Please note that if you are a House or Non-Resident
selves in a responsible and sportsmanlike manner at
House member, you are restricted to shooting four
The Philadelphia Cricket Club or at another facility.
times per season with a $27 guest fee each time. You
Poor sportsmanship is unacceptable and will not be
must have a PCC handicap or sign up for Trap U. if you
tolerated.
wish to shoot.
9Mobile Phone Usage
Members should comply with the Club rules regarding all mobile phone usage as published on the website.
“To preserve the integrity of the Club, and out of respect for members and their guests, the use of mobile
phones is prohibited except as follows: 1) at St. Martin’s: in the parking areas, locker rooms, and the lower lob-
by; and 2) at Flourtown: in the locker- rooms and parking lots in your motor vehicle (excluding the lower short-
term parking area at the Wissahickon course). Members are requested to exercise discretion by not holding
loud or prolonged telephone conversations. Members are expected to inform their guests of this rule. Please
see the rules for each Club activity for more information about the use of mobile phones at the sporting facili-
ties.
All electronic/mobile communication and organization devices are to be set in vibrate mode on Club premise.
Use of these devices is prohibited in social gathering areas and sporting venues. However, devices are per-
mitted in parking lots, locker rooms and restrooms. In the event of emergency use, members are reminded to
respect those around them, immediately excuse themselves to a designated area or if not feasible, a private
and unoccupied area and refrain from prolonged, repeated and obtrusive use. Members are expected to ad-
vise their guests of these policies. The Club staff is authorized to remind members and guests of these policies
when there is use of these devices that is inconsistent with this rule. Continued inappropriate use or repeated
reminders may result in referral to the House Committee for disciplinary action.”
Junior Trapshooting
There are no segregated junior and adult programs. Juniors (14-17) are fully capable of keeping up with the
adults and are often much better!
However, a High Gun Junior and High Handicap Junior prize is awarded during Interclub events and at the Club
Championship. A Junior is also eligible for High Gun Overall and High Handicap, Man or Woman at the Club
Championship. No one person may win more than one award in competition.
Home open shoots also afford an opportunity for a junior to win a High Gun pin as an incentive to participate
frequently and gain shooting confidence and experience.
10Interclub, Tournaments, Events and Awards
The rules and formats for all tournaments will be avail- Events
able at event shoots. A complete schedule of events is
included in the trapshooting calendar. The Championship Shoot
Interclub All Registered Shooters are eligible (and encouraged)
to participate as long as they have participated in a
The PCC Trapshooting program is steeped in its long
minimum of four different PCC scheduled calendar
association with Interclub play. Our history with our
dates during the current shooting season. Each partici-
adopted “sister” club, Aronimink, goes back some
pant will shoot three 25-shot rounds. The sum of the
twenty years.
broken birds during the best two rounds will be the
From very humble beginnings, the trap activity has "raw score" that person has for the tournament. All
grown tremendously, winning many competitions eve- participants MUST shoot club shells for the Champion-
ry season against Philadelphia Country, Huntingdon ship Shoot. In the case of a tie for high gun there will
Valley Country Club, Corinthian Yacht Club, Valley be a 25 round shoot off, for all other awards there will
Forge Gun Club, South Hill Trap Club, Merion Cricket be a 5-shot shoot off for each of the spots. The tied
Club, Aronimink Golf Club, Waynesborough Country participants for each spot will shoot 1 shot from each
Club, Radnor Hunt and The Union League. of 5 stations. (At the discretion of the committee,
these shots may occur from extended yardage.) The
Philadelphia Cricket has won the coveted Hospitality
shoot off will continue in groups of 5 shots until there
Bowl twice and has finished in the top three spots out
is a winner and a second place for each of the 2 clas-
of eight over the years. We have, as a team, won the
ses (high gross and high handicap). The Committee
distinguished Fellowship Trophy more than our friend-
reserves the right to convert these five round shoot
ly adversary AGC and the Philadelphia Plate more
offs to 'sudden death' if the need arises.
times against our friends at Philadelphia Country who
created the contest to honor our two clubs. High gross will be awarded first, followed by high
handicap, followed by 2nd high gross, followed by sec-
The PCC trap members are very proud to continue our
ond high handicap. Further awards consist of high gun
association with interclub play and encourage every-
woman, high handicap woman, high gun junior, and
one to participate. There are many home and away
high junior handicap. No one person may win more
matches throughout the season. The away matches
than one award in competition.
are all in very close proximity to our Club members.
Each club host provides a welcoming, casual luncheon All Registered Shooters may participate ONLY as long
and the event affords unlimited opportunities to mold as they fall under these membership category levels:
long lasting friendships on and off the trap field. Intermediate, Golf-in-Waiting, Full Privilege, Non-
Resident Intermediate, Non-Resident Golf, or Non-
No matter what skill level you possess, you will never
Resident Full Golf.
have to worry about bringing down the team’s ability
to win. Only the top five scores from each competing HOUSE and NON-RESIDENT HOUSE member status are
team count. EXCLUDED from participating in the Club Champion-
ship.
This truly is a sport for people that have good days
and bad days; you are never singled out or embar-
rassed.
11Non-Competitive Awards for Trapshooting
The John C. Mutch, III Chairman's Cup
Is awarded at the discretion of the current Chairman to the individual who, in the Chairman's opinion, exempli-
fies what it means to be a trapshooting member of the Philadelphia Cricket Club. The person should be a lead-
er, role model, and an overall asset to the Chairman and to the Trapshooting activity and shows consistent
sportsmanship-like conduct during interclub competitions. This cup is so named to honor John, the motivation-
al force in bringing trapshooting to the Club.
The Joe Daly Memorial Cup
Is awarded at the discretion of the current Chairman to the individual who, in the chairman's opinion, demon-
strates sportsmanship, camaraderie, and who has an overall love of the sport and a love of the time spent with
the other Trapshooting members on and off the field. This cup is named to honor Joe, whose untimely death
left a large whole in the hearts of the Club's trapshooting community. He is missed and loved.
12October
Sunday, October 6 - Valley Forge Gun Club Invitational
Saturday, October 26 - Traptoberfest at Wissahickon
Clubhouse
November
Sunday, November 3 - First Leg of Fellowship Trophy at
Aronimink Golf Club. Home Field Closed.
Sunday, November 10 - Safety Lecture, Trap University Session
1 and Safety Evaluation, Home Field Open to New and
Registered Shooters.
Saturday, November 16 - Hospitality Bowl at Waynesborough
Trap Events Country Club. Home Field Closed.
Sunday, November 17 - Trap University Session 2 and Safety
Calendar Evaluation. Home Field Open to New and Registered Shooters.
Sunday, November 24 - Second Leg of Fellowship Trophy at
PCC vs. Aronimink Golf Club.
December
Sunday, December 1 - Trap University Session 3 and Safety
Evaluation. Home Field Open to New and Registered Shooters.
Sunday, December 8 - Interclub Shoot vs. Philadelphia Country
Club at Home.
Sunday, December 15 - Christmas Tree Shoot. Interclub Shoot
vs. South Hill Trapshooting Club and Sunnybrook Golf Club at
Home.
Sunday, December 22 - Home Field Open to New and
Registered Shooters.
Sunday, December 29 - Interclub Shoot vs. Corinthian Yacht
Club at Home
13January
Sunday, January 5 - PCC Trap Member/Member.
Sunday, January 12 - Chili Tasting Contest. Home Field Open to New and Registered Shooters.
Sunday, January 19 - Trap Member/Guest.
Sunday, January 26 - Home Field Open to New and Registered Shooters.
February
Sunday, February 2 - Home Field Open to New and Registered Shooters.
Sunday, February 9 - Home Field Open to New and Registered Shooters.
Sunday, February 16 - Home Field Open to New and Registered Shooters.
Sunday, February 23 - Home Field Open to New and Registered Shooters.
Sunday, February 29 - NEW First Leg of Stenton Cup at Sunnybrook Golf Club. Home Field Closed.
March
Sunday, March 1 - Second Leg of Stenton Cup at Home vs. Sunnybrook Golf Club.
Sunday, March 8 - Luck of the Irish Shamrock Moneybird Shoot
Sunday March 15 - PCC Trap Club Championship
Sunday, March 22 - PCC Trap Season Closing Shoot. Trapper Shoot. Foley Salute.
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