Jump to content
SASS Wire Forum

Recommended Posts

Posted

Howdy,

 

     We have some children who are 16 years of age and younger.

Their category is Junior Boy and Junior Girl.  

They are too old to be Buckaroos.

Is there a rule that states that they get free matches until they're 18 years old?

I never thought of this before because it's never come up.

Would this include clubs that are not SASS affiliated?

What is your club's policy?  

Thank you in advance.

 

Sincerely,

Slow Mo Dern

Posted

Not speaking for a club, but did recently learn family-pass holders at Dollywood are getting upset because anyone 10 or older is subject to a separate adult admission fee not covered under family admission.

 

For clubs at host ranges, I would not be surprised if participation is defined more by the host range than the hosted club. That said, to the extent it translates, I do think Dollywood is on the wrong side of any price break for junior participation.

  • Thanks 1
Posted (edited)

There is no rule. Our club gives free shoots for Juniors and Buckaroos/Buckarettes, including the State match.  We just eat the meal and trophy costs; we want them shooting.

Edited by Crisco
clarity
  • Like 5
  • Thanks 2
Posted (edited)

 

No SASS Rule.  Totally up to the hosting Club that club's Match Director.

 

OOPS!!  Crisco beat me to the "There is No Rule."

Edited by Colorado Coffinmaker
Oops
  • Like 1
  • Thanks 1
Posted

Our club doesn't charge Buckaroos.  Young Guns are $5.  Adults are $10.  We've had these rates for 25 years and don't really intend to raise them.

  • Like 1
  • Thanks 1
Posted

At our "monthly" shoots Buckaroos & Young Guns (Juniors) are free.  At our VT State match they are $10, which is below cost.  

  • Like 2
  • Thanks 1
Posted (edited)

Some local clubs charge for kids, some don't charge for kids and some not only don't charge for kids but also allow for a free shoot to an adult who brings a kid.  As an adult shooter who has a wife and two kids shooting with him, these discounts are greatly appreciated. 

Edited by Captain Bill Burt
  • Like 3
  • Thanks 1
Posted

At my club, the Thurmont Rangers in Maryland, there is no charge for for shooters under 17.  This includes our annual match, the Mason Dixon Stampede.

 

Dutch

  • Like 2
  • Thanks 2
Posted
On 12/29/2024 at 8:55 PM, Colorado Coffinmaker said:

 

No SASS Rule.  Totally up to the hosting Club that club's Match Director.

 

OOPS!!  Crisco beat me to the "There is No Rule."

I think Coffinmaker and Crisco’s got it right! 🤠👌

  • Like 2
Posted

Agreed that it is up to the host club.

Here at the Thunder Mountain Shootists we have never charged for a Buckaroo and Juniors are discounted if they show with a parent.

Regards

:FlagAm:  :FlagAm:  :FlagAm:

Gateway Kid

  • Like 2
Posted

this is interesting topic , back when i wanted my grandkids to shoot i was expecting to pay - not having any issue with it , im pleased to know there are venues that let them shoot free and that there are resources spent to make that happen , im glad to know we want the young getting into this , they are the future of it down the road , 

 

i never got any of my grandkids to take this up -yet- but im hopeful that one day they might make the time , i have one in college , two in high school and three in junior high at this point , 

  • Like 2
Posted
On 12/29/2024 at 7:21 PM, Slow Mo Dern said:

Howdy,

 

     We have some children who are 16 years of age and younger.

Their category is Junior Boy and Junior Girl.  

They are too old to be Buckaroos.

Is there a rule that states that they get free matches until they're 18 years old?

I never thought of this before because it's never come up.

Would this include clubs that are not SASS affiliated?

What is your club's policy?  

Thank you in advance.

 

Sincerely,

Slow Mo Dern

I can't remember our clubs policy but I think 16 and under shoot free at monthly matches. At our State Match they shoot for $80 instead of $140. $55 of that is our Friday Night Dinner and Saturday Night Awards Banquet.

 

Randy

  • Like 3
Posted

SW FLORIDA GUNSLINGERS in beautiful sunny Punta Gorda Florida has a no charge policy for Buckaroos/ettes and ladies of all ages.

 

  • Thanks 1
Posted
On 1/1/2025 at 10:27 AM, Randy Saint Eagle, SASS # 64903 said:

I can't remember our clubs policy but I think 16 and under shoot free at monthly matches. At our State Match they shoot for $80 instead of $140. $55 of that is our Friday Night Dinner and Saturday Night Awards Banquet.

 

Randy

Randy, you are correct. 16 and younger shoot free at Wartrace monthly matches. 

  • Like 1
  • Thanks 1
Posted

i will come back to add that should any of my six grandkids [or all] ever show an interest ill gladly pay their fees as well as provide the guns and ammo to do so , i want to see young folks in our game , it is the future , id be inclined to pay the fees for other folks grandkids if it would make it happen , 

  • Like 2
Posted

Howdy!

 

     Thank you for all your replies and all your help.

This is the best place to go for quality information and quality opinions.

 

     Happy New Year!

 

Slow Mo Dern

Join the conversation

You can post now and register later. If you have an account, sign in now to post with your account.

Guest
Reply to this topic...

×   Pasted as rich text.   Paste as plain text instead

  Only 75 emoji are allowed.

×   Your link has been automatically embedded.   Display as a link instead

×   Your previous content has been restored.   Clear editor

×   You cannot paste images directly. Upload or insert images from URL.

Loading...
×
×
  • Create New...

Important Information

By using this site, you agree to our Terms of Use.