Athletes invited to Gary Anderson Invitational in December
August 29, 2024
By Jennifer Green, CMP Contributor
The Gary Anderson Invitational will once again unite hundreds of junior athletes from around the nation in a competition that celebrates the discipline, consistency, strength and determination inherent in achieving greatness in the sport of air rifle.
The competition will take place in two locations to increase the number of competitors that can participate. The Civilian Marksmanship Program sponsors the event and provides the following facilities and dates for the event:
- Judith Legerski CMP Competition Center, Anniston, AL: December 7 & 8, 2024
- Gary Anderson CMP Competition Center, Port Clinton, OH: December 7, 2024
It is quite an honor to shoot in both the event and competition center named for the celebrated marksman, Olympian and beloved friend of CMP and the air rifle community.
Mr. Anderson will be in attendance to watch the young athletes carry on his prestigious legacy to the next generation of great athletes. It is definitely something to look forward to if you attend the Ohio competition.
The competition will offer a 3×20 event for both precision and sporter air rifle. Following each competition relay, there will be a 10 shot final for all participants to shoot. The results of those 10 shots are added to the original scores to determine a winner.
The winning precision team will be awarded the Gary Anderson Trophy with the team name and score engraved into a trophy plate. The winning precision and sporter teams receive $500.00 checks, the second place teams will receive $300.00 and the third place teams will receive $200.00 as well as medals for the 1st, 2nd, and 3rd team.
Individuals will receive medals based on cut scores upon leaving the match and the top 3 individuals in sporter and precision receive engraved plaques and medals.
You won’t want to miss this one! For more information about the Gary Anderson Invitational, including a link to registration, visit https://thecmp.org/cmp-matches/gary-anderson-invitational-air-rifle-championship/.